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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 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...

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...

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