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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

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...

Two fountains at the center of a pond spew water as ducks swim by.

Evanston receives grant to improve urban forest health in waterside parks

September 25, 2023

Evanston has received a $802,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service Agency to improve the health of the urban forest parks alongside Evanston’s Northshore Channel. The...

A field of tall grass waves gently in the wind under bright sunlight.

No Mow May participation canceled by City Council

April 27, 2022

Evanston will no longer participate in No Mow May, a national initiative designed to support native plantlife and local pollinators, the city announced Wednesday.  The initiative would have encouraged...

The exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center

McCulloch Park reopens after COVID-19 related renovation delays

October 3, 2021

Evanston residents have a newly reopened park to enjoy this fall.  McCulloch Park in northwest Evanston is now open to the public after over a year of COVID-19-related renovation delays.  The 1.7...

Children and families run from volunteers dressed as zombies during Evanston’s first Zombie Scramble. The event was hosted by the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services department and included races for both families and adults.

300 turn out for Evanston’s first zombie run

November 2, 2014

Evanston hosted its first Zombie Scramble race Saturday evening, drawing about 300 registered participants. The event, held by the city's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, started...

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