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Best of Evanston 2024

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Emily Lichty and Micah Sandy
February 26, 2024
The Best of Evanston list serves to recognize the businesses that bring the community together, much like a bulletin board serves to inform and unite a community.
The Best of Evanston list serves to recognize the businesses that bring the community together, much like a bulletin board serves to inform and unite a community.
Illustration by Shveta Shah

The Best of Evanston is The Daily Northwestern’s annual special issue recognizing the businesses, locations and restaurants that make Evanston unique. After residents and students alike submitted nominations and voted on their favorite local businesses, we are proud to announce this year’s Bests. Click here to view this year’s winners.

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