Business Archives - Evanston Now

NU to get millions from football; city, merchants almost nothing

The school will have big TV revenue paydays, but with no fans in the stands merchants will lose out.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 17, 2020 - 16:46

Report: ‘Shop local’ won’t cut it any more

Traditional "shop local" campaigns that try to guilt consumers to buying from local shops won't work during the pandemic, Evanston's economic development manager told aldermen Monday night. Paul Zalmezak said

By Bill Smith on September 15, 2020 - 13:47

Metra launches campaign to win back riders

The Metra commuter rail system launched an ad campaign today aimed at convincing people its trains are safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 15, 2020 - 13:13

Two well-known Evanston restaurants close

Two of Evanston's more popular and visible restaurants have closed, leaving more vacant space downtown, and fewer choices for dining or for just a cup of coffee. The Unicorn Cafe,

By Jeff Hirsh on September 14, 2020 - 17:08

Aldermen to vote on eviction moratorium

Evanston aldermen are scheduled to act Monday on a resolution that would impose a moratorium on coronavirus-related evictions similar to one already in effect in Chicago.

By Bill Smith on September 13, 2020 - 10:53

Plans for downtown doggie daycare move forward

At least one would-be business owner in Evanston anticipates a lot of people now working from home during the pandemic will head back to the office one of these days

By Bill Smith on September 10, 2020 - 16:30

Evanston firms startup or expand as others close

Despite the peril of the pandemic, some Evanstonians have decided to launch or expand local businesses.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 3, 2020 - 18:18

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City looking to help restaurants make it through winter

The City of Evanston hopes to find ways to extend the outdoor dining season as restaurants continue to struggle with the impact of pandemic-induced social distancing rules.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 29, 2020 - 10:48

More Evanstonians went back to work last month

More people had jobs last month in Evanston, but even more people dropped out of the labor force.

By Bill Smith on August 27, 2020 - 13:25

State tightens restaurant mask rule

Evanston's restaurant scene will be affected by a new state rule announced today.

By Bill Smith on August 25, 2020 - 15:43

Newspaper reporter and columnist Bob Schwabach dies

Evanston resident Robert “Bob” Schwabach, a former reporter for the Chicago Tribune and the long-running author of a syndicated column on computers, died on Aug. 9 from a stroke. He

By Evanston Now on August 23, 2020 - 12:21

Veterinary business increases during pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has seen business go to the dogs ... which if you are a veterinarian is mostly good, but not entirely.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 20, 2020 - 00:01

YWCA takes over Crowded Closet consignment shop

YWCA Evanston/North Shore is adding to its family of social enterprises. The Crowded Closet, a consignment boutique located at 808 Dempster St. in Evanston, will now be owned and managed

By Evanston Now on August 14, 2020 - 19:43

New businesses are opening, despite pandemic

Opening a new business in the midst of the worst pandemic in 100 years may seem like hopping on to the Titanic after hitting the iceberg.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 11, 2020 - 19:37

CTA service to Loop suspended

The Chicago Transit Authority has suspended rapid transit and bus service from Evanston to Chicago's Loop after early morning looting in downtown Chicago.

By Bill Smith on August 10, 2020 - 12:07

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