Business

Mar 28 2013 - 9:57am | By: Bill Smith

Fifteen new businesses have opened in downtown Evanston since last fall, employing a total of 112 full-time and 67 part-time workers.

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Solay Wellness celebrates new retail store

Mar 25 2013 - 4:37pm | By: Downtown Evanston

The general public and media are invited to join Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Downtown Evanston Board of Directors and staff to celebrate the opening of Solay Wellness at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 11.

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My Job as a Plastic Surgeon

Mar 25 2013 - 9:42am | By: Ethical Humanis...

Aaron Pelletier, Medical Director of Microsurgery at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Illinois, speaks April 7th on “My Job as a Plastic Surgeon.” In this latest in ou

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Low-cost internet access program expands

Mar 21 2013 - 11:41am | By: Bill Smith

Comcast today announced that it's expanding its $9.95 per month "internet essentials" program to serve more low-income families.

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Evanston food stores to face new competitor

Mar 21 2013 - 6:00am | By: Bill Smith

Evanston's supermarkets will soon face a new competitor -- Mariano's Fresh Market -- just across the border in Skokie.

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The Keg on last leg?

Mar 20 2013 - 11:27am | By: Bill Smith

A published report claims The Keg in downtown Evanston may soon lose its lease.

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Evanston firm gets Hurricane Sandy contract

Mar 20 2013 - 8:04am | By: Bill Smith

Evanston-based Hagerty Consulting has been awarded a $5 million contract to help New York City navigate federal disaster regulations as the city seeks $5 billion in federal aid to help recover from Hurricane Sandy.

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YWCA to benefit from energy competition

Mar 18 2013 - 11:44am | By: Bill Smith

Nicor Gas says it will award up to $25,000 to the YWCA in Evanston and the YMCA in Oak Park depending on how many residents of each town participate in its energy efficiency program.