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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


Best of Evanston 2023

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Best of Evanston 2023

February 26, 2023

Every year, The Daily Northwestern shows our appreciation and support for the business owners and employees that make Evanston one-of-a-kind. After hundreds of votes, The Daily Northwestern’s annual...

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Best Bakery: Bennison’s Bakery

February 23, 2023

Just a five-minute stroll from Fountain Square in downtown Evanston, Bennison’s Bakery is a must-go spot for the perfect pick-me-up pastry.  On the corner of Davis Street and Maple Avenue, its almost...

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In Memoriam: Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.

February 23, 2023

What began as a pipe dream of Mike Smylie’s, a former commodities broker, morphed into reality with the inception of Smylie Brothers Brewing Co., an Evanston-based brewery.  Smylie, the eldest of...

White lettering reads “Clarke’s Off Campus” over a building with floor-to-ceiling windows.

In Memoriam: Clarke’s Off Campus

February 23, 2023

When I visited Northwestern’s campus for the first time in the summer of 2018, my first taste of off-campus life came in the form of a buttery, indulgent blueberry short stack at Clarke’s Off Campus. Though...

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Best Coffee Shop: Colectivo

February 23, 2023

Stepping into Colectivo feels like walking into a warm embrace from an old friend. Its signature red sign stands out through the gray Evanston winter, inviting students and residents alike to enjoy the...

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