Evanston Plans ‘We Love Evanston Day’ for March 7
The City of Evanston set Saturday, March 7, 2015 as We Love Evanston Day, with a water plant tour, free classes and restaurant specials tied to a WWF contest.
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Evanston Startup Showcase Set for March 26 at Rotary International Headquarters
Five Evanston startups will get five minutes each to pitch a panel and audience on March 26, 2015, at Rotary International’s headquarters in Evanston.
Evanston Restaurants and Hotels Line Up Valentine’s Day Menus and Packages
Seven Evanston restaurants and a hotel, working with the North Shore visitors bureau, offered Valentine’s Day 2015 menus from afternoon tea to prix fixe.
Evanston’s Summer Youth Jobs Program Wins National Award, Aims for 1,000 Jobs
Evanston’s summer youth employment program won first place among small cities in a national contest and set a goal of 1,000 teen jobs for 2015.
Evanston Named U.S. Finalist in World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour City Challenge
Evanston, Cleveland and Seattle were named U.S. finalists in the World Wildlife Fund’s 2015 Earth Hour City Challenge, with a public vote through March 27.
Chicago-Dempster Shops Pour Sketchbook Beer for Dog Rescue Feb. 8
Nine Chicago-Dempster businesses will serve Sketchbook Brewing tastings Feb. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. to raise money for Blackdog All Breed Dog Rescue.
Grammy-Nominated Evanston Author to Appear at Bookends & Beginnings
Evanston author Scott Blackwood, a Grammy nominee for Best Album Notes on the Paramount Records box set, visits Bookends & Beginnings Thursday, Jan. 15.
Evanston Shop Owners and Aldermen Film Small Business Saturday Videos
Ahead of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29, 2014, Evanston merchants and city officials filmed short videos touring shops and restaurants in four districts.
Mini Abe, the Illinois Tourism Mascot, Tours Evanston Ahead of the Land of Lincoln Game
The Illinois Office of Tourism’s tiny Abraham Lincoln spent Thanksgiving week visiting Evanston shops, a City Council meeting and Central Street tailgates.
Fountain Square Tree Lighting Set for Small Business Saturday, With Free Trolley Rides
Downtown Evanston’s tree lighting is set for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Fountain Square, with live music, a clothing drive and a free Chamber trolley.
Three Pizza Concepts Line Up for Evanston Storefronts
Bake425, Blaze Pizza and 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria have signaled plans for Evanston space, adding new styles to a city with over a dozen pizzerias.
Found Kitchen & Social House Back in the Running for Jean Banchet Awards
Evanston’s Found Kitchen & Social House, known for hiring people coming out of homelessness, drew new Jean Banchet Award nomination pushes in October 2014.