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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Tom Fogarty, the brewmaster of Peckish Pig, pours a sample of brown ale at Northwestern’s beachfront in a community gathering event in September. The restaurant will be the first brewpub in Evanston with a scheduled Dec. 1 opening.

City Council passes liquor license for first Evanston brewpub

October 29, 2013

Evanston City Council approved a liquor license on Monday night for the city's first brewpub, bringing it closer to a December opening. The co-owners of Peckish Pig, 623 Howard St., named it after...

Evanston Township Assessor Bonnie Wilson speaks against dissolving the township at the special town board meeting Monday. The meeting was called in light of the recent resignation of township supervisor Gary Gaspard.

Evanston Township board picks city manager Wally Bobkiewicz for interim supervisor

October 22, 2013

The Evanston Township board Monday night appointed city manager Wally Bobkiewicz to replace Gary Gaspard, the township supervisor who resigned abruptly last week. The trustees, who also serve as aldermen,...

Evanston Township Supervisor Gary Gaspard poses with Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl. Gaspard resigned from his position Thursday after less than five months on the job.

Evanston Township supervisor Gary Gaspard resigns, cites time commitment

October 21, 2013

Evanston Township supervisor Gary Gaspard resigned Thursday after less than five months on the job, further emptying an office whose fate remains more unclear than ever. Gaspard announced his decision...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl listen to citizen comments. Several citizens urged city council members not to ban e-cigarette use in Evanston.

Evanston City Council postpones vote on Starbucks’ liquor license

October 15, 2013

Aldermen on Monday night held off on approving a liquor license that would allow Northwestern students to find a different type of buzz at the Starbucks in downtown Evanston. City Council voted Monday...

Dominicks is leaving the Chicago market by early next year. Safeway owns 72 Dominicks grocery stores in the Chicago area, including two in Evanston.

With 2 locations in Evanston, Dominick’s to leave Chicago market

October 14, 2013

Dominick's owner Safeway announced Thursday it will exit the Chicago market by early next year, potentially leaving Evanston with two empty grocery stores. On a conference call, Safeway CEO Robert...

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