When Nina Barrett (Medill ‘87) expanded Bookends & Beginnings earlier this year, she hoped the bookstore’s new window on Sherman Avenue would increase its visibility. By late March, the window...

Despite the challenges the pandemic has brought on, Bookends & Beginnings – which recently expanded – continues to thrive. When CouCou & Olive, which was adjacent to Bookends & Beginnings,...

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with a significant other, celebrating a lover from afar, or taking the day to treat yourself, Evanston small businesses have you covered with valentine-themed...

Downtown Evanston seems emptier than it was at the start of the year. Walk down any street, and passers-by will notice signs advertising retail spaces for lease, covering the once-filled windows of...

After six years in Evanston, independent bookstore Bookends & Beginnings announced an expansion to include a retail storefront at 1716 Sherman Ave. in a Sept. 2 news release. The store’s initial...