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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


The rodent problem outside Insomnia Cookies persisted until Evanston implemented a cascade of measures, including bringing rodent control in-house and conducting ward “rodent walks” to educate residents.

Evanston’s rat-ical solutions root out relentless rodents

January 17, 2025

Rodents used to rattle Insomnia Cookies’ location on Sherman Avenue. The pests prowled the alley neighboring the store, preying on spilled garbage and gnawing through dumpster lids. The problem persisted...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe will set up shop at the Varsity Theater alongside new Mexican restaurant Guzman y Gomez by summer 2025.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to surf into downtown Evanston

January 9, 2025

Atlanta-based chain Tropical Smoothie Cafe promises the taste of summer year-round with plans for a new outpost on Sherman Avenue to open by July, offering a range of nutritional options for students and...

At Animal Records, customers can buy new and used vinyl records, Archie Comics and vintage record players.

A college student’s guide to Evanston’s second-hand shops

November 6, 2024

Gen Z is rapidly contributing to the U.S. recommerce market by shopping for trendy and affordable items at second-hand stores. Evanston has much to offer for students and residents looking for thrifted...

The Main-Dempster Mile hosted a Fall Festival in 2021.

Celebrate the change in seasons with these fall festivities

October 7, 2024

It’s that time of year — the leaves are beginning to change color, and suddenly, you have the urge to rewatch Gilmore Girls, maybe for the fifth time. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes are returning to...

Everything Evanston: Behind the boba in downtown Evanston

Everything Evanston: Behind the boba in downtown Evanston

May 14, 2024

Explore some of Evanston’s boba shops on today’s episode of Everything Evanston. [nat sound: entering boba shop] SHAE LAKE: In a college town, it’s not unusual to see a bright, bubbly storefront...

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