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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


More than 100 rat sightings have been reported to the city in the past month, with about a quarter of these sightings in downtown Evanston.

‘The rattiest block’: Downtown Evanston experiences post-pandemic rat frenzy

October 20, 2023

Crawling within the confines of Sherman Avenue, Evanston's rat population appears to be on the rise, signaling a significant post-pandemic boom in rats wandering downtown.  The Evanston Rat Map visualizes...

Mwangi: Valentine's tales of an unemployed Wildcat

Mwangi: Valentine’s tales of an unemployed Wildcat

February 21, 2023

Feb 14, 2023 Dear Diary, It was a gloomy lover’s day afternoon. I was dressed in my Sunday best, wearing Chanel Platinum Égoïste. I was definitely too cute to get fired from my job at Northwestern...

Blotter: Money stolen from Insomnia Cookies

January 14, 2019

A 24-year-old male employee of Insomnia Cookies at 1725 Sherman Ave. reported on Sunday that another employee had been stealing money from the cash register. The man said he was suspicious after the...

Insomnia Cookies, 1725 Sherman Ave. The bakery opened in Evanston on Friday and will deliver cookies within a one mile radius.

Insomnia Cookies begins baking in Evanston

May 8, 2017

Northwestern students and Evanston residents now have a dessert option in addition to grilled cheese for late-night drunchies — cookies. Insomnia Cookies opened its doors at 1725 Sherman Ave. on Friday....

The storefront of a former eyewear shop, 1725 Sherman Ave. Insomnia Cookies plans to open a location in the space later this quarter.

Insomnia Cookies to open later this quarter

April 7, 2017

The late-night cravings of ravenous college students will soon be satisfied when Insomnia Cookies opens toward the end of Spring Quarter. The warm cookie bakery already has four other Chicago-area stores,...

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