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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


Evanston’s Zombie Scramble start box in Ladd Arboretum.

Zombies bring Halloween spirit back to Evanston during annual Zombie Scramble

October 20, 2024

Adam Eberhardt, the program coordinator at Robert Crown Community Center and “hype man” of the city’s annual Zombie Scramble, counted down from five and opened the gates at the Ladd Arboretum. Hoards...

People run through an inflatable start line on a road.

City holds first Lakeshore Shuffle 5K Run & Walk

April 28, 2024

The sun shone on Evanston Saturday morning as racers lined up at the Lakeshore Shuffle 5K Run & Walk starting line. The city hosted the event for the first time, a 5K run along Evanston’s lakefront. The...

People roast marshmallows over a fire pit in Fountain Square on Saturday during the inaugural S’mores on the Square event.

First-ever S’mores on the Square event brings hundreds to downtown Evanston

February 11, 2024

Evanston resident Danielle DeCamp bills herself an expert on s’mores. So, the moment she saw a poster advertising Evanston’s first-ever S’mores on the Square, she knew she had to go. “I love...

 Demonstrators held LED signs in Saturday night’s mist and sung songs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

Residents hold vigil, call for ceasefire in Gaza at Light the Night exhibit

January 29, 2024

The night’s mist clung to LED art pieces scattered throughout Tallmadge Park, giving each bulb its own little aura. And, when some 30 people filed into the festival, softly singing for a ceasefire in...

Car decorated in blue to resemble a monster

Evanston holds annual Trunk or Treat at Robert Crown Community Center

November 2, 2023

This year’s Trunk or Treat Halloween event held Friday at the Robert Crown Community Center featured about 30 vehicles from city departments and local businesses. Cars and trucks were clad in Halloween...

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