A former Chicago hot dog stand that offers employment to ex-offenders is considering opening in Evanston's second ward.
McGaw YMCA CEO Bill Geiger announced earlier in July that he would step down from the position he has held for the past nine years.
Edzo’s has won critical acclaim for its gourmet take on fast food. Now the beloved Evanston burger shop is expanding its reach with a second location in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
It's 7-Eleven's 85th birthday and the convenience store is celebrating by giving away free 7.11-oz Slurpees from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11.
Patch.com Wisconsin is seeking an advertising manager for several community websites.
The McGaw YMCA announced Friday that CEO Bill Geiger had asked the board to begin the search for his replacement.
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Evanston aldermen recently approved a motion that allows the city to purchase or acquire through condemnation an 11,000-square-foot property at Church and Darrow, the former site of a gas station.
The free summer dancing program begins Thursday, June 21, at 909 Davis St. Plaza, at the Davis Street Metra stop.
Surveyors from the prestigious restaurant guide rated the top seafood restaurants in Chicago this May.
Glenview's North Shore Country Club is also under consideration for Champions hosting duties. Conway Farms in Lake Forest was recently picked to host the 2013 BMW Championship.
Evanston area shops are handing out free or discounted donuts on Friday.
Third Ward Alderman Melissa Wynne has scheduled a meeting for residents to discuss the new Trader Joe's planned for 1211 Chicago Avenue. Representatives from Terraco will be on hand to answer questions.
Bennison's takes the cake (pun intended) in this week's Readers' Choice poll on the best bakery in Evanston.
Guy Fieri, host of Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives, visited the restaurant in March. The episode on the Korean hamburger eatery could air within the next two months.
Downtown Evanston has started a Facebook page to help woo the coffee shop to the old Border's site on Maple Street.
The city council voted Monday to buy two lots on Chicago Avenue and lease them to the upscale supermarket chain for parking. Good or bad? We want to know what you think.
The South Evanston Whole Foods is hosting a Community Support Day with 5% of sales supporting two local nonprofits. Evanston Patch will be there with seeds you can plant to take home.
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Sean O’Grady will assume the position.
The sides will have 28 days to settle outside of court.
Leadership Evanston is asking residents to participate in a discussion on the shopping center's future.
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The awards will be presented Tuesday at the Evanston Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting. The founders of the Actors Gymnasium Circus & Performing Arts School, as well as Paul and Cease Giddings, will be honored.
Those who order before May 1 can get produce delivered to their homes at no extra cost.
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The chain will donate 10 cents from every Easter egg-shaped cooking purchased through Sunday.
The steamed sandwich shop opened less than a month ago.
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The seven-year-old Evanston restaurant has revamped its décor and food.
The Illinois Science Council organizes the specials to mark the importance of math.
Owner of beloved shop had planned to already be closed.