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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


Over 55 years after it originally opened, Mustard’s Last Stand remains a family-owned and operated business, as well as an Evanston staple.

Best of Evanston: ‘Elvis of Evanston’: Jerry Starkman has forged lasting fixture in local hot dog stand

February 26, 2025

Just over a decade after he graduated from Northwestern, Peter Duffy (Communication ’98) stood on the sidelines of the Chicago Marathon with his then-girlfriend — now wife — by his side, wearing...

The budding collaboration among Evanston eateries, the city’s economic development office and Turner Construction Company seeks to provide lunches and boost the restaurants’ bottom lines.

Ryan Field construction crews to get gourmet fix from Evanston restaurants

February 18, 2025

Construction crews for Northwestern’s $850 million Ryan Field redevelopment could soon have the chance to chow down on gourmet lunches from Evanston restaurants. The budding collaboration among Evanston...

Edzo’s Burger Shop stands empty this month after shuttering its doors on Dec. 21, 2024. The shop served customers for 15 years as one of the few dedicated burger joints in Evanston.

‘Money pit’ shutters Edzo’s, leaves Evanston’s burger scene barren

January 9, 2025

Edzo’s Burger Shop, one of Evanston’s only dedicated burger joints, sold its final round of glistening cheeseburgers in December — leaving the city’s burger scene even more barren. Born from...

Matt Gentile, peddles Independence Day merchandise out of a wagon before the parade.

Street vendors flourish at Evanston’s Fourth of July parade

July 8, 2024

Oak Lawn resident Rich Cotter is a familiar face each Fourth of July, parading with a basket of flags and snappers strapped to his chest. As he hustles up and down Central Street, customers flock to him...

Preview of things to do and see in Chicagoland this week.

The Week Ahead, June 24-30: Concerts, Art Festivals and Pride Celebrations in Chicagoland

June 24, 2024

The Week Ahead is back: a preview of all things Evanston and Chicago, featuring concerts, art festivals, free movies and pride celebrations. Starlight Concert: Chicken Bone Robert Crown Athletic...

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