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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


A sign outside Upstairs Cafe at Central Street Metra. In early May, the owners of Upstairs Cafe will have to vacate the property after failing to reach an agreement with Union Pacific railroad.

Long-time Upstairs Cafe to close later this month

April 7, 2017

For the first time in more than 30 years, Evanston’s Central Street Metra station will be without a cafe to provide early morning commuters with their daily dose of caffeine. In early May, the owners...

Evanston City Council voted July 8 to designate Mary Lou Smith Way. Named after a longtime cafe owner, the commemorative street is on Poplar Avenue between Central and Harrison streets.

Commemorative street honors longtime cafe owner

July 26, 2013

Mary Lou Smith has retired from the restaurant business, but her name is not leaving Evanston. City Council voted July 8 to designated a street sign on Poplar Avenue in her honor for her work at Top of...

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