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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

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Hewn Bakery on 1733 Central St.

Local women-owned bakery Hewn named among best bakeries in America

February 25, 2022

Ellen King, a classically-trained chef, was selling bread out of her own kitchen in an “underground bread club” for years. Her partner, Julie Matthei, saw the potential to expand. And so they did:...

Este Cardos pets a gray cat on a white cat tree

Evanston business Purrfect Pawz N Palz provides cat-sitting services

February 22, 2022

Este Cardos keeps a laser pointer in her purse at all times. It comes in handy on her day-to-day rounds when meeting her clientele, the cats of Evanston. Cardos is a professional cat sitter and the...

A navy rug and a red rug with gold, white and bronze details.

Local rug shop imports Afghan rugs to support weavers

February 21, 2022

When Shams Frough graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago, he had two major goals: to make a little money before starting medical school and to support weavers in Afghanistan. The Taliban...

Jennifer’s Edibles owner Jennifer Eason (left) and her brother and former managing partner William Eason (right) stand behind the counter at the restaurant. A painting of former President Barack Obama with the quote “we are the change we seek” hangs behind them on the wall. A blank chalkboard also lines the wall behind them.

After her injury slowed operations, Jennifer’s Edibles owner seeks community support

February 18, 2022

January 2022 was supposed to mark a milestone for Jennifer Eason. After years of professional growth and community engagement, the lifelong Evanston resident was excited to celebrate the fifth anniversary...

A man stands and a woman sits in front of him at a wooden table, weariSoul and Smoke t-shirts.

Evanston small businesses seek support and give back amid inflation, COVID-19 woes

February 16, 2022

In recent weeks, rising inflation has left Evanston restaurants and small businesses grappling with an added layer of uncertainty on top of the financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Consumer...

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