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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


City officials are looking to balance between downtown Evanston's thriving restaurant scene with a number of empty properties in the area.

In Focus: Downtown Evanston looks beyond restaurant scene for economic boon

May 20, 2013

The ambient lighting and warmth of Found, a contemporary American bistro established in Evanston late last year, highlights its thoughtful, locally produced dishes. The restaurant sits at a refurbished...

Despite an unemployment rate that has trended below state and national averages, Evanston officials are taking steps to reduce it further.

Economic Development Committee plans to address city unemployment rate

May 1, 2013

Evanston officials are taking steps to address unemployment even though the jobless rate is falling so far this year. Unemployment in the city decreased to 6.9 percent in March from 7.4 percent in...

Economic Development Committee approves loan for Music Institute of Chicago

April 24, 2013

The Economic Development Committee on Wednesday unanimously granted the Music Institute of Chicago a $165,000 tax increment financing grant to move its headquarters to Evanston. The relocation from...

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...

Curt's Cafe employee Chandel Ramsey takes an order at the cafe. Ramsey found work after graduating from the cafe's restaurant training program.

Social service restaurant Curt’s Cafe in danger of closing

October 29, 2012

If the city declines to grant Curt's Cafe a requested $50,000, Evanston will lose its only ex-offender reentry employment program. Susan Trieschmann of Curt’s Cafe is asking the city for support to...

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