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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


The Keg of Evanston will close permanently on Sunday after the popular bar's lease was not renewed.

The Keg of Evanston, renowned college bar, to close its doors for good Sunday

March 29, 2013

The Keg of Evanston will permanently close its doors Sunday after two decades of business that ended with a legal battle against the city. The popular bar will open for the last time Saturday evening and...

Bike shop opens first Illinois location in downtown Evanston

March 28, 2013

Wisconsin-based bicycle shop Wheel & Sprocket opened its first Illinois branch Wednesday in downtown Evanston. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) attended the opening...

After its lease runs out at the end of the month, The Keg of Evanston faces an uncertain future.

Future uncertain for The Keg of Evanston

March 19, 2013

The Keg of Evanston may be closing once and for all. Owner Tom Migon said this afternoon he is negotiating with the property owner to prevent the popular bar's lease from expiring at the end of this...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at last week's candidate forum at the Public Affairs Residential College as challenger Edward Tivador looks on. Fiske picked up an endorsement this morning from Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl.

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl endorses Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) in City Council election

March 19, 2013

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has endorsed Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) for the City Council election in April, the Fiske campaign announced Monday. "Judy works hard for the 1st Ward, and I can always count...

Evanston Police officer Sean O'Brien and his girlfriend Mallory Navarra pose for photos outside the city council chamber. Evanston officials recognized O'Brien on Monday night for pulling a young child out of the Des Plaines River while off-duty last week.

Evanston mayor, police chief praise off-duty officer who rescued young boy

March 11, 2013

Evanston officials tonight commended an off-duty police officer who pulled a young child out of the Des Plaines River last week. During a brief ceremony before the weekly meeting of Evanston aldermen,...

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