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Evanston's 2026-27 school year starts August 17 for ETHS, August 24 for District 65
ETHS District 202 opens the 2026-27 school year on Monday, August 17, with District 65 following a week later on August 24. Here are the key calendar dates, breaks, and conference weeks for Evanston's public and private schools.
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Ryan Field season tickets go on sale to public Tuesday, August 4
Northwestern Football confirmed through a countdown campaign that general public season ticket sales for the new $875 million Ryan Field open Tuesday, August 4, ahead of the stadium's October 2 inaugural game against Penn State.
Education
Evanston's 2026-27 school year starts August 17 for ETHS, August 24 for District 65
ETHS District 202 opens the 2026-27 school year on Monday, August 17, with District 65 following a week later on August 24. Here are the key calendar dates, breaks, and conference weeks for Evanston's public and private schools.
Education
Evanston's 2026-27 school year starts August 17 for ETHS, August 24 for District 65
ETHS District 202 opens the 2026-27 school year on Monday, August 17, with District 65 following a week later on August 24. Here are the key calendar dates, breaks, and conference weeks for Evanston's public and private schools.
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Evanston Council Pivots to Ordinance Path After Northwestern Tax Referendum Fails
After a 4-4 deadlock killed an advisory referendum on Northwestern University tax payments, Evanston aldermen submitted a formal referral to pursue a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes ordinance targeting the university's commercial activities ahead of Ryan Field's October opening.
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Evanston Library Board Swears In Three New Trustees, but Seat Confusion Keeps Outgoing Officers in Place
The Evanston Public Library board swore in three new trustees on Thursday, July 16, but a discrepancy over numbered seat positions has kept three outgoing officers in place through key budget and governance decisions, while City Council weighs whether to end the library's independent status.
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Evanston home values climb 7.7% as tight inventory keeps sellers in control
Evanston's typical home value is nearing $500,000 with a 7.7% year-over-year increase, as tight inventory keeps sellers in control and rising costs fuel debate over the city's planned zoning code rewrite.
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Ishbia Foundation's youth sports complex plan delayed over neighbor concerns
The Ishbia Family Foundation wants to build a roughly 55,000-square-foot indoor youth sports complex at the former Office Depot at 2722 Green Bay Road, but Evanston's Land Use Commission postponed action to August after neighbors raised concerns about light and alley traffic at its July 23 meeting.
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Ryan Field season tickets go on sale to public Tuesday, August 4
Northwestern Football confirmed through a countdown campaign that general public season ticket sales for the new $875 million Ryan Field open Tuesday, August 4, ahead of the stadium's October 2 inaugural game against Penn State.
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Justin Jackson, Northwestern's All-Time Leading Rusher, Named to Athletics Hall of Fame
Justin Jackson, Northwestern's all-time leading rusher with 5,440 career yards, has been named to the university's Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and will be honored at the new Ryan Field on October 24.
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Northwestern Begins Repairs at Vacant Homes After City Fines, Resident Pressure
Northwestern University has begun repairs at three vacant homes near campus, three weeks after Evanston cited the university for failing to register seven properties and residents publicly pressured the institution to act. An administrative hearing has been rescheduled to Sept. 3.
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Evanston History Center hosting free Family Open House at Dawes House on September 23
The Evanston History Center will host a free Family Open House at the Dawes House on Wednesday, September 23, from 2 to 5 p.m., featuring a 1920s fashion exhibit, Evanston-invented games, live piano music, and crafts timed to District 65's day off.
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Evanston's 2026-27 school year starts August 17 for ETHS, August 24 for District 65
ETHS District 202 opens the 2026-27 school year on Monday, August 17, with District 65 following a week later on August 24. Here are the key calendar dates, breaks, and conference weeks for Evanston's public and private schools.
Education
District 65 fills two leadership vacancies with Gordon, Plaza appointments
District 65 named Evanston resident Maggie Gordon as assistant superintendent of academics and promoted 10th-year staffer Jess Plaza to director of schools management, filling vacancies left by a wave of resignations and former Superintendent Angel Turner's buyout.