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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


An Evanston resident enjoys a cup of wine at the Sherman Avenue Starbucks. The Starbucks recently began using its alcohol permit, which permits it to serve wine and beer after 4 p.m.

Downtown Evanston Starbucks begins serving wine and beer

January 9, 2014

The renovated Starbucks in downtown Evanston now serves wine, beer and small plates of food in the evenings, making it one of only 29 locations nationwide to offer alcoholic beverages. The cafe, 1734...

Manager: ‘No definite date’ for beer, wine at downtown Evanston Starbucks

November 3, 2013

Although Evanston aldermen have approved a liquor license for the downtown Starbucks, a manager said Sunday there is “no definite date” for when the coffee shop will start serving alcohol. City...

City Council OKs liquor license for Starbucks in downtown Evanston

October 29, 2013

Evanston aldermen Monday night approved a liquor license for the Starbucks in downtown Evanston. The license will allow the coffee shop, 1734 Sherman Ave., to serve beer and wine as part of the national...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl listen to citizen comments. Several citizens urged city council members not to ban e-cigarette use in Evanston.

Evanston City Council postpones vote on Starbucks’ liquor license

October 15, 2013

Aldermen on Monday night held off on approving a liquor license that would allow Northwestern students to find a different type of buzz at the Starbucks in downtown Evanston. City Council voted Monday...

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