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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


Central Street established two Special Service Area districts on Jan. 25 of this year. The SSAs will function as one.

Central Street establishes Special Service Areas to support community

February 20, 2020

Central Street officially established two Special Service Area districts on Jan. 25 of this year. The districts join Downtown Evanston and the Main-Dempster Mile, each of which established SSAs in previous...

Coucou & Olive closed on Feb. 15. It sold apparel and other items.

Local fashion boutiques struggle in the era of online shopping

February 16, 2020

Kellie Poulos, owner of Coucou & Olive, is a veteran proprietor in Downtown Evanston. She opened her first clothing and gift boutique, Asinamali, in the early ‘90s. It was before Amazon was founded,...

Participants in the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Commonwealth Running Company will be opening up shop to runners of all ages and skills in downtown Evanston.

Commonwealth Running Company prepares to open in Evanston

February 12, 2020

Commonwealth Running Company is a specialty footwear store nearly a decade in the making, and by the end of the month, owner Matthew Abitbol’s dreams of running a shoe store will finally come to fruition....

Hygge Fest involves events centered around food and drinks, craft workshops and other activities. Most events are ticketed.

Downtown Evanston hosts month-long Hygge Fest celebration

January 27, 2020

After last year’s inaugural week-long Hygge Fest, Downtown Evanston will expand the program to a month-long celebration in February. Hygge, a Danish word and concept, emphasizes finding joy in everyday...

Evanston Plan Commission votes against rezoning amendments

Evanston Plan Commission votes against rezoning amendments

January 23, 2020

Members of the Evanston Plan Commission voted 4-1 against two proposed amendments to rezone a residential area in the center of the 5th Ward at a Wednesday meeting, citing precedent and concerns of spot...

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