Evanston police hosting gun buyback event
The event is happening on Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church near Clark and Ridge Avenue.
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The event is happening on Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church near Clark and Ridge Avenue.
Police said the incident happened near Grove and Judson where the man displayed a handgun.
Police said officers and fire crews responded to the crash around 9:36 p.m., in the 1300 block of Central Street.
The City of Evanston is adjusting swimming hours at beaches to make sure there are lifeguards and other staff.
The City of Evanston is adjusting swimming hours at beaches to make sure there are lifeguards and other staff.
Whether you wanted to try on an FBI tactical vest or pose with a police horse, there was fun for everyone at the event along Michigan Avenue.
Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy food, games, and entertainment - including live music and a drag story hour.
CBS 2 highlights pet rescue organizations around Chicago each Thursday. In the studio is Ashlynn Boyce, who founded Paws and Claws Cat Rescue in Evanston with kittens Leopold and Leonardo.
With intense heat expected Thursday and Friday, the City of Evanston is urging residents to keep cool during the potentially dangerous weather.
The insects have also been found in Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Northfield, and Skokie.
A Starlight Concert had been planned Tuesday evening for Larimer Park, at Oak Avenue and Crain Street.
A high-pressure gas line broke Tuesday morning at an apartment building at 823 Dobson Street.
Tickets start at $35.
An Evanston native is playing one of the lead roles of Calpurnia, Jacqueline Williams. She discusses her character and how the book and play speak to people today.
The National Weather Service issued the alert for Sunday. A similar alert is expected for Monday.
On Tuesday, a camper allegedly threatened to bring a gun to camp.
In response to the incident, camp counselors will hold "restorative circles" to discuss the incident.
An off-duty Chicago police officer was stabbed several times on the city's far North Side early Friday morning. The off-duty officer, 36, was outside in the 2400 block of West Fargo Avenue around 4:20 a.m. with multiple individuals when an altercation ensued. An unknown suspect stabbed him with a knife according to Chicago police.
An off-duty Chicago police officer was stabbed several times on the city's far North Side early Friday morning. The off-duty officer, 36, was outside in the 2400 block of West Fargo Avenue around 4:20 a.m. with multiple individuals when an altercation ensued. An unknown suspect stabbed him with a "sharp object," according to Chicago police.
The ordinance does not apply to restaurants.
In less than a month, plastic bags will be banned at businesses in north suburban Evanston. It’s part of the city’s effort to reduce plastic waste.
All beaches are closed to swimming due to elevated and unsafe bacteria levels in the water.
All beaches are closed to swimming due to elevated and unsafe bacteria levels in the water.
Along with Chicago, Evanston beaches are closed because of elevated E coli levels.
E. coli levels forced the closure of several beaches in Evanston.
