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'Dillo Speedway' hits top gear with an expanded lineup across three stages
8+ hour ago (22+ words) Festival goers pass through the Dillo Day "Dillo Speedway" entrance. One of Northwestern University's most anticipated traditions, the annual Dillo Day...
William Mc Hugh, former Evanston police chief, dies at 100
13+ hour, 23+ min ago (951+ words) In a career that ran from beat officer to Evanston police chief, William "Bill" C. Mc Hugh considered one arrest as a "once in a lifetime moment," he once said. Carlos Alberto Torres, No. 1 on the FBI's most-wanted list, and eight…...
SPACE to host Cooler By the Lake event May 19
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (196+ words) Evanston Round Table Stay in the know with our free newsletters! Join more than 10, 000 Evanstonians already receiving the Round Table newsletter in their inbox each morning. - Raising Evanston 1 X week: everything E-town for families Already signed up? Just close out…...
ETHS commencement 2026: Keynote address from actress Lauren Lapkus
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (336+ words) Below is a transcription of the ETHS 2026 commencement keynote speech given by Lauren Lapkus, an actress who graduated from ETHS in 2004: No, I never stopped trying, though, because I just wanted it that badly. And the one show I did…...
Water polo season ends with another loss to New Trier
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (418+ words) An early-season victory over New Trier might have left the members of the Evanston boys water polo team feeling good about their prospects heading into postseason play. But the Trevians still have Evanston's number when it matters most. For the…...
One last look at the Class of 2026
14+ hour, 27+ min ago (43+ words) Evanston Round Table Stay in the know with our free newsletters! Join more than 10, 000 Evanstonians already receiving the Round Table newsletter in their inbox each morning. - Raising Evanston 1 X week: everything E-town for families...
NU will host women's lacrosse championship this weekend
10+ hour, 16+ min ago (261+ words) Northwestern University's Martin Stadium will serve as a national stage this weekend when it hosts the NCAA semifinal and championship matches for Division I women's lacrosse, giving the Wildcats home-field advantage as they pursue the national title. "This unique, one-of-a-kind…...
ETHS commencement 2026: Senior class remarks from Jackson A. Stroth
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (453+ words) Every spring, students interested in speaking at graduation'apply. Senior Jackson A. Stroth won the honor this year. Below is the full text of his'speech. Wildkit Nation, Class of 2026 congratulations, we made it! My name is Jackson Stroth, and it is my…...
Watch ETHS Commencement 2026 live
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (78+ words) Evanston Round Table Stay in the know with our free newsletters! Join more than 10, 000 Evanstonians already receiving the Round Table newsletter in their inbox each morning. - Raising Evanston 1 X week: everything E-town for families Already signed up? Just close out…...
Kits take down four records in championship run
22+ hour, 16+ min ago (1115+ words) Evanston's track team turned in a great performance Friday night at the Central Suburban League South division meet at Glenbrook South. The good news for Wildkit fans? There's plenty more left in the tank. Fueled by record-breaking performances in four…...