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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 tan building with a red awning. A sign above reads “Dave’s Italian Kitchen.” To the left are brick buildings.

Long-standing Evanston eateries comprise a rich restaurant scene

May 25, 2023

Evanston’s food scene is abundant. So much so that Thrillist named it one of the best suburbs in America to “grab good eats.” With brunch, dine-in and take-out options galore, the city has it all.  “Any...

Assortment of different pink and yellow colored liquor bottles chained and locked up with question marks hovering above them.

A former temperance town, Evanston gave alcohol a shot 50 years ago

May 24, 2023

Fifty years ago, Evanston residents couldn’t buy or sell liquor in the city. But now, the former “dry town” has become home to a range of restaurants and liquor stores that serve a variety of...

A man stands on a stage with a microphone in front of a crowd in a dimly-lit space.

‘Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof’ brings stand up to Evanston

April 9, 2023

A high school reunion might be to thank for Evanston’s emerging stand-up scene.  When stand-up comic Seth Davis attended a 20th reunion at his alma mater Niles North High School two years ago, the...

The interior of Taco Diablo, 1026 Davis St. The Blue Horse Tavern will join the restaurants at this location later this year.

The Blue Horse Tavern to open later this year as part of Core & Rind Hospitality

September 20, 2020

After nearly 30 years in Evanston, Core & Rind Hospitality is opening a fourth restaurant, The Blue Horse Tavern, with a focus on American food. The hospitality group hosts multiple restaurants under...

As COVID-19 spreads, Evanston residents encounter anti-Asian racism

As COVID-19 spreads, Evanston residents encounter anti-Asian racism

April 14, 2020

Evanston resident Disha Rao was passing by the Davis Street Metra station the night of March 17 when she watched a middle-aged man blame an Asian man and woman for the COVID-19 pandemic: “It’s because...

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