With Local Note jazz club expected to open in downtown Evanston within months, ʼCats will have more opportunities to hear live jazz music near campus.  This new arrival will join other restaurants...

As a new 21-year-old, I’ve been searching Evanston for the perfect place to indulge in a crafty cocktail. Ward Eight happened to serve up just the right blend of classy drinks, delicious dishes and the...

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...

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...

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...