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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


Owner Nik Rosas poses with a decorated ball he calls “Mr. Mellow” in the studio. He said he’s been drawing the figure since middle school.

Mellow Maker Studio spreads smiles, makes art accessible

September 25, 2023

At Mellow Maker Studio on Sherman Ave., its namesake Mr. Mellow peeks out from every surface: fridge magnets, mosaics and even a tufted rug. The wrinkly yellow smiley face encapsulates the laid-back...

Chicago Avenue with cars driving by and a yellow sign on the sidewalk

Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl celebrates Evanston arts and businesses

May 18, 2023

With live music playing in the background and spring temperatures in the mid-60s, people strolled up and down the Main-Dempster Mile on Thursday for the second annual Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage...

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...

A person stands behind a cash register and in front of bags of chips.

As COVID-19 continues to harm business, some local shop owners ask for support

January 24, 2023

After temporarily closing for the majority of 2022, Edzo's Burger Shop reopened in September. Sales slowly picked up, owner Eddie Lakin said, especially close to the end of the year. But during...

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