A new restaurant and cafe in downtown Evanston hopes to bring the authentic Italian experience to its customers. La Macchina Cafe opened Monday at 1620 Orrington Ave. Owners and Evanston residents...

Passersby clogged the sidewalk in front of Farmhouse Evanston, the city's newest restaurant, trying to grab a glimpse of the menu on its opening day Wednesday. The Midwestern craft tavern, 703 Church St.,...