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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


Evanston Police inspect the scene where a 74-year-old woman drove her van into the CVS in downtown Evanston, breaking the store's window and damaging part of its brick wall.

Updated: Woman drives van into downtown Evanston CVS

April 16, 2013

A 74-year-old woman drove her van into CVS in downtown Evanston on Tuesday afternoon, damaging part of the store’s brick wall and breaking its window. The woman hit the accelerator while trying to...

Solay Wellness Inc. CEO Isabella Samovsky said the lifestyle store is moving beyond its online-based market by franchising the business and expanding business locations.

Lifestyle company Solay opens Evanston flagship location

April 14, 2013

With its flagship store formally opening Thursday in downtown Evanston, lifestyle company Solay Wellness Inc. is preparing to turn its business into a franchise. The family-owned store, which sells...

Evanston officials eye Keg replacement

April 12, 2013

City officials aren't sweating the future of 810 Grove St., where The Keg of Evanston permanently closed March 31 after a yearlong tussle over its bad rap for underage drinking. During a liquor board...

An economic report released last month by Downtown Evanston revealed that 19 new businesses have opened in the city since October.

Business vacancy rates remain low as Evanston seeks retailers

April 2, 2013

Evanston has attracted a steady flow of new businesses and kept vacancy rates low since last fall, according to a new economic report from the city. From October to March, 19 new business opened in...

Rachel Alvia, owner and lead designer of Avail & Company, thanks the crowd at the end of a wedding gown fashion show Sunday. The show was part of Evanston's first wedding walk program hosted by Downtown Evanston.

Downtown Evanston businesses host first-ever wedding walk

February 24, 2013

Evanston resident Jessica Wong did not expect to win a wedding gown when her friend signed her up for the city's first wedding walk. "I am completely shocked and thrilled," Wong said after the event....

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