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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


After two defaults, some city officials seek more structure in loan process

May 22, 2016

In the midst of two recently defaulted loans from local businesses, some Evanston officials want to create a more transparent and concrete loan process over the next year. “There isn’t a clear understanding...

City expands storefront modernization assistance

May 10, 2016

Evanston hopes to reach more retail stores through its storefront modernization program by funding interior renovations in addition to external projects, aiming to help local stores stay in competitive...

Cars pass by the lot where Valli Produce plans to open a grocery store this summer. Valli Produce requested financial aid from the city to fund improvements to the site.

Valli grocery store requests aid for shopping center renovations

February 19, 2015

Local grocery chain Valli Produce is on schedule to open an Evanston location this summer, pending approval of up to $2 million in financial assistance. City Council will vote Monday on whether to...

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) attends the Evanston Economic Development Committee meeting Wednesday night. The alderman and the rest of the Committee discussed the options for a possible new Evanston logo.

Economic development committee discusses new city logo

January 22, 2014

Evanston's Economic Development Committee discussed Wednesday night a possible new city logo and the future of two spaces previously occupied by Dominick's grocery stores. The committee decided to...

Curt’s Cafe is asking the city for a $21,000 grant. The cafe, 2922 Central St., helps train at-risk youth.

Curt’s Cafe asks Evanston for $21,000 grant

September 30, 2013

Curt’s Cafe, an Evanston nonprofit organization that works with at-risk youth, is asking the city for a $21,000 grant to help fund its training program. Evanston’s Economic Development Committee...

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