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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

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 5, 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...

A surplus $1 dollar coins are seen in storage at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in Baltimore, Maryland on August 22, 2011. Evanston small business owners and minimum wage employees expressed concerns with the increased minimum wage.

Business owners, workers criticize minimum wage ordinance

January 29, 2020

The motto of Hecky’s Barbecue may be “It’s the Sauce,” but for owner Hecky Powell the restaurant's mission is about more than just finding the perfect flavor. Formerly the executive director...

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