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Fifty years ago, Evanston residents couldn’t buy or sell liquor in the city. But now, the former “dry town” has become home to a range of restaurants and liquor stores that serve a variety of alcoholic drinks. Evanston’s identity as a dry town marked its commitment to maintaining moral authority and responsibility to protect its...

A high school reunion might be to thank for Evanston’s emerging stand-up scene.  When stand-up comic Seth Davis attended a 20th reunion at his alma mater Niles North High School two years ago, the lack of stand up in Evanston inspired him to start a comedy showcase at his childhood haunt Five & Dime.  So...