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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

People sit on a grassy field with vendor tents surrounding them. A multi-color balloon arch with the words “Juneteenth 23” is visible.

Evanston commemorates Juneteenth with parade, celebration

June 19, 2023

Evanston residents gathered Saturday for the city’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration. The city observed the holiday with a parade, kicking off at Robert Crown Community Center, that led into a day-long...

A photograph of Hecky’s Barbecue in Evanston. It is located in a brick building with a black awning.

Hecky’s carries on late founder’s legacy, wins award for best Chicago-style BBQ

May 8, 2023

Hecky’s Barbecue, an Evanston institution for nearly 40 years, won the Chicago Tribune’s Readers’ Choice Award for the best Chicago-style BBQ in April. The award is the first the restaurant has...

A group of dishes on an orange background with the words Hot from the Oven in bubble letters across the top.

Hot from the Oven: At Hecky’s BBQ, the secret is the sauce

February 28, 2022

    This photo-audio story is a part of the Hot from the Oven series, a profile on local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Hecky’s...

The Laundry Cafe co-creators Jacqui White and Tosha Wilson stand beside a washing machine.

Two locals to open innovative Laundry Cafe in 2nd Ward

January 17, 2022

While many might view laundry as a mundane chore, two Evanston natives envision a space in which locals could leave the laundromat with both clean clothes and stronger ties to their community.  Tosha...

Incoming students are always excited to get to know Chicago, but there are plenty of small businesses in Evanston to explore as well. The Daily takes you on a tour of some of our favorites.

Shopping Local: An Evanston Small Business Starter Pack

August 16, 2021

Many Northwestern students walk into Wildcat Welcome determined to get to know “the city” well during their four years on campus. Though the phrase usually refers to wide-eyed Chicago outings at first,...

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