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Missing: Jose Avila, 85, has memory issues & may need medical help. Last seen walking east on Foster past Fleetwood at 8:16 a.m. with a pink walker, navy coat and black hat. He speaks Spanish. If seen, call 911 or EPD at 847-866-5000.
The EPD drone will be in the area of NU property along the southern area of campus near Sheridan and Chicago Ave, and along the NU lakefront assisting with a police investigation. There is no danger to the public or NU community.
MISSING: Arthur Glinsey, 64, last seen leaving Evanston Hospital towards the Central St CTA Purple Line, wearing the pictured jacket. Black male, 5’5”, 130 lbs., gray hair, brown eyes. Concern for his safety; may need assistance. If seen, call 9-1-1 or EPD at 847-866-5000.
UPDATE: Sherman Avenue has reopened between Foster St. and Simpson St. following the completion of a traffic crash investigation. Normal traffic flow has resumed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Sherman Ave is temporarily closed from Foster St to Simpson St as EPD investigates a traffic crash. Please try to avoid the area.
EPD is investigating a traffic crash near the intersection of Main and Custer. A single vehicle struck several parked cars. Custer is closed for the investigation but Main St will be opening shortly.
Westbound Dempster St. is currently closed from Fowler Ave. to McCormick Blvd. This is due to a crash at Dempster/McCormick.
However, the circumstances remain under investigation. The Cook County Medical Examiners office has been notified and will determine the cause and manner of death. No additional information is available for release at this time.
Patrol and investigations personnel are also canvassing the surrounding area. No obviously signs of trauma were observed during the preliminary examination, and there is currently no information indicating an ongoing threat to the public.
At approximately 11:37am today, a City Parks and Recreation employee reported discovering an unresponsive person in the water south of Lee Street Beach near 901 Edgemere Court. Police officers and investigators responded and are working to identify the individual.
There is an increased police presence just south of Lee Street Beach. Police are conducting an investigation and there is no threat to the public at this time. More updates will be provided as they're available.
