Kellie Poulos, owner of Coucou & Olive, is a veteran proprietor in Downtown Evanston. She opened her first clothing and gift boutique, Asinamali, in the early ‘90s. It was before Amazon was founded,...

Commonwealth Running Company is a specialty footwear store nearly a decade in the making, and by the end of the month, owner Matthew Abitbol’s dreams of running a shoe store will finally come to fruition....

After last year’s inaugural week-long Hygge Fest, Downtown Evanston will expand the program to a month-long celebration in February. Hygge, a Danish word and concept, emphasizes finding joy in everyday...

Members of the Evanston Plan Commission voted 4-1 against two proposed amendments to rezone a residential area in the center of the 5th Ward at a Wednesday meeting, citing precedent and concerns of spot...

Chicken kebabs, dolmeh and baklava are a few of the many dishes Reza’s Restaurant will offer to residents when it opens in Downtown Evanston within the next few months. The Mediterranean and Persian...