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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


North Shore Cider Company, 707 Howard St. The cidery, which opened Feb. 23, offers free tastings and allows customers to fill up growlers of cider to go.

City’s first cidery prioritizes local ingredients, business

April 12, 2017

Chris Collins first tried making cider in his Evanston basement eight years ago using store-bought apple juice. “It didn’t turn out so great,” he said. “It was an early lesson on using the absolute...

Sushi Burrito, 1565 Sherman Ave. Sushi Burrito opened its fourth Chicago area location in downtown Evanston on Thursday.

Sushi Burrito opens new location in Evanston

April 11, 2017

Sushi Burrito opened its fourth Chicago-area location in downtown Evanston on Thursday. The fast-casual restaurant, located at 1565 Sherman Ave., is known for its sushi burritos — enlarged sushi rolls...

Shops and businesses lined up along downtown Evanston. The city welcomed 86 new businesses last year, of which 41 percent were food establishments.

Evanston sees significant uptick in new businesses, many food establishments

March 31, 2017

Evanston welcomed 86 new businesses in 2016, of which 41 percent were classified as food establishments, according to the Economic Development Division’s annual report released March 13. The report...

City’s first cider distillery awaits approval on new license

October 10, 2016

A new cider brewery is in the process of opening up in Evanston. North Shore Cider Company will open at 707 Howard St. later this year and will sell craft cider in bottles and growler fills for off-premises...

Three city projects for two potential restuarants and a proposed theater on Howard Street are ongoing. The street has been a focus of economic development efforts in recent years, spearheaded by Ald. Ann Rainey (8th).

City continues efforts to develop Howard Street properties

October 3, 2016

Two city-owned properties may soon be functioning businesses again, as Evanston officials work toward filling currently vacant spaces on Howard Street. The city is working with one potential occupant...

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