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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


 The Main Dempster Mile encouraged customers to support local businesses in Main Street to limit the impacts businesses felt during three years of construction.

Business owners reflect on Main Street construction impact

October 8, 2024

After three years, major construction on Main Street is nearing completion. Main Street business owners said the projects, coined Main Street Improvements, have impacted their sales.  The last project...

The Main-Dempster Mile hosted a Fall Festival in 2021.

Celebrate the change in seasons with these fall festivities

October 7, 2024

It’s that time of year — the leaves are beginning to change color, and suddenly, you have the urge to rewatch Gilmore Girls, maybe for the fifth time. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes are returning to...

A silver car decorated with rainbow streamers, pride flags and plastic flowers.

Evanston Pride youth car parade cultivates safe space amidst increased anti-LGBTQ+ legislation nationwide

June 3, 2024

With their vehicles covered in rainbow streamers, balloons and paper mâché, dozens of families drove through Evanston on Sunday to celebrate Evanston Pride’s fourth annual Youth Car Parade.  The...

Daniel Burnett in front of his mural inside Reprise Coffee Roasters.

Evanston artist Daniel Burnett paints to bring awareness to the city

April 14, 2024

Daniel Burnett, an Evanston artist whose work fills various coffee shop walls, draws inspiration from everything from Pablo Neruda to stories of acid trips. His unique style of bright colors is easily...

Local artists converse at the Evanston Arts Council’s mixer Wednesday night.

Evanston Arts Council brings together creative community at local art mixer

February 7, 2024

About 20 art professionals attended a get-together hosted by the Evanston Arts Council Wednesday night.  The event, held at Wine Goddess on Main Street, aimed to give local artists and residents interested...

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