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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

A corgi is dressed in a pink shirt, floral skirt and gold necklace.

Dogs parade through Downtown Evanston in Dogtopia costume contest

November 1, 2021

Thirteen dogs dressed in their spookiest costumes paraded in downtown Evanston’s Fountain Square Saturday for Dogtopia’s first-ever Halloween Pup Costume Competition.  Dogtopia is downtown Evanston’s...

Three children on blue-and-orange swings are facing away from the camera. In front of them is a red, green and blue drum kit. In the background is a brown building and a green picnic table.

Captured: Evanston falls into autumn with family-friendly festivities, local artist celebration

October 19, 2021

Fall festivities, food and family fun were the themes of Downtown Evanston, Chicago North Shore and Evanston Made’s jointly held Fall Festival held in Fountain Square Saturday afternoon. From autumn...

Brown-and-maroon building sits among green trees and bushes. A few cars are parked at the right of the photo.

Captured: A tour of Evanston’s off-campus dwellings

October 18, 2021

From apartment complexes to one-story houses, Evanston offers a wide range of housing options. Whether you’re looking to be in the center of downtown Evanston, next to the Chicago Transit Authority Purple...

Yang: On racism against Asians and Asian Americans in Evanston

Yang: On racism against Asians and Asian Americans in Evanston

October 4, 2021

Last Saturday, a UPS Store employee in downtown Evanston told me he would call the police unless I left their premises. This incident, combined with the non-reactions of the bystanders, caused me to reflect...

A circle logo. The bottom says “Plant Shop Evanston.” Above it is two plants and an orange dot, resembling a sun.

Backlot Coffee to close coffee service at Sherman Ave. location, open plant shop in its place

May 27, 2021

From beans to greens, Backlot Coffee is transforming. The cafe will end its coffee service at its Sherman Ave. location this Sunday and transition the space into a plant shop, the business announced Monday. Owners...

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