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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


Street signs at the intersection of Central Street and Poplar Avenue. Work began Sept. 18 to rebuild an underground manhole and install new cable and conduit near the streets.

Improvements begin on Central Street, Poplar Avenue

September 19, 2017

The Evanston Public Works Agency said in a Monday news release that ComEd would begin work to rebuild an underground manhole and install new cable. ComEd — the company that provides electricity for...

Evanston City Council voted July 8 to designate Mary Lou Smith Way. Named after a longtime cafe owner, the commemorative street is on Poplar Avenue between Central and Harrison streets.

Commemorative street honors longtime cafe owner

July 26, 2013

Mary Lou Smith has retired from the restaurant business, but her name is not leaving Evanston. City Council voted July 8 to designated a street sign on Poplar Avenue in her honor for her work at Top of...

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