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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


A chalkboard sign that says Small Business Saturday, with the words “giveaways,” “donate” and “socks” in smaller letters below.

Evanston businesses talk shopping local on Small Business Saturday

November 28, 2023

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday aims to increase economic activity a little closer to home. Small businesses nationwide — including some in Evanston — held sales and...

A child in a red and gold cap walks atop a stone ledge. To their left is a child in a gold costume with a blue shirt, and to their left is someone in a red cape and gray helmet.

Evanston parents weigh in on city’s trick-or-treating hours

October 19, 2023

Evanston’s official trick-or-treating hours will once again begin at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. this Halloween.  Despite finishing earlier than most cities on Halloween night, many Evanston residents...

Woman critically injured in accident on Central Street in Evanston

October 17, 2023

An 80-year-old woman was critically injured in Evanston on Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a car near Central Street, according to the Evanston Police Department. The woman was taken to the...

The Fat Shallot’s new location in Evanston will include its familiar food truck favorites.

The Fat Shallot brings truffle BLTs, elevated sandwiches to Evanston

October 11, 2023

Evanston residents will soon be able to enjoy dishes like a BLT decorated with truffle aioli when The Fat Shallot, a Chicago food truck-turned-restaurant, opens its doors at 2902 Central St. The restaurant’s...

If approved by City Council in time, the demolition of Ryan Field could begin as soon as December of this year, with completion slated for summer 2026.

Northwestern Ryan Field rebuild hearing draws crowd of Evanston residents

September 7, 2023

Hundreds packed Evanston’s City Council chambers at Wednesday night’s Land Use Commission hearing as city, university and community representatives hashed out the details of Northwestern University’s...

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