Northwestern University Reports 1st Confirmed Coronavirus Case

A staff member on the Evanston campus is under self-quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, university officials said Friday.

Evanston Schools Close To Combat Coronavirus Spread

Evanston Township High School and District 65 schools are implementing to an e-learning plan until after spring break, which ends April 12.

Northwestern Cancels Trips, Event Over Coronavirus Concerns

Spring break trips are cancelled, and school travel to China, Iran, Italy or South Korea is prohibited due to the growing COVID-19 outbreak.

Roycemore School lets high school students experience college.

Getting the chance to try out college while still in high school is a unique experience for those who want a challenge.

District 65 Principal Named 2020 Elementary Principal of the Year

The Illinois Principals Association honored Michael Allen, of Oakton Elementary, as the principal of the year for the North Cook region.

Willard Music Teacher Named Among Golden Apple Award Finalists

Out of a record number of nominations, elementary school teacher Arturo Fuerte was picked as one of 30 finalists for the prestigious award.

Student Struck By Car At Low Speed Outside Haven Middle School

A student suffered minor leg injuries after he stepped into traffic and was hit by a driver in a school zone, authorities said.

Incoming Kindergartners Less Literate Every Year: District 65

The demographic opportunity gap in Evanston public schools remains wide, the latest District 65 accountability report found.

Ex-Director Of Northwestern's Center On Wrongful Convictions Dies

Attorney Karen Daniel, who helped exonerate wrongfully convicted inmates, was fatally struck by a car Thursday near her Oak Park home.

Devon Horton Appointed New District 65 Superintendent

The Louisville-based school chief and former Chicago Public Schools teacher takes the reins of the Evanston school district July 1, 2020.

Evanston/Skokie District 65 Hires New Superintendent

Dr. Devon Horton has been hired as the new superintendent of schools, effective July 1, 2020.

Evanston Students Send Holiday Cards To People In Prison

200 Haven Middle School students wrote holiday cards to folks at Joliet Treatment Center in partnership with the Illinois Prison Project.

Evanston, Northwestern Announce 2020 'Good Neighbor' Spending

Mayor Steve Hagerty and President Morty Schapiro announced where funding is headed in the fifth year of the five-year program.

Police 'Unable To Find' Accused Haven Custodian, Parents Say

"A child rapist is currently on the loose," the parents of a 12-year-old girl told Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook.

Racist Letters Mailed To 3 Evanston Schools: Administrators

District 65 officials contacted parents after letters with "extremely hateful language" were sent to Evanston schools in recent weeks.

Bullying In Evanston Schools: Here's What D-65 Parents Are Saying

Respondents to a Patch survey who said their child experienced bullying attributed much of the problem to other parents.

Rust, Saltwater Show Renewable-Energy Promise At Northwestern

Researchers from Caltech and Northwestern University have discovered there’s more than one way to generate electricity from moving water.

Parents Accuse Custodian Of Sexually Assaulting Evanston Student

The school's principal said one or more employees accused of "inappropriate behavior" were placed on leave pending ongoing investigations.

Ex-Northwestern Student's Parents Guilty In Admissions Conspiracy

The wealthy couple admitted to charges of fraud and money laundering after cheating their daughters into elite private universities.

Bullying: How Evanston School Districts Tackle The Issue

Patch asked suburban school district across the Chicago area how they handle bullying in their communities.

Moody's Downgrades Northwestern University's Credit Rating

The ratings agency said Northwestern's "operating performance will remain well below historic levels for the foreseeable future."

Teacher Describes Years Of Transphobic Harassment In Evanston

As District 65 launches its first-ever LGBTQ+ Equity Week, a transgender teacher said they are "still not safe" from harassment at work.

Parents Respond To End Of Halloween Parties At Evanston Schools

Several District 65 schools have eliminated Halloween events this year as part of a commitment to equity and an inclusive environment.

Northwestern Gets Largest Gift To Financial Aid In Its History

Northwestern University Trustee Jeff Ubben and Laurie Ubben committed $50 million for student scholarships.

Evanston Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Seven ETHS students were named 2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Wednesday.

ETHS Gave 'Sexual Predators Access To Unlimited Prey': Suit

Evanston Township High School security guards "sexually groomed" and abused students with the help of a "code of silence," a lawsuit says.

District 65 Names Interim Superintendents For 2019-20 School Year

The recently retired administrators will work part-time during the search for a permanent leader.

ETHS Evaluates Incoming Student Who Made 'Hit List'

Administrators "launched a full-blown investigation" into a freshman who reportedly made a "hit list" and "safe list" of students and staff.

Evanston Catholic School Hires New Principal

Molly Cinnamon joins Pope John XXIII School from the School of Saints Faith, Hope and Charity School in Winnetka.

District 65 School Calendar For 2019-20: First Day, Holidays

Mark down these important dates on the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 calendar for fall 2019 through spring 2020.

Evanston Township High School Calendar For 2019-20

Mark down these important dates on the ETHS school calendar for fall 2019 through spring 2020.

District 65 Accepting Applications For Vacant School Board Seat

Residents who want to be appointed to replace Lindsay Cohen on the Evanston/Skokie District 65 board have until Friday, Aug. 2 to apply.

ETHS Student Awarded National Merit Scholarship To Oberlin

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation unveiled the year's final scholarship winners Monday.

Resigned D-65 Superintendent Receives $100,000 Severance Package

The terms of the outgoing superintendent's negotiated resignation were only publicly disclosed after the board approved the payments.

Evanston/Skokie District 65 Superintendent Stepping Down July 1

The board will hire an interim superintendent for the 2019-20 school year after Paul Goren announced his resignation Friday.

Ex-Northwestern Fraternity President Accused Of Stealing $460,000

The Glencoe man lost over a quarter million dollars he stole from the frat and invested in an Iraqi currency fraud scheme, prosecutors said.

Evanston resident emerges as a leader at Oakton

Oakton graduate Abdallah Simmons credits his being involved with the Emerging Leaders program for laying the foundation for his success.

Evanston Township High School Ranked No. 28 In Chicago Area

ETHS is the 19th-best high school without selective enrollment in the multi-state metro area, according to U.S. News & World Report.

FAFSA Deadline Nears: What That Means For North Shore Students

The deadline to complete the 2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid deadline is fast approaching. But what does that actually mean?

2 ETHS Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships

Evanston Township High School seniors received college-sponsored scholarships to Grinnell College and the University of Southern California.