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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


Board & Brush, 802 Dempster St. The wood sign creative studio opened Saturday and offers workshops for customers to make personalized wooden decor.

DIY wood sign workshop opens in Evanston

May 2, 2018

Workshops at Board & Brush — a wood sign creative studio that opened in Evanston on Saturday — are “kind of like a party,” said co-owner Shannon Valko. “We have loud music and music videos...

Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse executive director Aina Gutierrez speaks at a city meeting Wednesday. The Economic Development Committee approved the recommendation to supply $15,000 worth of funds to the organization’s job training program.

Economic Development Committee approves funding for Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse

April 26, 2018

The Economic Development Committee approved Wednesday a recommendation to supply $15,000 worth of funds to Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse, a job training program teaching skills in construction and deconstruction...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a council meeting on Monday. Aldermen approved a lease agreement for the nonprofit dance and fitness studio Hip Circle Empowerment Center.

Aldermen approve lease for Howard Street nonprofit dance, fitness studio

April 24, 2018

Aldermen approved Monday a five-year lease and $25,000 loan agreement with a nonprofit on Howard Street aimed at empowering women through fitness and dance. Hip Circle Empowerment Center was previously...

A sign advertising the opening of Kilwins at 1724 Sherman Ave. Chicago resident Jeff Schneider said he is in initial talks with the city government about bringing a Kilwins franchise to Evanston.

Kilwins to open downtown Evanston location

April 22, 2018

Kilwins — a national candy and ice cream franchise — is sweet on Evanston. Chicago resident Jeff Schneider said he is in initial talks with the city government about bringing a Kilwins franchise...

Union Squared, 1307 Chicago Ave. The Detroit-style pizzeria’s renovation and expansion will double its square footage and increase the restaurant’s visibility.

Union Squared renovation to double restaurant size, seating capacity

April 19, 2018

A renovation and expansion at Union Squared Evanston will add up to 10 more seats to accommodate the restaurant’s large customer “fan base,” co-owner Heather Behm said. “We were pretty packed...

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