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Group of parents continues to advocate for less iPad time in District 65,...

Parent group Screen Sense Evanston plans to continue its push against what it deems unnecessary classroom technology in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 this year. Last year, the group presented a...

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Joan Brooks McLane, educator and artist, dies at 90

Joan Brooks McLane, an early childhood educator and artist, died unexpectedly on Aug. 17, a week before her 91st birthday. Born and raised in New York City, Joan attended Dalton, Putney School and...

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NU, football coach Braun agree to extension through 2031 season

Credit: NU Sports Northwestern University and head football coach David Braun have agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season, Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Mark Jackson...

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Retired District 65 social worker Dan Coyne is running for school board

Dan Coyne filed his economic interest form with the Cook County Clerk Sept. 16, 2026, and is pictured here holding the receipt. Credit: Courtesy of Dan Coyne Dan Coyne, who served as a social worker...

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Community members react as District 65 prepares to close more schools

Kingsley Elementary School closed at the end of school year 2025-26 as part of District 65’s attempts to address the district’s structural deficit. Credit: Richard Cahan Following the news Monday that...

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ETHS student athletes, IT staff honored at school board meeting

The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education kicked off its first board meeting of the new school year by recognizing several student athletes for their achievements in fencing,...

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ETHS passes balanced budget for 20th straight year, approves financing for solar

The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education approved a final budget of $118.5 million for the 2026-2027 school year at its Monday meeting, marking the 20th year in a row the...

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District 65 to present plan to cut $20 million from budget, close at least 2...

Evanston/Skokie District 65 administrators announced at Monday night’s school board meeting that they will formally present plans next month to slash $20 million from the budget and close at least two...

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Alma Advisory Group kicks off District 65 superintendent search

Alma Advisory Group CEO Monica Santana Rosen gave a presentation to the Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board on Monday night to officially kick off the district’s search for a new superintendent....

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District 65 issues another $15.96 million in tax anticipation warrants

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board unanimously approved a resolution Monday authorizing the district to issue up to $15.96 million in tax anticipation warrants, which are short-term loans...

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Northwestern to dedicate tribute to alumni killed on 9/11 on Oct. 9

Northwestern University recently finished a memorial to six alumni lost in the 9/11 attacks. While a formal dedication is scheduled for Oct. 9 during the school’s homecoming weekend, the RoundTable...

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NU Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning Cognitive Fitness...

Due to overwhelming interest, Northwestern University Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning (NUCASLL) is once again offering its Cognitive Fitness Series. The six-part, evidence-based...

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ETHS Foundation head will leave organization this month

Jeff Hammock, who has led the Evanston Township High School Foundation since 2024, will leave the organization this month. Jeff Hammock Credit: Courtesy of ETHS Foundation In an email to donors,...

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12 Evanston students are National Merit Scholarship semifinalists this year

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced its semifinalists for the 2027 prize — including 12 students from Evanston high schools — in a press release Wednesday. The 11 semifinalists from...

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From lecture hall to laugh track: NU brings comedy and community support to...

What happens when a professor takes the stage at a comedy club? Ask Sepehr Vakil. By day, Vakil is a social scientist who directs a center focused on responsible technology at Northwestern University,...

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Wildkits steamroll Maine East, 56-0

Sean Hopson Jr.’s not getting as many touches as he did a year ago for Evanston’s football team. But that’s OK with the senior. He’ll trade yards for victories any week of the season. The Wildkits...

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District 65 adds crossing guards after outcry; parents say it isn’t enough

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 parents are expressing concern for student safety following school board cuts to the number and locations of crossing guards.  District 65 and the City of Evanston...

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City finance board delays TIF decisions until January that could impact...

District 65 School Board President Nichole Pinkard asked the committee for more time for the district to determine the best path forward with regard to the TIF districts. Credit: Hope Perry After...

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133 buildings not in compliance with benchmarking ordinance, including...

According to city records, 133 of the 559 buildings in Evanston that are more than 20,000 square feet did not fully comply with the city’s benchmarking ordinance this year, including several...

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‘Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party draws hundreds to Lazier Field

The Northwestern Marching Band was pumped up for its block party performance. Credit: Heidi Randhava The City of Evanston partnered with Northwestern University, Evanston Township High School and...

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