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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

An art installation in “Art Under Glass.” Evanston Made installed art into vacant storefronts across Evanston.

“Beyond the Walls”: Evanston Made’s “Art Under Glass” revitalizes vacant storefronts

October 7, 2020

Vacant storefronts across downtown Evanston shed their brown paper wrappers to become vibrant art galleries through Evanston Made’s “Art Under Glass” initiative at the start of October. The exhibit,...

Downtown Evanston. During COVID-19, retailers have had to pivot their business methods to serve customers and stay afloat.

Amid a pandemic and a recession, retail businesses pivot to serve customers

September 20, 2020

Downtown Evanston seems emptier than it was at the start of the year. Walk down any street, and passers-by will notice signs advertising retail spaces for lease, covering the once-filled windows of...

The Weekly: Week One Recap

The Weekly: Week One Recap

September 20, 2020

The abolish Greek life movement continues into the school year, dining workers face mass layoffs, Evanston businesses suffer from economic hardships and closures, and the Big Ten reverses a previous decision...

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Over the summer, City Council discussed budgetary concerns related to the COVID-19 recession and the possibility of defunding or reimagining Evanston Police Department.

Summer in Evanston: City faces significant budget losses, Council discusses reimagining of EPD

September 16, 2020

Amid a COVID-19-driven recession and mass business closures, Evanston faces significant budget losses After a pandemic prompted statewide stay-at-home orders, mask mandates and social distancing requirements...

The interior of La Macchina Café. The store closed recently after seven years in Evanston.

La Macchina Café closes doors permanently

September 16, 2020

La Macchina Café, located at 1620 Orrington Ave., has permanently closed its doors, Evanston’s economic development manager Paul Zalmezak confirmed to The Daily on Wednesday. The restaurant, which...

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