Sam Krevlin, Reporter
November 15, 2016
Filed under Arts and Technology (City), Business, City, Local
A new Evanston Creative Commerce Committee has been formed in an effort to facilitate work between artists and businesses in the city.
Still in its infant stages, the committee is comprised of artists, small business owners...
Sam Krevlin, Reporter
November 10, 2016
Filed under Business, City, Local
Evanston consumers will have to pay more to buy sugary drinks later this year after a soda tax was passed narrowly on Thursday by the Cook County Board.
The tax, which passed with a 9-8 vote, will increase the price of a two-liter...
November 10, 2016
November 10, 2016
Alan Perez, Reporter
November 8, 2016
Filed under Business, City, Local
Some Evanston businesses say they aren’t too worried about a potential tax on sugary drinks in Cook County.
In the executive budget recommendation for the 2017 fiscal year, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle propo...
Syd Stone, Reporter
November 6, 2016
Filed under Business, City, Latest Stories
A new Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, Aloha Poke Co., is set to open in January on Davis Street at the former location of Jamba Juice.
Aloha founder and owner Zach Friedlander said he hopes to open the location, his fourth,...
Sumin Woo, Reporter
November 3, 2016
Filed under Business, City, Local
Walter Clements is bringing more than just wine to Evanston.
Clements’ upcoming winery, Meta Wine, will take inspiration from European concepts and allow customers to blend different imported wines to create their own custom...
November 1, 2016
Ben Winck, Assistant City Editor
November 1, 2016
Filed under Business, City, Latest Stories
Zoba Noodle Bar permanently closed its doors Friday.
The restaurant, located at 1565 Sherman Ave., specialized in Thai cuisine and noodle bowls, and was a frequent participant in Northwestern’s Big Bite Night.
Downtow...
November 1, 2016
Sam Krevlin, Reporter
October 27, 2016
Filed under Business, City, Latest Stories, Local, State
Evanston workers will see their minimum wage raised to $13 an hour over the next four years, after the Cook County Board approved the incremental increase on Wednesday.
Starting in July, wages will increase to $10 an hour....
October 26, 2016
