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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


 Robert Yohanan, CEO of Evanston-based First Bank & Trust, opens the NU Startup Showcase. The event was held at the Hilton Orrington Wednesday afternoon.

Northwestern startups pitch ideas to Evanston businesses

November 14, 2013

Northwestern entrepreneurs Wednesday evening pitched their business ideas to Evanston professionals at the city's first Northwestern University Startup Showcase. About 80 Evanston business executives...

City officials are looking to balance between downtown Evanston's thriving restaurant scene with a number of empty properties in the area.

In Focus: Downtown Evanston looks beyond restaurant scene for economic boon

May 20, 2013

The ambient lighting and warmth of Found, a contemporary American bistro established in Evanston late last year, highlights its thoughtful, locally produced dishes. The restaurant sits at a refurbished...

Despite an unemployment rate that has trended below state and national averages, Evanston officials are taking steps to reduce it further.

Economic Development Committee plans to address city unemployment rate

May 1, 2013

Evanston officials are taking steps to address unemployment even though the jobless rate is falling so far this year. Unemployment in the city decreased to 6.9 percent in March from 7.4 percent in...

U.S. Cellular is planning to close its downtown Evanston location in the coming weeks as the company plans to focus its marketing efforts to rural areas.

Downtown Evanston U.S. Cellular store to close

April 15, 2013

The U.S. Cellular store in downtown Evanston will close in the next few weeks after more than a decade in business. The Chicago-based company will cut six jobs with the store's closure at 1737 Sherman...

Solay Wellness Inc. CEO Isabella Samovsky said the lifestyle store is moving beyond its online-based market by franchising the business and expanding business locations.

Lifestyle company Solay opens Evanston flagship location

April 14, 2013

With its flagship store formally opening Thursday in downtown Evanston, lifestyle company Solay Wellness Inc. is preparing to turn its business into a franchise. The family-owned store, which sells...

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