From furloughed employees to cash-strapped owners, COVID-19 closures are hitting Evanston’s economy hard. The city is already suffering from the effects of a coronavirus-induced recession — and its...

As a stay-at-home order has been issued in the state of Illinois, booksellers have had to find ways to adapt to help promote social distancing. Independent bookstore Bookends & Beginnings started a...

As Evanston’s local businesses face challenges related to increased parking fees, competition with big chains and the rise of online retail, COVID-19 stacks the deck even higher. Gov. J.B. Pritzker...

As Northwestern University celebrates 150 Years of Women, three of Downtown Evanston’s female business owners reflected on their personal experiences leading local businesses and influencing their communities....

For Small Business Saturday, customers should think about how they can “vote with their dollars,” said Nina Barrett, owner of Bookends & Beginnings. “Shopping locally… is like a present...