After a win over Glenbrook South on Friday, Evanston has a 4-0 record and is in first place in the North Suburban Chess League. Glenbrook South, which finished sixth at […]
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NU study says stadium project will produce huge economic benefits for Evanston
The redevelopment of Northwestern University’s Ryan Field will generate “extremely significant” economic benefits, generating about $659 million in economic impact during construction alone, according to a consultant speaking to the […]
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Dr. Horton named Superintendent of the Year
District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton has been named Superintendent of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the educational advancement of African Americans by the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE). Named after the first Black superintendent of District 65, Joseph E. Hill, and one of the founding NABSE members, the prestigious honor is returning home to Evanston/Skokie.
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Third graders decorate gifts for Vet Center
In honor of Veterans Day Nov. 11, Washington Elementary School third graders donated more than 75 pounds of toiletries to the Evanston Vet Center at 1901 W. Howard St. They […]
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D65 two-way immersion families worry about future
Despite what some parents may have heard, Evanston/Skokie District 65 has not made any decisions yet about possible changes to the two-way immersion program (TWI), district officials said at a […]
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D65’s scores drop in four of five essentials for school success
On the 2022 5Essentials survey, School District 65 scored lower in four of the five essentials deemed critical for school success, than it did on 2021 survey. It stayed the […]
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ETHS girls basketball: Bolingbrook bounces Kits in season opener
Evanston’s girls basketball team opened the 2022-23 season with three starters in street clothes Tuesday. But head coach Brittanny Johnson wasn’t looking for any excuses after a 46-30 loss to […]
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Like D65, ETHS proposes maximum property tax increase
Evanston Township High School is seeking the maximum property tax increase of 5.5% in its 2022 tax levy of all properties within school attendance boundaries, officials said at Monday evening’s school board meeting.
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D65 board plans maximum property tax increase in December levy
On Monday, Nov. 14, the District 65 School Board approved a tentative property tax levy that it plans to make in December. Property owners would be required to pay the taxes in calendar year 2023.
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ETHS board addresses achievement concerns: ‘It’s going to take time’
Evanston Township High School administrators told members of the school board on Monday that they have ongoing concerns about student achievement data and are “not happy” with the latest available […]