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Evanston Lobbying for Ice Cream Parlor on Main St.

The city’s economic development office is asking people to voice their support for a Forest Park business thinking about opening a shop in Evanston.

Frillman Farms Brings its Wares to Evanston's Farmers Market This Year

Aptakisic Road’s Frillman Farms is expanding its farmers market footprint this summer into Evanston.

Is This Really the Definition of 'Small' Business?

The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.

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Evanston Artisan Butcher Shop Opening Wednesday

Homestead Meats & Deli will locally source its meat and use every part of the animal.

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U.S. House Approves Permanent Small Business Tax Breaks

Republicans largely support the measure, but Democrats say it will force spending cuts in other areas.

Bookends & Beginnings Opens Saturday in Old Bookman’s Alley Space

The new independent Evanston bookstore wants to create a cozy, community gathering spot.

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'666 Burger' Will Give Your Cholesterol a Scare on Friday the 13th

The burger features six slices of cheese, six cheese sticks and six slices of bacon.

Fragile X Awareness Day at LYFE Kitchen Evanston - June 21

Don’t Have a Boltwood Reservation? Check Out Photos of the Restaurant Here

The Evanston eatery opens Thursday with limited seating, and then fully opens next week.

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Smylie Bros. Brewing Opens Tuesday

The Oak Avenue brewpub pushed its opening day back a week.

Evanston’s Boltwood Opens Thursday

Limited reservations are available through Sunday. The hotly anticipated restaurant will be fully open next week.

Tom Thumb Moving, Taco Diablo Hopes to Move into Space

The Davis Street store would be replaced with two restaurants, the other of which has not been named, according to Evanston Now.

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Evanston Artisan Butcher Shop Opening June 17

Homestead Meats & Deli will locally source its meat and use every part of the animal.

Hewn Closing in on Fundraising Goal for ‘Parklet’ on Dempster

The tiny park would replace parking during warm months. The bakery has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project.

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Boltwood Hoping to Open This Month

Former Publican chef Brian Huston’s restaurant is hoping to open the 16th.

Lincolnwood Resident Reopens Family Law Firm to Advocate for the Rights of Children

Xfinity WiFi Network Reaches 3,400 Hotspots in Evanston

New Pizza, Smoked Meat Restaurant Coming to Central Station Development

The Wood Shed will open in the rental building at 1720 Central St.

Area resort announces family-friendly vacation packages

City Council Approves Several Evanston Business Requests

Sketchbook Brewing, YoFresh Yogurt and others got OKs from the city council this week on various requests.

Big Business Good for New Products, but Bad for U.S. Jobs: Gallup Survey

A majority of respondents said big business is bad at growing the U.S. economy, and favored small business innovations.

Take a Peek Inside Smylie Brothers Brewery

The Evanston brew pub is opening soon on Oak.

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