Business Archives - Evanston Now

Judge say railroad can drop Evanston commuter service

It's the latest twist in a dispute between Union Pacific and Metra about who should operate the trains -- and at what cost.

By Jeff Hirsh posted 15 mins ago

Celebrating the end of construction on Main Street

The shopping district's summer of disruption is over -- so time for a party!

By Jeff Hirsh posted 20 hours ago

Jobless rate falls again, but so does size of workforce

More people stopped looking for work.

By Bill Smith on September 23, 2021 - 2:48 pm

Downtown Farmers Market fans don’t want to move

The idea of moving the market to Fountain Square is drawing pushback from the Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets group.

By Bill Smith on September 18, 2021 - 2:10 pm

Restaurant owners say new federal help is needed

Most restaurants got nothing from initial round of federal aid say trade associations and local restaurant owners.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 17, 2021 - 7:15 pm

Long-time Evanston restaurant to close next month

Prairie Joe's owner says he needs more family time.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 15, 2021 - 5:42 pm

Neighbors review plans for high-tech office building

Developer says there is high demand for the lab space the building would provide for emerging companies.

By Bill Smith on September 15, 2021 - 10:55 am

Sponsor seeks repeal of restaurant delivery fee cap

Says pandemic price-control measure is no longer needed. Move comes as delivery firms sue New York City over its fee cap.

By Bill Smith on September 11, 2021 - 10:08 am

Evanston resident to head Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo

Evanston resident Megan Ross has been named the new president and CEO of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.

By Evanston Now on September 9, 2021 - 3:16 pm

NorthShore hospital system to merge with Edward-Elmhurst

Evanston-based NorthShore University HealthSystem today announced plans to merge with Edward-Elmhurst Health of Naperville.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 8, 2021 - 2:05 pm

NU football’s return has merchants’ hopes high

After a season without fans in the stands, shops that capitalize on team spirit are counting on a rebound.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 3, 2021 - 4:01 pm

Restaurant opening at Graduate Hotel

Property's new owners are reviving a long-standing dining destination.

By Evanston Now on September 3, 2021 - 12:08 pm

Contract deadline for NU food service workers passes

What company called its last best offer was not submitted to a member vote by the union, whose leaders say it would take away benefits, rights and protections.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 1, 2021 - 8:06 pm

Developer bullish on future of downtown Evanston

Optimistic about finding tenants for the vacant spaces in Church Street Plaza.

By Jeff Hirsh on September 1, 2021 - 4:02 pm

Panel to develop guidelines for spending federal windfall

Economic development projects will be focus for Tuesday night meeting.

By Bill Smith on August 30, 2021 - 8:44 pm

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