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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. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at City Council. Fiske’s constituents include organizations along the block of the proposed development

Aldermen hold Chicago Avenue development in committee

January 29, 2019

At a Planning & Development Committee meeting Monday, aldermen held requests for a special use permit and zoning map amendment for a planned development on Chicago Avenue in committee until Feb. 11. The...

Amos Pomp. To provide an alternative to participating in recruitment, Pomp posted on Facebook a list of other activities to do around campus or in downtown Evanston.

Recruitment week is here — but some students refuse to go Greek

January 11, 2019

As recruitment begins, some students have been seeking alternatives to participating in Greek activities. Those options may not be hard to find. Last Sunday, Weinberg junior Amos Pomp posted on...

Kilwins, 1724 Sherman Ave. The ice cream and candy store will open in early November, owner Jeff Schneider said.

Kilwins set to open Downtown Evanston location in early November

October 10, 2018

Kilwins, a national ice cream and candy shop, is set to open its first Evanston location in early November. Owner and operator Jeff Schneider said they are in the final stages of construction for his...

Fountain Square, located at the Sherman/Orrington Ave. block between Grove and Davis St., features a wide open space and a memorial for war veterans. The fountain was completed this summer after a year of renovations.

New Fountain Square renovations provide space for community events, outdoor seating

October 9, 2018

An open plaza area, interactive fountain and a war memorial take center stage in the newly-completed Fountain Square in downtown Evanston, increasing outdoor seating and event space in the city. Lara...

Students collect free samples at Big Bite Night. The annual event featured 33 restaurants that handed out samples and promotional materials to students and other attendees.

Evanston restaurants open their doors to NU students for Big Bite Night

October 7, 2018

Northwestern students roamed the streets of downtown Evanston on Sunday in search of free food, as restaurants passed out samples and promotional items during Big Bite Night. Associated Student Government...

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