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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


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...

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...

State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg is leaving office after deciding not to run for re-election in November 2011. Current State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-17th) easily won Schoenberg's seat in this past November's election.

State Senator Schoenberg leaves office to pursue work in philanthropy

January 7, 2013

State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg (D-9th) will now devote his time to philanthropy after a 22-year career in public office. State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-17th) won Schoenberg's seat with his endorsement...

Father, son injured after car accident near downtown Evanston

December 20, 2012

A vehicle struck a father and son crossing Ridge Avenue this morning en route to a nearby school. The 39-year-old father his 5-year-old son were struck at about 8:45 a.m. while crossing Ridge Avenue...

Updated: Targeted murder in west Evanston latest in bloody family feud

December 12, 2012

Update, 7 p.m. Wednesday: In a statement this evening, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl called the recent shootings "unacceptable." "While we grieve with our local families over their losses, the...

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