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Housing. It's housing. If we have one choice. I would pick housing over and over again. Our city is being crushed by an affordability housing crisis.

... Illinois, US: Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston, Illinois, attends a rally at Federal Plaza in Chicago after the announcement that the Trump ...

The two defendants were in court Wednesday. One requested release, the other did not.

Six top contenders will split into two three-person panels for 6 p.m. program.

Sony Pictures Animation created the world of “Zootopia,” helped a scientist transform into a robotic beaver in “Hoppers” and let a Blue tang fish embark on a journey to find her parents in “Finding Dory.” Now we get to watch a goat play basketball.  Released on Feb. 13, “GOAT” features a diverse cast of stars...

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The more than $1 million in outside spending could prompt a familiar outcome for those who followed the NJ-11 primary earlier this year.

Residents can submit family-friendly name ideas for the city's newest street-cleaning vehicle through March 4.

RoundTable/PPP poll: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss leads the 9th Congressional District Democratic field with 24% support, holding single-digit leads ...

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss leads the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District seat, according to a new poll.

No. 18 — Barry Odom, Purdue Boilermakers · No. 17 — Bob Chesney, UCLA Bruins · No. 16 — Mike Locksley, Maryland Terrapins · No. 15 — David Braun, ...

Junior guard Nick Dorn attempts a shot against Northwestern on Feb. 24, 2026, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington.

... Evanston, Illinois. But the work is time-consuming, especially for beginners, he says. “We know the fraudsters are going to [commit] fraud,” Bik ...

My name is Noah Cohrs. You may recognize me from the lake. My friend Alan Hu and I recently ran a joke campaign for ASG co-presidents, which we hope brought you some joy. In a brilliant demonstration of the beauty of ranked choice voting, we lost. Barely. That’s probably a good thing, because we would...

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And rents were up 6.1%,

For those seeking a taste of fried familiarity after hours, Evanston Chicken Shack is the spot to beat.  Nestled along Ridge Ave. in a quiet corner behind a shopping center, Chicken Shack doesn’t command much attention from the outside. But inside, nestled between the three red and white-checkered tables, lies a bounty of hot and...

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Residents voted the Renee Feldman Studio Evanston’s Best Salon for 2026. The Daily talked to the salon’s owner and a few regular clients about what makes the business a cut above the rest. RUBY DOWLING: On a Friday morning in February, Evanston’s Ashland Arts business district is waking up. Birds chirp from leafless tree branches,...

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Over the past month, some students have spotted several antisemitic symbols graffitied around Northwestern’s campus. In early February, a student posted a photo of one of the hate symbols, which resembled a swastika, on the social media platform Fizz. The University was quick to remove the symbols it found Feb. 1 and launched an investigation,...

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When I first got to Northwestern, I scoped out all the coffee shops in the area, looking for the perfect combination of good drinks and inspiring study areas. Colectivo Coffee quickly became a favorite.  Located on Church Street, Colectivo brings the 1960s back to life while offering an assortment of drinks, baked goods and all-day...

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As spring approaches, student filmmakers are migrating outside to shoot outdoors footage for their latest film projects. Whether on the Deering Meadow or in downtown Evanston, chances are you’ve passed a crew in action.  “Your location makes or breaks your story, and I feel like it’s something that goes so under-noticed,” Communication junior Shreya Saini...

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The results are in — now it’s time to dig deeper. The Daily Northwestern has compiled over 500 responses to its 14th annual Best of Evanston poll. Daily staffers tapped into the city’s preferences, identifying local food and community standouts.  Let’s take a closer look at the numbers behind the last year of Evanston businesses,...

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