Andy's Frozen Custard in Evanston is using cookies purchased from Girl Scout troop 42189 in its seasonal treat Thin Mint Concrete.
Architect and Evanston Township High School grad Josh Gilbert is planning to open a brewery in a warehouse at 2000 Dempster St. this summer.
Naf Naf Grill could open a store at the site that used to house a Borders bookstore.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago will be opening in August near O'Hare Airport.
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Alderman Peter Braithwaite and owners of Evanston’s new restaurant will be hosting a jazz reception on March 7 at 6:30 p.m.
The local coffee company Link’s Sweet Bean has closed down its Wilmette cafe and will be roasting and selling coffee at Rose’s Wheat-Free Bakery in Evanston, in partnership with local investor Marcus Lemonis.
The winner purchased the winning ticket at Shell Foods on Oakton Street.
The restaurant chain is eliminating Chicken Selects and The Fruit & Walnut Salad, the Associated Press reports.
The owners of Andersonville’s Galleria are opening a second location in Evanston at 1627 Sherman Ave., featuring arts, photography, jewelry, beauty products and more for sale by local vendors.
The downtown Wilmette coffee shop closed its doors on Feb. 23, but owner Lourdes Links will be moving her coffee roasting business to Evanston, according to the 'Sun Times.'
Many new dinner items will have Mexican flare.
In a recent class-action lawsuit, parents say they were charged after their kids downloaded free games.
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th Ward) announced Monday that the city is "moving forward" with talks to bring the fast food restaurant known for its butter burgers to the Howard-Hartrey Shopping Plaza.
Wedding dress designer Rachel Alvia, of Avail and Company, is creating 33 handmade wedding dresses for a fashion show as part of this Sunday’s first annual Evanston Wedding Walk.
This week, Patch's Foodie Finds column travels to the family-owned Green Bay Road business, which offers a variety of homemade ice creams, frozen yogurts, sorbets and sherbets.
Office Depot will acquire OfficeMax to combine two of the leading office supply stores nationwide.
The Michelin-rated restaurant is opening a second location at 703 Church Street this spring, offering 36 craft beers on tap and Midwestern cuisine sourced from local farms.
The Zagat Guide named 25 burger joints in 25 cities to its list of “America’s Best Burgers.” No. 1 in Chicago? Edzo’s Burger Shop at 1571 Sherman Ave. in Evanston.
A new bakery is set to open this spring on Dempster Street, while a craft brewery is planned for the city's west side. Read on for more business openings and closings.
An Evanston woman was among 3,000 passengers stranded on a cruise ship for four days in the Gulf of Mexico last weekend, the "Chicago Tribune" reports.
If you haven't already, it's time to start thinking about a Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart. Here are some creative ideas that can be bought at shops in Evanston
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Lucky Platter owner Eric Singer is planning to rotate local chefs in and out of a restaurant space at 1307 Chicago Ave. for “pop-up” dinner series.
The River North 'craft tavern' plans to open an Evanston restaurant in May.
The Wine Goddess opened in Evanston at 702 Main St. in December. Owner Diana Hamann hosts tastings and classes and sells bottles for every price point.
Evanston's new wine and cocktail bar, Ward Eight, was nominated as one of the best in the Chicago area in Time Out Chicago's 2013 Eat Out Awards.
The average person will fork out $130.97 on Valentine's Day gifts, according to a national survey. That's up slightly from last year. How much do you plan to spend on your Valentine?
Partners Chris Casas and Marco Ferrarini are planning to open a coffee roaster called Coffee Speed Shop in west Evanston, as well as a café and restaurant called La Macchina downtown this spring.
A new burger shop has taken over the former location of Bop ‘N Grill at 1903 Church St. in Evanston. Owner Vincent Pryor says he hopes Fatty’s becomes known for good food and friendly service.
Developers and local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for a Trader Joe's planned at 1211 Chicago Ave. in Evanston. The store is expected to open in October.
Since 2003, the bookstore has closed an average of 15 stores annually.
Accompanied by local elected officials, developers will break ground on the site of a Trader Joe’s planned for 1211 Chicago Ave. this Thursday afternoon.
Construction work has already begun at 1615 Oak Ave. downtown, where Smylie Bros. Restaurant and Brewery is expected to open in August or September.
Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles opened at 2424 Dempster St. the evening of Thursday, Jan. 24. Manager Darnell Johnson said the reception so far has been “excellent.”
Diners rave about the authenticity of the crepes at this one-year-old Evanston restaurant, managed by the owner of another French hotspot, Bistro Bordeaux.
Bennison's Bakery, 1000 Davis St., in Evanston celebrates its 75th anniversary this October. Owner Jory Downer, his father Guy Downer, and Jory's 28-year-old son all still work at the bakery.
NorthShore University HealthSystem picked up an office building at 2500 Ridge Ave., next to its Evanston hospital, according to ‘Crain’s.’
The bakery at 815 Noyes Street closed abruptly this winter. Owner Susan Friedman recently settled a lawsuit she had filed against a former chef, claiming the chef stole a binder of recipes.
The Evanston spot serves baked goods worth getting up early for.
The longtime Evanston bike shop closed at 1027 Davis St. last year, and will reopen at 4710 N. Damen Ave. in Chicago this spring, according to owner Lee Katz.