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Evanston PD is on scene for a vehicle crash at Simpson St and Central Park Ave. Currently, all traffic is closed on Emerson/Golf from Central Park Ave to Lincolnwood. This thread will be updated as the investigation continues.
ATTN: Metra riders…the Metra UP-North lines will be closed in BOTH directions for several hours due to an incident in Wilmette. We will update when trains are back in service. @EvanstonFD@CityofEvanston@EvanstonNow@EvRoundTable
Evanston PD is investigating a shooting at Mason Park. No one has been injured. ETHS was placed on a precautionary soft lockdown. Please avoid the area. This is an active investigation.
Construction/traffic alerts for the Fountain Square area in downtown Evanston TODAY at 10 a.m. There will be temporary closures around Davis & Sherman for a scheduled helicopter lift for construction. All pedestrian and vehicle traffic will be closed for approx. 1 hour.
There is a ComEd power outage that has left the traffic lights inoperable at Chicago/Clark and Chicago/Church. Stop signs are being placed for safety, and the power is expected to be restored in three hours.
School zone safety reminder to keep our kids safe, Evanston:
Slow down. Phones down. Watch for kids on foot and on bikes. Follow crossing-guard directions.
You may see extra officers around schools focused on traffic safety.
Thank you to crossing guard Don Wilson for helping students cross Central Street safely every day. @CityofEvanston@District65
Fire and police on scene in the 500 block of Chicago Ave due to a rollover crash. There are no injuries but traffic will be shut down on Chicago between Keeney and South for cleanup.
Today (01/17): @NUMensBball vs. @HuskerMBB
tips off at 3 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Expect heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Central St. and nearby intersections from late afternoon through mid-evening. Plan extra travel time.
@WBBM1059Traffic@TotalTrafficCHI
Today (1/14): @NUMensBball vs. @IlliniMBB tips off at 7:30 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Expect heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Central St. and nearby intersections from early through late evening. Plan extra travel time.
@WBBM1059Traffic@TotalTrafficCHI
Honoring Our Heroes—January 9
Ofcrs. Conley, Nawotka (ret.), Witt (St. Charles PD), & McCray (ret.) responded with courage during a 2021 active shooter incident, saving lives & protecting others.
Ofcr. Marx risked his life in 2020 to rescue a suicidal subject from a canal, exemplifying selflessness & service.
We are grateful for their heroism & commitment to keeping Evanston safe. 🙏💙