Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The City of Evanston announced today the launch of a new tool that will allow residents to sign-up for text message or e-mail alerts to tell them when one of Evanston's seven beaches (six operated by the City of Evanston and one by Northwestern University) has been closed due to weather or water quality issues. The launch of this new tool coincides with the beginning of beach season in Evanston, which is Saturday, May 26, 2012. Beach Patrons can sign-up for…
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In comparison to the year 2010, overall crime saw a very minor reduction of .3 percent. There were 2324 part I crimes reported in 2011 compared to 2331 in 2010. However, the most significant reductions occurred in the area of violent crime. Murder was reduced by 40 % (5 in 2010 to 3 in 2011), Aggravated Battery & Assaults were reduced by 23.8 % (126 in 2010 to 96 in 2011) and police response to calls of shots fired…
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Third Ward Alderman Melissa Wynne will be holding a community meeting to discuss the new Trader Joe's location on Chicago Ave. in Evanston. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2011 at the Chiaravalle Montessori School located at 425 Dempster St. Residents will learn about the new Trader Joe’s store opening in the spring of 2013 at 1211 Chicago Avenue. Residents will hear from the alderman along with representatives from Terraco, Inc. Additionally, residents…
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER 2100 RIDGE AVENUE, EVANSTON 60201 COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, May 21, 2 012 7:00 p.m. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Fiske (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations Public Works Week – May 20-26, 2012 Recognition for Employees with 25 years or More of Service (III) City Manager Presentations and Announcements Presentation by Constellation Energy Regarding Electricity Aggregation Implementation (IV) Citizen Comment • Two…
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The City of Evanston is seeking public input on its draft Water Efficiency Plan document. In 2011, the City of Evanston was awarded a Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) technical assistance grant to assist the city in developing a water conservation and efficiency plan. The CMAP staff has been working closely with city staff and community stakeholders to develop a plan to increase water efficiency and improve water conservation efforts of Evanston’s residents and businesses. Click here to visit…
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The City of Evanston announces closures and collection schedules for the Memorial Day weekend that runs from Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28, 2012. The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center will be closed to the public from Sunday, May 27 through Monday, May 28, 2012. The Evanston Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 27 through Monday, May 28, 2012. All Recreation Centers, including the Noyes Cultural Arts Center and Ecology Center will be closed on Memorial Day…
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