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Estate of professor sues Northwestern after researcher’s 2024 death
Prof. Jane Wu, a researcher at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine, died by suicide in July 2024 after the university shut down her lab. Her daughter called it “a grave injustice.” Credit:...
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District 65 kicks off a new school year
Another school year for Evanston/Skokie District 65 got underway bright and early Monday morning. At elementary and middle schools across town, parents, caregivers and students posed for photos...
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Council Bytes: OK for new NU softball stadium delayed
A rendering shows the southeast-facing view of the new Kirkpatrick Stadium planned for Northwestern’s softball team, with a rendering of the new Ryan Field in the background. Credit: Perkins and Will,...
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New Illinois law protecting students is ‘relief’ in Evanston immigrant community
Sanctuary Evanston member Jacqueline Mendoza greeted the state Safe Schools for All Act with “relief” after it was signed last week outside a Chicago school by Gov. JB Pritzker. It is intended to...
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Rookie advice: How to coach youth sports, even when your kid is on the team
A volunteer leader asks the Galindo Knights “how many of you had never played flag football before?” during the Kuumba Olympics Credit: Alexis Rogers Coaching youth sports is not an easy task. It’s...
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What to do when kids have days off from school?
Kids examine a python at the Ecology Center. Credit: Joerg Metzner “What are folks doing for no-school days?” I saw an Evanston mom ask online last week. She pointed out that working parents don’t get...
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Police: Man chases three ETHS students with a hammer
Evanston Township High School on the first day of the 2024-2025 school year. Credit: Richard Cahan Police said a man chased three Evanston Township High School students with a hammer around 3:45 p.m....
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District 65 fires Rice Children’s Center principal for cause
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board approved the dismissal of Rice Children’s Center Principal Shalema Francois-Blue for cause on Aug. 18, according to documents obtained by the RoundTable...
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What’s new this year at Northwestern’s lakefront stadium
As Northwestern University’s football team enters its second year away from Ryan Field, its temporary venue on the lakefront is getting upgraded. The Wildcats open their season at 11 a.m. Saturday...
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Chicago Stars to play 2026 season at Northwestern Medicine Field
The Chicago Stars officially named Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium as their home for the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season on Wednesday morning, confirming a decision rumored...
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Trustee donates $20M to Northwestern University to back Center for...
Northwestern University announced Wednesday a $20 million gift from university trustee Jennifer Leischner Litowitz and her husband, Alec Litowitz, to support the school’s Center for Enlightened...
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Lakeside football Season 2: What to expect on NU game days
A 2024 view from the suites atop the southern grandstands at Northwestern’s temporary football stadium. Credit: Richard Cahan Northwestern University’s football team will play its first home game of...
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Northwestern President Michael Schill resigning
Northwestern President Michael Schill is stepping down, the university announced Thursday, bringing an end to his tumultuous three-year tenure after months of pressure from congressional Republicans,...
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ETHS to move ‘Geometry in Construction’ house on Sept. 15
Evanston Township High School will move a two-story home on Monday, Sept. 15, beginning at 9 a.m. The home will move from 1600 Dodge Ave. to 1222 Washington St. The ‘Geometry In Construction’ course...
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Community block party marks start of another school year
Marching bands, cheer teams and a choir from Evanston Township High School and Northwestern University joined city officials to kick off the school year at the ’Kits, ’Cats and Kids Block Party at...
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District 202 Board of Education to vote Monday on renaming Upstairs Theatre...
The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education plans to vote Monday evening on renaming the school’s Upstairs Theatre to the Witherspoon Theatre in recognition of a gift by an...
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Northwestern football wins home opener at temporary stadium
For a second season, the temporary lakefront stadium built for the Northwestern University football team was filled with fans donning their best purple hats, shirts, pants and shoes on Friday for the...
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District 65 at crossroads with transportation policy
Crossing guard Debora Clark at Washington Elementary, who’s been looking out for students for almost 30 years. The District 65 Board of Education could make cuts to crossing guards ahead of next...
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‘A heart of service’: City names street for beloved crossing guard
Crossing guard Don Wilson at his post before the unveiling of “Don Wilson Way.” Credit: Heidi Randhava A slight drizzle and an outpouring of love and appreciation accompanied the unveiling of the “Don...
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Evanston prepares for possible ICE presence
The city of Evanston and both school districts issued statements Monday morning to residents, families and students regarding the possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence...
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