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The Daily Northwestern

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


Braving the cold, a skater slides gracefully across the ice at the Arrington Lagoon in Dawes Park.

Skaters hit the rink at Arrington Lagoon in frigid Evanston

January 21, 2025

James Von Kaenel skated at the Arrington Lagoon ice rink in Dawes Park on Jan. 14 after picking up the sport to get outdoors during the winter.  Von Kaenel, who moved to Evanston from California in...

 A wide variety of Halloween-themed events are available to students and families this month.

Get into the spooky spirit with these local Halloween events

October 16, 2024

With Halloween fast approaching, now is a prime opportunity to explore areas in Chicagoland before the weather turns too chilly. Evanston and Chicago offer plenty of events to celebrate the Halloween season,...

Starlight Concert in 2016. Organized by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services, Starlight Movies in the Park screens throughout different wards in the city every Saturday at dusk, with exceptions in August

Starlight Movies in the Park brings outdoor entertainment to Evanston community

November 5, 2020

This summer and fall, Evanston residents flocked to Starlight Movies in the Park, ready for a safe night filled with movies under the stars with their families. Organized by the Department of Parks,...

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