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Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has announced that the City of Evanston will be teaming up with several community organizations to
Update: A reported missing person from earlier today, Carlos Rodriguez, was located at a Chicago Area hospital. The Evanston
The Evanston Police and Fire Foundation (EPFF) will be holding its Inaugural Golf Outing on Monday, June 17 at
This year marks the third year of Evanston’s ban on hand-held cell phones while driving. Recognizing distracted driving as
The City of Evanston announces closures and collection schedules for the Memorial Day weekend, which runs from Saturday, May
Evanston, IL – The 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign kicks off May 10th in Illinois. The purpose of
The Evanston Police Department has launched a new webpage focusing on attempting to identify suspects in criminal offenses being
The Evanston Police Department in 2011 initiated a new program called Text-A-Tip to assist in clearing unsolved crimes and
Posted in crime prevention tips
Springtime brings beautiful flowers, warmer weather, and last but not least, ruse entry burglaries. This time of year, certain
Chief of Police Richard Eddington will be holding an informational meeting with family members and concerned friends of unsolved homicide victims that
The Evanston City Council adopted measures in February 2013 amending the City Code regarding soliciting and panhandling to limit
Posted in safety
April 14-20, 2013 is designated by Congress as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week serves as a
The Evanston Police Department recently received recognition from the Chicago Police Department for the continuing community policing efforts Evanston
On April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago and the Drug
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Over the past week, the Evanston Police Department has received numerous reports of burglary to autos, many of which
The Evanston Police Department and Save A Star Drug Awareness Foundation have established a pill disposal and collection program. Evanston
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The Evanston Police Department’s Problem Solving Team officers will hold beat meetings this year to update residents on current
Workout facilities are frequent targets for theft. The Evanston Police Department receives multiple reports of thefts from lockers each
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Be SMART to Avoid Losing Your Smartphone Over the past couple of months, the Evanston Police Department has detected an increase
The Evanston Police Department, in an attempt to make the public more aware of recent theft issues, is providing
Two lanes of Davis Street will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 (westbound,
Evanston Police Officer Sean O’Brien was recognized on March 11 by the Evanston City Council for rescuing a boy from
The Evanston Police Department has released the 2012 Part I crime statistics for the city. The Part I crime numbers
Evanston Police announce today they will be conducting special patrols this St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend to crack down
The City of Evanston sounds its sirens in the event of a declared snow alert. Evanston sirens sound 15
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Evanston Life! Over the past several years, the Highlights newsletter and the Arts
Please join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce on March 8 to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl, Mayor of
The City of Evanston invites residents to participate in the 4th Annual Evanston Day in Springfield on Wednesday, March 13,
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced today her support for U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s introduction of the updated Assault Weapons
The City of Evanston 2013 annual alarm permit registration is due by January 31, 2013. The annual renewal fee
The City of Evanston will be hosting its third and final session in its series of race dialogues entitled “My Evanston,
Residents and businesses are reminded that they must clear snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their respective properties for
Since the school year began, there have been some safety concerns raised by area parents and businesses regarding an
The City of Evanston mailed out 2013 Animal Registration forms with their 2013 Vehicle Sticker renewal forms. Payment for 2013
The holidays can be a dangerous time for motorists, especially for drivers and passengers not properly buckled in during
Evanston Police detectives and now the North Regional Major Crime Task Force continue to investigate the shooting death that
The City of Evanston’s Streets and Sanitation Division would like to remind residents that the city’s snow parking regulations
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced in November that the City of Evanston will be teaming up with several community organizations to
The Evanston Police Department is embarking on its second annual virtual ride-along for Twitter followers of the City of
Today the Evanston Police Department and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of Wesley A. Woodson
The Evanston Police Department Traffic Management Bureau conducted a crosswalk enforcement initiative from August 8 through August 31, 2012.
It is common to see increased skunk activity during the fall as they try to gain the extra weight
The Evanston Fire and Police Departments will hold a memorial ceremony to honor the brave men and women who
The City of Evanston is teaming up with District 65 to continue to encourage students and parents to follow
The City of Evanston has launched an email and text notification system. Residents can get advance notice of planned
Evanston Alderman Ann Rainey (8th Ward) led a delegation of community members and Evanston police officers to a City
New information has become available regarding the investigation of the armed robbery that occurred August 19 in the 2000 block of
Local community groups and neighborhoods will be hosting various events around Evanston for the annual National Night Out, Tuesday, August
The Evanston Police Department is asking local community groups and neighborhoods to organize for the upcoming annual National Night
The public information session was held on July 24, 2012. Here is the presentation in PDF format.
Evanston Police made two arrests for Driving Under the Influence and issued 84 citations for failure to wear a seat
The City of Evanston will be hosting a Recycling Fair and Public Works Equipment Expo from 9 a.m. to
The City of Evanston, its police department, and school districts 202 and 65 want you to have an enjoyable
With temperatures and heat indices rising, the Evanston Health Department urges all residents to take preventive actions throughout the
PLEASE COME JOIN OFFICERS FROM EVANSTON POLICE THIS COMING SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012 FOR THE ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
The City of Evanston’s Animal Control Bureau has apprehended a lost apricot colored toy poodle in the 1000 block
The Evanston Police Department is starting a Spring campaign to make bicyclists aware that riding on sidewalks in the Downtown
The City of Evanston, in association with PEER Services of Evanston, will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (ESAPC) will be visiting local stores that sell alcohol on May 11, 2012 to place stickers on
A new radio public awareness campaign set to hit the airwaves in Illinois will bring a humorous approach to the
HELP CELEBRATE NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK, SAVE LIVES AND THE ENVIRONMENT Each year, the second week of April is
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On Monday, March 5, 2012 at approximately 1:55PM, Evanston Police responded to a call of a criminal sexual assault that
In order to balance the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, the Evanston City Council voted to reduce numerous expenses, reduced several
Posted in Click It or Ticket, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, IDOT, Police
The Evanston Police Department’s Traffic Management Bureau, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety (IDOT/DTS),
Posted in Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day ceremonies were held November 11, 2011 at Evanston's Foutain Square honoring those who have served this country. In
Posted in Evanston Police and Fire Foundation, Fire & Life Safety Services, Police
The Inaugural Chiefs’ Luncheon, presented by the Evanston Police and Fire Foundation, was held on Thursday, November 10 at Prairie
At about 3:20 a.m. Monday, November 7 Evanston Police officers were able to arrest a subject for numerous political graffiti messages
On October 25, 2011, The Evanston Police Department's Traffic Management Bureau received national recognition for their traffic safety and enforcement
Posted in police, safety checks
The Evanston Police Department is asking residents to assist in reducing the opportunities for thefts and burglaries. Residents are
On 9-12-11, Evanston Police Detectives working with the North Regional Major Crime’s Task Force Investigators obtained an anonymous tip identifying
On 9-2-11, at 5:20 a.m. the victim in this case, now identified as John Costulas of Chicago, Illinois, was walking
Evanston Police are investigating an apparent robbery that took place in the early morning of Friday, September 2nd at approximately
As far back as 1933, a tradition was established when the National Safety Council awarded The Evanston Police Department
The City of Evanston's elm tree inoculation program is under way and some residents have been concerned that the devices could
The Evanston Police Department will be conducting a roadside safety check point this Friday evening, June 17th. Officers from the
The Evanston Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of the community it serves. A large part of this
On June 9, 2011 the Evanston Police Department recognized police offices from various law enforcement agencies along with residents for
The Evanston Police Department has initiated a new program to assist in clearing unsolved crimes or crimes being committed that
The Evanston Police Department will be conducting a Roadside Safety Check beginning on Friday May 27, 2011, from 10:00 p.m.
While other communities throughout the nation may have seen a rise in crime between 2009 and 2010, the City of
The Evanston Police Department Never Solicits Publicly for Funds or Donations. On occasion the Evanston Police Department receives inquires from
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On 2-24-11, at approximately 6:14 a.m. Evanston police responded to the area of Oakton St. and Callan Ave. Evanston, Illinois
The Citizen Police Academy is a twelve week program designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the Evanston
At the January 24, 2011 meeting of the Evanston City Council Evanston Police Department Commander Jeffrey Jamraz will be promoted
Back in September of 2010, members of the Evanston Police Departments Neighborhood Enforcement Team (N.E.T.) were instrumental in spearheading and
If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Most Likely Is - Public Service Announcement from the Evanston Police
The Evanston Police Department has concluded the Christmas/ New Year’s holiday STEP grant enforcement. The purpose of this campaign was
Evanston Deputy Chief Demitrous Cook, Appointed New Chief of Police for the Village of Glenwood, Illinois. Whether it was negotiating
The 2010 holiday season is finally here, which presents some criminal challenges to our community. Most of you will be
On 12-8-10 at approximately 1:04 a.m. Evanston Police responded to the 2000 Blk. of Church St., Evanston, Illinois, referencing a
The Evanston Police Department’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team (N.E.T.) was instrumental in spearheading and coordinating a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort, targeting
In furtherance of this investigation, the Evanston Police Department at present identifies the victim in this incident as Colin P.
Click here to view video of Evanston Police Dept. Press Conference on 9/14/2010 regarding Death Investigation involving explosive device.
UPDATE 4:10 P.M. On 9-14-10, at approximately 3:53 a.m. the Evanston Police Department received notification of a loud explosion possible
The Evanston Fire and Police Departments will hold a memorial ceremony to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives
Posted in Police, Safety Checks
The Evanston Police Department today announced its late-night plans for Labor Day focusing on the most deadly time of day
Posted in Highlights
The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
As far back as 1933, a tradition was established, when the National Safety Council awarded The Evanston Police Department the
Posted in Arrests
On 7-11-10, at approximately 4:16 a.m. , Evanston patrol officers responded into the 1300 Blk. of Ashland, Evanston, Illinois, referencing
