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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Sketchbook Brewing Company’s Evanston location has undergone extensive renovations in the past few months. The updated space will open before Thanksgiving.

Sketchbook Brewing Company grows after five years of success

October 1, 2019

When Sketchbook Brewing Co. first opened in Evanston in 2014, the company produced around 500 barrels of beer a year. Now, five years later, it makes over 3,000 barrels a year, and sells its product to...

The future location of Amanecer Breakfast Tacos, 512 Main St. Amanecer co-founder Ana Vela said she hopes to open the new shop by early August.

Amanecer Breakfast Tacos looks to expand into permanent storefront

May 24, 2017

After serving food out of a Smart Car for two years, Amanecer Breakfast Tacos plans to expand into a permanent storefront in central Evanston this summer. Amanecer co-founder Ana Vela said she hopes...

A sign overlooking Lake Michigan marks the entrance to Evanston in the 3rd Ward. The ward is close to Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood and allows residents to commute quickly to Chicago via its Main Street Metra and CTA stations.

Chicago access, small businesses underscore 3rd Ward’s progressive identity

May 22, 2016

On May 17, 1970, prompted by the student strikes and shooting at Kent State University earlier that month, residents of the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Hinman Avenue, situated in the 3rd Ward, declared independence...

The Tap Room, an extension of Sketchbook Brewing Co., opened Friday at 821 Chicago Ave. The new space currently offers 11 different beers on tap and free Wi-Fi.

Sketchbook Brewing expands with new Tap Room

April 17, 2016

Cesar Marron and Shawn Decker were tired of working out of an alley. That’s why the two managing partners of Sketchbook Brewing Co., 821 Chicago Ave., decided to open up the Tap Room, an add-on to...

Local nanobrewery to open new tap room

February 9, 2016

An Evanston nanobrewery announced plans last week to expand into a new space next to its current location in the city’s Main-Chicago district. Sketchbook Brewing Co., 825 Chicago Ave., aims to open...

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