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Jobless rate falls, but workforce shrinks

Evanston's unemployment rate dropped dramatically last month, but it remains substantially higher than before the coronavirus pandemic began.

By Bill Smith posted 11 hours ago

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Despite pandemic, neighborhood districts attract new businesses

Some hardy entrepreneurs are opening new businesses in neighborhood shopping districts in Evanston, even in what would seem to be the worst of times.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 24, 2020 - 3:50 pm

Business

Elspeth Revere named interim CEO at ECF

The Evanston Community Foundation announced today the appointment of Elspeth Revere as interim president and CEO, effective Dec. 11.

By Bill Smith on November 23, 2020 - 4:42 pm

Business

Rehab proposed for Fountain Square Building

Preliminary plans for an extensive upgrade to the Fountain Square Building have been presented to Evanston's Design and Project Review Committee.

By Bill Smith on November 23, 2020 - 10:32 am

Government

A historical take on new COVID rules

Businesses, cultural institutions and sports facilities in Evanston face new constraints starting Friday -- but the city has been through this before.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 19, 2020 - 4:35 pm

Business

Plans for preschool on Hurd advance

Despite complaints from neighbors, a city staff committee recommends approval of the plan to replace the Second Church of Christ, Scientist in northwest Evanston.

By Bill Smith on November 19, 2020 - 9:42 am

Business

Transit agencies predict slow return of riders

The transit agencies that serve Evanston expect it will take until 2023 to get most of their passengers back. And even then, they don't project a 100% return.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 18, 2020 - 7:34 pm

Business

Preschool planned for church site

City officials will take a second look this week at a second proposal for reusing a church site in northwest Evanston

By Bill Smith on November 16, 2020 - 10:55 am

Business

Expanded home occupations plan gets a haircut

Home-based barbers and beauty salon operators would face sharper limits on the number of customers they could serve.

By Bill Smith on November 13, 2020 - 10:56 am

Business

Transit agencies surveying riders about post-COVID reality

Faced with massive ridership declines, agencies want to learn what would bring riders back, or if they're gone for good.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 12, 2020 - 2:18 pm

Business

Community foundation head resigns

The Evanston Community Foundation's president and CEO, Monique Jones, has resigned to take on the same position at Forefront, a statewide association representing grantmakers and nonprofits. In a statement, the

By Bill Smith on November 11, 2020 - 8:59 am

Business

Hecky’s reopens after extensive remodeling

Despite the pandemic that claimed its owner's life, restaurant owner's family plans to keep the business going.

By Bill Smith on November 6, 2020 - 6:11 pm

Business

Community rallies around restaurant closed by COVID

When an employee of La Principal Mexican restaurant went to the doctor late last week, it seemed routine.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 5, 2020 - 11:22 am

Government

New TIF district proposed for 5th Ward

Evanston's Economic Development Committee Wednesday evening voted in favor of conducting study of the feasibility of creating a new tax increment financing district in part of the city's 5th Ward.

By Bill Smith on October 29, 2020 - 10:46 am

Business

Evanston restaurants cope with indoor dining ban

If Subway can't make it, you know things are bad. The chain sandwich shop on Sherman Avenue closed recently, leaving yet another "For Lease" sign on a local business. A

By Jeff Hirsh on October 28, 2020 - 9:11 am

Business

Evanston jobless rate drops to 8.8%

Evanston's unemployment rate fell last month to the lowest level since coronavirus pandemic layoffs took hold in April, but it remains more than three times as high as it was

By Bill Smith on October 27, 2020 - 12:21 pm

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