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Evanston under a flood watch in effect until late Thursday night
Evanston is under a flood watch until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Flooding, caused by excessive rainfall, may affect several counties, including Cook. Rainfall totals of 2 inches or more in just a few hours could occur within the more intense rainfall…
Hospital Gown, Cop-Car Crash And 100 MPH Flight: Illinois Woman Wanted In Kenosha County After Wild Police Chase
Santana R. Ross, 29, of Chicago(Lake County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Chicago woman accused of driving a stolen vehicle while wearing a hospital gown, smashing into a police squad and fleeing officers at nearly 100 mph is now wanted in Kenosha County after…
Witnesses recount Sunday’s ICE incident: ‘He was screaming, “I’m a U.S. citizen. Leave me alone.”‘
When federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to detain a resident — who they later discovered was a U.S. citizen — last Sunday morning, one told the Evanston Police Department that they left the area after protesters began to gather because they “feared they…
After pleading guilty, man sentenced to 7 years for painting hate symbols at Northwestern University earlier this year
A Niles man was sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to painting hate symbols on the Northwestern University campus earlier this year. Shahid Hussain, 43, of Niles, pleaded guilty Thursday in court in Skokie to two counts of hate and one count of…
Feds say Evanston man injured by ICE agents ‘refused to identify himself’
The Sunday morning confrontation between federal immigration agents and an Evanston resident — a U.S. citizen — started because the man “refused to identify himself,” the Department of Homeland Security alleged in a Tuesday statement to the RoundTable. U.S. Immigration and…
Evanston resident mistakenly detained by ICE Sunday morning, EPD says
The Evanston Police Department is investigating a Sunday morning incident involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempting to detain an individual whom they falsely identified as a suspect in a fugitive investigation, according to EPD. Shortly before 10 a.m.,…
City confirms presence of Legionella bacteria in Hilton Garden Inn hot tub water system
The City of Evanston’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department announced late Friday that laboratory testing showed Legionella bacteria present in the water system associated with the hot tub at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave. According to the city’s statement, the…
EPD: Man arrested after approaching kids at Robert Crown Community Center
Evanston police are investigating a series of incidents involving an adult male who approached juveniles and returned to the Robert Crown Community Center after being told he was not permitted at the facility. On Sept. 5, officers responded to the community center regarding an…
Chicago man gets 18-year prison term for fentanyl, shoving cop
PAXTON — A Chicago man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty in Ford County Circuit Court on Monday, Sept. 14, to possession of 400-900 grams of fentanyl with intent to deliver and aggravated battery to a peace officer. Judge Matt Fitton imposed the sentence…
EPD charges suspect in Relax Spa armed robbery investigation
On July 18, shortly after 1 a.m., one offender entered the business and received massage services before allowing two additional offenders inside through the secured front entrance, police said. Police said the offenders searched the business for money and valuables. During the…
City announces two cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to Hilton Garden Inn
The City of Evanston’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department announced late Friday that two cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to the Hilton Garden Inn North Shore/Evanston, 1818 Maple Ave. According to the city’s statement, the hotel has notified all guests of…