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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


Boltwood, which used to be located at 804 Davis St. The restaurant closed December 31, after owner Brian Huston decided not to renew the lease

Local restaurant Boltwood closed after struggling to turn a profit

February 6, 2019

After five years in business, the doors have been bolted shut on Boltwood, a local market-driven restaurant in downtown Evanston. The restaurant closed on Dec. 31, 2018, after owner Brian Huston and...

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...

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