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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The storefront of Curt’s Café, a brick building with a green awning and a glass window.

Curt’s Cafe celebrates a decade of second chances

May 1, 2022

Five years ago, 18-year-old John Thomas felt like he had run out of chances. Thomas had neither a high school diploma nor a social security card, making it nearly impossible for him to find a legal...

School building and school bus with rainbow flag background.

Local teachers discuss implementing LGBTQ+ education law

May 1, 2022

Before high school, Tanairi Cornwell said their teachers never discussed the LGBTQ+ community in class — an experience they said many incoming freshmen share.  “If we’re going to have this tight...

A person holds up a peace sign, standing in front of a plastic table with hats and clothing on it, to the right of a clothing rack with t-shirts hanging.

Smittytown Market supports local businesses at Temperance Beer Co.

May 1, 2022

When Temperance Beer Co. first opened Smittytown Market in a parking lot in 2020, bartender Hannah Fishkin, who helps run the market, said the team wanted to bolster Evanston small businesses during the...

The Evanston public library sign, gold lettering on a red-brick building.

Fournier, Poche named city manager finalists; community town hall set for Tuesday

April 30, 2022

John Fournier and Snapper Poche are the final candidates in the search for Evanston’s next city manager, the city announced Friday afternoon.  Search agency Stanton Chase selected the finalists after...

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Citizens’ Network of Protection discusses proposed police oversight board, police chief appointment process

April 29, 2022

The Citizens’ Network of Protection discussed its proposal for a citizen police oversight board, which would appoint the police chief and approve the department budget, at a Thursday meeting. CNP,...

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