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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


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...

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,...

Caracotsios: Yours truly has webbed feet

Caracotsios: Yours truly has webbed feet

April 14, 2013

All right, I exaggerated, only two of my toes (the second and third counting from the big one) are webbed, on both feet. It runs in the family. When I was a kid, it made me feel so weird that I never went...

Evanston officials eye Keg replacement

April 12, 2013

City officials aren't sweating the future of 810 Grove St., where The Keg of Evanston permanently closed March 31 after a yearlong tussle over its bad rap for underage drinking. During a liquor board...

Letter to the Editor: Ditch Fiske, get more with Tivador

Letter to the Editor: Ditch Fiske, get more with Tivador

April 2, 2013

If you think local politics is generally a boring affair, I don’t blame you. I know what you’re thinking. City Council seems like sour-milk-toast: both boring and bitter. It’s really tough to get...

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