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

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Shun Graves

Shun Graves, Reporter

Shun Graves is a Medill freshman studying journalism and classics. When he’s not writing for The Daily, he’s reading the Chicago Tribune in print, working for WNUR News or re-watching the “Mission: Impossible” movies for the umpteenth time. You can reach him via email.

Last updated fall 2023.

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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
Two UL organizations will move their headquarters to Evanston, marking a bright spot as the city sees an uptick in downtown office vacancies.

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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