
Evanston HS marching band reportedly faced racist, homophobic comments during game at New Ryan Field
High School FootballLive streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Sunday, October 18, 2026 8:54PMEVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A high school marching band reportedly faced racist and homophobic comments during the first-ever high school football game at Northwestern University's New Ryan Field in Evanston, school district officials said. Evanston Township High School District 202 and New Trier Township High School District 203 issued a joint statement Sunday about the incident that happened Friday night. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMembers of the Evanston Township High School marching band were reportedly "subjected to racist and homophobic comments and other offensive behavior by New Trier fans," officials said. "Standing against racism, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination is central to the missions of both districts. We have a responsibility to uphold these values through our actions and to teach our students to do the same," the statement from Evanston Township High School District 202 Superintendent Dr. Marcus Campbell andNew Trier Township High School District 203 Superintendent Dr.


















