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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


Comedian Chris Gethard to headline A&O, SASA spring speaker event

May 8, 2017

A&O Productions and the South Asian Student Alliance announced comedian Chris Gethard on Monday as their spring speaker, according to a news release. Gethard will headline a stand-up comedy show to...

Parks and Recreation board plans renovations

October 21, 2016

City staff announced renovations for two west Evanston parks at a Parks and Recreation Board meeting Thursday. Department director Lawrence Hemingway said the improvements made to Mason Park will attract...

Lawrence Hemingway

Evanston appoints new Parks and Recreation director

January 5, 2016

Evanston city manager Wally Bobkiewicz has appointed a new director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, the city announced Monday. Lawrence Hemingway will assume the position at the department...

Parks and Recreation Board votes to rehabilitate rather than redesign Penny Park

October 2, 2015

Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Board unanimously voted last week to formally recommend City Council decide to rehabilitate Penny Park to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards rather than demolish...

Actor and comedian Nick Offerman speaks at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Saturday night. Offerman discussed his woodworking hobby and political beliefs, and interspersed his talk with songs on a homemade ukulele.

Nick Offerman shares music, humor in raunchy performance

February 8, 2015

Northwestern’s “Parks and Recreation” fans serenaded the show’s fictional miniature horse Li’l Sebastian in a sing-along led by actor Nick Offerman on Saturday night. Offerman, who plays Ron...

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