Concerns that new projects could erode the economic stability of some businesses along Main Street tempered the good news that the projects are viable and in the works. News of […]
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West Evanston TIF Shows Progress
A partnership between Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC) and Mount Pisgah Ministry could add mixed-income residences to the long-vacant corner of Church Street and Darrow Avenue. The parcel at 1805 […]
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Main-Dempster Mile Hosts a Drive-Through in Train Station Alley
Hot chocolate, a selfie with Santa or a Hanukkah Bubbe, a convenient chance to contribute to a charitable cause and support local businesses – nearly a day’s worth of holiday […]
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Anchor Tenant to Remain After Sale of Shopping Center
Valli Produce will remain in Evanston Plaza, the shopping center at Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue, even after the property is sold. Speaking at the Dec. 10 Joint Review Board […]
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To Help Downtown Businesses During This Challenging Period, Take the Takeout Pledge
Evanston’s downtown businesses are contending with more than a few challenges right now, said Annie Coakley, Executive Director of Downtown Evanston, in a report at the First Ward community meeting on […]
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Fifth Ward TIF District Discussion Tonight
Tonight the City’s Economic Development Committee will discuss whether to proceed with a feasibility study of creating a tax-increment financing (TIF) district in the Fifth Ward. In a TIF district […]
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Reparations Subcommittee Hears Plans for a New School in Fifth Ward, and Proposal to Expand Concept of ‘Public Benefits’ Under Zoning Code
At its meeting on Oct. 23, the Reparations Subcommittee listened to a presentation by an Education Reparations Subcommittee to establish a STEM school in the Fifth Ward.
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Evanston’s Economy Will Recover – But ‘Active Intervention’ Is Needed: City Economic Development Officials
The Unicorn Cafe, one of the first of the independent coffee shops to establish roots downtown, has closed. The cafe, at 1723 Sherman Ave., a stone throw’s away from the […]
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Reparations Subcommittee Recommends Housing Assistance Programs, and Guiding Principles
On Aug. 28, the Reparations Subcommittee decided to recommend that City Council approve the use of $400,000 in reparations funds for housing assistance programs that would benefit an estimated 16 […]
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Gov. Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Reopen Business and Activities in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan
Governor JB Pritzker today released guidelines to reopen businesses and certain activities when regions of the State move into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. All four regions of […]