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The Daily Northwestern

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


The budding collaboration among Evanston eateries, the city’s economic development office and Turner Construction Company seeks to provide lunches and boost the restaurants’ bottom lines.

Ryan Field construction crews to get gourmet fix from Evanston restaurants

February 18, 2025

Construction crews for Northwestern’s $850 million Ryan Field redevelopment could soon have the chance to chow down on gourmet lunches from Evanston restaurants. The budding collaboration among Evanston...

In a key indicator of downtown Evanston’s economic health, the office vacancy rate has hit 18.9%. The district has continued to grapple with the pandemic-era downturn.

Downtown office vacancy rate hits 18.9% as Evanston grapples with downturn

January 30, 2025

The office vacancy rate in downtown Evanston recently hit 18.9%, reflecting new office space additions to the commercial real estate market, the city’s Economic Development Manager Paul Zalmezak said. Yet...

The proposed 27-story development will replace the north end of Church Street Plaza, which currently includes a Chili’s.

Chili’s on chopping block amid plan to demolish stores, build tower at Church Street Plaza

January 23, 2025

To make way for a 27-story tower on Church Street, Chili’s, Dogtopia and some of the AMC movie screens will be demolished and transformed into residential units and retail space.  Developers have...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe will set up shop at the Varsity Theater alongside new Mexican restaurant Guzman y Gomez by summer 2025.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to surf into downtown Evanston

January 9, 2025

Atlanta-based chain Tropical Smoothie Cafe promises the taste of summer year-round with plans for a new outpost on Sherman Avenue to open by July, offering a range of nutritional options for students and...

Evanston residents respond to a poll about new services and features they would value in an updated Civic Center.

City to move operations to 909 Davis St. in early 2025 following high construction costs

November 20, 2024

On May 29, Evanston’s 5th Ward newsletter said city government operations would move out of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center by September. At a 5th Ward meeting in May, Economic Development Manager...

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