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ETHS chess: Kits lose nail-biter to Payton in State Sectional Final
The Wildkit chess varsity “A” team displays its trophy after winning the Jan. 25 sectional championship (from left): Somil Bose, Will Zalmezak, Adam Elgat, Alastair Keely-Walker, Manu Zerega, Micah...
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Northwestern 1 of 5 schools under federal investigation for alleged antisemitism
Less than a week after President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for additional measures to combat antisemitism, Northwestern University was named in a group of five schools that the U.S....
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Chute Middle School abuzz with District 65 Spelling Bee
Genevieve Thomas (Lincoln Elementary) at the microphone listening to pronouncer Tim Murtaugh during the spelling bee on Feb. 4. Credit: Joerg MetznerSpelling Bee contestants (on stage, from left): Noah...
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‘Am I getting fired?’: Panel backs ordinance providing protections for NU...
Workers from Unite Here Local 1 celebrate Wednesday after a city committee voted in favor of a Workers’ Retention Ordinance. Credit: Bob SeidenbergVeronica Reyes, a longtime resident of the city, has...
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ETHS Foundation lands $2.5 million gift for capital improvement
Evanston Township High School. Credit: Richard CahanThe Evanston Township High School Foundation, which raises money for projects that the school’s annual budget can’t cover on its own, announced...
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Theater review: NU’s absurdist comedy ‘Museum’ features several standout...
A scene from ‘Museum’ Credit: Jonathan KirnIs Museum an absurdist comedy of manners? A panoply of urban stereotypes? A commentary about the role art and work play in our lives? Yes, yes and yes.The...
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Letter to the editor: Northwestern can help make the Healthy Buildings...
I wish to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to Mayor Daniel Biss, the City Council members, the dedicated city staff and environmental advocates who have worked tirelessly on the Healthy...
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Public library’s ‘Art Making in a Time of Crisis’ set for Feb. 16
Art Making in a Time of Crisis will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Throughout time, artists, musicians, dancers, actors, writers and...
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District 65 demographic study shows an aging population, fewer school-age kids
A new demographic study commissioned by Evanston/Skokie School District 65 projects the district’s enrollment to fall by another 7.3% from now through 2029 before stabilizing at around 5,400 students...
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Ordinance to protect contract workers at Northwestern moves forward to final...
Many workers from UNITE HERE Local 1 filled the City Council chambers Monday to push for a Workers’ Retention Ordinance designed to protect worker jobs. Credit: Richard CahanFood service and...
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Community exhibit ‘Metamorphosis’ opens at Dittmar Gallery Feb. 13
The Dittmar Gallery will examine the process of transformation with a new group exhibition featuring works by Northwestern students and local community members.Credit: Northwestern...
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40 students receive African American Youth Achievement Awards
Evanston Township High School hosted the 28th annual African American Youth Achievement (AAYAA) and Trailblazer Awards at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Themed “Honoring the Past — Inspiring the Future,” the...
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Mario Chess, Evanston native and District 65 child-care coordinator, dies at 54
Born in Mayfield, Ohio, in 1970, Mario Devon Chess, affectionately known as “Mr. Mario” among the kids he helped take care of at Kingsley Elementary School in Evanston, died unexpectedly on Jan....
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King Arts robotics team heads to state championship
From left, Rishi Cordero, William Dorr, Aiden Ryan-Boyd, Krishna Cordero, Mila Wickersheimer, Zara Desai and August Dorr. Credit: Joerg MetznerThe robotics team (made up of fourth- through...
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District 65 reconsiders grant partnership with Infant Welfare Society
Citing “grant compliance risks” and “reputational and legal concerns,” Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is reevaluating its 10-year early childhood education partnership with the Infant Welfare...
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Share of ETHS students needing English help doubles
Unprecedented numbers of students at Evanston Township High School need support learning in English, but school efforts to increase this proficiency are paying off with higher percentages of students...
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Steve Carell announced as NU’s commencement speaker
The beloved comedian, actor and Northwestern father Steve Carell will address Northwestern’s Class of 2025 at the University’s 167th annual Commencement at the United Center in Chicago on Sunday, June...
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ETHS principal to step down after this school year
In an email to staff on Thursday morning, Evanston Township High School Principal and Assistant Superintendent Taya Kinzie announced that she is stepping down at the end of this school year to move...
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Northwestern braces for federal changes with 10% budget cuts, new hiring review
Less than one month into President Donald Trump’s second term, attempts to curtail funding for higher education prompted Northwestern University to announce “immediate measures” aimed at stabilizing...
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Bessie Rhodes will be closed Tuesday after flooding from water main break
The Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18 after sustaining damage from the water main break that occurred early Friday morning in Skokie, District 65...
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