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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


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...

Fountain Square in downtown Evanston. The renovations have caused an increase in foot traffic to the area, said Annie Coakley, the executive director of Downtown Evanston.

Fountain Square renovations fuel changes in downtown business scene

September 26, 2018

Renovations to Fountain Square have helped revamp downtown Evanston and increased traffic retail and dining locations in the area, said Annie Coakley, the executive director of Downtown Evanston. Coakley...

825 Church St., the location of new restaurant Falcon Eddy’s. The Texas-style barbeque spot, under the same ownership as popular Evanston restaurant Bat 17, opened Wednesday.

Bat 17 owners open new barbeque restaurant on Church Street

June 26, 2018

The owners of Evanston sandwich-and-burger mainstay, Bat 17, are bringing something different to the city: authentic Texas-style barbeque. The new restaurant, Falcon Eddy’s Barbeque, opened Wednesday...

A sign advertising the opening of Kilwins at 1724 Sherman Ave. Chicago resident Jeff Schneider said he is in initial talks with the city government about bringing a Kilwins franchise to Evanston.

Kilwins to open downtown Evanston location

April 22, 2018

Kilwins — a national candy and ice cream franchise — is sweet on Evanston. Chicago resident Jeff Schneider said he is in initial talks with the city government about bringing a Kilwins franchise...

Fountain Square in downtown Evanston. Due to construction, Evanston’s annual tree lighting ceremony had to be moved from its original location to Church Street Plaza.

Fountain Square construction prompts search for new tree lighting location

November 28, 2017

2017 Holiday Guide ‘Twas the month before Christmas, and all through Evanston, the search was on for the right spot to light the city’s holiday tree. In past years, the city has held its annual...

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