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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

Hundreds of families stopped by businesses on the Main-Dempster Mile as part of the Spooky Saturday Halloween-themed event on Oct. 28.

Wizards, mermaids give Main-Dempster stores a Halloween boost at Spooky Saturday

October 29, 2023

Amid the throngs of families who trick-or-treated at Main-Dempster Mile’s Spooky Saturday event, Alex Keefe’s wizard hat and wooden staff bobbed up and down. The Evanston resident walked with his...

A “sidewalk closed” sign sits in front of fencing

Main Street Improvements likely delayed until 2024, according to Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma

May 1, 2023

The second phase of Evanston’s Main Street Improvement Project will most likely start in 2024, according to Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th). The city had planned to break ground on the project this June. The...

Two people lift a brown bag

Fifth Annual Main-Dempster Earth Day Clean-Up brings out residents despite rain

April 24, 2023

April showers might bring May flowers. But they don’t usually bring many volunteers to an outdoor trash pickup. Nevertheless, around 90 people braved Saturday’s rainy skies and blustery wind to...

A person stands behind a cash register and in front of bags of chips.

As COVID-19 continues to harm business, some local shop owners ask for support

January 24, 2023

After temporarily closing for the majority of 2022, Edzo's Burger Shop reopened in September. Sales slowly picked up, owner Eddie Lakin said, especially close to the end of the year. But during...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

January 12, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes debate about the proposed plastic bag tax, as well as continued plans for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and a prohibition...

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