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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

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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...

City Council introduced the final version of the 2021 budget for adoption at the next council meeting on Nov. 23.

City forms subcommittee to plan alternative emergency response pilot

September 29, 2020

City Council approved the formation of an Alternative Emergency Response subcommittee on Tuesday. The subcommittee, which will be chaired by Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th), was initially proposed at an Aug....

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...

Evanston implemented a stay-at-home advisory beginning on Monday morning.

A comprehensive list of COVID-19 testing sites in Evanston

September 28, 2020

Here is a map of the places where you can get tested for COVID-19 in Evanston. Zoom out to see the nearest Illinois Department of Health testing sites, where anyone can get tested for free without an appointment...

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...

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