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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


Boba Heaven, located on Church Street, was one of two restaurants which opened and closed within six months in 2023.

Despite closures, Evanston restaurants make themselves heard

January 9, 2024

In December 2022, after almost 10 years of operating the downtown restaurant Farmhouse Evanston, owners TJ Callahan and Ferdia Doherty decided to try something new.  The pair hoped to provide a more...

A biker in a white Bears jersey bikes down a stretch of road between Howard and Church. Green trees and other bikers are in the background.

Bike the Ridge brings communities together for an annual, non-motorized view of Ridge Avenue

September 25, 2022

Participants of this year’s Bike the Ridge enjoyed the freedom to bike up and down Ridge Avenue this Sunday — without cars.  The stretch of road between Howard and Church was shut down between...

“The Weekend Ahead” in big capitalized letters, showing a beach scene inside. The background is a dark-yellow grid. An NU pennant, a lighthouse, a paintbrush, a building and a film strip are at the bottom of the image.

The Weekend Ahead: happenings on campus, in Evanston from July 15-17

July 14, 2022

The Weekend Ahead is back for the summer. Over the next few months, we’ll highlight events both on campus and in Evanston. Read on to find your weekend plans. Northwestern events Friday Nights...

“The Weekend Ahead” in big caps letters, showing a beach scene inside. The background is a dark yellow grid. An NU pennant, a lighthouse, a paintbrush, a building and a film strip are in the bottom of the image.

The Weekend Ahead: happenings on campus, in Evanston July 1-3

June 30, 2022

The Weekend Ahead is back for the summer. Over the next few months, we’ll highlight events both on campus and in Evanston. Read on to find your weekend plans. Northwestern events Friday Nights...

A teal, blue and pink poster advertising Evanston Restaurant Week pinned on a tan bulletin board. It lists 13 participating restaurants.

ASG Evanston Restaurant Week offers student discounts, builds community

April 10, 2022

Associated Student Government’s Community Relations Committee is partnering with local businesses to host Evanston Restaurant Week from April 11 through 15.  Northwestern students can present their...

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