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Proft on scandalous New Trier literature assignment: ‘Not that ‘Victory Lap,’ the other one’

By Staff reports | Nov 3, 2023

A recent reading assignment at New Trier High School has raised eyebrows and prompted swift action after a concerned parent brought the matter to light.

Trump Advisor Scott Atlas is Skokie native, Niles North graduate

By Staff reports | Oct 1, 2020

Since Chicago-native Scott Atlas’s selection to serve as an advisor on the White House Coronavirus Task Force in early September it has not been easy.

City of Evanston: When riding a bike, you must wear a mask

By Staff reports | Sep 18, 2020

The City of Evanston is mandating riders taking part in the Ride the Ridge bike ride this Sunday wear masks.

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Casten just latest Democrat backed by former GOP Chair Brady

By Staff reports | 4 years ago

Pat Brady has endorsed incumbent Democrat Sean Casten over GOP challenger Jeanne Ives.

Winnetka Public Schools District 36 blames closure for "excessive heat" on COVID-19 protocol

By Staff reports | Aug 28, 2020

Around the time children would have been dropped off at school today the temperature would have been just over 80 degrees on a breezy, cloudy morning with a chance of rain.

District 65 faces backlash for comment about prioritizing students of color for in-class learning

By Staff reports | Aug 17, 2020

It would be discriminatory and wrong for Evanston/Skokie School District 65 to prioritize in-person learning for students based on race, according to the founder of nonprofit research institute Wirepoints.