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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


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...

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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