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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


Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at City Council on Monday. Rainey has been a driving force in the redevelopment on Howard Street.

Officials tout success of city-backed businesses on Howard Street

October 17, 2017

Two 8th Ward restaurants launched with the city’s help have returned more than $570,000 to Evanston in economic impact, city officials announced Monday. The report, presented at City Council, listed...

North Shore Cider Company, 707 Howard St. The cidery, which opened Feb. 23, offers free tastings and allows customers to fill up growlers of cider to go.

City’s first cidery prioritizes local ingredients, business

April 12, 2017

Chris Collins first tried making cider in his Evanston basement eight years ago using store-bought apple juice. “It didn’t turn out so great,” he said. “It was an early lesson on using the absolute...

Three city projects for two potential restuarants and a proposed theater on Howard Street are ongoing. The street has been a focus of economic development efforts in recent years, spearheaded by Ald. Ann Rainey (8th).

City continues efforts to develop Howard Street properties

October 3, 2016

Two city-owned properties may soon be functioning businesses again, as Evanston officials work toward filling currently vacant spaces on Howard Street. The city is working with one potential occupant...

Evanston police relocate outpost on Howard Street

November 1, 2015

The Evanston Police Department relocated its Howard Street outpost one block west of its former location at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. The outpost, now located at 745 Howard St., first opened...

Evanston police cite La Macchina, Ward Eight for selling alcohol to underage customers

June 2, 2014

Evanston police cited two city restaurants last week during a regular compliance check for selling alcohol to underage individuals. La Macchina, 1620 Orrington Ave., and Ward Eight, 629 Howard St., each...

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