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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


The Edge Off Broadway’s “DOGS” combines a comedic hot dog eating contest with an honest perspective on how far women are willing to go to satisfy their ambitions.

‘DOGS’ links hot dog eating with competition for success and happiness

November 3, 2024

‘DOGS,’ a raw, high-tension play focusing on the lengths women will go for success and the consequences that follow, premiered at The Edge Off Broadway Friday. Written by Chicago-based playwright...

At Heirloom Books, Erik Graff sells mostly secondhand volumes at market price, and donates the proceeds to the surrounding community.

Q&A: At Heirloom Books, Erik Graff seeks to keep community alive

April 4, 2024

If you’ve ever visited Heirloom Books, the all-volunteer, not-for-profit bookstore on the edge of Edgewater, you’ve probably spoken with Erik Graff, the 72-year-old store manager. While The Daily...

A Starbucks employee in a red shirt places bags with the Starbucks logo on a counter in the store.

Main Street Starbucks votes 12-0 to unionize

January 27, 2023

Employees of Evanston’s Starbucks at 519 Main St. voted 12-0 to unionize Thursday, making the location the first Starbucks in the city to unionize.  “Hopefully the unanimous vote is a reflection...

 “Ethiopian Diamond,” a window painting Ryan Tova Katz made for the Ethiopian Diamond restaurant in Edgewater as part of an outdoor art exhibit.

Artists and businesses work together for a self-guided virtual art tour in Edgewater

October 12, 2020

On Thursday, organizers and artists involved in Edgewater’s first art walk converged for a media event that would kickoff the month-long art presentation. Edgewater’s Chamber of Commerce, local art...

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton returned to her hometown of Chicago for the beginning of the national tour of her new memoir, "Hard Choices." Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked Clinton questions about the book and domestic issues ranging from the economy to education.

Clinton brings her book tour to Chicago

June 12, 2014

CHICAGO - Without ever mentioning the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton gave Chicagoans a glimpse Wednesday of what her presidential campaign might look like if she decides to make another White House bid,...

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