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Student assaulted while chasing trespasser
By Jake Spring
The Summer Northwestern
Agraduate student was assaulted Friday while chasing a man he thought was trespassing in the McManus Living-Learning Center, said Lieutenant Ron Godby of University Police.
The student reported that a man opened the door to his sixth-floor residence at about 3 p.…
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Residents to help plan city's 'look'Civic Center draws crowd of about 150 to discuss ideas and guidelines for future downtown projects
By marcy miranda
The Summer Northwestern
Evanston residents and business owners anxious about the future of the city's appearance gathered at the first downtown planning community meeting on June 21 to give design consultants their two cents.
Maintaining the traditional look of downtown Evanston, keeping open and walkable green areas, and improving parking were among the most prominent issues people at the meeting vocalized.…
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New law requires HIV testing during routine medical services
New law requires HIV testing during routine medical services
Governor Rod Blagojevich signed a law Wednesday requiring HIV testing to become a routine part of medical services. The legislation also allows medical providers to administer the test after verbal consent is given, instead of written consent.…
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Evanston resident shot in leg while riding in van
An 18-year-old Evanston resident was shot Saturday night at the corner of Emerson Street and Wesley Avenue while riding in a van, according to a representative of the Evanston Police Department.
The victim was traveling westbound at 11:30 p.m. in a friend's van when he saw a flash come from a group of eight or nine males standing on the corner, said EPD Commander James Elliot.…
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Evanston couple beaten by teenagers
An Evanston couple was beaten and robbed Saturday night at the corner of Church Street and Oak Avenue.
The victims said they were walking southbound on Oak Street when a group of male teenagers began to punch and kick the victims, Elliot said. The group reportedly acted without provocation.…
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Suitcase with $25,000 in jewelry missing after art festival
A vendor at the Fountain Square Arts Festival in downtown Evanston reported that a suitcase containing $25,000 in assorted jewelry was stolen Sunday.
The 67-year-old Indianapolis resident and his wife were loading their vehicle after the downtown festival - which ran from June 23 to 24 - with their black nylon suitcase out of their sight.…
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