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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


Mayor Steve Hagerty talks with protesters outside the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center about defunding Evanston Police Department in July. Residents and activists have staged a number of protests surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement and defunding the police.

Year in review: Around town

August 16, 2020

In your time at Northwestern, you’ll become intimately familiar with Evanston, a bustling city whose downtown is just a few minutes from campus. Staying up-to-date will help make your experience with...

Everything Evanston: Local coffee shops distinguish themselves in the caffeine scene

Everything Evanston: Local coffee shops distinguish themselves in the caffeine scene

February 23, 2020

DELANEY NELSON: From the Daily Northwestern, this is Everything Evanston. I’m Delaney Nelson. With more than 10 cafes in the downtown area, coffee shops are a staple of the city of Evanston, giving students...

This season, Coffee Lab & Roasters offers unique drinks like a Nutella Latte, White Chocolate Mocha and Maple Latte. Owner Daniel Aquino also developed a recipe for a bright purple Ube Coconut Latte.

Sips for the holiday season

December 3, 2019

A Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks is delicious, but the drink tastes even better coming from an Evanston establishment. These businesses put their own twist on winter beverages during the snowy months,...

The Talking Farm. After being granted Skokie’s first zoning designation for urban agriculture in 2014, the farm grows produce and creates educational programs for the local community.

The Talking Farm educates community, provides produce for local businesses

November 26, 2019

The Talking Farm, located on Howard Street, sits on a two-and-a-half acre plot of land and features rows of planted produce. After being granted Skokie’s first zoning designation for urban agriculture...

Backlot Coffee’s opened a new location on Sherman Avenue on Monday, Oct. 21. This is the shop’s third retail location.

Backlot blends coffee and kindness at its new Sherman Avenue location

October 30, 2019

Almost overnight, Other Brother Coffee Bar closed up shop at 1549 Sherman Ave. and handed the keys over to Backlot Coffee. Backlot moved in on a Friday, making minor adjustments like changing the logo...

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