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Evanston Rejects Harley-Clarke Mansion Sale, Food Truck Fest Photos

Here's a look at the most-read stories on Evanston Patch this week, from Trader Joe's getting a Yelp! review before even opening to an Evanston resident and owner of a failed Wilmette bank charged with fraud.

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Evanston City Council Rejects Harley-Clarke Mansion Sale

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Members of the Evanston city council voted 6-3 Monday to reject a bid from James Pritzker to purchase the lakefront property and 2.5 acres of surrounding park.

Tamales, Pancakes and More at Evanston's Food Truck Fest and Starlight Concert

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Scroll through the food trucks’ delicious offerings and save some room for the vendors’ creations this Thursday night. The third year of Evanston’s Food Truck Fest will be in full swing and bigger than ever.

Spicy Sichuan Cuisine, Locally Roasted Coffee Coming to Downtown Evanston

Whet your appetite on our list of food-related openings and closings in Evanston, including Lao Sze Chuan, Trader Joe's and La Macchina Cafe.

Evanston’s Trader Joe Not Even Open, Already Has Yelp Review

The grocery store is expected to open Mid-August or early September.

Evanston Resident and Owner of Failed Wilmette Bank Charged With Fraud

Dr. Zulfikar Esmail of Evanston, his wife and two former board members have been charged with defrauding the federal government and misappropriation of funds.


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