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Red lights above an intersection in Downtown Evanston. The sun is setting and a few cars are on the road.

[Photo] Restaurants reopen indoor seating under relaxed regional COVID-19 restrictions

February 15, 2021
Shawn Kohli and Anthony Scala, former Volkswagen employees, purchased the City Volkswagen of Evanston last July.

[Photo] Some Downtown Evanston restaurants see revenue increase as NU underclassmen return to campus

January 10, 2021
Dollop Coffee Co. and Hoosier Mama Pie Company, 749 Chicago Ave. Stop in for a slice of pie or an iced latte.

[Photo] The best hidden gems on and around Northwestern’s campus

August 16, 2020
The interior of La Macchina Café. The store closed recently after seven years in Evanston.

[Photo] La Macchina Café sold to new owners, undergoing changes

November 20, 2019
Students pack Ryan Field for Northwestern's primetime game against Ohio State in October 2013.

[Photo] Football: Five years after College GameDay, Northwestern continues upward climb into the national spotlight

October 12, 2018
A recruiter talks at a 2014 career fair. Geni Harclerode, director of employer recruitment and engagement at NCA, said the career fair gives students the opportunity to meet with over 170 different employers over two days.

[Photo] Northwestern Career Advancement highlights networking opportunities at annual career fair

October 1, 2018
The Deadly Gentlemen perform at Philfest in 2014. This year’s concert, hosted by A&O Productions and SEED, will feature folk artists Amen Dunes and Lisa/Liza.

[Photo] Folk artists Amen Dunes, Lisa/Liza to perform at Philfest on Monday

May 25, 2018
Dominik Starý hits the ball. The sophomore will be challenged by a tough Michigan lineup on Sunday.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern looks for successful Big Ten weekend

April 5, 2018
One of Northwestern’s intercampus shuttles at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Noyes Street. The shuttles, which mainly travel between NU’s Evanston and Chicago campuses, will offer free Wi-Fi service to passengers as soon as Winter Quarter.

[Photo] Intercampus shuttles to offer free Wi-Fi next quarter

November 14, 2017
Jordan Wilimovsky swims in a meet for Northwestern. The recent NU grad won the silver medal in the 10-kilometer open water swim at the world championships.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky falls just short of defending world championship

July 18, 2017
Jordan Wilimovsky takes a stroke. The senior closed his NCAA career with a fourth place finish in the 1,650-yard freestyle.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky finishes fourth at NCAAs

March 29, 2017
Jim Phillips was appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee on Friday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Athletic director Jim Phillips appointed to Division I Men’s Basketball Committee

March 4, 2017
Jordan Wilimovsky breathes between strokes. The senior looks to lead the team as it faces Iowa this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern says goodbye to seniors, looks ahead to Iowa

January 19, 2017
Jim Phillips ponders. The athletic director discussed various aspects of college football with The Daily.

[Photo] Football: Athletic Director Jim Phillips talks Friday night games, bowl games, safety of football

November 11, 2016
Students fill Ryan Field during Northwestern’s loss to Ohio State in 2013. Since that game, the two programs have moved in very different directions.

[Photo] Football: 3 years after ‘GameDay,’ Northwestern and Ohio State reconvene

October 27, 2016
Northwestern senior Jordan Wilimovsky during a race. Wilimovsky received fifth place during the Olympic 10k swim Tuesday morning.

[Photo] Wilimovsky takes fifth in Olympic 10k swim

August 16, 2016
Jordan Wilimovsky competes in a race. The senior finished fourth overall in the 1,500 meter freestyle Saturday night.

[Photo] Wilimovsky finishes fourth in 1,500 free

August 13, 2016
Tre Demps comes off a screen set by Alex Olah. The two spent four years together at Northwestern and they will continue to be teammates next year when they suit up for Belfius Mons-Hainaut in Belgium.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Tre Demps, Alex Olah to play professionally in Belgium

July 28, 2016
Former Wildcat guard Drew Crawford attacks the paint in a 2014 game. Crawford is one of three Northwestern alumni slated to play in The Basketball Tournament for a team put together by former Cats Tim Doyle and Craig Moore.

[Photo] Northwestern alumni reunite for shot at $2 million prize in The Basketball Tournament

July 7, 2016
A Northwestern golfer prepares her next shot. The Wildcats fell one stroke shy of advancing in the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: Northwestern eliminated from NCAAs in heartbreaking fashion

May 25, 2016
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[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Three years into Collins’ tenure, Northwestern still far from signing big local star

May 22, 2016
Students march near Norris University Center to show support for survivors of sexual violence during Take Back the Night March. The march will take place again this year as part of programming by students in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

[Photo] CARE ramps up programming for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April 7, 2016
A Northwestern golfer stands on the edge of the green, eyeing her next shot. The Wildcats competed against many top opponents at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic this weekend.

[Photo] Women’s Golf: No. 4 Northwestern takes sixth in match play tournament

April 3, 2016
Jordan Wilimovsky swims for Northwestern. The swimmer, who is taking time away from school to prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympics, was named FINA’s Best Male Open Water Swimmer of 2015 on Sunday.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Wilimovsky wins FINA’s Best Male Open Water Swimmer of 2015

February 2, 2016
Stephen Buckley carries the ball during a game in 2013, before his knee injury. Buckley eventually switched to wide receiver and now plays mostly on special teams.

[Photo] Football: After brutal knee injury, Stephen Buckley perseveres as team leader

November 23, 2015
Tre Demps raises up for a jump shot. The senior guard will be looking to build off of a junior season in which he averaged 12.5 points and was a consensus honorable mention All-Big Ten selection.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats ready to begin 2015-16 season

November 13, 2015
Junior Strong Kirchheimer hits a return. Kirchheimer, who made the semifinals of the Big Ten Singles Championships his freshman year, will step aside as Northwestern’s three freshmen compete in the 2015 edition of the tournament this weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Freshmen seek success and experience at Big Ten indoor championships

November 5, 2015
Joey Calistri falls to the ground as he fights for the ball. The senior forward assisted on NU’s lone goal in its 2-1 loss at Wisconsin.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Wildcats finish regular season on low note with loss to Wisconsin

November 5, 2015
Then-Weinberg juniors Laura Whittenburg and Jazz Stephens meet with other students following a planned sit-in of philosophy Prof. Peter Ludlow’s class in March 2014. Ludlow canceled the class before the sit-in could take place and has not taught since. He resigned Monday.

[Photo] Philosophy Prof. Peter Ludlow resigns from Northwestern

November 3, 2015
Maddie Lipp takes aim for a return. After missing all of last season, the redshirt sophomore is now fully healthy and already turning in solid performances.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Wildcats have strong outing in Midwest Regional Championships

October 29, 2015
Senior guard Tre Demps and senior center Alex Olah run the pick-and-roll. The two seniors will be counted on as leaders for a young NU team this season.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Collins enters third year with two seniors to lean on

October 16, 2015
Junior Sam Shropshire readies his return. Shropshire was the runner-up in the consolation bracket at the All-American Championships, but it was junior teammate Konrad Zieba who stole the show for NU with an improbable run to the quarterfinals.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Konrad Zieba headlines Wildcats in All-American Championships

October 13, 2015
Junior swimmer Jordan Wilimovksy became the first U.S. swimmer to qualify for the 2016 Olympics after winning the open-water 10-kilometer race at World Championships on Monday morning.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Northwestern’s Jordan Wilimovsky qualifies for 2016 Olympics

July 27, 2015
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz has decided against recommending to City Council a furlough day in September to balance upcoming state cuts. A December furlough day is still on the table.

[Photo] Evanston staff, human services providers await cuts amid state budget stalemate

July 11, 2015
Saturday’s Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Bilingual Storytime and Book Drive is the beginning of an annual tradition at Evanston Public Library. The upcoming event aims to bolster EPL’s Chinese-language book inventory for Evanston’s burgeoning Chinese population.

[Photo] New library event to collect books for Evanston’s growing Chinese population

May 26, 2015
Paul Stevens counsels one of his players. The veteran coach’s career ended with Northwestern surrendering a late lead and losing to Maryland.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats blow late lead, fail to send Paul Stevens out with a win

May 17, 2015
The cast of “Next to Normal” performs in the Louis Room in winter 2014. The Student Theatre Coalition will have fewer performance slots in Norris University Center next year.

[Photo] Norris reduces spaces for student theater groups

April 28, 2015
Sophomore outfielder Matt Hopfner takes a pitch. Timely hitting was the difference for Northwestern in avoiding being swept by Iowa in the final game of the series.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats snatch unlikely victory to avoid being swept against Hawkeyes

April 19, 2015
Joe Hoscheit celebrates a run with his teammates. The sophomore’s clutch hitting helped Northwestern rally to its only win of the three-game weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats lose two of three in disappointing series against Spartans

April 12, 2015
Cody Stevens fires a throw across the diamond. The senior infielder is one of several veterans hopeful that midweek rest will pay dividends for Northwestern.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats regroup with midweek rest before facing Spartans

April 8, 2015
The class of 2017 sits atop Millennium Park’s grass field as part of 2013’s Wildcat Welcome programming. The excursion to Chicago has been cut from this year’s orientation after the Chicago mayor’s office reserved the park.

[Photo] Wildcat Welcome will not include trip to Millennium Park in fall

April 6, 2015
Paul Stevens is the winningest coach in Northwestern baseball history. The veteran announced Thursday he will retire after the conclusion of his 31st season as a Wildcat.

[Photo] Baseball: Coach Paul Stevens to retire after 31 years

April 2, 2015
Joe Hoscheit hacks at a pitch. The utility player shined on the mound against Chicago State, closing out the final inning of Northwestern’s 7-2 victory.

[Photo] Baseball: Wildcats vanquish Cougars, lose contest to scheduling conflict

April 1, 2015
Reed Mason winds up for a pitch. The junior pitcher’s relief appearance was instrumental in helping Northwestern scrape out an extra-inning victory over the weekend.

[Photo] Baseball: After up-and-down Spring Break, Wildcats take on Chicago State

March 31, 2015
Northwestern celebrates a grand slam. The Wildcats had plenty of cause to be happy over Spring Break, winning six of seven contests.

[Photo] Softball: Wildcats stay hot over Spring Break

March 31, 2015
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