Northwestern and Evanston’s daily news source since 1881. Got a tip? Email tips@dailynorthwestern.com.https://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mrnc3boukc2vColectivo Coffee plans to open a new Evanston location at 2945 Central Street. The second cafe is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027. — Reported by Isadora Urio Fernandes https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/27/city/colectivo-coffee-plans-second-evanston-cafe-replacing-former-lincolnwood-service-station/27 Jul 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnc3boukc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mrn7ka25zc2vAcross the city, local businesses took to the streets with tables, tents and sales racks as part of three summer sidewalk sales Thursday through Sunday. — Reported by Regan Huizenga https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/27/city/summer-sidewalk-sales-skylight-vintage-festival-held-across-the-city/27 Jul 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn7ka25zc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mrgdlfqmqc2wProvost Erik Luijten released a statement Friday addressing changes in federal immigration policy announced by the Department of Homeland Security last week. — Reported by Regan Huizenga https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/24/top-stories/provost-addresses-federal-immigration-policy-changes-advises-international-students/24 Jul 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrgdlfqmqc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mrfihroocc2zMembers of Northwestern University Postdoctoral Union-UE demonstrated ahead of a bargaining session with the University on Thursday, demanding protections for international workers and improvements to discrimination procedures. — Reported by Emily Dissanayake https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/24/top-stories/amid-federal-visa-changes-nu-postdoctoral-union-rallies-for-protections-automatic-membership/24 Jul 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfihroocc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mrfhqnh5d22zMany alumni have begun receiving settlement payouts following a 2022 class action lawsuit that alleged Northwestern and 16 other elite universities operated a “tuition price-fixing cartel” to reduce financial aid. — Reported by Jack Baker https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/24/campus/nu-alumni-begin-receiving-settlement-payouts-from-financial-aid-price-fixing-lawsuit/24 Jul 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfhqnh5d22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mrfh34q2ds2zThe Land Use Commission approved a 10-unit townhome development on Central Street Wednesday. The commission also held a hearing on a proposed indoor youth sports facility in place of the vacant Office Depot at 2722 Green Bay Rd. — Reported by Emma Richman https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/24/city/land-use-commission-approves-central-street-townhomes-hears-input-on-proposed-sports-facility/24 Jul 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfh34q2ds2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mrd6gf2oxk2lIn Opinion: “Deep down, I know my worldview is irrational. Living in New York at 22 isn’t a measure of intelligence, ambition or success,” writes Opinion Columnist David Sun. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/23/opinion/perpetual-flop-everyones-in-nyc-but-me/23 Jul 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd6gf2oxk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mrd4r6dk3s2lThe American Association of University Professors released a statement expressing support for Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher on Tuesday, just over a week after Thrasher filed a lawsuit against Northwestern. — Reported by Emily Dissanayake https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/22/campus/aaup-expresses-support-for-medill-prof-steven-thrasher-alleges-toxic-corporate-governance-culture-at-nu/23 Jul 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd4r6dk3s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mraov6jxpc2wPerspective Gallery’s “Vicinity 2026: What’s Going On?” opened this month. The show features works from 30 Chicago area photographers responding to the theme inspired by Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” — Reported by Regan Huizenga https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/22/ae/perspective-gallery-examines-whats-going-on-through-local-photography/22 Jul 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraov6jxpc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mran2k4za22wEvanston Games and Cafe is both a marketplace and a community center that provides space for locals to play their favorite games and forge new friendships. — Reported by Michael Matlof https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/22/city/evanston-games-and-cafe-forges-new-friendships-through-competition/22 Jul 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mran2k4za22whttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mraklsazo22wBeyond its national championships, Northwestern women’s lacrosse has found success off the field, supporting youth lacrosse programs in Evanston. — Reported by Cullen Faulkner https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/22/top-stories/northwestern-lacrosse-promotes-sports-growth-among-evanston-youth/22 Jul 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraklsazo22whttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mr644two7s2mEvanston Township High School will play long-time rivals New Trier High School on Oct. 16 at Ryan Field, marking a new chapter in one of Illinois’ most historic high school football rivalries. — Reported by Kaelan Patel https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/21/sports/eths-prepares-to-face-new-trier-in-game-of-the-year-at-ryan-field/21 Jul 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr644two7s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mr62rdw2ic2mFleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s third annual Gloria Bond Clunie Playwright’s Festival showcased three new works exploring Black experiences and stories from across the African diaspora on Saturday and Sunday. — Reported by Jack Baker https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/21/ae/third-annual-gloria-bond-clunie-playwrights-festival-showcases-new-works-centering-black-experiences/21 Jul 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr62rdw2ic2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mr5yuxr53s2tThe Addled Bunny, a gastropub serving New American cuisine and cocktails, is coming to Church St. this summer amid a potential downtown nightlife resurgence. Fifth Ward resident Jeremy Adler plans to open the restaurant in August. — Reported by Regan Huizenga https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/21/city/the-addled-bunny-gastropub-to-open-amid-potential-downtown-nightlife-resurgence/21 Jul 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5yuxr53s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mr3owwbay22oAfter the Supreme Court authorized the Trump administration to end temporary protections for Haitians on July 24, thousands of migrants living in the Chicago area are now experiencing waves of uncertainty about their future. — Reported by Isadoral Urio Fernandes https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/20/top-stories/uncertainty-grows-among-chicago-area-haitian-groups-as-temporary-protected-status-nears-expiration/20 Jul 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3owwbay22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mr3ngnt2ac2oIn June, NU informed scholars that the University will end its partnership with The Posse Foundation, which has provided full-tuition scholarships to select NU students for the past 13 years. — Reported by Emma Richman and Taariq Ahmed https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/20/top-stories/that-community-is-going-to-be-gone-students-faculty-react-as-nu-ends-posse-scholars-program/20 Jul 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3ngnt2ac2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mr3lpuvwqk2oWith four performances this weekend, Northwestern’s Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center’s production of “The Harvest” told the story of a group of missionaries preparing for a trip to the Middle East while navigating faith. — Reported by Regan Huizenga https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/20/ae/wirtz-centers-the-harvest-explores-faith-empathy-in-church-basement/20 Jul 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3lpuvwqk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqu2u4krks26Evanston residents and Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) said several vacant NU-owned houses in Evanston have deteriorated for decades. The University has released no public plans for development and has not registered the vacancies. — Reported by Isadora Urio Fernandes https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/17/top-stories/residents-councilmember-decry-decadeslong-double-standard-for-undeclared-vacant-nu-owned-houses/17 Jul 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqu2u4krks26https://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqtybzqzvs26Northwestern has contributed several comments to nearly half a million submissions on a Trump administration proposal to overhaul rules on federal research grants. — Reported by Taariq Ahmed https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/17/campus/nu-submits-comments-opposing-trump-administrations-proposed-overhaul-of-research-funding-rules/17 Jul 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtybzqzvs26https://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqsn4xt24c2sAs smoke from wildfires in Canada engulfed parts of the Midwest, the National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for Evanston on Thursday morning that remains in effect until midnight. — Reported by Taariq Ahmed https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/16/city/air-quality-alert-issued-as-canadian-wildfire-smoke-reaches-evanston-closing-public-beaches/17 Jul 2026 01:49 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsn4xt24c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqrld3t74c2nThe George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop welcomed 10 fellows to Evanston for a weeklong writing bootcamp dedicated to helping mid-career journalists draft novels. — Reported by Regan Huizenga https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/16/campus/george-r-r-martin-summer-intensive-writing-workshop-guides-journalists-with-dreams-of-novel-writing/16 Jul 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrld3t74c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqrisxhvnk2nThe Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees swore in three new members during its Wednesday night meeting, reaching a quorum after a series of resignations and withdrawals from reappointment last month. — Reported by Regan Huizenga https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/16/top-stories/epl-board-welcomes-three-members-amid-confusion-over-board-positions-city-relationship/16 Jul 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrisxhvnk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqrfnrt63k2nThe Roycemore School will suspend operations, cancelling its planned 2026-27 school year due to low enrollment, the private school’s board of trustees announced in an email to community members Wednesday morning. — Reported by Jack Baker https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/16/top-stories/roycemore-school-to-suspend-operations-cancels-2026-27-school-year/16 Jul 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrfnrt63k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqp5kzlmvc22Internet personality Adamn Killa and rapper Taylor Bennett performed in Chicago during Vocalo’s free, for-all-ages concert on Saturday night. — Reported by Grace Wang https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/14/video/adamn-killa-taylor-bennett-bring-the-heat-to-vocalos-summer-meltdown/15 Jul 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp5kzlmvc22https://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqp4isa6fs22Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher filed a lawsuit Monday against Northwestern and several government officials alleging breach of employment contract and civil rights violations. — Reported by Emily Dissanayake and @aknewsom.bsky.social https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/15/top-stories/medill-prof-steven-thrasher-sues-nu-federal-officials-for-alleged-breach-of-contract-civil-rights-violations/15 Jul 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp4isa6fs22https://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqp2acumzc22On Monday, City Council appointed three members to the Evanston Public Library board and adopted an ordinance to reduce the speed limit on Emerson Street. — Reported by Emma Richman and Regan Huizenga https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/15/city/city-council-appoints-new-library-board-members-fields-criticism-over-pro-palestinian-parade-group/15 Jul 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp2acumzc22https://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqoy4kjbj22cAMC Evanston 12 will temporarily close from Monday until early 2027 for renovations. Plans include downsizing by five screens and installing “spacious reclining seating,” according to a Tuesday news release from the company. — Reported by Jack Baker https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/15/city/amc-evanston-to-close-until-early-2027-for-renovations/15 Jul 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoy4kjbj22chttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqmjq3nkd22bCity Council approved a 30-unit housing development at 1103-1105 Emerson St. during its Monday night meeting amid concerns from neighbors about the potential displacement of Black residents. — Reported by Emma Richman and Regan Huizenga https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/14/top-stories/city-council-approves-emerson-street-development-despite-concerns-from-neighbors/14 Jul 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmjq3nkd22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqmhpl3d6k2b22-year-old union steward and bike safety advocate Elliot Oats filed paperwork on Wednesday to run for mayor next year. Oats said his priorities include affordability and implementing Envision Evanston 2045’s comprehensive plan. — Reported by Emma Richman https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/14/city/union-steward-bike-safety-advocate-announces-mayoral-campaign-in-special-election/14 Jul 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmhpl3d6k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thedailynu.bsky.social/post/3mqmfvggglk2bRyan Kucherak and Jack Lausch were selected in this year’s MLB Draft, the first Northwestern players picked since 2021. Kucherak was taken by the San Diego Padres, while Lausch was picked by the Cincinnati Reds. — Reported by Jonah McClure https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/07/14/sports/baseball-nus-kucherak-lausch-selected-in-mlb-draft/14 Jul 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:jvobsxtkhda7ak6svckhmstq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmfvggglk2b