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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


Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) addressed complexities with Horizon Realty Group’s calculations of affordable housing units for The Legacy.

City Council eyes new development plans in downtown Evanston amid affordable housing concerns

November 13, 2024

City Council debated Horizon Realty Group's revised plans for The Legacy, a mixed-use building development at 1621-1631 Chicago Ave., Monday evening. The property is located at the edge of downtown...

Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the Council will make her the 3rd Ward’s longest serving councilmember and the fourth longest serving elected official in city history.

Q&A: 3rd Ward Ald. Melissa Wynne reflects on 28-year City Council career

November 6, 2024

Following seven terms on Evanston City Council advocating for “civility, transparency and common sense,” Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) will not seek reelection in 2025. Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the...

The window of Accents Plus, a women’s clothing store, shattered after two people fell into it.

Two people injured after falling into Accents Plus storefront window

October 10, 2024

Two people fell into a storefront window at Accents Plus while walking in downtown Evanston on Thursday afternoon. The window shattered, injuring the two individuals.  Virginia Escalante, the owner...

 Tapas Barcelona serves eclectic Spanish dishes including tapas, paella and drinks.

Best Splurge: Tapas Barcelona

February 26, 2024

Between the dim, amber lighting, the walls covered in eclectic posters and the artistically plated food, when I first walked into Tapas Barcelona, all I could think was “sophisticated.” Well, that...

The interior of the OKAY Cannabis dispensary. The owners are putting finishing touches on the dispensary and the West Town Bakery that is attached to it.

A budding South Evanston business venture combines bakery, dispensary

January 30, 2024

At a new South Evanston business set to open next month, customers will be able to purchase coffee, croissants and cannabis all under one roof. A bakery connected to Evanston’s second dispensary will...

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