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journey, but we are so thrilled by all the positive feedback and support,” proclaimed an April 24 post on the brewpub’s website. “Evanston is a great community, and we are so proud to “It’s a very open here in Evanston, interesting mix of specifically Howard Street, to work on the efforts of people. From the bringing more business to cleaners to the this underserved area.” In the last two years, the gas station, there 8th Ward businesses have are some anchors come together to form the Howard Street Business Ason that street sociation. that have hung “It’s a very interesting mix of people,” Rainey around.” said,” speaking of some of ANN RAINEY, the older businesses on Howard Street, including Evanston alderman the Howard Street Animal Hospital, which has been there for 30 years.“From the cleaners to the gas station,” she said,“there are some anchors on that street that have hung around.” For the future, the city plans to continue the development of the area, including two outdoor cafes slated to open on the street this summer. “The reputational issues for Howard Street are diminishing by the second,” she added.“You put something positive there, and people will come.”
The British word for “hungry”: The Peckish Pig is a restaurant and brewery located at 623 Howard St. Its grand opening was on March 20, 2014.
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