Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Evanston bakery Hewn always accepted cash payments. But in early 2020, the business pivoted to online sales only.
When the bakery reopened to walk-in customers, co-owner...
City Council voted 7-1 to introduce an amendment Monday to the city code that will require shared housing in Evanston to be licensed.
The council initially planned to vote on issuing a special use...
City Council voted 8-1 to refer a ban on cashless businesses back to the Economic Development Committee and the Equity and Empowerment Commission on Monday.
The proposed ordinance would make it illegal...
Joining Forces for Affordable Housing, a local coalition working toward equitable zoning, is launching community outreach — hoping to contribute to larger city plans to increase affordable housing.
The...
Growing up in Evanston’s 2nd Ward, Darlene Cannon lived in a mostly Black neighborhood.
Since she was born in Evanston more than five decades ago, she has lived within the same four-block radius....
