Evanston-Skokie District 65 canceling school for thousands of students because of lack of teachers
“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.
“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.
Evanston-born Bob Bondurant, who taught stunt driving to Tom Cruise and David Hasselhoff, dies at 88
Bob Bondurant was born in Evanston, and moved to California with his family. While recuperating from a race car crash, he came up with the idea of a high-performance driving school. He taught stars like Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood, James Garner, Nicholas Cage, Robert Wagner, Tim Allen and Christian Bale.
Bob Bondurant was born in Evanston, and moved to California with his family. While recuperating from a race car crash, he came up with the idea of a high-performance driving school. He taught stars like Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood, James Garner, Nicholas Cage, Robert Wagner, Tim Allen and Christian Bale.
Minnesota trounces Northwestern 41-14
Mar’Keise Irving ran for two touchdowns and a career-high 110 yards and Justin Walley scooped up a fumble and ran 25 yards for a score as Minnesota defeated Northwestern 41-14 Saturday.
Mar’Keise Irving ran for two touchdowns and a career-high 110 yards and Justin Walley scooped up a fumble and ran 25 yards for a score as Minnesota defeated Northwestern 41-14 Saturday.
Northwestern University says more people drugged off-campus, including one at student gathering
Northwestern University police say several people were drugged without their consent at recent off-campus gatherings in Evanston, a month after the university suspended all fraternity-related activities following reports of people drugged at campus residences.
Northwestern University police say several people were drugged without their consent at recent off-campus gatherings in Evanston, a month after the university suspended all fraternity-related activities following reports of people drugged at campus residences.
What time is trick-or-treating? 2021 Halloween trick-or-treat times for Chicago suburbs
In Chicago's suburbs, all trick-or-treating is happening on Halloween this year, thanks to October 31st being a Sunday. Some locations are inviting children to go out as early as 1 p.m., and one city is allowing them to stay out until 8 p.m.
In Chicago's suburbs, all trick-or-treating is happening on Halloween this year, thanks to October 31st being a Sunday. Some locations are inviting children to go out as early as 1 p.m., and one city is allowing them to stay out until 8 p.m.
'Cradles to Crayons' winter collection drive begins
A major collection drive is underway to outfit thousands of local kids for winter weather.
A major collection drive is underway to outfit thousands of local kids for winter weather.
Nearly 20,000 without power, 100+ canceled flights after storms whip up 48 mph gusts, dump 2 inches of rain
Nearly 20,000 people were without power and over 100 flights were canceled Monday as storms whipped up strong winds and dumped more than two inches of rain in Chicago, which has seen a relatively dry season so far.
Nearly 20,000 people were without power and over 100 flights were canceled Monday as storms whipped up strong winds and dumped more than two inches of rain in Chicago, which has seen a relatively dry season so far.
Armed robbery, carjackings reported in Evanston
In one incident, a 74-year-old woman was unloading groceries when she was approached from behind by a suspect. An object was felt in the victim's back, implying a weapon, police said.
In one incident, a 74-year-old woman was unloading groceries when she was approached from behind by a suspect. An object was felt in the victim's back, implying a weapon, police said.
Northwestern names UW-Madison chancellor as first female president
Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the first female president of Northwestern University, the suburban Chicago school announced Monday.
Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the first female president of Northwestern University, the suburban Chicago school announced Monday.
Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
Protesters gather outside Northwestern University frat houses after drugging allegations
Northwestern University has suspended all fraternity activities while an investigation is underway into reports that people were being drugged at frat houses without their consent.
Northwestern University has suspended all fraternity activities while an investigation is underway into reports that people were being drugged at frat houses without their consent.
Evanston death investigation: Man from Naperville shot and killed, another man stabbed
The man who died was a 45-year-old from Naperville. Another man, 27, from Chicago,
The man who died was a 45-year-old from Naperville. Another man, 27, from Chicago,
Racist letters sent to restaurant owners in Evanston
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Racist letters sent to Evanston restaurant owners
Evanston police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Evanston police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Evanston restaurants receive fake court orders filled with hate messages
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Investigation launched after highly offensive letters sent to Evanston restaurants
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Young man who drowned in Lake Michigan near Evanston identified
Hussin Abdul-Samad, 21, vanished off Clark Street Beach on Saturday afternoon.
Hussin Abdul-Samad, 21, vanished off Clark Street Beach on Saturday afternoon.
Body found in Lake Michigan in search for missing swimmer off Evanston
Lake Michigan waves were high on Saturday. The National Weather Service had warned on Friday night that anyone entering the water from Waukegan all the way to Indiana Dunes would be at high risk.
Lake Michigan waves were high on Saturday. The National Weather Service had warned on Friday night that anyone entering the water from Waukegan all the way to Indiana Dunes would be at high risk.
Young man killed in shooting in Evanston
Several people called 911 to report a shooting, and officers found a man in his early 20's with gunshot wounds. He was later identified as Stanley Butler III.
Several people called 911 to report a shooting, and officers found a man in his early 20's with gunshot wounds. He was later identified as Stanley Butler III.
Wicked weather capsizes boats in Lake Michigan
As temperatures dropped Tuesday night and storms rolled in, some people on the water were caught off guard.
As temperatures dropped Tuesday night and storms rolled in, some people on the water were caught off guard.