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The Daily Northwestern

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


Amanecer Tacos, 512 Main St. Amanecer co-founder Ana Vela said it was challenging for her to open the restaurant, but the Evanston community has been “very supportive” since the opening in November.

Evanston sees increase in new businesses in 2017

April 2, 2018

Eighty-two new businesses opened in Evanston in 2017, including the first suburban locations for Furious Spoon Ramen and Aloha Poke, according to the Economic Development Division’s annual report released...

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...

Evanston unemployment rate drops to 4.2 percent

February 5, 2015

Evanston's unemployment rate improved last year, dropping from 6.5 percent to 4.2 percent, the city announced Wednesday. In a 2014 year-in-review, released by the city’s Economic Development Division, staff...

City hosts weeklong local entrepreneurship celebration

November 17, 2014

A slew of events in Evanston this week will showcase and celebrate entrepreneurial activity in the city. The inaugural Evanston Entrepreneurship Week is being held through a collaborative effort...

Evanston releases economic report for third quarter of 2014

November 9, 2014

The city released an economic report Friday that presented Evanston’s progress in the third quarter of 2014. The report showed a consistent decrease in the unemployment rate since July. In the report,...

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