Smoked Eel with Corn and Lentils

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Adam Cole has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

Evanston Ecologist Joins Lake County Forest Preserve

Pati Vitt has been involved with rare plant monitoring efforts, including some of the rare orchid species found in Lake County sites.

Boycott Restaurant Until Livable Wages, Benefits Provided: Letter

"We call on Walker Bros to recognize that they can and must do better for their workers," letter says.

Should Police Use Powers Of Arrest In Nonviolent Situations?

At the 2018 Evanston 4th of July Parade, I was disappointed to find myself arrested for an act of protest.

'Three Unrelated Rule' Is Housing Discrimination: Letter

Evanston's so-called "brothel law" puts tenants at risk of unsafe living conditions and eviction, Northwestern's student government says.

Illinois Teachers Give Mary Rita Luecke Top Grades: Letter

"Now, more than ever, we need a state representative like Mary Rita Luecke," a retired teacher writes.

Letter: Joy to the world…

Xavier Joy, who taught at Evanston schools, was remembered at Rockefeller Chapel in Hyde Park on Friday.

He, Too, Wanted To Live: Letter

"It’s about way more than just violence," writes R.C. Danon.

Endorsement of Judy Fiske: Letter

Evanston residents write letter questioning support for and "inherent conflict" of 1st Ward candidate Lee Cabot.

Why we need an Evanston Citizens Equity Advisory Board: Open Letter to the Mayor, Council, Candidates

Open Communities Evanston Justice Team pens public letter to Mayor Tisdahl, council members and candidates.

Phototronics Owners Passing Torch to Employees

Public welcome to a reception for Peter and Betty Skalski, long-time owners on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Curt's Cafe Named Finalist in $50,000 Competition

The Evanston cafe, which trains at-risk young men, hopes to open a location in Chicago.

Ten Mile House Opens Next Month at Central Station

The name is a reference to Evanston's original Ten Mile House, a tavern. post office and gathering spot.

Amazing Kale Burger Hits Fundraising Goal for New Howard St. Restaurant

The burger, currently offered at other restaurants and a farmers market, will get its own home next month.

Curt's Cafe to Honor Edzo's Eddie Lakin

With five Curt's Cafe "graduates" on his payroll, Eddie Lakin helps at-risk youth in Evanston reach for a better life.

Bake 425 Taking Over North Shore HomeMade Pizza Locations

HomeMade abruptly shuttered all stores in May. Bake425 opened its Highland Park location in August.

Amazing Kale Burger Opening on Howard in November

The burger, which is sold at a farmers’ market and other restaurants, will have its own lunch counter.

Evanston's Bangers & Lace to Open in November

The Grove St. location will be similar to the restaurant's Wicker Park location but larger.

Two Evanston Businesses Among Finalists for Martha Stewart Competition

Few Spirits and Hewn bakery are vying for an American Made Award.

Valli Produce Hopes to Open Next Summer, Complete Purchase of Evanston Plaza this Month

The grocery store will expand and replace the shuttered Dominick’s in the shopping center at Dempster and Dodge.

City Approves Tax Relief for Little Beans Cafe to Open at Asbury and Oakton

The Evanston City Council is supporting a request that would help offset the cost of developing the site.

Freshii Healthy Food Restaurant Opening in Former Argo Tea Space

The franchise has signed a lease at 1596 Sherman Ave.

Heartwood Center Buys Two Properties Near Dempster and Dodge

The holistic health services center is hoping to help the neighborhood become a "healing community."

New Daycare Proposed for Howard Street

A Step By Step Learning Academy, which has a facility on Dobson, has applied to open an infant and toddler center on Howard.

Sketchbook Brewing Memberships Selling Fast

Charter membership sales for the nanobrewery close Oct. 1

Zagat Names 10 Hottest Evanston Restaurants, Bars and Breweries

The food guide gives the city credit for its burgeoning foodie scene.

10 New Businesses Open in Evanston in Year's Second Quarter

From hotly anticipated restaurants and a brewery to a bookstore, new businesses are detailed in the city’s Q2 economic development report.

Curt's Cafe South Hits Fundraising Goal

A late-in-the-game surge in donations came in to open a second Evanston Curt’s Café, this one aimed at helping at-risk teenage girls

Parisian Pastry Shop Coming to Davis St.

It’s being opened by the owner of Bistro Bordeaux and Creperie Saint Germain.

Goldfish Swim School, Inflatable Sports Dome Approved by City Committee

The two recreation facilities need several more approvals before becoming a reality.

Goldfish Swim School, Inflatable Sports Dome Approved by City Committee

The two recreation facilities still need several more approvals.

Boston Area Company Benefits from Mosquito Influx Kinderhook Industries Invests in Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Brand

397 Cases Posted in Evanston

Talia's Treasure Trove, a Kitsy Lane Boutique

Curt’s Café South Hoping to Open to Serve At-Risk Teen Mothers

A Kickstarter campaign has been launched to fund the café on Dempster, which would replicate what the current Curt’s Café does with at-risk young men.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group Relaunches Agent Mobile Application

New Home for Taco Diablo, Lulu’s Seems Likely

Taco Diablo was destroyed in a December fire and Lulu's closed in January after two decades in Evanston.

HR Green ranked as a Top 100 Construction Management firm by Engineering News-Record Magazine

City Council Approves Goldfish Swim School on Dempster

The chain of swim schools, with a location in Chicago, goes before a city committee next week.

Evanston’s Got Chicago’s Best Fried Chicken, Thrillist Says

Evanston scored the No. 1 and No. 7 spots on the Top 10 list.