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The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Shun Graves

Shun Graves, City Editor

Shun Graves is a Medill sophomore serving as city editor. He previously served as photo editor and an assistant editor for the city and photo desks. When he’s not writing for The Daily, he’s reading the printed Chicago Tribune or rewatching the “Mission: Impossible” movies for the umpteenth time. You can reach him via email or X.

Last updated winter 2025.

All content by Shun Graves
A Pulse Dempster Line bus pulls into the Davis Street CTA station in early January.

Pulse Dempster bus to O’Hare notches strong opening year

January 21, 2025

The Weekly: Envision Evanston 2045 chronicle, Trump travel ban

January 21, 2025
Mayor Daniel Biss invited his supporters to his campaign’s Jan. 29 official launch.

Biss plans official campaign launch soon with sizable donations in tow

January 16, 2025
Last May, Mayor Daniel Biss touted his leadership over a testy year in Evanston politics. Now, with Envision Evanston, his foes have sought to tee up the fight of his political life.

Amid furor by foes, Mayor Biss’ ‘bold’ Evanston vision dealt a delay

January 15, 2025
Construction continued Tuesday on the new Ryan Field, the subject of a long-simmering lawsuit.

Judge’s retirement brings new twist to Ryan Field lawsuit

January 14, 2025

The Weekly: New editors recap year, share goals for coverage

January 7, 2025
Northwestern’s 97-year-old football fortress fell early in 2024.

Odds and ends from 2024, an eclectic year in Evanston goings-on

January 6, 2025
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) talks about her proposal to impose a penalty on parking scofflaws near NU’s athletic complex.

Evanston approves penalty for parking near NU arena during events

December 11, 2024
People savor Northwestern’s first snowfall of the season near University Hall on Thursday.

Gallery: Fantastic flurries greet NU for first snowfall of season

November 21, 2024
Taco Bell returned to downtown Evanston with a grand opening Friday in its new Sherman Avenue digs.

Evanston Taco Bell — minus the cantina — opens with a Baja Blast

November 17, 2024
Captured: Wrigley Field awaits Northwestern’s Ohio State clash

Captured: Wrigley Field awaits Northwestern’s Ohio State clash

November 15, 2024
Jeff Boarini poses for a portrait in Fountain Square. The longtime Evanston resident has challenged Mayor Daniel Biss in the April election.

Mayor’s only challenger, Boarini, talks vision for Evanston, ties to Ald. Kelly

November 12, 2024
A car passes a horse-like sculpture near a downtown Evanston intersection on Monday. City Council mulled rules on dog breed discrimination and horse-drawn carriages.

Call off the dogs: Council tackles breed restrictions, horse-drawn carriages

October 29, 2024
Cyclists with Evanston Rides pedal their way out of Fountain Square in downtown Evanston on Tuesday.

Evanston Rides spins message for pedalers: ‘Welcome, sexy bikers!’

October 1, 2024
Neticia Waldron, who spearheaded the Evanston Pathway to Wellness initiative, speaks before City Council at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Monday.

Pathway to Wellness offers health support to Evanston’s low-income areas

September 24, 2024
Fire crews stand on beach by lake.

Evanston authorities say ‘misreport’ likely after calling off search for swimmer

June 3, 2024
A sign that says 'Welcome to Evanston.'

‘Doom and gloom’ no more? City Council tackles financial future, tax changes

May 30, 2024
A demolition site.

After early blow, Ryan Field foes expand claims in suit against Evanston, NU

May 22, 2024
A person looks into binoculars.

On World Migratory Bird Day, Evanston advocates take NU ‘bird walk’

May 12, 2024
A person speaks into a microphone.

Biss recaps testy year, looks ahead to Evanston’s future in State of the City address

May 9, 2024
Clare Kelly wears glasses and speaks.

City Council supports Noyes Center renovations, yet timeline remains uncertain

April 29, 2024
Daniel Biss, wearing a dark suit, sits at a dais.

Confirmed as Evanston party leader, Biss still quiet on reelection

April 28, 2024
A black rat bait box.

‘Rattiest’ no more: Residents gain ground in Evanston battle against rodents

April 24, 2024
A person smiles.

Q&A: Evanston’s new transit coordinator Sarah FioRito talks road, Metra upgrades

April 23, 2024
A wall behind a line with red flags.

Judge sides with NU, Evanston, dismisses 3 counts in Ryan Field case

April 19, 2024
A person in a suit walks while carrying a binder.

Parties duel as first decision looms in Ryan Field zoning case against Evanston

April 17, 2024
A building door with lamps on the wall.

City Council indicates support for migrant shelter — but not downtown

April 8, 2024
A puddle covers the sidewalk in front of an empty lot.

Grant Street neighbors ‘disappointed’ with small homes’ approval

April 4, 2024
A person holds a carton and reaches for something.

Amid global expansion, Joe & The Juice sets up shop in Evanston

March 31, 2024
Three people sit at a table.

Evanston to proceed with new version of guaranteed income program

March 27, 2024
People walk in downtown Evanston on Thursday, Feb. 29. A new grant program could help still-struggling local businesses cover their expenses.

New city grant program could help Evanston businesses recover from pandemic

February 29, 2024
Sophomore infielder Owen McElfatrick makes a swing during Northwestern baseball’s home opener against Illinois State on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Baseball: 6th-inning romp leads Northwestern to a home-opener victory

February 27, 2024
A developer’s plans to build 12 small homes on this narrow Grant Street plot have faced the chagrin of neighbors.

City Council sends efficiency home plan back to committee, extending debate

February 27, 2024
10Q Chicken’s storefront on Church Street. Voted as offering Evanston’s Best Budget Menu, 10Q Chicken provides upscale fusion at a reasonable price.

Best Budget Menu: 10Q Chicken

February 26, 2024
A developer’s proposal to build 12 efficiency homes on a narrow lot has faced blowback from residents before a City Council vote on Monday, Feb. 26.

In 7th Ward, plan for small homes causes big uproar

February 26, 2024
NU’s piece-by-piece demolition of Ryan Field, seen Thursday, began after much controversy.

Contentious Ryan Field demolition in full swing, ending 97-year chapter for NU

February 22, 2024
Customers showed up to Evanston Games and Cafe’s grand opening at its new location Tuesday.

Moving one block could prove a game changer for Evanston Games and Cafe

February 20, 2024
Evanston granted a demolition permit for the Ryan Field project last week, just as its longstanding dispute with neighboring Wilmette came to a close.

Wilmette approves Ryan Field pact with Evanston despite residents’ qualms

February 14, 2024
Evanston approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Wilmette about impacts from the Ryan Field rebuild.

Evanston approves agreement with Wilmette over Ryan Field impacts

February 13, 2024
People roast marshmallows over a fire pit in Fountain Square on Saturday during the inaugural S’mores on the Square event.

First-ever S’mores on the Square event brings hundreds to downtown Evanston

February 11, 2024
A northbound Union Pacific North Line train leaves Davis Street station in downtown Evanston on Thursday.

A week after ticketing meltdown, Metra still faces issues on Ventra app

February 8, 2024
Demolition crews rolled in about two weeks ago at Ryan Field, but the actual start of razing the football stadium remains up in the air.

NU officials face criticism about Ryan Field as residents challenge demolition

February 8, 2024
Many Evanston retailers and restaurants already pay more than the minimum wage for entry-level workers, business leaders said.

Minimum wage ordinance necessary despite ‘damaging’ changes, Reid says

February 5, 2024
Mayor Daniel Biss successfully secured the nomination to lead the local Democratic Party apparatus.

Biss to claim leadership of Evanston’s Democratic Party apparatus

February 4, 2024
A man wearing a hard hat looks out at bleachers in a football stadium.

Gallery: Last glimpse at nearly century-old Ryan Field before demolition

February 1, 2024
Mayor Daniel Biss walked into Norris University Center on his way to a discussion with NU’s Associated Student Government.

Biss talks hard ‘judgment calls’ as mayor with ASG senators

January 31, 2024
The Evanston Labs development has neared completion, and negotiations continue with potential tenants for the office and laboratory space, officials said.

Evanston Labs building nears completion as downtown’s newest high-rise

January 30, 2024
Avidor, a senior living facility in downtown Evanston seen Friday, faces a complaint by residents who have alleged abuse by management.

Residents file elder abuse complaint against Avidor senior living complex

January 27, 2024
Cash on hand for Mayor Daniel Biss’ still-active campaign committee nearly doubled in late 2023, a newly filed report shows, though the mayor said he hasn’t yet decided whether to run for reelection.

Biss campaign fund nearly doubled after contentious November, report shows

January 22, 2024
A northbound Purple Line train approaches Main Street station in Evanston. CTA officials say they have plans to address riders’ complaints about reliability and service.

Rebuild of Howard station possible as CTA Purple Line plans to modernize

January 21, 2024
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) hosted a virtual ward meeting Thursday where NU officials and contractors told residents demolition would begin in days.

Ryan Field demolition to begin in days amid 7th Ward concerns

January 18, 2024
A body was found two miles off of Dempster Street Beach on Saturday morning. (Daily file photo by Shun Graves)

Wind chill warning in effect as subzero temperatures continue

January 14, 2024
Sebastian Nalls looks away from the camera. He is wearing grey, yellow and a blue face mask.

Q&A: CABG President Sebastian Nalls talks Ryan Field, activism

January 14, 2024
Retail vacancies have dropped, but downtown Evanston still faces headwinds as it enters 2024.

Mixed signals for downtown Evanston as retailers enter new year

January 11, 2024
Hewn, a Central Street bakery, can continue to refuse cash payments after City Council rejected a ban on cashless businesses.

City Council tables minimum wage increase, drops cashless business ban

January 10, 2024
Evanston’s budget for fiscal year 2024 avoided a property tax hike after cutting expenses and finding new revenue sources.

Evanston avoids property tax hike amid ‘sobering’ budget outlook

January 7, 2024
Pace saw a double-digit ridership increase over last year on the Dempster Street corridor after the full debut of the Pulse Dempster Line in late October.

Pulse’s debut boosts ridership on Dempster bus corridor to O’Hare

January 4, 2024
A northbound Metra train on the Union Pacific North Line pulls into Davis Street station in Evanston on Tuesday. The agency’s new fare structure will take effect Feb. 1.

Evanston Metra riders may see lower fares starting in February

January 3, 2024
A person wearing a Santa outfit waves from a flatbed railcar.

Gallery: CTA Holiday Train carries Santa, elves to every ‘L’ station

November 29, 2023
A man wearing a dark jacket and gloves points toward trees.

Chicago-area tree farms brave soil conditions, gear up for Christmas rush

November 29, 2023
A few people wearing layers sort through art items on tables.

Artists, volunteers reimagine downtown space for Evanston Made holiday pop-up

November 29, 2023
City Council questioned city staff about the proposed budget on Monday but ultimately tabled the decision to Dec. 11. The council later approved a complete ban on flavored tobacco sales, which will go into effect April 1.

Evanston bans flavored tobacco sales, approves utility rate hike

November 29, 2023
On Monday, Mayor Daniel Biss could again face the political calculus of breaking a tie at the final vote on the Ryan Field concert zoning.

Ahead of final Ryan Field vote, residents, city officials remain divided over rezoning

November 20, 2023
Local and regional newspapers, like these on sale Thursday at the Chicago-Main Newsstand in Evanston, have fallen deeper into a crisis, a new report by Medill researchers found.

Local news deserts expanding despite some ‘bright spots,’ Medill report says

November 16, 2023
Three people are silhouetted as they look out a window toward a lake.

Evanston leaders hail new safety science company UL headquarters amid downtown office struggles

November 14, 2023
Swantiques, a Skokie-based vintage furniture warehouse, opened a pop-up store on Main Street in Evanston that will shutter Dec. 10.

Swantiques shows promise of pop-up retail in Evanston and beyond

November 13, 2023
Evanston residents sounded off on Northwestern’s benefits package for its Rebuild Ryan Field project at a public meeting Thursday night.

Residents criticize Ryan Field community benefits agreement, call for Council to delay decision

November 10, 2023
Waves approach a beach as they pass by a sloping mound of rocks.

Early plans to fortify Evanston’s battered shoreline set to finish in 2024

November 8, 2023
Diana Hamann, who owns the Wine Goddess on Main Street, says her store saw its first monthly loss in about three years.

Some Evanston shops see ‘disconcerting’ sales slump ahead of holiday shopping season

November 7, 2023
A man wearing a blue sweatshirt and a man wearing a black jacket play with snow.

Captured: Halloween snowfall more treat than trick

November 2, 2023
A stack of seven books sits atop a table where a woman sits with a dog in her hands.

Evanston Writers Workshop’s conference to return after a decade

November 2, 2023
Evanston’s Connections for the Homeless organization will receive $7 million to purchase the Margarita Inn shelter from Cook County.

After county votes to fund Margarita Inn shelter, advocates in south suburbs point out resource disparities

November 1, 2023
Residents held opposing signs in the Evanston City Council chambers as the body discussed Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project on Oct. 30.

City Council narrowly introduces Ryan Field concert plan, setting up contentious November vote

October 31, 2023
Faculty Senate President Regan Thomson said he wants to strike a “middle ground” as he addresses contentious issues like the Ryan Field rebuild.

Q&A: Faculty Senate President Regan Thomson talks Ryan Field, priorities

October 30, 2023
Hundreds of families stopped by businesses on the Main-Dempster Mile as part of the Spooky Saturday Halloween-themed event on Oct. 28.

Wizards, mermaids give Main-Dempster stores a Halloween boost at Spooky Saturday

October 29, 2023
A purple bus sits next to a bus station with benches and awning.

Facing multiple headwinds, Pace preps for full debut of rapid bus

October 25, 2023
A “Civic Plaza” was ranked third of top 20 Evanston Thrives priorities.

Rising office vacancies show warning signs for downtown Evanston

October 22, 2023
Mayor Daniel Biss, wearing a dark suit and blue tie, looks to the side.

City Council debates new funding sources for Evanston infrastructure projects

October 17, 2023
Country artist Riley Green shines best when he has fun with his down-home swagger on his new album, “Ain’t My Last Rodeo,” released Oct. 15.

Liner Notes: Down-home country fun highlights Riley Green’s ‘Ain’t My Last Rodeo’

October 17, 2023
Fox News host Bret Baier poses with his new book, “To Rescue the Constitution,” after speaking at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on Saturday.

Fox News’ Bret Baier promotes new book, discusses Saudi-Israeli relations at NU

October 15, 2023
Jewish Theatre Ensemble premiered this year’s Song Cycle production, “Shine Like a Lake,” at the Wirtz Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s Song Cycle aims to shine a healing light on community

October 15, 2023
A man walks past the Woman’s Club of Evanston in downtown Evanston. The club announced its annual community grant program on Sept. 22.

Amid wellness crisis, Woman’s Club of Evanston grant program aims to help struggling teens, seniors

October 10, 2023
Attendees watch as the Evanston Fire Department demonstrates a fire in a room without sprinklers near headquarters in downtown Evanston, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Families practice fire prevention during Evanston Fire Department event

October 8, 2023
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