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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

In Focus: Independent businesses in Evanston deal with declining support

In Focus: Independent businesses in Evanston deal with declining support

March 6, 2020

If you walk through the streets of Evanston, you’ll notice struggling small businesses, empty storefronts and a plethora of big-box chains. Small businesses in the city have faced challenges in the...

Unicorn Cafe, 1723 Sherman Ave. The Evanston-based coffee shop switched coffee distributors to Sparrow Coffee.

Unicorn Cafe welcomes new coffee distributor, emphasizes local partnerships

January 13, 2019

Unicorn Cafe has brought a host of changes to start the new year, including partnerships with local businesses like Sparrow Coffee. Located at 1723 Sherman Ave. the coffee shop has new artwork, a credit...

Stores lined up along Sherman Avenue in downtown Evanston. Some local business owners expressed doubts about a proposed bill that would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Evanston officials, businesses mixed on proposed minimum wage hike

April 30, 2017

Local officials and business owners had mixed reactions to a bill in the Illinois House that would raise the minimum wage from $8.25 to $15 an hour by 2022. The effort is part of a national campaign...

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