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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


In a key indicator of downtown Evanston’s economic health, the office vacancy rate has hit 18.9%. The district has continued to grapple with the pandemic-era downturn.

Downtown office vacancy rate hits 18.9% as Evanston grapples with downturn

January 30, 2025

The office vacancy rate in downtown Evanston recently hit 18.9%, reflecting new office space additions to the commercial real estate market, the city’s Economic Development Manager Paul Zalmezak said. Yet...

La Cocinita’s owners are most enthusiastic about their new space. They feel that they have taken the time to cultivate an inviting environment.

Evanston’s La Cocinita set to reopen in new, larger space

January 21, 2025

Growing up, Benoit Angulo, co-owner of Venezuelan restaurant La Cocinita, envisioned creating a gathering spot like the Spanish and Portuguese-style eateries in his home country of Venezuela, where people...

The rodent problem outside Insomnia Cookies persisted until Evanston implemented a cascade of measures, including bringing rodent control in-house and conducting ward “rodent walks” to educate residents.

Evanston’s rat-ical solutions root out relentless rodents

January 17, 2025

Rodents used to rattle Insomnia Cookies’ location on Sherman Avenue. The pests prowled the alley neighboring the store, preying on spilled garbage and gnawing through dumpster lids. The problem persisted...

Construction has wrapped on Evanston Labs, downtown’s latest high-rise.

‘State-of-the-art’ Evanston Labs wraps construction, signs first tenant

January 15, 2025

Construction on Evanston Labs, the city’s new high-rise office and lab complex dedicated to advancing life sciences research, has officially wrapped — and could signal a pivotal post-pandemic juncture...

Oh: The dual degree life is not for the faint of heart

Oh: The dual degree life is not for the faint of heart

January 14, 2025

On a Tuesday afternoon after my last class of the day, I stand in the dust glancing between the impenetrable windows of Ryan Center and the intimidating dystopian building of University Library. Which...

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