We appreciated Thrillist Chicago’s “L” Bar Map, but they forgot the Purple Line. Maybe they don’t realize how many great establishments they’re missing out on by getting off the train ...
Welcome to Evanston, Illinois, the unique, livable, and innovative city on the edge of Chicago, Lake Michigan, and the North Shore
Unparalleled connectivity, urban sophistication, natural serenity and entrepreneurial spirit come together in Evanston. Home to top ranking Northwestern University, a strong business community, thriving urban downtown, picture perfect neighborhoods and exceptional talent all make Evanston a truly livable city with something for everyone. An honor that Forbes magazine’s “America’s Top 25 Towns to Live” agrees with. Whether you are simply visiting or call Evanston home, school, work, or you plan to soon, we welcome you to explore our city and discover what gives Evanston its edge!
Evanston Spotlight
Behind Closed Doors: Inside Evanston’s Technology Innovation Center
Except for the fact that Technology Innovation Center appears in 12” letters on the awning of the building at 820 Davis Street, the average passerby would have no idea that inside this four-story building is the oldest business incubator in the United States. With over 360 ‘graduates’ since its inception in 1987, the current crop…
City of Evanston and Northwestern University to announce a groundbreaking training program
In a first-of-its-kind partnership between two of the city’s largest institutions, the City of Evanston and Northwestern University will hold a news conference to announce a groundbreaking program that will bring new training and employment opportunities to Evanston residents. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro will lead the news conference and…
New Starbucks Location Proposed for Dempster/Dodge Area
The City of Evanston’s Planning and Zoning Division accepted an application to convert the vacant former KFC restaurant, at 1901 W. Dempster St., into a full service Starbucks Café. The new Starbucks will provide residents, students and visitors with another option for coffee and snacks, and give momentum to the City’s and neighborhood partners’ continued…
Koi Evanston Receives 2013 Arts & Business Committee Leadership Award
Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge has been named the recipient of the 2013 Arts & Business Committee Leadership Award. The award is given annually to an Evanston business that has been exceptionally supportive of the arts in Evanston, either financially or through in-kind services. The award will be presented at the Mayor’s State of the…
Economic Development Division Reports 72 New Businesses Added, 210 Full-time Jobs Announced in 2013
Evanston, IL -Evanston added 72 new businesses and announced 210 new full-time jobs last year according to the2013 Year-in-Review released today by the City’s Economic Development Division. The report details new business openings, job creation, the city’s improving employment rate, commercial building vacancy rates, and more. 2013 highlights include: The city’s unemployment rate dropped more than a full…
