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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


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The Daily Explains: What’s going on with the 5th Ward TIF?

September 28, 2021

City Council will wait one more month to vote on the proposed Tax Increment Financing district until it can finalize an intergovernmental agreement with Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The delay...

Paul Zalmezak appointed as Evanston’s economic development manager

May 23, 2017

Paul Zalmezak, Evanston’s current senior economic development coordinator, has been appointed as economic development manager for the city, according to a Monday news release. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz...

Inside the newly-opened Whole Foods Market at 2748 Green Bay Road. The grocery store debuted July 29 after over a year and a half of vacancy.

City officials have positive outlook for new grocery stores on economy

August 7, 2015

Newly-opened Valli Produce and Whole Foods Market contributed 320 new jobs to the city and will likely boost the city’s sales tax revenue, Evanston officials said. Whole Foods on Green Bay Road contributed...

Ald. Jane Grover (7th) and Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl attend the grand opening of the city's third Whole Foods store Wednesday.

New grocery stores fill former Dominick’s locations

July 30, 2015

Two new grocery stores, Whole Foods Market and Valli Produce, opened their doors in Evanston this week, filling vacancies left by the closing of the city’s two Dominick’s locations at the end of...

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...

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