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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


There are four tents, each with a variety of vegetables, such as tomatoes. There are around ten people under the tents, both customers and vendors.

Controversy continues over potential relocation of Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market

October 11, 2021

Tents line the streets of downtown Evanston nearly every weekend from May through November, selling local products like pasta, tomatoes, flowers and apple cider. But soon, the Downtown Evanston Farmers’...

A row of wooden tables at Stacked and Folded, with a bar behind them and chairs facing each.

National labor shortage has little effect on some Evanston restaurants, detrimental to others

August 23, 2021

As COVID-19 has changed the economic landscape of America, many businesses have been dealt crippling blows by a labor shortage spreading across the nation.  But Chris Rimer, a manager at Stacked and...

A circle logo. The bottom says “Plant Shop Evanston.” Above it is two plants and an orange dot, resembling a sun.

Backlot Coffee to close coffee service at Sherman Ave. location, open plant shop in its place

May 27, 2021

From beans to greens, Backlot Coffee is transforming. The cafe will end its coffee service at its Sherman Ave. location this Sunday and transition the space into a plant shop, the business announced Monday. Owners...

Northwestern students walk across a snowy Lakefill. The Evanston Winter Games aim to encourage residents to get outside and appreciate the winter weather.

Evanston groups host inaugural winter games

February 7, 2021

Anybody have a torch? The inaugural Evanston Winter Games have come to town. The City of Evanston, Downtown Evanston, Amita Health, Byline Bank, the Family Institute at Northwestern University, the...

 Evanston drive-in at Autobarn Service Center. The weekly series brings people together while raising money for Rotary International.

Friday Night Flicks

November 20, 2020

On Friday nights, the parking lot of Evanston’s Autobarn Service Center gets a unique addition: a giant inflatable movie screen. Tucked away behind a shopping center off of West Howard Street, most...

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Annie Coakley