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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

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). City Council expanded access to an entrepreneurship grant program Monday to support small businesses through the pandemic.

City Council expands access to Entrepreneurship Support Program Grant

May 11, 2020

Evanston City Council expanded access to the Entrepreneurship Support Program Grant in a Monday vote, as many of Evanston’s small businesses operate without emergency funding. The $50,000 grant, which...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). On Monday, City Council voted to reallocate city funds to allow for loans to support local businesses struggling because of COVID-19.

City Council reallocates funds to loan program for small businesses

April 14, 2020

City Council unanimously voted to redirect funds from its Workforce Development Fund to a small business emergency loan program during its virtual Monday meeting. The loan program was proposed by Lending...

Jennifer and William Eason stand behind the counter at Jennifer’s Edibles. William Eason said the restaurant is experiencing its most successful year yet.

“A home away from home”: Jennifer’s Edibles celebrates hard work

February 13, 2020

Bags of produce and ingredients line the counter, and Jennifer and William Eason are busy preparing orders. They chop celery and check on the fish. The lighting is warm, and television plays softly in...

Five student groups selected for ASG Evanston Engagement Grant

March 30, 2015

Five Northwestern student groups received ASG’s newly renamed Evanston Engagement Grant to fund projects that directly impact the local community. A total of $1,300 will be given to the International...

Bank executive begins term as Evanston Chamber of Commerce president

January 22, 2015

A First Bank & Trust executive recently began his term as president of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, the bank announced Thursday. Michael Corr, the senior vice president of commercial banking,...

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