Evanston/Skokie District 65 Tentative Budget Shows $5.1M Operating Deficit

Even after more than $6 million in cuts, District 65 still projects a FY27 budget gap and lower cash reserves.

How Evanston High Schools Rank In Illinois

Evanston Township High School ranked among the top 100 High Schools in the state in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings.

District 65 Selects Advisory Group For Superintendent Search

Board leaders said the search will include community input as District 65 looks for its next superintendent.

Back-To-School Block Party Returning To Evanston Township High School

Families can head to Lazier Field for a free back-to-school celebration with music, activities and food.

Evanston's New Foster Elementary To Host Grand Opening Celebration

Guided tours in English and Spanish are planned as Evanston welcomes the new Foster Elementary School community.

School Calendar For 2026-27 In Evanston: Key Dates To Know

Parents in Evanston's public and private schools are preparing for the first day of school next month.

Home Built By Evanston High Schoolers Will Be Placed In Local Neighborhood

The home built by the ETHS Geometry In Construction class will be moved Aug. 3, with road closures and minor delays expected.

District 65 Knew Of Discipline Finding Before Naming New CFO: Report

Records detail prior discipline involving D65's new CFO for “threatening and intimidating” behavior, according to a report.

Sarah Jessica Parker Offers Words Of Encouragement To Northwestern University Graduates

Parker, best known as Carrie Bradshaw on "Sex and the City," also received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree.

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Summer Operations At ETHS

District systems, internet and phones ARE disrupted, canceling summer classes, camps and on-campus activities.

Northwestern University Names New President

Mung Chiang, current President of Purdue University, has been named the new President of Northwestern University.

Evanston Student Among 2026 National Merit Scholarship Winners

Each winner was judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in college.

ETHS Announces 2026 Commencement Speaker: Actress Lauren Lapkus

Class of 2004 ETHS alumnus and Emmy-nominated actress Lauren Lapkus will be this year's commencement speaker.

Evanston District 65 Cuts Middle School Librarian Roles As Budget Reductions Continue: Report

District 65 says students will keep access to library collections while officials consider partnerships and other next steps.

IL College Among 'New Ivies' In New List Of Employer-Preferred Schools

One Illinois university made the list of institutions highlighted as the "New Ivies."

Evanston Educator Named 2026 Golden Apple Excellence In Teaching Finalist

The Golden Apple Foundation has recognized teachers across Illinois for their significant impact on student growth and school culture.

Sarah Jessica Parker To Be Northwesterns 2026 Commencement Speaker

Award-winning actress Sarah Jessica Parker will address Northwestern's Class of 2026 at this year's graduation ceremony.

District 65 School Board Appoints Chris Van Nostrand As Newest Member

Van Nostrand fills a vacancy left by a former board member's resignation and will serve in the position until April 2027.

Evanston Schools Closed Friday, Moving To E-Learning Due To Extreme Cold

Evanston schools will be closed on Friday due to the anticipated extreme cold, officials announced.

Northwestern Among Top 30 Most Beautiful Campuses In U.S.

A ranking by Travel + Leisure magazine placed Northwestern University among the most beautiful college campuses in the nation.

Trump/Northwestern Deal Violates Federal Law, Pritzker Professors Say

Professors at Northwestern's Pritzker School of Law argue that the university's agreement with the Trump administration is illegal.

ETHS To Cut Jobs, Cites Rising Costs: Report

Evanston Township High School District Superintendent Marcus Campbell informed staff that the school would be cutting 12 positions.

Former Superintendent Defaulted On Repayments To Evanston/Skokie School District 65

The D65 school board is considering hiring lawyers after former Superintendent Devon Horton defaulted on a $25,000 repayment agreement.

Procedural Error At District 65 Board Meeting Prompts Extra Vote

​​A procedural error caught at Monday's meeting prompted an extra meeting to vote on a fourth school closure scenario.

'Keep Your Promise': Evanston Students Plead With D65 Board Not To Close Schools

After hours of emotional appeals from the public and discussion from the board, no definitive decisions were made.

ICE Activity Near ETHS Propmpts Campus Closure Protocol

Federal authorities are not present on school grounds, according to ETHS, and there is no threat to the school community.

Northwestern Students Face Enrollment Cancellation For Refusing Mandatory Training

The students claim that a mandatory antisemitism training module was discriminatory and included harmful insinuations.

Northwestern Professor Wins Nobel Prize In Economic Sciences

Economics and history professor Joel Mokyr was awarded a Nobel Prize in economic sciences.

Northwestern Students Blast Antisemitism Training Module

Students claim that a mandatory antisemitism training module included inaccurate information and harmful insinuations.

Evanston Catholic School Earns National Blue Ribbon School Award

The Academy of Saint Joan of Arc in Evanston was told it met the criteria to receive a National Blue Ribbon School Award.

'Breathing Life Into Geometry': Evanston High Schoolers Build A Home From Scratch

The ETHS Geometry in Construction class's 10th home found its home in an Evanston neighborhood this week.

15 Evanston Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Fifteen students in Evanston scored among the top one percent of all high school seniors in the country on the PSATs.

Northwestern Taps President Emeritus Henry S. Bienen For Interim President

Former Northwestern president Henry S. Bienen will be the university's interim president starting Sept. 16.

Northwestern President Michael Schill Resigns

Northwestern University president Michael Schill announced his resignation Thursday, following a difficult tenure rife with controversy.

Northwestern Named In Lawsuit Alleging 'Early Admission Conspiracy'

A new lawsuit accuses Northwestern University of participating in an early admission conspiracy that violates antitrust laws.

School Calendar For 2025-26 In Evanston: Key Dates To Know

Parents in Evanston's public and private schools are preparing for the first day of school later this month.

New Law Makes IL 1st State To Require Student Mental Health Screenings

Student mental health screenings will start in the 2027-28 school year, state lawmakers announced.

400+ Jobs Cut At Northwestern University Amid Budget Crisis

More than 400 jobs will be eliminated due to financial strain and an ongoing budget crisis at Northwestern University.

Evanston High School Breaks Ground On $48M Campus Expansion Project

The campus expansion project is expected to cost nearly $48 million and aims to upgrade facilities to provide a better learning experience.

ETHS Teacher Plans To File Federal Complaint After Reprimands: Report

An Evanston teacher is planning to file a civil rights complaint against ETHS, alleging discrimination based on his religious identity.