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More than 300 attend McGaw YMCA’s 140th anniversary party
More than 300 attend McGaw YMCA's 140th anniversary party - Evanston RoundTable
McGaw YMCA President and CEO Monique Parsons welcomes a full house to Saturday's anniversary fundraiser. The McGaw YMCA held its signature annual
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January 27, 2026 at 4:30 AM
More than 300 attend McGaw YMCA’s 140th anniversary party
Photos: Woodstock North vs. Crystal Lake Central girls basketball
Photos: Woodstock North vs. Crystal Lake Central girls basketball
Woodstock North faces Crystal Lake Central in a nonconference basketball game on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at Crystal Lake Central High School.
www.shawlocal.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Photos: Woodstock North vs. Crystal Lake Central girls basketball
City Council adopts Envision Evanston comprehensive plan
City Council adopts Envision Evanston comprehensive plan - Evanston RoundTable
After two years of work, meetings, public engagement, discourse and many, many amendments, Evanston's City Council voted 5-4 Monday night to adopt a new
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January 27, 2026 at 3:35 AM
City Council adopts Envision Evanston comprehensive plan
Documentary on pioneering Evanston lawyer to become full-length feature
'Discovering Catharine' documentary to become full-length feature - Evanston RoundTable
In June 2024, local filmmaker Susan Hope Engel released a one-hour documentary about one of Evanston's own — pioneering lawyer and women's rights activist
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January 27, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Documentary on pioneering Evanston lawyer to become full-length feature
West Chicago teacher's 'Go ICE' post on social media draws outrage from school community
West Chicago teacher's 'Go ICE' post on social media draws outrage from school community
An elementary school teacher's social media post is drawing outrage from some parents in the west suburbs.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:25 AM
West Chicago teacher's 'Go ICE' post on social media draws outrage from school community
Snowplow operator hit by Metra train, killed in Bartlett
Snowplow operator hit by Metra train, killed in Bartlett
A 64-year-old Bartlett Public Works employee was killed Monday morning when the small snowplow he was operating was struck by a Metra train at the Bartlett commuter station, officials said.
www.shawlocal.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Snowplow operator hit by Metra train, killed in Bartlett
$8 million for stadium renovations this summer in Dist. 214
$8 million for stadium renovations this summer in Dist. 214
Northwest Suburban High School District 214 will spend $8 million to replace running tracks, synthetic field turf and stadium lights at Buffalo Grove, John Hersey and Prospect high schools, in additio...
www.dailyherald.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM
$8 million for stadium renovations this summer in Dist. 214
EPL, NU’s Middle East and North African studies department to host lecture on Islamic media
EPL, NU's Middle East and North African studies department to host lecture on Islamic media - Evanston RoundTable
Evanston Public Library and Northwestern University’s Middle East and North African Studies department present the latest in our continuing series of
evanstonroundtable.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM
EPL, NU’s Middle East and North African studies department to host lecture on Islamic media
Joliet Junction Trail section closed for IDOT project on I-80
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January 26, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Joliet Junction Trail section closed for IDOT project on I-80
ETHS bowling: Swanson earns return trip to bowling sectional
ETHS bowling: Swanson earns return trip to bowling sectional - Evanston RoundTable
ETHS' Anthony Swanson earned a return trip to the Illinois High School Association state bowling tournament on Saturday. He's shown here with ETHS head
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January 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
ETHS bowling: Swanson earns return trip to bowling sectional
Pinned Down: Arlington Heights Wrestling Staff Ousted Following Student Residency Probe
Pinned Down: Arlington Heights Wrestling Staff Ousted Following Student Residency Probe
The coaching staff of the John Hersey High School boys wrestling program in Arlington Heights has been relieved of duties following an internal investigation that uncovered violations regarding student...
www.wspynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Pinned Down: Arlington Heights Wrestling Staff Ousted Following Student Residency Probe
Aurora house fire sends resident to hospital
Aurora house fire sends resident to hospital
The Aurora Fire Department says one resident was taken to a hospital and a firefighter was treated and released at the scene after a fire early Sunday morning.
www.wspynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Aurora house fire sends resident to hospital
Friends of the Joliet Public Library Helps Launch First School Library in Kinangop, Kenya
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January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Friends of the Joliet Public Library Helps Launch First School Library in Kinangop, Kenya
Joliet police investigate deaths of woman, child in Sunday shooting
Joliet police investigate deaths of woman, child in Sunday shooting
Joliet police are investigating the shooting deaths of a 36-year-old woman and a 4-year-old boy Sunday.
www.wspynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Joliet police investigate deaths of woman, child in Sunday shooting
State senator collecting Valentine’s Day cards for area seniors
State senator collecting Valentine’s Day cards for area seniors
Morris State Senator Sue Rezin is collecting Valentine’s Day cards for seniors now through February 6.
www.wspynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
State senator collecting Valentine’s Day cards for area seniors
Montgomery eyes Yorkville developer for downtown riverfront project
Montgomery eyes Yorkville developer for downtown riverfront project
The Village of Montgomery is turning to a developer with a proven track record on the Fox River to revitalize a key piece of downtown real estate.
www.wspynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Montgomery eyes Yorkville developer for downtown riverfront project
Oswego declares Human Trafficking Prevention Month, highlights Ink 180 work
Oswego declares Human Trafficking Prevention Month, highlights Ink 180 work
OSWEGO, Ill. — Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman proclaimed January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month Tuesday night, urging residents to learn the signs of trafficking and recognize the...
www.wspynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Oswego declares Human Trafficking Prevention Month, highlights Ink 180 work
Closings and Cancellations for Monday January 26 2026
Closings and Cancellations for Monday January 26 2026
Oswego 308 School District is the first this evening to notify WSPY of an E Learning Day on Monday. Overnight temperatures will pitch the Monday morning feels like temperature down
www.wspynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Closings and Cancellations for Monday January 26 2026
Plano council to revisit apartment proposal near Mitchell Road
Plano council to revisit apartment proposal near Mitchell Road
The Plano City Council is again set to consider a proposal to build three apartment buildings next to the Tera Ford property along Mitchell Road on Monday.
www.wspynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Plano council to revisit apartment proposal near Mitchell Road
Kane County Coroner IDs Man Killed in Aurora Police Shooting
Kane County Coroner IDs Man Killed in Aurora Police Shooting
The Kane County Coroner’s Office has identified the man shot and killed by Aurora police as 27-year-old Temesgen Welendreyas of Aurora.
www.wspynews.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Kane County Coroner IDs Man Killed in Aurora Police Shooting
ETHS boys wrestling: Marshall breaks through with first CSL crown
ETHS boys wrestling: Marshall breaks through with first CSL crown - Evanston RoundTable
Ask Jeremy Marshall, and he’ll tell you his wrestling resume won’t be complete until he wins the Illinois High School Association regional, sectional and
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January 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
ETHS boys wrestling: Marshall breaks through with first CSL crown
‘Protecting A Dream’ book launch ushers in Black History Month
'Protecting A Dream' book launch ushers in Black History Month - Evanston RoundTable
Artist/illustrator Maia Faith Hadaway, right, discusses visual storytelling in conversation with author Gilo Kwesi Logan. Leading into Black History
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January 26, 2026 at 3:35 AM
‘Protecting A Dream’ book launch ushers in Black History Month
City Council set to adopt comprehensive plan, advance Envision Evanston to zoning
City Council set to adopt comprehensive plan, advance Envision Evanston to zoning - Evanston RoundTable
At the top of Evanston's City Council's agenda Monday night is a scheduled vote on the latest draft comprehensive plan. Approval of the plan would enact
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January 26, 2026 at 3:30 AM
City Council set to adopt comprehensive plan, advance Envision Evanston to zoning
Evanston community holds vigil to protest latest DHS killing
Evanston community holds vigil to protest latest DHS killing - Evanston RoundTable
In response to U.S. Border Patrol agents shooting and killing VA nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday morning in Minneapolis, Evanston Latinos, Sanctuary
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January 26, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Evanston community holds vigil to protest latest DHS killing
ETHS girls wrestling: Champs Gomez, Jacobs lift Kits to 3rd at CSL tourney
ETHS girls wrestling: Champs Gomez, Jacobs lift Kits to 3rd at CSL tourney - Evanston RoundTable
Illness kept Fatima Gomez from competing on a regular basis for the Evanston girls wrestling team at the start of the season. Now, the ETHS senior is
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January 26, 2026 at 2:25 AM
ETHS girls wrestling: Champs Gomez, Jacobs lift Kits to 3rd at CSL tourney