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.

Pulled straight from history, Noyes Barber Shop retains the look and feel of an early 20th-century barbershop, continuing to offer the same traditional services that defined it at its founding in 1916.

“Aside from food preferences, I think liking something or someone is a choice and love is not,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin

What action is Evanston taking following reports of antisemitic graffiti around the city? How does ranked choice voting affect election results? Where is The Daily’s arts and entertainment critic finding “Dillo Speedway” inspiration? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

The Daily sat down with Ryan McComb, an ETHS sophomore and the creator of IL9.org, a website dedicated to predicting the outcome of the historic race to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston).

Q&A: Artist Teresa Montoya reflects on her new exhibit ‘Tó Łitso (Yellow Water)’ at the Block Museum of Art by The Daily Northwestern

At Immanuel Lutheran’s biweekly Saturday Evanston Community’s Winter Indoor Farmers’ Market, the church’s advocacy team sets up a table with free postcards and stamps for attendees to send to elected officials about a topic chosen for every market.

“I sat through a date I all but forced myself to go on. Why? Honestly, I don’t know, but I will probably do it again,” writes Opinion Columnist Sylvie Slotkin.

What was former Prof. Roger Schank’s relationship with Epstein like? What did the initial report released by the Illinois Accountability Commission entail? What is expected from Northwestern athletics in the Spring Sports highlight? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

Evanston City Council delayed a vote to amend an ordinance surrounding short-term Evanston rental properties for the second time on Monday. The council also approved summaries of city council goals and a plan to apply for a federal infrastructure funding grant.