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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


Two Guatemalan “worry dolls,” complete with multicolored dresses and red blouses, on a gold-striped background.

Evanston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with monthlong programming

October 18, 2022

Evanston celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with a multitude of celebrations this year, ranging from worry doll making kits to community-wide events. Approximately 12% of Evanston residents...

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Minority- and woman-owned small businesses to visit in Evanston

August 12, 2022

Your years in Evanston won't be complete without a visit to at least one of these small, minority-owned businesses in the city. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat, warm cup of coffee or gift to...

Photo of Ovo Frito Café's exterior. A bright yellow awning and doorway take center frame.

Best Brunch: Ovo Frito Café

February 27, 2022

Walking into Ovo Frito Café is like stepping into an egg yolk. You are immediately greeted by chamomile yellow and sunkissed orange walls. Colorful paintings of eggs adorn the space. In one landscape...

Incoming students are always excited to get to know Chicago, but there are plenty of small businesses in Evanston to explore as well. The Daily takes you on a tour of some of our favorites.

Shopping Local: An Evanston Small Business Starter Pack

August 15, 2021

Many Northwestern students walk into Wildcat Welcome determined to get to know “the city” well during their four years on campus. Though the phrase usually refers to wide-eyed Chicago outings at first,...

The logos of La Vaca Margarita Bar and Tapas Barcelona combine to form a blue and orange mask. A person with long blonde hair wears the mask.

Tapas Barcelona partners with local restaurants to sell masks

February 26, 2021

Tapas Barcelona has partnered with nine other local restaurants to start Crosstown Collabs, a mask-selling effort to reel in revenue amid the pandemic.  Many Evanston and Cook County restaurants rely...

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