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Pre-pandemic, downtown Evanston served as a hub for office workers looking for lunch and running errands. With COVID-19 leading to plummeting office occupancy, Annie Coakley, Downtown Evanston’s executive director, isn’t sure what the future of Evanston’s main business district holds.  “If (office workers) ever come back or go fully remote, I don’t know what that...

Downtown Evanston is hosting an “InSidewalk Sale” featuring discounts and special offers from local vendors to help businesses clean out their stores. The sale takes place Friday to Sunday at the intersection of Davis Street and Sherman Avenue. Eleven stores are participating, including Accents Plus, Talia, Gearhead Outfitters and Madison Grace. Many arts and crafts...