Evanston Launches September Legacy Business Bounce Back Promotion

Shoppers who spend $250 at participating Legacy businesses in September can qualify for a $50 gift card.

Soul & Smoke Announces Sept. 1 Opening For Expanded Evanston Flagship

The restaurant's expanded Evanston home opens Sept. 1 with barbecue, fine dining touches and local history.

Northwestern Expands U.S. Bank Partnership With New Debit Card, Campus Support

Students, faculty, staff and alumni will have access to a new card and added campus banking support.

New Restaurant Opening In Downtown Evanston From James Beard Award-Winning Chefs: Report

The husband-and-wife chef duo plans a Midwestern restaurant in downtown Evanston with brunch, coffee and dinner.

Evanston Seeks Small Businesses For New Downtown Shared Marketplace

Space to Place will offer 15 Evanston businesses subsidized storefront space, training and a path to leasing.

Colectivo Coffee Announces New Central Street Cafe In Evanston

Colectivo said its second Evanston location will bring coffee, breakfast, sandwiches and bakery items to Central Street.

Evanston's The Aux Grows From Facebook Group Into Black-Owned Business Marketplace

Envisioned by Evanston Sgt. Tosha Wilson in 2020, The Aux now houses Black- and women-owned businesses under one roof.

Velvet Stitch House, A New Needlepoint Shop, Is Coming To Evanston

Founded by Evanston local Becca Zikakis, the shop will combine needlepoint retail with community events.

Potbelly Offering Free Food For A Year At Evanston Event

The Evanston shop will host games, prizes and a chance for the first 50 fans in line to win Potbelly for a year.

Sustain Evanston Grant Program Now Accepting Applications for Local Organizations

Local businesses, nonprofits, and public buildings can apply for grants up to $25,000 to support sustainable practices.

New Jazz Bar Opening In Downtown Evanston

A new jazz bar, Local Note, is headed to the Downtown Evanston area.

New Evanston Cafe Offering Free Smoothies For A Year

Your chance to get free smoothies for one year is coming up this weekend at the grand opening of a new Evanston smoothie cafe.

Woofie's Mobile Pet Service Van On Its Way To The North Shore

The Woofie's mobile service van will offer grooming, pet sitting and dog walking to pet-owners in the North Shore area.

GigHubb Chicago Offers Premier Live Musicians for Corporate Events

Top-Tier Talent for Trade Shows, Award Ceremonies, Holiday Parties, and More // Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Folk // Chicago & Suburbs

500 Service, Hospitality Workers At Northwestern University On Strike

Hundreds of cooks, cashiers, baristas, dishwashers and catering workers at Northwestern University walked out on strike Monday morning.

Evanston CEO Gets Prison Time For $67 Million Fraud Schemes

The CEO of an Evanston auto loan company was sentenced to prison for a pair of fraud schemes that cost approximately $67 million.

After Losing $127M In 9 Months, Layoffs Expected At Endeavor Health

The hospital group could cut up to 100 positions after agreeing to pay out a $453 million sex abuse settlement last year.

Organization on your list of resolutions for 2025?

Let Orderly Zen get your clutter under control and your home organized and aesthetic.

Proposed 31-Story Tower On Davis Street Could Be Evanston’s Tallest

Zoning code changes could allow for nearly 450 apartments to be built on the lucrative longtime location of drive-thru Chase Bank ATMs.

Business owner adds certification, enhances business and self

Javier Huerta has spent the last two years earning a certificate as a landscape electrician.

Change The World With Us- One Meal at a Time

Order the newly released cookbook, 6-MINUTE DINNERS (and More!), and help feed those in need around Chicago!

Historic Varsity Theater Redeveloped Into Apartments, Retail Space

Restaurant Guzman y Gomez is the first commercial tenant in the redeveloped site, and some of its 33 apartments are now available for rent.

Office Depot In Evanston To Close Permanently

Employees say the city's last big box office supply store is set to shutter in October.

Evanston Is Illinois Top 'Hidden Gem' For Startups, Survey Finds

The city was one of two in Illinois identified by executives as a good spot to start a business outside of a traditional tech hub.

Canal Shores Management Rebrands Course As 'The Evans At Canal Shores'

A limited number of holes will be available for preview play later this summer.

Evanston Chamber Of Commerce To Receive $50K In Grants, Governor Says

The 151 recipients of the grants will receive money through the Back to Business Local Chambers program.

Mosaic Construction Completes Renovations at FEW Distillery

Supporting Award-Winning Craft Spirits Production in Evanston

Tattoo Shop Opens In Evanston, First Since Its 2021 Legalization

Evanston's first tattoo parlor of the 21st century, Sweetheart Ink Tattoo, is now open on Kedzie Avenue.

Suburban Office Vacancies Hit Record High In First Quarter Of 2024

Tenants vacated office space in the north suburbs at the highest rate of any region in the Chicago area, according to a new report.

Evanston's Ban On Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Tobacco Sales In Effect

The city becomes the first in Illinois to ban businesses from selling menthol cigarettes and any other flavored tobacco products.

$1 Million Sales Tax Rebate Deal With Evanston VW Dealership Approved

The Evanston City Council voted 6-2 to approve a five-year deal to give the Volkswagen dealer half of all sale tax revenue it generates.

Byline Bank Donates $30,000 to Its Local Communities on Giving Tuesday

The Cook County Health Foundation, The Kendall County Community Food Pantry and The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation will benefit.

Illinois Has Most Expensive Legal Marijuana In U.S., Report Finds

A lack of competition and large amount of consolidation is behind the high prices, as Illinois trails Michigan in total cannabis sales.

Byline Bank Celebrates Multiple SBA Lender of the Year Awards in IL

Byline claims top spots in both SBA 7(a) and 504 rankings

Chicago Lawyers Offer Northwestern Hazing Victims Free Consultations

Partners from two law firms said they "understand the hesitation, fear, and concerns" victims of the alleged hazing incidents may feel.

NorthShore University HealthSystem Awards $4 Million To Local Groups

The hospital group has announced nearly $10 million in grants to 16 organizations in the first two years of its Community Investment Fund.

Byline Bank Gives $15,000 to Illinois Organizations on Giving Tuesday

The bank is awarding $5,000 each to three local charitable organizations as part of its commitment to helping communities grow and thrive

Byline Bank Celebrates Small Business Saturday

As a top SBA lender, Byline is committed to partnering with small businesses to help them access the working capital they need to succeed.

Byline Bank Hosts Annual Toy Drive

Branches now accepting new, unwrapped toys for Chicago Public School children, ages 7–14

Byline’s Business Banking Team Grows to Support Local Businesses

Tim Harrington to focus on connecting Evanston small businesses with lending and cash management solutions.

Grocery Sector Still Strong Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Jewel-Osco at Elston Plaza sees record sales in second quarter.