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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


The site of Evanston’s potential medical marijuana dispensary at 1804 Maple Ave. is currently under construction. The state is scheduled to inspect the dispensary next month.

Evanston medical marijuana dispensary inches closer to opening

September 22, 2015

Up to Date Catch up on the biggest ongoing news stories affecting Northwestern and Evanston with The Daily’s new explainer series: Up to Date. A medical marijuana dispensary could open in Evanston...

An initial rendering of the proposed housing development on Emerson Street. The high-rise, which would be targeted toward students as tenants, is still in preliminary planning stages.

Proposed apartment high-rise targets NU students

September 22, 2015

A plan to build Evanston’s first large-scale private student housing faces concerns from city staff and residents about issues such as the building’s height. The 14-story high-rise, which is still...

Goldfish Swim School provides specialized swim instruction to infants and children. The facility opened Thursday at 2008 Dempster St.

Swim school for infants, children opens in West Village neighborhood

May 25, 2015

A swim school specializing in infant and child swim lessons opened Thursday in Evanston. Goldfish Swim School, 2008 Dempster St., will provide year-round swim lessons to children aged 4 months old to...

New independent coffee shop Brue Coffee aims to be community center

May 19, 2015

A new independent coffee shop has plans to open in Evanston and serve as a gathering place for the community. Brue Coffee will replace the Starbucks at 2438 Main St. in the Main Street Commons Shopping...

After more than two years of service, Evanston’s Chicken and Waffles closed April 19. The restaurant’s Chicago and Oak Park locations are still operational.

Local chicken and waffles restaurant closes

April 23, 2015

The restaurant that has served chicken and waffles to the Evanston community for a little over two years has closed its doors. Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles, 2424 W. Dempster St., closed...

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