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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 Rubie’s logo. Aldermen denied a special use permit for the restaurant at a Feb. 12 committee meeting.

Evanston man hopes Council will reconsider efforts to open restaurant

February 21, 2018

After aldermen at a Planning and Development committee meeting unanimously denied a special use permit for a new restaurant in the 5th Ward, the property’s lease hopes to appeal the decision and reverse...

Family Focus, 2010 Dewey Ave. Evanston residents are attempting to raise money to buy the building.

5th Ward community group looking to purchase Family Focus building

February 21, 2018

Community advocates are attempting to save the Family Focus building in the 5th Ward by purchasing the building and keeping the nonprofit providing educational resources in the space. Last year, Family...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at City Council on Monday. Aldermen voted to dismiss a proposal for a restaurant in the 5th ward.

Aldermen deny approval for 5th Ward restaurant, community space

February 14, 2018

Aldermen unanimously voted down Rubie’s, a proposed restaurant and community center in the 5th Ward, at a Planning and Development committee meeting Monday. Aldermen denied applicant Robert Crayton...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) ruminates. Aldermen decided to delay approval of a new restaurant and community center until improvements were made to the building's facade.

Aldermen hold off approval for 5th Ward restaurant, community space

January 23, 2018

Evanston aldermen decided to postpone approval of Rubie’s, a potential upcoming restaurant and community center, sparking discontent among 5th Ward residents at Monday’s Planning and Development committee...

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