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Former ETHS basketball player shot to death

Former Evanston Township High School basketball player Ryan Bost died Monday, reportedly the victim of a shooting incident in Chicago. Bost, 20, reportedly was taken to St. Francis Hospital where

By Bill Smith on November 10, 2020 - 8:29 am

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ETHS: No decision yet on basketball season

The high school basketball season in Evanston is up in the air as a result of rising COVID-19 rates around the state.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 30, 2020 - 10:29 am

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NU football players to wear racial-justice-themed shirts

Conference promotes social justice messaging campaign.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 23, 2020 - 12:40 pm

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NU star ‘followed his heart’ in deciding to play

Northwestern University's best football player was "in limbo" when the Big Ten season was canceled earlier this summer due to the coronavirus. Paddy Fisher, a redshirt senior linebacker, is an

By Jeff Hirsh on October 19, 2020 - 2:25 pm

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Four Wildcats opt out of NU football season

Four Northwestern University football players have decided not to take part in this year's Big Ten season, which begins Oct. 24.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 16, 2020 - 5:01 pm

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NU football opens at night on Oct. 24

The Northwestern Wildcats open their delayed Big Ten football season with a home game on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. against Maryland. The Big Ten Network released its schedule

By Jeff Hirsh on October 12, 2020 - 11:50 am

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ETHS girls end with 7th place regional finish

Evanston’s girls fell short with an overall 7th place team finish Wednesday at the Illinois High School Association Class 2A Regional golf tournament held at Winnetka Golf Course.

By Dennis Mahoney on October 9, 2020 - 6:40 am

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Wagener, Lipman advance to IHSA golf sectional

Jed Curtis is among the head coaches on the Evanston athletic staff who always encourage athletes to play more than one sport.

By Dennis Mahoney on October 9, 2020 - 6:40 am

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Some NU football players to opt out of season

Northwestern University head football coach Pat Fitzgerald today said some NU players will opt-out of the coronavirus-delayed Big Ten season.

By Jeff Hirsh on October 7, 2020 - 6:54 pm

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Residents gather for new Crown Center dedication

Evanston residents gathered in brisk fall weather today for the coronavirus-delayed dedication of the new $53 million Robert Crown Community Center.

By Barbara Freeman on October 3, 2020 - 4:36 pm

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Evanston hockey club goes out of state to avoid COVID rules

Evanston High School Hockey, a youth hockey program, is skating across state lines to play games and scrimmages currently prohibited in Illinois.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 23, 2020 - 8:39 pm

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NU football players focusing on first game, not COVID

Team leaders of the Northwestern University football team say the Wildcats are not worrying about any of their games getting postponed or canceled due to COVID-19 in the upcoming Big

By Jeff Hirsh on September 23, 2020 - 3:06 pm

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Big Ten schedule: NU to face Maryland Oct. 24

The Big Ten Conference today released its 2020 football schedule with eight regular season games, plus a ninth championship or bonus game for each team. Northwestern opens at home versus

By Jeff Hirsh on September 19, 2020 - 12:58 pm

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NU to get millions from football; city, merchants almost nothing

The school will have big TV revenue paydays, but with no fans in the stands merchants will lose out.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 17, 2020 - 4:46 pm

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NU to resume football season Oct. 24

Big Ten officials have announced plans to resume the football season late next month.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 16, 2020 - 10:28 am

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Swim season could have Cold War feel

Swimmers and divers at Evanston Township High School will have to seek virtual success this fall.

By Dennis Mahoney on August 26, 2020 - 4:37 pm

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