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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


Mike Smylie, owner of Smylie Brothers Brewing Company, addresses the crowd at a panel discussion on sustainability and brewing. Five Evanston brewers gathered for the event, which touched on the social and economic issues that contribute to a business’ sustainability practices.

Local brewers come together for panel on sustainability

January 21, 2015

Staff from four local breweries spoke at a panel discussion Tuesday night about the intersection of brewing and sustainability. Citizens’ Greener Evanston, Farmhouse Evanston, NU Sustainable Food...

State Rep. Robyn Gabel, (D-Evanston), speaks at an Evanston Democrat victory party for the midterm elections. The event drew Evanston and Cook County residents, political campaign leaders and politicians.

Democrats sweep local elections

November 5, 2014

Democrats representing Evanston won a slew of races in the midterms, claiming victory in Congressional and state re-elections. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) won by a large margin against...

Tom Fogarty, the brewmaster of Peckish Pig, pours a sample of brown ale at Northwestern’s beachfront in a community gathering event in September. The restaurant will be the first brewpub in Evanston with a scheduled Dec. 1 opening.

City Council passes liquor license for first Evanston brewpub

October 28, 2013

Evanston City Council approved a liquor license on Monday night for the city's first brewpub, bringing it closer to a December opening. The co-owners of Peckish Pig, 623 Howard St., named it after...

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