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Rolanda Russell Appointed Interim City Manager
On Friday, May 8, Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor of the City of Evanston, announced the appointment of Rolanda B. Russell as Interim City Manager. Full Story
COP ON TOP!
Visit Evanston Police from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 9 at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1900 Dempster, and help support the Special Olympics!
Library Book Groups
The African American Literature Book Group will meet to discuss "The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears," by Dinaw Mengestu on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Full Story
Fleetwood-Jourdain Play Reading
Evanston's Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre presents a play reading series at the Evanston Public Library.
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Daniel Burnham and "The Plan of Chicago"
Dr. Carl Smith speaks on his new book "The Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City " at the Evanston Public Library on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. Full Story
Municipal Solid Waste Franchise Public Meeting
This meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19 in Room 2200 of the Civic Center was scheduled to discuss the proposed City of Evanston Municipal Solid Waste Franchise. Full Story
Spring Ice Show Celebrates Movie Music
The memorable music of award-winning movies sets the mood as hundreds of skaters of all ages present “Oscars on Ice,” May 16-18. Full Story
Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Blue Ribbon Committee meeting
5/7, 7 p.m., Evanston Civic Center Aldermanic Library
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Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Third Ward meeting set
Third Ward Alderman Melissa A. Wynne has scheduled a Town Hall Meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17. Full Story
Emerson St. Bridge in Evanston to close from 4/28
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting starting Monday, April 28, the Emerson Street bridge over the North Shore Channel in Evanston will be closed until the end of October for a bridge replacement project. Full Story
Register May 17 for Summer Youth Basketball Leagues
Registration will be held one day only for youth who want to compete in the City of Evanston's three popular summer basketball leagues. Full Story
Landlord Tenant workshops set
The City of Evanston’s Human Relations Division has scheduled two free workshops on the city’s Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. The workshops are appropriate for landlords, tenants or anyone thinking of become either. Full Story
Fleetwood-Jourdain Play Reading Series @ your Library
Evanston's Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre offers a new play reading series at the Evanston Public Library. Full Story
Evening Aquatics Camps for Teens, Adults & Families Ready for Launch
Summer camps are no longer just for young kids! After a busy workday, teens, adults and families can unwind on Lake Michigan this summer. Starting mid-June, three evening camps--teens only, adults only and families with children age 8 and up only--will be held at Dempster St. Beach. Full Story
New Aquatics Summer Camp Offers Counselor Training
Teens interested in becoming a summer aquatics counselor can learn the ropes and strokes at the new Counselor in Training--Aquatic Camp. Full Story
Posted Thursday, March 13, 2008
Private Elm Tree Insurance Applications Available
Private elm tree insurance is again being offered to Evanston residents through the City of Evanston's Park/Forestry Division. Full Story
Posted Friday, February 8, 2008
Recycle CFLs at the City of Evanston
The City of Evanston is cooperating with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and has begun accepting drop-offs of spent compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) for recycling. Full Story
Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Apply for senior fare card
The General Assembly approved the long-term mass transit funding bill that provides free public transportation to Illinois seniors. Full Story