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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

Evanston looks to fill downtown arts panel

October 22, 2013

The city is beginning its recruitment process for a committee that will decide whether a performing arts center in downtown Evanston is viable. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl is looking to appoint nine members...

An acoustic band plays Sunday afternoon on the main stage at the Fountain Square Art Festival. More than 160 vendors set up shop Sunday at the annual market in downtown Evanston.

Fountain Square Art Festival held for first time after July Fourth

July 8, 2013

The Fountain Square Art Festival took over downtown Evanston this weekend, the first time it was held after Independence Day in more than three decades. "We thought people would be away for the...

Evanston officials eye Keg replacement

April 12, 2013

City officials aren't sweating the future of 810 Grove St., where The Keg of Evanston permanently closed March 31 after a yearlong tussle over its bad rap for underage drinking. During a liquor board...

Updated: Evanston, Northwestern agree on caveat in Wrigley pact

March 10, 2013

Northwestern has promised Evanston it will keep six football games a year at Ryan Field under a recent agreement to play more at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the University confirmed Saturday. A day earlier,...

Located near Ryan Field, The Locker Room sells Northwestern gear and receives much foot traffic during the football season. Some Evanston businesses are concerned that a recently announced NU-Chicago Cubs partnership, which will allow some games to be held at Wrigley Field, will cut into their revenues.

Evanston businesses disappointed by Wrigley move

February 12, 2013

When Northwestern announced it was taking five football games and a slew of other sports to Wrigley Field over the next several years, the news was well received by most fans. Some Evanston business owners,...

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