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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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Orange lettering on a window reads “walk up window”

Fonda Cantina opens late night walk-up window, serves late-night authentic Mexican cuisine

May 14, 2023

The window is easy to miss. So much so that, on Fonda Cantina’s first night open late, a few customers doubled back after walking past the entrance. It’s just a bit of orange lettering with an arrow...

A lighthouse surrounded by buildings in front of a blue background featuring green symbols of recycle signs, leaves, houses and flowers.

City opens applications for Sustain Evanston Incentive Program, invests in business sustainability projects

May 12, 2023

When the city announced the relaunching of its Sustain Evanston Incentive Program in April, leadership at Dream to Product knew the initiative was a “dream” opportunity. Along with product redesign,...

A red “Office for Rent” sign sits on a vacant storefront behind a sidewalk.

Council allocates $3 million toward Evanston Thrives recommendations

May 10, 2023

City Council voted unanimously Monday to allocate $3 million of Evanston’s American Rescue Plan Act funding toward recommendations presented in an Evanston Thrives report. The report aims to help local...

A marijuana plant with the Evanston logo within.

City Council approves permit for cannabis dispensary and bakery

May 10, 2023

City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve special use permits for Evanston’s second cannabis dispensary and a bakery on Chicago Avenue in South Evanston. The two independent businesses, OKAY...

Two men stand in front of a TV under a neon sign that says “CC Fades.”

Father-son duo brings haircuts, community to new Skokie barbershop

May 10, 2023

When Stephen McKinney needed to pay off a car loan in high school, he started a hair cutting business in an Evanston Township High School locker room. A slot receiver on the ETHS football team, Stephen...

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