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Celebrate Evanston's iconic businesses!

Our legacy businesses have been operating in Evanston for 20+ years and preserve our economic and cultural fabric. Meet the long-standing businesses that have helped keep Evanston unique!

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Get to know Dave Glatt of Dave’s Italian Kitchen!

Meet one of our Legacy Business owners Dave Glatt of Dave’s Italian Kitchen, located at 815 Noyes Street and established in 1972. Watch our video interview to learn more about him and the business- then stop by and visit them for some amazing homemade food!
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It’s more than business

The Legacy Business Alliance celebrates, advocates for, and helps retain Evanston’s living heritage as embodied through the legendary businesses that make Evanston unique, as well as mentors and nurtures new and aspiring businesses.
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