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ETHS to require COVID tests for the unvaccinated

Persons with medical or religious exemptions from vaccinations will be included in the testing program.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 3, 2021 - 4:39 pm

Mysterious ax left in doorway of Willard House

Souvenir item, dated 1901, promotes the cause of temperance crusader Carrie Nation.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 2, 2021 - 3:32 pm

Contract deadline for NU food service workers passes

What company called its last best offer was not submitted to a member vote by the union, whose leaders say it would take away benefits, rights and protections.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 1, 2021 - 8:06 pm

NU prof plans to take generators to family in New Orleans

Music professor grew up in New Orleans.

By Bill Smith on August 31, 2021 - 6:24 pm

District 65 asks for dismissal of reverse discrimination lawsuit

Claims suit by teacher is "baseless and inflammatory."

By Jeff Hirsh on August 31, 2021 - 10:58 am

ETHS considering COVID-19 tests for students

Some other area school districts already have testing programs in place.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 30, 2021 - 1:19 pm

STEM group leader: Our plan is less expensive

Henry Wilkins continues quest for a grade school focused on science, technology, engineering and math in Evanston's 5th Ward.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 26, 2021 - 12:45 pm

First day of school is not just for kids

Crossing guards are back on the job.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 25, 2021 - 6:06 pm

Back to school at D65 as COVID numbers grow in Illinois

Students mostly eager to get back to something more closely resembling the normal school routine.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 25, 2021 - 11:25 am

District 65 students to eat lunch outside

It will be lunch al fresco for elementary students as schools try to limit COVID-19 risks.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 24, 2021 - 11:32 am

District 65 to require COVID shots for staff

Proof of vaccination to be required by Oct. 15.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 24, 2021 - 6:15 am

D65 board to vote on employee vaccine mandate

The Evanston/Skokie School District Board of Education is scheduled to vote Monday night on requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for staff members, unless those employees receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 22, 2021 - 6:55 am

NU plans $75 million tech accelerator project downtown

Will house startups in synthetic biology, nanotechnology and flexible materials.

By Bill Smith on August 19, 2021 - 11:40 am

EPL to increase hours next month

It's part of a phased return to library operations following the pandemic shutdown.

By Bill Smith on August 19, 2021 - 11:12 am

Most Black residents no longer live near old Foster School

Black Evanstonians are much more dispersed across the city than when the school closed a half century ago.

By Bill Smith on August 19, 2021 - 10:51 am

NU: No major work west of Sheridan this year

Northwestern University's facilities chief says the school has no major construction projects planned for the area immediately west of Sheridan Road during the coming school year.

By Bill Smith on August 18, 2021 - 2:01 pm

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