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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

 Businesses on Church Street, such as Habibi In Mediterranean Grill and Le Peep, have had to offer limited menus or expand their takeout service in order to make up for lost business during the pandemic.

Despite property value slump, business booming in downtown Evanston

October 29, 2013

With business booming, Downtown Evanston says it is not concerned about a decline in property values that help determine its budget. Since September 2012, 32 businesses have opened in downtown Evanston...

City officials are looking to balance between downtown Evanstons 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...

Downtown Evanston board of directors chair Russ Abell welcomes audience members to the nonprofit’s annual meeting. The organization celebrated its five years of working as a full-time organization.

Downtown Evanston celebrates 5 years with fiscal festivities

May 16, 2013

Downtown Evanston on Thursday celebrated its five-year anniversary as a full-time organization by announcing new economic development initiatives during its annual meeting. Downtown Evanston officials...

William Testa (left), vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, talks with Evanston business owners Wednesday at the Rotary International headquarters. The panel discussed economic development in Evanston.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago official talks Evanston economic development

May 8, 2013

Although young college graduates are flocking to large cities, Evanston businesses are putting up a fight to keep them in the suburbs, a top official from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said Wednesday. Speaking...

Evanston Edge is a new website that showcases local businesses. City officials hope the website will encourage residents to start their own enterprises.

New Evanston website promotes economic development

November 27, 2012

Evanston recently launched a new website, Evanston Edge, to promote economic development for current and future city businesses. Development for Evanston Edge began in April as part of the “city...

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