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Shoppers, diners, and observers gathered at Evanston’s annual Sidewalk Sale on Central Street to participate in various local discounts, food and entertainment last Thursday through Sunday.  The Sidewalk Sale has been going on for over 30 years at the Central Street Business District and Independence Park, only a 15-minute bike ride from Northwestern’s campus. Central...

When Juan and Javier Magdaleno decided to open their own restaurant, they wanted to combine their family recipes with American cuisine. That idea inspired them to eventually launch Famous Taco Burger on Central Street in March. Since opening the restaurant, the Magdalenos have continued to work part-time at Trattoria Demi and Edzo’s Burger Shop in...

Angela Shaffer explores the tension and tenderness of motherhood in her Sheldon exhibit

Each Wednesday, fitness lovers of all ages and experience levels descend on Independence Park, ready to begin their morning with a workout.  This summer marks the second year of Central Street Evanston’s Wellness Wednesdays. From June 15-Aug. 10, several of the district’s fitness studios are offering morning workouts in Independence Park. The classes range from...

When Northwestern plays at Ryan Field, 7th Ward resident Ken Proskie said his house looks like a movie set. The lighting from the field shines directly into his bedroom, making it seem like the middle of the day well after the sun has gone down.  Proskie, who has lived east of Ryan Field since 1985,...

Once a city that relied on office buildings to attract workers and stimulate business, Evanston’s economy suffered when many offices went remote. Now, the city government is working with business districts to rejuvenate the economy and has approved over a dozen large-scale building developments over the past 18 months. The Daily took a look at...