Evanston’s Barnes & Noble closed permanently last week. A Northwestern Medicine facility will replace the bookstore at 1630 Sherman Ave. Barnes & Noble’s current CEO, James Daunt, took over in...

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 states across the country begin to reopen shuttered businesses while maintaining social distancing and following health guidelines, the path for Evanston businesses remains unclear. In Evanston,...

City Council unanimously voted to redirect funds from its Workforce Development Fund to a small business emergency loan program during its virtual Monday meeting. The loan program was proposed by Lending...

As COVID-19 shakes our world, small businesses still find ways to continue on with closed storefronts. Local governments are doing what they can to help, but many businesses are looking to the federal...