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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

A black refrigerator under a small roof on the sidewalk outside of Soul & Smoke.

Evanston Community Fridges see increased demand, introduce new initiatives over the summer

July 19, 2022

Evanston resident Carrie Jackson had unopened nuts and guacamole left over from a party and wasn’t sure what to do with them. So she drove to the community fridge outside of Kombucha Brava and handed...

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...

Green background white text logo for Wild Onion Market.

Wild Onion Market to bring first community-owned food co-op near South Evanston

May 27, 2021

What started as a vision years ago for a locally sourced, non-corporate, community-run grocery store will soon become a reality. Wild Onion Market, a food co-op that will soon open near South Evanston,...

A person in a green sweater bends over behind a display of plants under a white tent. Two other people look on in the background.

Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market debuts its 46th season

May 3, 2021

The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market opened its 46th season on Saturday after local businesses cultivated product lineups, outlined COVID-19 policies and packed trucks.  The market will run Saturdays...

The Platter Pantry, which is directly connected to The Lucky Platter dining room is expected to open to the public in mid to late February.

Evanston staple The Lucky Platter to open grab-and-go expansion

January 27, 2021

An Evanston staple is about to get funkier, fresher and faster. Derek Gaspar, owner of The Lucky Platter, is prioritizing his staff’s wellbeing and restaurant sustainability with the launch of The...

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