News Posted in: October 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The City of Evanston reminds residents, candidates, campaign staff and volunteers that City ordinance prohibits the placement of political yard signs in right of ways and on public property (this includes street corners and the area between the sidewalk and the street). The City's Streets and Sanitation Division will remove these signs. As a courtesy, the signs will be placed behind the Morton Civic Center at 2100 Ridge Ave. for a few days prioir to being disposed should someone wish…
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (SP1) Discussion of FY 2009-10 Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Support ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS (A2) City of Evanston Bills through 10/26/10 $1,892,444.58 Action: PASS Comments: Ald. requested that representative of Connections for the Homeless appear before the Committee to answer questions about how the HPRP Direct Assistance funds are allocated. Staff explained that the payments that appear on the bills list are for the security deposits, rents and utilities of those who are able to pay…
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Posted in Vehicle Stickers
2011 vehicle stickers will be available for purchase at the City’s Revenue Office (Collector’s Office) and online on November 1, 2010. City ordinance requires all vehicles registered to an Evanston address to pay an annual wheel tax and properly display a valid City vehicle sticker. This year there are two vehicle sticker designs to choose from. One design features SASI – Services for Adults Staying in their Homes and the other design features the Evanston Baseball and Softball Association. If…
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The City of Evanston reminds residents that City issued yard waste stickers are required on each unit of bagged leaves and yard waste to be picked up by Streets and Sanitation crews. As of April 5, 2010 the City charges a yard waste collection fee for yard waste collections. Residents have two options for yard waste disposal: yard waste stickers for each bag to be collected or a yard waste cart for unlimited pick-up. Those who do not comply may be…
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will be continuing its work on the Orrington leg of the system. Traffic patterns will be altered at the traffic island located at the interesections of Orrington Ave., Sherman Ave. and Davis St. starting Monday, October 25, 2010. There will be no detours, however some traffic lanes will be closed: Orrington Ave - between Grove St. and Davis St., northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane; Davis St - between…
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The City of Evanston is currently establishing contracts for emergency snow-towing for the 2010-2011 winter season. If you have a tow truck and are interested in participating in this program, please contact 847-866-2935 for more information or stop by the purchasing office in Room 4200 of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center; 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201.…
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Posted in firewood sale
The City of Evanston’s annual firewood sale starts November 6, 2010 at 2310 Oakton St. (between the Recycling Center and the Animal Shelter). Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays through the end of February, or until supplies are exhausted. Firewood will not be available on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Prices have remained the same as last year. The cost is $25 per 1/8 face cord; $40 per 1/4 face cord; $70 per 1/2 face cord or…
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
The City of Evanston has had a tradition of being a leader in the area of traffic safety. In the recent past, the Illinois State Legislature passed a change in the Rules of the Road as it pertains to pedestrians in crosswalks, under Illinois Vehicle Code Section 625 ILCS 11-1002. The previous wording in the law stated that a driver of the vehicle could slow down or stop, if need be, to yield for a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The…
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
You might have noticed some changes at EPL. We've moved the Spanish section to a central location on the second floor, and we've developed two new program series in Spanish: Canciones y Cuentos con Sr. Rick and Sra Julieta, a family song and story program will take place the second Wednesday of every month in the Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room in the Main Library. The first program will be on Wednesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. A Drop-In Basic Computer…
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Posted in Hens; Health
The Evanston City Council recently approved an ordinance (see ordinance here>>> ) allowing residents to keep between two and six hens on their property. The City is aware that individuals have already been keeping hens in violation of the former code and is encouraging these individuals to come into compliance with the ordinance by applying for a coop license immediately. Failure to apply for a license may result in fines. With the adoption of the new ordinance, those residents who…
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Posted in EPLAN, Health
The Evanston Health Department’s Evanston Project for the Local Assessment of Needs (EPLAN) survey should have already arrived in some residents’ mailboxes over the last several days. The survey asks residents about their behaviors and knowledge about health with the intention of using the confidential and anonymous data to direct health programs to fit the needs of local residents. The survey was recently mailed out to a sample population of 1,200 Evanston residents and paid for through a Local Health…
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (SP1) Update on Lake Michigan Wind Turbine Project Action: REFERRED TO RULES COMMITTEE (9-0) Comments: The City Council referred the issue to the Rules Committee to consider make up of review committee to consider proposals received and make recommendations on next steps. Ald. also requested additional information about the financial feasibility and cost to the City of Evanston. ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS (A2) City of Evanston Bills through 10/12/10 $3,439,130.44 City of Evanston Credit Card Bills…
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Posted in Parking
At the October 11th Evanston City Council meeting, the City Council approved free holiday parking in the City’s three downtown self-park garages at Sherman Plaza, Maple Avenue and Church Street along with Lot 60 located at 1234 Chicago Avenue for the month of December. The free holiday parking will start November 25th and go through the first weekend in January, ending Saturday, January 1st, 2011. Hours of free parking are weekdays after 5 p.m. to midnight and all day on Saturdays. The free…
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Evanston Fire Chief Greg Klaiber announces the promotion of Fire Captain Dwight Hohl to Division Chief of Life-Safety Services effective October 15, 2010. Klaiber stated “Division Chief Hohl will be a welcome addition to our command staff. Through the course of his career with Evanston Fire and Life Safety Services, Chief Hohl has proven his dedication and commitment to our Department and the citizens of Evanston.” Division Chief Hohl will fill the vacancy left when Klaiber was promoted to Chief…
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
All links are PDF unless otherwise noted: 1. Report of Mayor's Budget Task Force. 2. Update on Lake Michigan Wind Turbine Project. Staff Report. The City received two submittals it is proposing to review further from Off Grid Technologies and Mercury Wind Energy. 3. Consideration of ordinance creating new category of liquor licenses for craft distilleries. Agenda Full Packet…
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Friday, October 8, 2010
The proposed FY 2011 budget has been released by City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Find the proposed budget and further information about the budget process on the City's budget website.…
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Results from the on-line survey of budget issues is now available on-line.…
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Posted in Health
Our goal is to educate women about breast cancer and the importance of early detection through mammography. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women. The Illinois State Cancer Registry projects 9,320 women in Illinois will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, and an estimated 1,880 women in Illinois will lose their life to breast cancer this year. “We are bringing focus to breast cancer…
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Friday, October 1, 2010
Help us select the logo for the new 311 service - Vote online for your favorite logo that will be the centerpiece of all 311 marketing materials! Vote now.…
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Posted in News
Read the City of Evanston e-newsletter for October 1 -15, 2010 here>>>…
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