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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Schakowsky, Evanston Mayor Tour Proposed Federal Grant Target Area Troubled by Crime, Foreclosures

Posted in Community Challenge Grant, Community Development

Last week the City of Evanston submitted its application for a $2.5 million Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Challenge Planning Grant. This grant would help Evanston to complete Emerson Square – a new in-fill development comprising of 60+ units of affordable housing and a new city park –more quickly and cost effectively. On September 1, 2010 Congresswoman Schakowsky joined Evanston Mayor Tisdahl for a tour of the area with the media. "I am truly hopeful that Evanston's…more »

Resident Budget Input Sessions to Begin

Posted in Budget

The Evanston City Council will begin its annual budget process this year on September 20 with a City Council Goal Setting Session. Similar to last year, City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz will seek residential input in mid and late September prior to the release of the draft Fiscal Year 2011 budget to the City Council on October 8. All budget related documents will be posted on the City’s web site at: www.cityofevanston.org/budget. The purpose of these sessions will be to gather…more »

September is "Library Card Sign-up Month"

Posted in Library Card

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Evanston Public Library wants to make sure that all children in Evanston have the smartest card of all – a library card. Public library programming and books for children make a difference in the lives of students. By providing school-age children with engaging programs and amazing collections, students from all backgrounds become excited and enthusiastic readers. “A library card has always been the most important school supply of all,” explained Evanston Public Library Director Mary…more »

Monday, August 30, 2010

9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Fireman's Park

The Evanston Fire and Police Departments will hold a memorial ceremony to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The City will also be recognizing the US troops who have lost their lives as well as honoring those who continue to fight the war on terror. The memorial service will be held at Fireman's Park, at the corner of Simpson St. and Maple Ave. at 7:30 a.m. On September 4, 2002, President Bush proclaimed September 11, 2002 as…more »

Friday, August 27, 2010

Softball League Needs One more Men's 12" Softball Team

The City of Evanston Recreation Division is putting out a call for one more men's 12" softball team to play on Thursday nights. The fee is $620 per team. There is a 10-game schedule and a tournament. Play begins September 2. The deadline is Monday, August 30 by 12 noon. For more information, please call 847/448-8046.…more »

Swimming hours temporarily revised at three beaches

Swimming hours at Clark St., Greenwood and South Blvd. Beaches will be 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 30 through Friday, September 3 due to the start of school and staff shortages. Swimming hours remain unchanged those days at both Lighthouse and Lee St. Beaches (10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.). The final Evanston resident free beach day will be Monday, August 30 at Lee Street Beach. All public five public swimming beaches are scheduled to be open for swimming…more »