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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


Woman with brown hair wearing a yellow shirt stands at a restaurant among several brown tables.

Koi owner Sandy Chen pursues culinary passions from Wenzhou to Evanston

October 10, 2021

As a teenager in Wenzhou, China, Sandy Chen would cook steamed vegetables with rice for her three siblings and 16 cousins. Now, as a 53-year-old, she and her team cook for as many as 180 guests each night...

Monique B. Jones, president and CEO of Forefront. Jones is this year’s recipient of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit Person of the Year Award.

Evanston Chamber of Commerce awards Monique B. Jones the Nonprofit Person of the Year Award

February 4, 2021

The Evanston Chamber of Commerce awarded Monique B. Jones the Nonprofit Person of the Year Award, an accolade which recognizes an individual who has worked to advance Evanston through leadership and innovation. Jones,...

The former Burger King location in downtown Evanston was among the many restaurants that closed during the pandemic.

Weinberg junior works to get more late-night dining in Evanston

January 25, 2021

After seeing two memes that criticized Evanston for lacking late-night dining options as a college-town, Weinberg junior Jacob Brown sprung into action. Brown thought he would need to push for a change...

The Evanston Chamber of Commerce is working in partnership with Northwestern and the City of Evanston to obtain discounts on the PPE for businesses.

Evanston businesses buy PPE in bulk to aid with safe reopening

June 17, 2020

Fifty-seven Evanston businesses have signed onto a bulk order of personal protective equipment to help them reopen safely. The Evanston Chamber of Commerce is working in partnership with Northwestern...

In April, the national unemployment rate rose 10.3 percentage points to 14.7 percent.

As unemployment numbers jump, furloughed face uncertain future

May 12, 2020

In April, the national unemployment rate increased to 14.7 percent, and the number of unemployed people increased by 15.9 million, according to the US Department of Labor. It’s highest unemployment rate...

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