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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


Front of closed Burger King at 1740 Orrington Ave. shown with snow-covered exterior at sunset.

Ten-story office building may replace former Burger King

January 27, 2022

Evanston’s Land Use Commission met remotely Wednesday night to discuss the repurposing of land at the intersection of Orrington Avenue and Clark Street, where the city’s former Burger King stood. After...

A city skyline with buildings of various heights and colors.

Your guide to the city of Evanston

August 16, 2021

When people hear you’re going to Northwestern, they might think you’re going to school in Chicago. The billboards throughout the Chicagoland area that call NU “Chicago’s Big Ten Team” might lead...

Red lights above an intersection in Downtown Evanston. The sun is setting and a few cars are on the road.

Restaurants reopen indoor seating under relaxed regional COVID-19 restrictions

February 15, 2021

Some Evanston restaurants have begun seating patrons for the first time in months after the Illinois Department of Public Health announced a move into Phase 4 of its reopening plan. Region 10 moved...

The former Burger King location in downtown Evanston was among the many restaurants that closed during the pandemic.

Weinberg junior works to get more late-night dining in Evanston

January 25, 2021

After seeing two memes that criticized Evanston for lacking late-night dining options as a college-town, Weinberg junior Jacob Brown sprung into action. Brown thought he would need to push for a change...

Burger King, 1740 Orrington Ave. The Evanston restaurant permanently closed its doors as of Tuesday.

After more than 40 years, Evanston Burger King closes doors permanently

December 16, 2020

After more than four decades of serving Northwestern students and Evanston residents in search of a late-night bite, the Evanston Burger King, 1740 Orrington Ave., has permanently closed its doors. A...

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