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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


A cross stitch pattern says “Holiday Inspo” in the center.

Evanston area events that will kindle your holiday spirit

December 1, 2021

If you’re in need of holiday cheer, look no further than these local happenings. Whether you want to browse holiday retail window displays, build a wooden family tree or watch an LED robot dancer at...

The community fridge outside Childcare Network of Evanston is decorated with butterfly decals.

“The fridges belong to everybody”: Evanston’s fourth community fridge to open this fall

October 8, 2021

Evanston’s fourth community fridge will open this fall outside of Kombucha Brava at 717 Custer Ave. Community members built Evanston’s original fridge outside the Childcare Network of Evanston building...

The community fridge lying on its side. Foam insulation appears to be strewn across the ground and food packages are bust open, with their contents scattered on the grass. A black fence is bent and lying on its side.

Organizers look to rebuild after EFBL community fridge is destroyed

March 21, 2021

Just days before the Evanston Fight for Black Lives community fridge was set to open to the public, the fridge was destroyed in a car accident. Fridge organizers are working with the community and raising...

The Evanston Fight for Black Lives community fridge, outside of the Childcare Network of Protection building at 1335 Dodge Ave. The fridge will be moved to the front of the building and will be painted by Ziana Pearson-Muller as soon as weather conditions improve.

“Leave what you can, take what you need:” EFBL to install community fridge

February 19, 2021

Evanston Fight for Black Lives organizer Maia Robinson said she wants all community members to feel a “sense of pride” over the community fridge EFBL will install in the upcoming weeks — as well...

Cultivate Urban Rainforest and Gallery, owned by Louise Rosenberg, is one of many small businesses in Evanston owned by a woman.

Female small business owners share stories and advice

October 8, 2020

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to recognize and highlight female-owned businesses. According to the United States Census Bureau, about 44 percent of businesses in Evanston were...

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