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


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‘It’s all about community’: Evanston Farmers’ Market to reopen this spring

April 29, 2022

At the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market this spring, market-goers will see classic market staples return — prepared foods, chef demonstrations, outdoor seating, a children’s tent and live music. The...

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Chicago-area biking groups push for bike trail upgrades, sustainable infrastructure

April 27, 2022

John Fervoy, an avid cyclist and Evanston resident, used to occasionally bike from Evanston to downtown Chicago for work. But hazardous bike routes and poorly marked streets made his commute consistently...

A container of food on the left with a pile of rice, vegetables and sauce containers. On the right is a pile of vegetables with a large piece of wispy dried grass.

New restaurant Picnic to bring ‘good mood food,’ casual healthy dishes to Evanston

April 26, 2022

Restaurant owner Jack DeMar said he’s seen a demand for “good mood food” in Evanston.  “Evanston has a student community and a more holistic neighborhood community and business community that...

Four restaurants with a fish above two and a loaf of bread above the other two.

Evanston businesses expand through co-ownership, collaboration

April 25, 2022

When restaurant owner CD Young (Kellogg ’96) opened elephant + vine in Evanston this spring, she reflected on her two ‘sister restaurants’ as support systems for each other. “It’s a sisterhood,...

A sourdough loaf sits on a cloth on top of a marble counter, surrounded by bread slices, a knife, honey and butter.

Fred’s Bread offers authentic French baked goods to Evanston residents

April 25, 2022

When Frédéric Bressand moved to Evanston in 2016, he couldn’t find anything that reminded him of the bread from Dammarie, the small French village where he grew up.  After the COVID-19 pandemic...

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