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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 interior of La Macchina Café. The store closed recently after seven years in Evanston.

La Macchina Café closes doors permanently

September 16, 2020

La Macchina Café, located at 1620 Orrington Ave., has permanently closed its doors, Evanston’s economic development manager Paul Zalmezak confirmed to The Daily on Wednesday. The restaurant, which...

Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election.

City Council receives economic development update and recommendations in light of COVID-19 impact

September 15, 2020

City officials predict that Evanston’s economic conditions will worsen in the upcoming months, according to an economic development update during a Monday council meeting. Staff highlighted factors including...

The Unicorn Cafe storefront. The store closed recently after almost 30 years in Evanston.

Unicorn Cafe closes after 29 years in Evanston

September 14, 2020

After nearly 30 years in Evanston, Unicorn Cafe has closed its doors permanently. Paul Zalmezak, Evanston’s economic development manager, told The Daily that Unicorn Cafe’s owner, Jessica Donnelly,...

Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Einstein Bros. Bagels evaluating whether to reopen downtown Evanston location

July 1, 2020

Einstein Bros. Bagels in downtown Evanston is evaluating its viability in the context of coronavirus recovery, according to Evanston Economic Development Manager Paul Zalmezak. After reaching out to...

A view of Evanston from above. The Panera Bread located at 1700 Sherman Ave. closed its doors permanently, and five more stores in downtown Evanston have closed within the past year.

Panera Bread closes downtown Evanston location permanently, new stores to come to Evanston

June 24, 2020

The Panera Bread restaurant in downtown Evanston has closed permanently. The Panera Bread restaurant in downtown Evanston closed permanently on March 23, according to Evanston economic development manager...

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