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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. Eleanor Revelle speaks at a City Council meeting. Revelle advocated for allowing non profits to submit proposals for the 2222 Oakton St. during the new qualification/request for proposal process approved on Monday.

City Council reaches agreement with Smylie Brothers, moves forward with new proposal process

July 11, 2018

City Council approved a resolution terminating the lease between the city and Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. at 2222 Oakton St. at a Monday meeting. Aldermen voted 5-2 to pass the resolution with Ald....

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) speaks at City Council, where she said holding onto the Smylie Brothers lease would prevent the property from reaching its full potential.
 
“I don’t have much interest in trying to negotiate with a business that has decided that they don’t want to move forward,” she said. “I do want to know more about the businesses that have some interest in joining our community.”

Aldermen delay action on termination of Smylie Brothers lease

May 15, 2018

The future of 2222 Oakton St. remains uncertain after Monday’s Administration and Public Works meeting, in which aldermen delayed action on the termination of the location’s current lease with Smylie...

Forever Yogurt, Lao Sze Chuan, Olive Mediterranean Grill and La Macchina Cafe are all opening this summer in downtown Evanston. The popular Chicago eatery Farmhouse opened its first location in Evanston last week.

Grubbing soon: What’s new to eat this summer in downtown Evanston

July 14, 2013

Passersby clogged the sidewalk in front of Farmhouse Evanston, the city's newest restaurant, trying to grab a glimpse of the menu on its opening day Wednesday. The Midwestern craft tavern, 703 Church St.,...

New brewery moves closer to opening in Evanston

May 30, 2013

A new restaurant and brewery came a step closer to opening in Evanston after the city's Liquor Control Review Board amended its license Thursday to allow beer sampling. Smylie Bros. Restaurant and...

Michael F. Smylie of Winnetka speaks in a city meeting of his plan to makeover the facade and surrounding locations of the building on 1615 Oak Ave. which he plans to make in to a brewpub, the first of its kind on the North Shore area.

City board approves parking changes for planned brewpub

January 22, 2013

Evanston’s first brewpub moved a step closer to opening Tuesday, once the city’s zoning board of appeals approved the removal of off-road parking spaces in front of the business. Winnetka resident...

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