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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


White background with the words Papa Bop written in black, large letters. A water dispenser with cups is in the corner.

Papa Bop, family-owned Korean restaurant, will ‘fill your stomach and your soul’

January 9, 2023

Kj Chang opened up Papa Bop in September to bring authentic Korean food to downtown Evanston.  “I can taste our dishes in Korea too. They aren’t a fusion style,” Chang said. “How we eat in...

Four kids in different colored Halloween costumes stand in front of a storefront adorned with spooky-themed decorations.

Main-Dempster Mile celebrates Halloween with costumes, candy and canine cookies

November 1, 2021

The Main-Dempster Mile held a Spooky Saturday trick-or-treat walk after a year-long hiatus, complete with costumes, candy and puppy pumpkin spice lattes.  More than 70 Evanston establishments located...

Incoming students are always excited to get to know Chicago, but there are plenty of small businesses in Evanston to explore as well. The Daily takes you on a tour of some of our favorites.

Shopping Local: An Evanston Small Business Starter Pack

August 15, 2021

Many Northwestern students walk into Wildcat Welcome determined to get to know “the city” well during their four years on campus. Though the phrase usually refers to wide-eyed Chicago outings at first,...

Over 90 local businesses in Evanston have been adopted as part of the community’s Adopt-a-Shop Program.

Main-Dempster Mile Hosts Socially Distanced “Fairies & Scaries” Walking Tour for Halloween

October 27, 2020

This Halloween, Evanston residents can walk around the Main-Dempster Mile commercial district and find out which businesses are occupied by fairies or ghosts. The event, called “Fairies & Scaries,”...

Vote signs are posted in windows of Main-Dempster Mile businesses. They are part of Main-Dempster Mile’s efforts to get Evanston residents to vote.

Main-Dempster Mile mobilizes Evanston voters ahead of Nov. 3

October 22, 2020

The Main-Dempster Mile, a coalition of Evanston small businesses, is rolling out new efforts to get out the vote before Nov. 3. The group is hosting bake sales, selling themed merchandise and initiating...

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