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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


Swantiques, a Skokie-based vintage furniture warehouse, opened a pop-up store on Main Street in Evanston that will shutter Dec. 10.

Swantiques shows promise of pop-up retail in Evanston and beyond

November 13, 2023

For visitors of Swantiques on Main Street, the store’s display of mid-century modern furniture may seem timeless — but its pop-up retail format is just as timely. The Skokie-based vintage furniture...

Diana Hamann, who owns the Wine Goddess on Main Street, says her store saw its first monthly loss in about three years.

Some Evanston shops see ‘disconcerting’ sales slump ahead of holiday shopping season

November 7, 2023

Foot traffic and revenue at Squeezebox Books & Music on Main Street often fluctuate throughout the year, but the store saw an unusual October scare for sales. “They’ve probably dropped about...

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 23, 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...

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