Since Kilwins opened a branch of its national sweet shop in Evanston in November, customers have either come in with a smile on their face or left with one, owner and operator Jeff Schneider said. Located...

Kilwins, a national ice cream and candy shop, is set to open its first Evanston location in early November. Owner and operator Jeff Schneider said they are in the final stages of construction for his...

Renovations to Fountain Square have helped revamp downtown Evanston and increased traffic retail and dining locations in the area, said Annie Coakley, the executive director of Downtown Evanston. Coakley...

Beyond Northwestern’s Evanston campus, the streets of the city are lined with an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes, retail stores and more. With this bustling business community, Evanston attracted...

Kilwins — a national candy and ice cream franchise — is sweet on Evanston. Chicago resident Jeff Schneider said he is in initial talks with the city government about bringing a Kilwins franchise...