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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

The Chicago-based tavern Bangers & Lace tavern specializes in sausage and craft beer. The restaurant plans to open a second location in Evanston, at the site once occupied by The Keg of Evanston, by September.

Chicago-based tavern to open in former Keg Of Evanston location

April 21, 2014

A Chicago-based tavern will move into the space formerly occupied by The Keg of Evanston, property manager Evan Oliff said Monday. Bangers & Lace, a restaurant that specializes in sausages and craft...

The Keg of Evanston replacement to apply for permit

January 21, 2014

A replacement for The Keg of Evanston is likely to begin paperwork next week to open in the city. The restaurant, whose name hasn’t been made public, will soon apply for a permit with the city government,...

A Chicago developer says he plans to turn the former site of The Keg of Evanston into a “dignified” establishment. The old bar, 810 Grove St., was notorious for underage drinking.

Developer plans ‘dignified’ replacement for Keg

September 19, 2013

The Keg of Evanston, which closed earlier this year after a long legal battle with the city, will be replaced with what a developer calls a “dignified” restaurant. The new establishment is expected...

Police: Convicted killer among 2 men caught with loaded weapons

July 19, 2013

Police arrested two felons in connection with weapons possession Tuesday afternoon, including a man who was convicted in an Evanston homicide in 2005. Officers spotted 27-year-old Blair Aikens, who...

The fatal shooting of Dajae Coleman, 14, set off a city-wide discussion on gun violence during the fall of 2012. The Evanston Township High School freshman was killed in a case of mistaken identity, according to police.

4 years, hundreds of stories: Best of City

June 19, 2013

1. ‘Brothel law’ strains town-gown trust No one has ever been evicted for violating the city’s so-called "brothel law," a rule barring more than three unrelated individuals for living together,...

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