Flying Fish raise $98K for charity

The Flying Fish swim team at the YWCA Evanston/North Shore has raised over $98,000 from its annual swim marathon.

Washington School Fun Run

Washington School families will gather for their 5th Annual Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The event promotes school spirit, family fun, fitness and wellness.
Participants are encouraged to run or walk one mile and will be rewarded with healthy snacks such as fresh fruit, bagels and water.

NU wants to be 'Chicago's Big Ten School'

Northwestern University is trying to draw more Chicagoans to its sporting events this year with a new ad campaign.

Crain's Chicago Business talked to NU Athletic Director Jim Phillips about the school's plans.

Bike the Ridge

Gather the whole family and join your neighbors on Sunday, October 3, 2010 for the Third Annual Bike the Ridge bicycle ride!

Unexpected parade detours Evanston cyclists

Apparently no one told the Evanston Bicycle Club that a major parade would kick off at noon today in downtown Waukegan just as the bulk of 2,100 cyclists would be pedaling by in the 26th annual North Shore Century ride on a picture-perfect Sunday.

It's happening! Town starts to turn purple

You could see it happening today on Central Street -- fire plugs near Northwestern University's Ryan Field were painted purple.

City, NU collaborate on football promotion

Northwestern University and Evanston city officials have announced plans for a football weekend promotion for local residents this fall.

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