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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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Cook County to raise minimum wage this summer

May 30, 2023

Cook County is set to increase its minimum wage this summer to $13.70 for non-tipped workers and $8 for tipped workers, according to a news release by the Cook County President’s Office.  Beginning...

A tan building with a red awning. A sign above reads “Dave’s Italian Kitchen.” To the left are brick buildings.

Long-standing Evanston eateries comprise a rich restaurant scene

May 25, 2023

Evanston’s food scene is abundant. So much so that Thrillist named it one of the best suburbs in America to “grab good eats.” With brunch, dine-in and take-out options galore, the city has it all.  “Any...

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A former temperance town, Evanston gave alcohol a shot 50 years ago

May 24, 2023

Fifty years ago, Evanston residents couldn’t buy or sell liquor in the city. But now, the former “dry town” has become home to a range of restaurants and liquor stores that serve a variety of...

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Booked’s new owners look to cultivate a welcoming environment

May 23, 2023

The new owners of the Evanston independent bookshop Booked Abby Dan (Weinberg ’05) and Betsy Haberl (SPS ’18) hope to host community events and highlight diverse experiences at their store behind a...

A sink with a black marble counter and gold faucet in a warehouse of other countertops, shelves and light fixtures with a large green sign that reads “Rebuilding Exchange.”

Rebuilding Exchange builds community while diverting materials from landfills

May 21, 2023

Rediscovery is a closely held value for Rebuilding Exchange, a construction material reuse store in Evanston. At the establishment’s storefront, customers can find reclaimed wood, sinks, doorknobs, light...

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