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

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

The Daily Northwestern

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Ecology Center renovations to last through October

April 2, 2024

For 50 years, the Evanston Ecology Center has provided visitors with educational experiences about their local environment. Now, the McCormick Boulevard building is undergoing significant renovations that...

Over 30 adults and children sitting on blankets and lawn chairs at an open grassy area in a park.

Families watch Harry Potter under the stars at city-hosted movie nights

October 4, 2022

Evanston families gathered in Lovelace Park last weekend to watch “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” under a starlit sky with booming surround sound.  Saturday night’s showing was the...

Fists in air accompanied by two signs. One says, “Reproductive rights now,” while the other has a uterus with chains over it.

Demonstrators organize to protest anti-abortion lawyer following Roe v. Wade reversal

July 8, 2022

Protesters gathered near Lovelace Park and marched to the 3100 block of Isabella Street to protest an anti-abortion lawyer who lives in Evanston on July 1 at about 8:30 p.m.  According to Cmdr. Ryan...

“The Weekend Ahead” in big caps letters, showing a beach scene inside. The background is a dark yellow grid. An NU pennant, a lighthouse, a paintbrush, a building and a film strip are in the bottom of the image.

The Weekend Ahead: happenings on campus, in Evanston July 8-10

July 8, 2022

The Weekend Ahead is back for the summer. Over the next few months, we’ll highlight events both on campus and in Evanston. Read on to find your weekend plans. Northwestern events Friday Nights...

Illustration of a lawn mower crossed out in a garden with tall grass.

No Mow May pushes residents to swap grass cutters for gardens

April 21, 2022

When heavy rains hit Lovelace Park three years ago, Evanston resident Sigrid Pilgrim said the city couldn’t use its heavy mowing equipment on the wet ground. Instead, the city let the grass grow freely. “The...

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