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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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 Businesses on Church Street, such as Habibi In Mediterranean Grill and Le Peep, have had to offer limited menus or expand their takeout service in order to make up for lost business during the pandemic.

Restaurants change menus, expand takeout amid pandemic

September 30, 2020

Since March, many Evanston businesses have turned to takeout to bring in new sources of revenue after a pandemic-driven recession and social distancing guidelines This year alone, over 70 businesses...

Alcove Evanstons serves customers indoors and on its outdoor patio. Its menu features upscale American cuisine.

Alcove Evanston rebrands after over 20 years as Chef’s Station

September 28, 2020

Rebranding a restaurant during the pandemic hasn’t been easy, said Michael Wathen, general manager of Alcove Evanston. After deciding to create a new identity for what had been Chef’s Station since...

An empty office at the Evanston RoundTable, 1124 Florence Ave., Suite 3. The Evanston RoundTable transitioned to a non-profit in hopes of ensuring its legacy financially.

“A chance for legacy and continuity”: The Evanston RoundTable becomes nonprofit

September 27, 2020

The Evanston RoundTable joined the torrent of local newspapers filing for nonprofit status in April in an effort to escape the fate of the 1,800 small regional papers that have gone under or merged since...

Welsh-Ryan Arena. Until 2021 the University can host for-profit concerts and professional sport events at the arena, but all events have been put on hold because of COVID-19.

“Why should we trust you?”: Despite pandemic complications, residents remain opposed to for-profit events at Welsh-Ryan Arena, citing distrust with Northwestern

September 25, 2020

In September 2019, Northwestern submitted its final application to the city of Evanston to allow the university to host professional events and for-profit concerts at Welsh-Ryan Arena. A question on...

Matt Wechsler founded Village Farmstand. The storefront opened its doors on Dempster Street in August.

Village Farmstand brings locally grown food to the Main-Dempster Mile

September 24, 2020

Matt Wechsler, an Evanston resident and filmmaker, remembers his first experience at a farmer’s market in 2012. There, he fell in love with the flavors of locally grown produce and learned about how...

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