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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


The mural on the side of Great Harvest Bread Co.

Central Street: An artistic neighborhood’s canvas

October 22, 2024

As artists look to add their touch to Evanston’s ever-changing landscape, blank walls on Central Street have become increasingly hard to come by. On the sides of restaurants, in alleyways and even on...

Mural by Cheri Lee Charlton at Ridgeville Park District. The mural was one of two created as part of the Evanston Mural Arts Program since March 2020

Muralists bring beauty to Evanston during pandemic

February 1, 2021

A large mural reading “I am Evanston Strong” decorates the wall outside of the La Principal restaurant on Main Street, serving as a reminder to Evanstonians to remain positive in light of this...

Teresa Parod is a lifelong painter. She paints garage door murals in Evanston.

Resident beautifies city with garage door murals

March 6, 2020

When Evanston resident Teresa Parod takes out the garbage in the alley behind her house, she’s often greeted by people photographing her garage door. It’s adorned with a colorful mural that depicts...

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