Business

Rental project draws no foes

Submitted by Bill Smith on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 9:55am.

No one showed up to object Wednesday night when the Evanston Plan Commission reviewed a 232-unit mixed-use rental apartment project proposed for the southeast corner of Chicago Avenue and Kedzie Street.

Project model

City to consider land sales

Submitted by Bill Smith on Mon, 08/11/2008 - 10:38am.

The City Council tonight is scheduled to consider two land sales that would raise cash for its tight budget.

Only two more chances for outdoor dances

Submitted by Jim Mizell on Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:19am.

Dancers

Evanstonians gathered Thursday night to dance to the music of Indigo on the plaza between the Metra station and the 909 Davis Street building.

Tax rebate proposed for new market

Submitted by Bill Smith on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 4:51pm.

Evanston's Economic Development Committee gave unanimous preliminary approval Wednesday to providing a $500,000 sales tax rebate to the proposed Farmers Best Market at Asbury Avenue and Oakton Street.

Plan board lops top off wedding cake

Submitted by Bill Smith on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 8:58am.

Evanston's Plan Commission voted 5-3 Wednesday to trim the proposed height limit on the Fountain Square block downtown.

1800 Club still cooking

Submitted by Bill Smith on Sun, 08/03/2008 - 2:50pm.

It turns out the 1800 Club bar in the 1800 Sherman Ave. building hasn't closed -- it has just dramatically cut back its hours for the summer.

Pension panel wants zero-based budgeting

Submitted by Bill Smith on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 8:08am.

Blue ribbon committee members Thursday suggested Evanston needs to cut spending and charge non-profits for more city services as it tries to find the funds to pay off its public safety pension obligations.

Shuttered bar ran tab with taxpayers

Submitted by Bill Smith on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 12:16pm.

The 1800 Club bar in the 1800 Sherman Ave. building in downtown Evanston has closed, leaving property taxes unpaid.

1800 Club

Trader Joe's moves closer to approval

Submitted by Bill Smith on Tue, 07/29/2008 - 10:43am.

Evanston aldermen on a 7-1 vote gave preliminary approval Monday to changes to a planned development at 1890 Maple Ave. to make the building's design work for a proposed Trader Joe's market.

Training set for bar and restaurant owners

Submitted by City of Evanston on Mon, 07/28/2008 - 9:50pm.

Bar and restaurant owners can reduce their risks and liquor liability insurance by participating in the BASSET (Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training) program, offered by the Evanston Police Department.