Woman's body found outside Evanston Township High School
According to police, the "non-high school aged woman" was found "deceased on the north side of the campus."
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Prom dreams come true for free as organization gives away dresses in Evanston
Some students soon will have the chance to go on a shopping spree to pick up hundreds of prom dresses for free in Evanston.
3 Evanston Township High School Students Charged In Connection With Lockdown After 2 Guns Found
Two students are charged with felony aggravated use of a weapon on school grounds. Another is charged with cannabis possession.
Evanston Township High School Lockdown Lifted After Two Guns Found
Evanston Township High School was locked down for most of the day on Thursday, after police found two guns inside the school, but students have since been sent home.
Evanston Township High School Will Reopen With 'Enhanced E-Learning' Until Further Notice
Evanston Township High School announced reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year.
Black Lives Matter Mural Painted By Evanston Township H.S. Boys' Basketball Team Splattered With Paint; They Believe It Was Defaced
On Friday, the Evanston Township High School boys' basketball team painted a massive message of Black Lives Matter in yellow on the street outside their school. On Saturday, the team found streaks of white paint splattered across two of the letters.
With COVID-19 Restrictctions, Evanston School Honors Its Grads With Signs, Special Messages
"It's such a rough way to end high school for them. This is an emotional time, and anything I can do to connect with students means the world to me."
Public Schools In Evanston To Close After Friday, Move To E-Learning Through April 10, Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
Public elementary and middle schools in Evanston, and Evanston Township High School, will be closing and switching to e-learning effective Monday due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Family Sues After 2 Security Guards At Evanston Township H.S. Allegedly Have Sex With Students
The City of Evanston and the Evanston Township High School District were facing a lawsuit Tuesday night, after two security guards allegedly had sex with students.
2 People In Custody After Jeep Flees Area Where Shots Were Fired In Evanston
Evanston police said Wednesday afternoon they have two persons of interest in custody after they were searching for occupants of a silver Jeep that was seen fleeing an area where shots were fired.
Former Evanston Township High School Employee Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student
Michael B. Haywood, 33, of Evanston, was charged with one felony count after surrendering to Evanston police Tuesday.
Two Evanston Township High School Staff Members Fired For Inappropriate Contact With Students
Earlier this month, Evanston Township High School told us it was looking into accusations of inappropriate contact between a school employee and more than one student.
Evanston Township High School Employee Under Investigation For Alleged Inappropriate Contact
Officials at Evanston Township High School didn't return calls for comment on Friday but said in a statement that "an employee is under investigation for inappropriate contact with students" adding that it does not involve "a teacher, coach or counselor."
Police Investigating Allegations Of 'Inappropriate Contact' By Evanston Township High School Employee
Evanston Township High School says an employee is under investigation for inappropriate contact with students.
WATCH: Evanston Township H.S. Freshman's Incredible Buzzer Beater
Evanston Township High School freshman Blake Peters became a national sensation overnight after draining an 80-foot buzzer beater against Maine South on Friday.
Retired Evanston Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault
Two men have filed a lawsuit against their former theater teacher at Evanston Township High School, saying he sexually abused them.
Police Investigation Sexual Abuse Allegations Of Former Evanston Township High School Teacher
Evanston Police are investigating new allegations of sexual abuse by a former high school teacher.
100-Year-Old Evanston High School Dropout Honored With Diploma
Evanston Township High School held a special ceremony on Tuesday to present 100-year-old Naomi Thompson Woods with her long awaited diploma.
Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Evanston Township High School
Officials at Evanston Township High School notified the school resource officer after they found an unloaded Walther P38 semi-automatic handgun in a student's backpack at 9:20 a.m., according to a statement from Evanston police.
Man Critically Wounded In Evanston Shooting, Nearby High School Locked Down
A man was critically wounded in a shooting in north suburban Evanston Tuesday evening, prompting officials to lock down a nearby high school.
Three Illinois Teachers Finalists For $1M Global Prize
The Varkey GEMS Foundation says there are 16 U.S. teachers among the 50 finalists for the "World's Best Teacher" award. Among the finalists are Jacqueline Lopushonsky of Wheaton, Mark Vondracek of Gurnee and Paul Solarz of Arlington Heights.
Slain Teen's Mom Providing Scholarships In Son's Memory
The mother of a slain Evanston high school student is honoring his memory, by providing scholarships to two teens who walk the path her son would have traveled had he survived a shooting in 2012.
Teen Charged In Slaying Near Evanston H.S.
Matthew A. Dubose, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Cardereon Priester on Sept. 10.
Man Shot And Killed Near Evanston High School
Cardereon Preister was found lying face down in the 1700 block of Leland Avenue, around 11 p.m. Tuesday. That street is about two blocks away from the Evanston Township High School building.
Evanston High Baseball Team Forfeits Playoffs Over Sexting Allegations
School officials disciplined the entire team over the incident, because players would not reveal who shared pictures of nude girls they had received from female classmates.
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Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
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Chicago police seek car involved in Irving Park hit-and-run that killed a dog
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Chicago teacher says fraudsters made $1,600 in unauthorized charges -- and bank is denying her help
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Berwyn woman unwittingly rents apartment out on Vrbo to scammer who dupes apartment seekers
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Suburban woman using her own struggle with infertility to get other Black women talking
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City preparations underway for return of Riot Fest to Douglass Park
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Illinois health officials say new data show COVID-19 treatments are working.
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Advocates call for more equity in Illinois recreational cannabis industry
The activists said the state needs to cut red tape and lower barriers to entry.
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The Bears are overwhelmingly the worst passing offense in the NFL statistically, averaging a measly 97.5 yards per game.
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Cubs pound Reds, finish third in NL Central
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Max Thieriot stars as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region.
Loretta Lynn, country music queen, dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
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Teatro Leyden uses theatre to break down language barriers for students in Northlake
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He's been the CEO of Chicago Public Schools for just over a year. Pedro Martinez sat down with CBS 2's Chris Tye to talk pandemic lessons, very low test scores and cafeteria food, an unexpected hot button topic.
Eight people rescued after three boats capsize in Evanston
Everyone got out safely.
Chicago Marathon allows runners to register as non-binary for first time
Let the stretching and carbo-loading begin. Chicago Marathon runners are lacing up and getting ready to head out for their big race on Sunday. This year, organizers allowed for runners to register as non-binary.
Pritzker, Bailey to square off for debate
The Thursday night debate is being held at Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University. It will be the first of two televised face-to-face debates. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The Second City is coming to the Big Apple in 2023
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