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The Daily Northwestern

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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

An aerial view of downtown Evanston. The Metra train tracks are seen running through the middle of the city, with several buildings surrounding the tracks. A residential neighborhood with trees and houses can be seen in the distance.

The Daily Explains: What’s happening with economic development in Evanston?

February 28, 2022

Once a city that relied on office buildings to attract workers and stimulate business, Evanston’s economy suffered when many offices went remote. Now, the city government is working with business districts...

Bobby Burns leans back in a chair, masked.

Here’s how Evanston’s newly-elected councilmembers are advancing their agendas

February 3, 2022

When councilmembers Ald. Clare Kelly (1st), Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th), Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) and Ald. Devon Reid (8th) were elected to the dais for the first time last April, they promised increased...

A white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “30” and the letters “SUN” written in Black.

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 30

January 30, 2022

Here’s a list of events and other happenings around town during the week of Jan. 30.  North Shore Squares  Jan. 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m. North Shore Squares is hosting a free introductory square...

Bob’s Pizza’s storefront. The building is grey, the windows are brown, and the Bob’s Pizza sign is black, yellow and red with a pizza in the background.

Bob’s Pizza: From ghost kitchen to beloved bar

January 6, 2022

It was Medill freshman Alexia Kadota-Browner’s last night of Fall Quarter in Evanston.  She finished packing, scheduled an early morning Lyft to the airport, grabbed her bedazzled pink cowboy hat...

A house has white string lights bordering the roof, and lights wrap around a tree in the front yard. The house also has garland and white lights wrapped around its second-floor balcony.

Captured: Evanston, Northwestern decorate just in time for the holidays

December 1, 2021

From bright lights hung across Sherman Avenue and Davis Street to an inflatable Santa Claus waving from a fraternity house balcony, Evanston is preparing for the holiday season. In this gallery, check...

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