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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


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Downtown Evanston expands Thursday Night Market, includes free live concerts

May 23, 2024

Downtown Evanston will host its fifth Thursday Night Market series at Fountain Square this summer, featuring local artists, retailers, vendors, music and activities. Held on June 6, July 11, Aug. 1...

S’mores on the Square brings campfire traditions to downtown Evanston

February 23, 2024

S’mores on the Square brought Evanston community members together downtown in Fountain Square to enjoy the traditional campfire treat.

A purple smoothie over a turquoise background with the “Jamba” logo on the cup.

Jamba to return to downtown Evanston after eight-year hiatus

April 30, 2023

Growing up in Evanston, John Holmes frequently stopped by the smoothie chain Jamba, formerly Jamba Juice, on Davis Street to order a banana berry smoothie. When it closed in 2015, he said he felt heartbroken. Holmes...

Purple map of Evanston on dark background with illustration of gift card in foreground.

Evanston Gift Card creates new way to support small businesses

April 11, 2023

Bipul Sharma, manager of Mt. Everest in downtown Evanston, has been looking for ways to advertise to Northwestern students for years. “I used to have a couple of students … who worked here for summer...

Tented booths lined the streets of Downtown Evanston. The weather is sunny, the sky is blue and around 20 people are walking around and talking to vendors.

Downtown Evanston Fall Fest brings community together and spotlights local vendors

October 9, 2022

As the Evanston School of Rock Band played in the background, a bustling crowd of residents, vendors and visitors enjoyed the Downtown Evanston Fall Fest on a sunny, 60-degree Sunday afternoon. From the...

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