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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


A “Danger: Construction area” sign on a chain-link fence outside of the empty Burger King building in downtown Evanston.

Evanston Burger King ends its reign as empty building gets demolished

October 31, 2022

Downtown Evanston’s Burger King has been dethroned. The demolition of the empty Burger King building at 1740 Orrington Ave. began early Monday morning. The former fast-food joint will be developed...

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...

City residents objected to a 4.9% tax increase during a recession at Monday’s City Council meeting

City strikes down plan for downtown high-rise

October 27, 2020

The Planning & Development Committee unanimously rejected plans for a 17-story luxury building on Chicago Avenue on Monday. The development proposal, submitted by Horizon Realty Group, was once...

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