Crime & Safety
IHSA Calls Reported Hateful Comments At Evanston-New Trier Football Game "Sad And Unfortunate"
The Evanston marching band was subjected to racist and homophobic comments and other offensive behavior by New Trier fans during the game.

October 21, 2026 / 6:09 AM CDT
The Illinois High School Association is responding as an investigation continues into hateful comments against Evanston Township High School students who were part of the marching band during a football game at the new Ryan Field last week.
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Evanston Township was taking on New Trier Township High School on Friday, Oct. 16, in a massive rivalry matchup with more than 27,000 tickets sold.
In a joint statement, Evanston Township High School District 202 and New Trier Township High School District 203 said that on the sidelines, the Evanston marching band was subjected to racist and homophobic comments along with other offensive behavior by New Trier fans during the game.
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