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Evanston, Illinois · EvanstonBy Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The mayor of Evanston, Illinois, says he is opening two investigations after federal agents were filmed pinning down and repeatedly striking a person in the head as they arrested him Friday. Videos shared on social media showed federal agents pinning a man to the ground and punching him in the head. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security said the agents were conducting an immigration enforcement operation…See the Story
Evanston Mayor Says He’s Opening Investigations After Federal Agents Are Filmed Punching Person
78% Center coverage: 9 sources

NBA · EvanstonIn men's college basketball, Mercyhurst opened its 2025-26 season with a road trip to Evanston, Illinois to face Northwestern out of the Big Ten.
Year 2️⃣ of Division I basketball begins tonight. 🆚 Northwestern⏰ 7PM (CT) | 8PM (ET) 📍 Evanston, Ill. 📺 https://t.co/ERotIwUtzq📻 ESPN 1000 WMVP#RollLakers☘️ pic.twitter.com/QmekGs2APH— Mercyhurst Men's Basketball (@HurstMBBall) November 3, 2025 Head coach Gary Manchel's Lakers, who trailed by jus…See the Story
Lakers Battle, Fall 70-47 at Northwestern to Open Men’s College Basketball Season
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Government Shutdown · EvanstonGrocery stores were packed Sunday night with customers gathering their weekly groceries, but many of them who qualified for SNAP benefits were shopping without financial help.See the Story
SNAP Uncertainty Spurs St. Louis Giving Spree: Donations Triple Amid Crisis
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