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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Colorful mural where two people hold a sign that says, “Welcome to Nichols Neighborhood.” A child in a soccer uniform and a dog dance under the banner.

City’s public arts map offers look into Evanston’s public art scene

October 24, 2023

Evanston’s Public Arts Map is an online documentation of Evanston’s broad assortment of murals, sculptures, collages and other forms of public art. The map provides a short description of each piece,...

The outside of a brick building with a sign that reads “Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center” and purple flowers on the outside.

When politics get personal: League of Women Voters looks into civility in city government

October 24, 2023

Rowdy public commenters at City Council meetings. Rude emails from residents to city staff members. Arguments in the comments section of Facebook posts. These are some examples of the latest issue the...

The Zombie Scramble began at the Ladd Arboretum, and continued through Butler Park and Twiggs Park.

Evanston celebrates Halloween season with eighth annual Zombie Scramble

October 23, 2023

With Halloween fast approaching, over 900 Evanston community members gathered Saturday for a spooky seasonal celebration — the eighth annual Zombie Scramble.  Event participants donned flag football...

Allison Naval (left) stands with husband David Russell (right) after finishing the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8. She is the one millionth runner in the marathon’s history to finish the race.

NU alum Allison Naval becomes millionth runner to cross Chicago Marathon finish line

October 22, 2023

When Allison Naval’s (Weinberg ‘16) phone buzzed with repeated calls after she crossed the Chicago Marathon finish line, she said she worried it was spam – or that she had been disqualified.  Instead,...

A child in a red and gold cap walks atop a stone ledge. To their left is a child in a gold costume with a blue shirt, and to their left is someone in a red cape and gray helmet.

Evanston parents weigh in on city’s trick-or-treating hours

October 19, 2023

Evanston’s official trick-or-treating hours will once again begin at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. this Halloween.  Despite finishing earlier than most cities on Halloween night, many Evanston residents...

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