
A cherub guide to Evanston favorites
These were the go-to spots for the 2025 cherubs as they explored Evanston during their four weeks at Northwestern.
Living in Evanston

Gallery: Favorite Evanston spots
From food to fashion, cherubs enjoy what Evanston has to offer.

Stories from the streets of Evanston
Cherubs reflect on their experiences interviewing in Evanston.

Sipping away through Evanston coffee shops
Evanston’s coffee shops allow cherubs to try new drinks.

One small step for man, 17,000 smaller steps for cherubs
Cherubs take to the streets of Evanston step by step.

Rooted in community
Cherubs explore Evanston’s farmers market, discovering fresh produce and a community atmosphere.

The scoop comes with snacks
Cherubs share their top snack picks and where they go to get them.

From parks to patio tables, finding the best interview spots
Students uncovered stories in downtown Evanston, some by planning, others by chance.

LISTEN: Check out these three Evanston eats
From rice bowls to waffle cones, here’s where cherubs recommend grabbing a bite around town.

‘Fun’ in the sun: Evanston’s Fourth of July parade
Cherubs battled the heat as they covered Evanston’s annual Independence Day parade.
Going to Chicago

The only L cherubs take is the train
Cherubs experience the Chicago L train together.

Big city life hits different in Chicago
Cherubs find a home in Chicago despite only visiting a handful of times.

Gallery: Out and about
Photographers were caught in the act as they captured scenes across the city.

Sailing through Chicago
Historic Chicago architecture along the Chicago River helps cherubs learn more about the city.

Newsroom visits inspire career opportunities
Cherubs catch a glance of a career and make new connections.

Using investigative skills to thrift the perfect pieces
Cherubs channeled their love for investigation while thrifting in Chicago and downtown Evanston.

Gallery: Exploring the big city
Cherubs traveled to downtown Chicago on field trips, taking an architecture boat tour and visiting various newsrooms and landmarks.