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The Daily Northwestern

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


Summer Sounds helps fulfill the Evanston Thrives Retail District Action Plan goals.

Captured: Downtown’s joint market, concert series offers eclectic summer night

July 22, 2024

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You...

A black rat bait box.

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

April 24, 2024

Rats scurried in broad daylight outside Insomnia Cookies in downtown Evanston. At night, the long-tailed rodents leapt out of trash cans. And around the clock, they forced nearby businesses to wage a “losing...

A person paints a bright, floral mural on a brick wall.

Evanston Mural Arts Program continues to bring art to Evanston streets

April 3, 2024

When Lea Pinsky and Dustin Harris moved back to Evanston from Chicago in 2012, they were eager to spread public art in their hometown.  The married couple had been painting murals together in Chicago...

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

A new grant program launched in January by Evanston’s economic development office seeks to help small businesses still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic’s long-term economic impacts. The Small...

S’mores on the Square brings campfire traditions to downtown Evanston

February 23, 2024

S’mores on the Square brought Evanston community members together downtown in Fountain Square to enjoy the traditional campfire treat.

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