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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


Downtown Evanston board of directors chair Russ Abell welcomes audience members to the nonprofit’s annual meeting. The organization celebrated its five years of working as a full-time organization.

Downtown Evanston celebrates 5 years with fiscal festivities

May 16, 2013

Downtown Evanston on Thursday celebrated its five-year anniversary as a full-time organization by announcing new economic development initiatives during its annual meeting. Downtown Evanston officials...

A Starbucks employee prepares an order for customers Sunday afternoon at the coffee shop’s new location on Sherman Avenue. The new location, which is larger than the old one, had its grand re-opening Friday evening.

Starbucks re-opens with larger downtown location

May 11, 2013

Evanston officials celebrated Friday the downtown Starbucks’ move to a larger, eco-friendly location. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) welcomed the move to 1734 Sherman Ave., steps...

Rachel Alvia, owner and lead designer of Avail & Company, thanks the crowd at the end of a wedding gown fashion show Sunday. The show was part of Evanston's first wedding walk program hosted by Downtown Evanston.

Downtown Evanston businesses host first-ever wedding walk

February 24, 2013

Evanston resident Jessica Wong did not expect to win a wedding gown when her friend signed her up for the city's first wedding walk. "I am completely shocked and thrilled," Wong said after the event....

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl addresses city residents Friday to kick off celebrations at the downtown Holiday Bash. Residents gathered around Fountain Square to meet Santa and watch a tree lighting.

Evanston kicks off holiday season with tree lighting

November 18, 2012

Fire trucks, a flash mob and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus were all a part of the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Bash & Tree Lighting ceremony, in which Evanston rang in the official holiday season...

Downtown wedding boutique opens

October 17, 2012

After seven years of operating an online business, Rachel and Ted Alvia officially opened their dress shop in downtown Evanston on Wednesday. Avail & Company, 1106 Davis St., hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony...

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