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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A sign saying Minibar.

Bookends & Beginnings opens new minibar to foster ‘literary hospitality’

April 1, 2024

Following in the footsteps of many bookstores across the country, Bookends & Beginnings opened a minibar in the store’s basement last June, stocked with cocktail cans, wine and cookies. According...

Side of a building reading “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington”

Bomb threat causes Evanston Public Library, Robert Crown to evacuate for second time this week

September 14, 2023

For the second time in three days, residents evacuated the Evanston Public Library and the Robert Crown Community Center due to a bomb threat. Evanston Police responded to reports of a bomb threat at...

A red brick building with the words “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington” on the side.

Residents evacuate after bomb threat at Evanston Public Library Tuesday afternoon

September 12, 2023

The Evanston Public Library’s Main and Robert Crown branches are closed Tuesday following an anonymous bomb threat made to the library. Evanston Police responded to reports of a bomb threat at the...

A large tree growing from green grass next to a neighborhood sidewalk is covered with decorations and artwork. Shelves built onto the tree hold fairy figurines and other toys.

Fairy tree brings whimsy and smiles to Evanston neighborhood

September 27, 2022

As the last bell rings at Orrington Elementary School, crowds of kids begin their walks home through the neighborhood. A young girl with round glasses and a big smile zooms by on a scooter and shouts,...

Front of closed Burger King at 1740 Orrington Ave. shown with snow-covered exterior at sunset.

Ten-story office building may replace former Burger King

January 27, 2022

Evanston’s Land Use Commission met remotely Wednesday night to discuss the repurposing of land at the intersection of Orrington Avenue and Clark Street, where the city’s former Burger King stood. After...

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