News Posted in: June 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
On Earth Day 2010, the City of Evanston launched a new campaign to promote residential energy efficiency - the Evanston Porch Light Campaign. The campaign encourages residents to "light the way" by changing their porch light from a regular incandescent light to an energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL), demonstrating simple actions can make a difference, one porch at a time. As part of the effort, the City will distribute 2,500 free ENERGY STAR®-qualified CFLs to residents that…
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Nicor is in the middle of construction throughout Evanston Newsletter 1 Newsletter 2 Related Video…
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The Evanston Police Department today announced its late-night plans for July 4th, focusing on the deadliest time of day for motor vehicle fatalities. The intensified enforcement effort against the overwhelming number of late-night impaired drivers and unbelted motorists underscores the disproportionate number of traffic deaths occurring during late night hours in Illinois. According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the late night hours during the summer months in Illinois…
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Friday, June 18, 2010
The City Clerk's office no longer sells fishing or hunting licenses. Fishing & Hunting Licenses may be purchased directly from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at this toll-free number 1-800 705-4164. Chicago-area Wal-Mart and K-Mart stores sell the licenses as well. Additionally, they may be purchased at these north suburban locations: Ed Shirley & Sons 5802 W. Dempster St. Morton Grove 847-966-5900 Dick’s Sporting Goods 401 E. Palatine Rd. Arlington Heights 847-577-1283 Dick’s Sporting Goods The Glen 1900 Tower…
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
High-quality artwork is the main focus at this very popular summer festival, but you’re sure to also enjoy the live musical entertainment, beautiful shady setting, cool lake breezes, and various art-related activities. The 125 juried regional and national artists selected to be part of this year’s event will be staffing their booths, so you’ll have a chance to meet them and discuss their artwork. These talented artists met the jury’s very high standards in the following categories: photography, jewelry, painting,…
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The City of Evanston seeks students and residents with all levels of computer skills to help move the City website’s to a new, improved Content Management System on Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Code-A-Thon will take place at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., and all participants should bring their laptops with Wi-Fi to the event. The day-long event will offer a wide range of project options including designing graphic and banner…
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Nicor recently launched several new programs for residents and businesses to help make energy efficiency upgrades more affordable. Residential Rebate Program Residential customers are eligible for rebates of up to $400 on high-efficiency water heaters, furnaces and boilers purchased between May 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011. These products are also eligible for federal tax credits if the purchases are made in 2010. Business Customer Rebate Program Nicor commercial customers on Nicor’s rates 4 and 74 are eligible for rebates…
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Government offices closed; Libraries closed May 30 & 31. No refuse/yard/recycling this day; all collections will occur one day later this week.…
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Concerts will be held at James Park on June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, and July 15; at Harbert Park on June 22; at Twiggs Park June 29; and at Dawes Park July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, and August 17. For details, click here or call 847/448-8058 (recording). Questions? Call the Cultural Arts Division staff at 847/448-8260.…
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Celebrate the diversity of our planet! Come experience the colors, sounds, tastes and aromas of distant continents and other cultures by taking a two-day trip “around the world” at Dawes Park. The 25th annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival will transform this shady, serene lakefront park into a colorful, exciting global village. The lagoon and fountains will be surrounded by the flags of over 100 nations; 125 artist vendors representing the heritage and traditions from countries around the world will showcase…
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For three decades, Fountain Square Art Festival has won acclaim as one of the most prestigious art festivals in the Midwest. With more than 225 artists, it's the largest and oldest juried fine arts fair on Chicago's North Shore. The festival is located on six city blocks in downtown Evanston with the fest's eponymous "Fountain Square" sculpture garden serving as its focal point. This urban setting creates the perfect ambience and embodies the word "sophistication" with an audience of more…
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Enjoy the bounty of Midwest farmers every Saturday throughout the summer! For 35 years, the Evanston Farmers' Market has been a crowd-pleaser with 30+ vendors who sell fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs and bakery items. The Market has a festive atmosphere as the air is filled with various musicians from the Evanston community. For more information, please click here. …
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You and your dog are invited to the seventh annual “Woofstock” event at Pooch Park! This canine event of the year offers dogs and owners a chance to experience contests, food and treats, ’60s tunes and other free doggie fun. Pooch Park is located at 3220 Oakton St. and can also be accessed east of McCormick Boulevard from Main Street (north of the park). Note: dogs must be on leash during the event. For more info., call 847/674-1500, ext. 2700.…
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Grosse Point Lighthouse was built by the United States Government in 1873 as the lead lighthouse marking the approach to Chicago after several shipwrecks demonstrated its need. The promontory on which it stands was named Grosse Point (Great Point) by early French explorers and traders in the 17th century. After your tour, visitors can visit the nearby Harley Clarke House, a three-story Tudor mansion housing the Evanston Art Center. Volunteers lead tours of the museum and tower under the direction…
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Light Opera Works presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s poignant tale of unrequited love, played out in the colorful pageantry of late medieval England. Call 847/869-6300 or click here for more information. Location: Cahn Auditorium: 600 Emerson St. Days/Dates/Times: Fri., June 4 at 2pm; Fri., June 11 at 8pm; Sat., June 5 and 12 at 8pm; and Sun., June 6 and 13 at 2pm. Tickets: Prices range from $92-$32…
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Come join the 2010 Beach Sports Challenge hosted by the City of Evanston! Bring your beach volleyball and tennis skills to Clark Street Beach on Sunday, June 6 from 9am-3pm; you might medal! If you are looking for some fun, friendly competition and an opportunity to enjoy a day at the beach with your family, then this is a great event for you. There will be professional players on hand to help you with your skills. Free games will be…
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Highland Garden Club of Evanston and Four Seasons Garden Club of Evanston are jointly hosting a plant sale. Come buy home-grown plants right from club members’ gardens; the plants should thrive in your garden, too! Members will give you tips and answer your questions. Proceeds support beautification projects these clubs take on throughout Evanston. Questions? Call the Ecology Center at 847/448-8256. Sponsor: Highland Garden Club and Four Seasons Garden Club Day/Date/Time: Sat., June 12, 10am-4pm Location: Independence Park on Central…
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This fun event features arts and crafts, antiques, a food fest, two music stages and a children’s stage. New this year: Green Fair Section! Makers of solar and wind energy devices plus purveyors of organic and fair traded products will be part of the 38th annual gathering. Visitors to Custer's Last Stand are happy to be there. Smiles greet you wherever you go. From the historic Main St. and Chicago Ave. store buildings to the tree lined Washington St. residential…
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Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of Evanston’s very own North Shore Channel! Through games, crafts and canal exploration, you’ll learn to appreciate the wildlife, history and opportunities offered by the canal! Call 847/448-8256 for more information. Location: Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Day/Date/Time: Sat., June 26, 1-4pm Admission: Free…
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Bring a young person for a special day fishing at Lovelace Park! This program piggybacks on our Access to Fishing program. Along with equipment and bait, we’ll have experts on hand, casting workshops, giveaways and snacks. Call 847/448-8256 for more information. Event sponsored by: Evanston Recreation Board and Evanston Ecology Center; Access to Fishing is sponsored by the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age Level: 5-15 years with an adult Day/date/time:…
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The 21st annual Garden Walk features six private gardens and one school garden in Evanston. Meet the gardeners and get ideas for bed design, hardscaping, and plants that do well locally. All proceeds support KEB’s environmental education programs. Advance-purchase tickets are $10 for KEB members and $15, nonmember. Tickets are available weekdays starting in mid-June at the Ecology Center or by mail order from KEB’s office at the Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick, Evanston, 60201, or by PayPal via www.evanstonkeb.org. Other…
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Downtown Evanston will be bustling all day for the annual Evanston Grand Prix Bike Race. Get up close and personal with Olympic-level cyclists as they careen around the streets at more than 30 mph. This is stage 10 of the U.S.’s largest multi-category cycling event. After a full morning of serious amateur races, the men’s and women’s pro cyclists come on the scene starting at 4pm. There are many great vantage points and outdoor dining options abound. Click here or…
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Evanston and Skokie are joining forces to celebrate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Join us for an art display and film from 7-9pm on Wed., July 28 at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. A conference about disability issues and a roundtable about how to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the private sector takes place from 1-4pm on Thurs., July 29. The conference will be held at the Levy Senior Center,…
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When headstrong carnival barker Billy Bigelow falls for the demure young Julie Jordan, their love story transcends time and death itself in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most grandly romantic musical. 847/869-6300 or www.lightoperaworks.com. Location: Cahn Auditorium: 600 Emerson St. Days/Dates/Times: Sat., Aug. 14, 21 and 28 at 8pm; Sun., Aug. 15, 22 and 29 at 2pm; Wed., Aug. 18 at 2pm; and Fri., Aug. 20 at 8pm. Tickets: Prices range from $92-$32…
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This fund raiser for the Evanston Environmental Association is a rubber duck “race” around the Dawes Park lagoon. Ducks travel on waves created by volunteers with paddles. Funds raised from the event go towards the Evanston Ecology Center’s resident critters. Sponsor one duck for $10 or a “Quack Pack” of three for $25. You may take your ducky home after the race. For more info. or to reserve your duck(s), please call 847/448-8256. Location: Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church…
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There will be an Evanston War Veterans Council's Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 31 from 10 a.m. until noon at Fountain Square.…
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Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:00pm Mayor's Budget Task Force Aldermanic Library Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center See agenda here >>>…
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Alderman Judy Fiske will hold a First Ward Meeting at 7 p.m. on June 1, 2010 at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. in the Large Conference Room.…
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Come on out to the only outdoor dance floor north of downtown Chicago! Now in its eleventh year, It's Thursday, Let's Dance! will be heating up downtown Evanston on six consecutive Thursday nights: July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12 & August 19. Each week there will be dancing to a live band and instruction with a professional dance teacher. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Live music and dancing is from 7-9…
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Haitian Festival - Picnic Under the Sun Sponsored by the the Haitian Festival - Picnic Under the Sun, 2 - 10 p.m.- James Park, Oakton and Dodge - Contact: (847) 733-1462.…
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JOIN US ON SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010 as we support our Special Olympic Athletes as we proudly carry the torch through EVANSTON!! The Evanston Police Department invites you and your families to run or ride your bikes to raise money for the Illinois Special Olympics!! The 2 mile run will begin at the Dominick’s at 2748 Green Bay Road at 10:00A when Wilmette police officers will pass the torch to Evanston police officers. We will run it through downtown Evanston…
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Tuesday, June 8 2010 7:00pm - 8:30pm Medicare & You Seminar A FREE Medicare & You 2010 Seminar is being sponsored by Evanston's Commission on Aging. Medicare consumers and their family members or caregivers will learn: * which services are covered * changes in Medicare * local resources that can help you * effective ways to advocate for coverage * what a Medicare recipient or caregiver needs to know Presenters are: * Kris Sadur, Outreach Coordinator and Constituent Advocate; Office…
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