A group of Chicagoland residents exited a white Hummer limo Saturday afternoon. Their destination: local bookstore Bookends & Beginnings. To celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, the group rented...

On a trip to Montreal in 1994, Brad Nadborne tried what he called the best bagel he’d ever eaten. Baked in a wood-fired oven, Montreal-style bagels are unique for their crisp outside, chewy inside...

At heyday, a recently-opened Evanston vintage shop, residents can purchase eclectic second-hand clothing, accessories and furniture. The vintage collective opened on March 27 and operates from 12 p.m....

When customers visit Coffee Lab & Roasters on Noyes Street, they don’t just get to have a drink or sweet treat. They also get to see the art exhibit housed in the espresso bar for all of April. The...

Before Evanston’s ban on flavored tobacco sales took effect on April 1, Asif Mehmood, the owner of Evanston Gas & Food store on 101 Ridge Ave., said he was considering retiring soon. Now, he said...