News Posted in: November 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Posted in Nutcracker on Ice
"Nutcracker on Ice" takes to the ice December 10-12 at the Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., Evanston. For four performances, hundreds of skaters of all ages will tell the familiar tale of Clara and her musical holiday adventures. Exquisite costumes, Tchaikovsky’s familiar music, and exciting special effects bring the characters to life, making this the perfect family show to spread the holiday spirit. Performances of "Nutcracker on Ice" will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; 2:30 and 7:30…
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The City of Evanston’s Housing & Community Development Act Committee will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 2404 of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive citizen comments on the proposed 2011 One Year Action Plan and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget for FY 2011, which begins March 1, 2011 and ends December 31, 2011. The One Year Action Plan…
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Monday, November 29, 2010
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. Picking The Tree If you have an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled, certified, or identified by the manufacturer as fire-retardant. Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Placing the tree Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1–2” from the base of the trunk. Make…
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Posted in Holiday tree light recycling
Holiday lights can be dropped off for recycling at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., and Evanston's Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue. The Holiday Light Recycling Program is offered by Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and its member communities. All holiday string lighting and extension cords can be dropped off, but garlands, live greens and wreaths are not accepted in this free program. At the Ecology Center, lights can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to…
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City of Evanston’s Fifth Annual Paint Evanston Plows Contest were announced at the Administration and Public Works Committee Meeting on November 22. The City of Evanston Streets and Sanitation Division invited all public and private schools in Evanston to paint murals on the blades of its snow plows for its annual Painting Evanston's Plows (P.E.P) contest. A few of the City's snow plows will be looking particularly festive in preparation for the coming winter season, thanks to some teachers and students in seven…
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In an effort to provide an opportunity for residents to purchase their 2011 Evanston City Vehicle Sticker before or after our regularly scheduled business hours, staff members have volunteered to work adjusted schedules on each Monday effective December 6, 2010 through January 3, 2011. The Revenue Office will also be open on Saturday January 8, 2011. The following is a schedule of Revenue Office dates, hours of operation and additional sales locations through January 8, 2011: • Revenue Office: Mondays…
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Friday, November 19, 2010
ABC Channel 7 News coordinated with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce a mini-tour of Evanston based on the Main Street Metra Station. Chamber staff and board members coordinated with local shops, restaurants, and attractions. View the coverage here>>>…
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The City Council finished the majority of its work on the budget tonight and is set to approve the FY 2011 budget at its meeting Monday evening. Highlights: • Made no change to proposed Library budget and gave latitude to the Library Board to spend budget as it sees fit. This means that the branches will likely stay open. Not clear on other impacts to Library operations. • Approved a package of changes I proposed amending the original budget I…
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Posted in CTA
Last week Evanston Aldermen Melissa Wynne (Third Ward) and Jane Grover (Seventh Ward) attended the November CTA Board meeting on behalf of the City of Evanston. The purpose of the visit was to advocate for the inclusion of funding for three Evanston Purple Line viaducts to CTA’s five year capital plan. “I am so energized to lend Evanston’s support to the CTA Board’s discussion regarding adding funding to the CTA’s capital plan to make needed replacements to three of the…
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The Evanston Township Assessor's Office will have extended office hours until December 13th during the second installment tax bill period. Taxpayers can bring in their Cook County Property Tax bills if they have questions about the various exemptions that they might be eligible including Homeowners, Senior Citizen, Senior Freeze, Home Improvement, Returning Veterans', Disabled Veterans' or Disabled Persons' Exemptions. The office will be open on Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Also, the office will be open on Saturday November 20, 2010 and…
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Posted in Pensions
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl traveled to Springfield Tuesday to speak at a noontime press conference of Illinois Mayors urging the General Assembly to enact real pension reform for police and fire pensions. The General Assembly is set to begin consideration of a package of reforms tomorrow. The press conference was sponsored by Pension Fairness for Illinois Communities, a coalition of Illinois local governments including Evanston. The press release from the event can be found here>>> Mayor Tisdahl also met with…
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Posted in Holiday Bazaar Fleetwood-Jourdain Center gifts
The second annual Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Holiday Bazaar will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11. Pick up a unique gift for the upcoming holidays and birthdays, or pamper yourself! Choose from books, clothes, purses, fragrances, jewelry and more. Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is located at 1655 Foster St., Evanston. Vendors: You may still be able to rent a table. Please call 847.448.8254 to check availability.…
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Posted in Mental Health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering its free 12 week Family to Family Education Program, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to Noon, beginning February 5, 2011 through April 30, 2011. This program is designed for family members and friends of adults with mental illness. The class covers schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, co-occurring addictive disorders, as well as medications, coping skills, recovery and relapse. Classes will be held at the Evanston Civic Center. To register call Joyce at 847/853-6191…
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Posted in Recreation Ecology Arts Sports Leisure
The Winter 2010-11 Recreation & Arts Activities Guide was delivered to the Evanston post office on Friday, November 12. It should reach mailboxes in ZIP codes 60201 and 60202 this week. Nonresidents may pick up a copy at the Morton Civic Center or a recreation facility. Some highlights include Winter Break Camps, ecology programs, indoor tennis, teen trips, health and wellness classes, computer and technology classes and much more here>>>…
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The Evanston Public Library recently upgraded its wireless internet service along with many upgrades to computers throughout the Library. Laptop users will find this much needed and anticipated upgrade to our wireless connection a welcome enhancement. They will experience faster Internet connections, fewer dropped connections and more consistent access on all floors. Likewise, customers using the Library’s new PCs will find improved access to the various resources available. Through funding from the City of Evanston’s Capital Improvement Program, the Information…
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Posted in fitness, in-shape
The Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Fitness Room, at 1655 Foster St., is a bright, beautiful place to work out with everything you need to stay fit. Machines include: Tunturi exercycles, Precor Ergocycles, AeroStep Steppers, and a Trotter treadmill. Membership options for adults age 18 and older are one year for $210, six months for $100, and one month for $35. The daily, non-member fee is $10. The Fitness Room is open from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8…
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Posted in physical activity, winter camp
This is the time to start making plans for your child's winter break from school. One of our many camps will keep your child active, creative and busy. There are 12 camps this year to choose from, including Media Arts, Chess, EcoFreeze, Soccer, Hoops, a new LEGO camp, and more! Camp fees, age levels, and times vary, so check your Winter Recreation & Arts Activities Guide or click here>>> for details.…
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Posted in Highlights
The Winter 2010-2011 edition of Highlights will reach Evanston mailboxes this week. Some highlights in this edition include: Snow Regulations, 3-1-1 Call Center, City Vehicle Stickers, and much more here>>>…
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Posted in Holiday Bazaar by Home Grown Artists
Shop for beautiful and unique items to give as gifts or keep for yourself from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3 at the first-ever Evanston Home Grown Artists Holiday Bazaar! There will be jewelry, ceramics, paintings, knitwear and more. The bazaar, which takes place at the Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., is a great way to shop for the holidays while supporting local artists. Admission is free. For more information, call 847-448-8138.…
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Northwestern Basketball Announces "Evanston Day" on November 30 which coincides with the Wildcat Food Drive to support Family Focus. After a fun and successful Evanston Day at Wildcat Football in September, Northwestern University's Athletic Department and the City of Evanston have announced plans for Evanston Day at Welsh-Ryan Arena. All Evanston residents are invited to watch the Wildcat men's basketball team take on Georgia Tech in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Tuesday, November 30. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.…
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Posted in Holiday food and toy drive
Be a part of the annual holiday toy and food drive sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and local community organizations. Please bring new, unwrapped toys and/or non-perishable food items to the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Your donation will be collected in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Room 1100, through Dec. 20. Make the holiday season joyful for as many families as possible! For more information, call 847-448-8138.…
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The Evanston Police Department has been selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to conduct a series of traffic enforcement campaigns. The purpose of the campaign is to reduce the incidents of motor vehicle crashes which can result in injuries or fatalities through increased highly visibility enforcement mobilizations. The campaign will emphasize the use of occupant restraint (safety belts, child safety seats and booster seats), obeying speed laws and the enforcement of impaired driving laws. The first enforcement mobilizations…
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Friday, November 12, 2010
For two days, Power Construction will be temporarily closing Davis Street, west bound, from Judson Avenue to Hinman Avenue, during day time working hours only. The temporary Davis Street closure is necessary for the new sewer connection activities for The Mather, Phase II, located at 450 Davis Street. In addition, the oneway north exit of the alley (between Hinman & Judson Avenues) onto Davis Street will be closed during the temporary closing of Davis Street. The south alley entrance off…
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Posted in Northwestern University, Property Standards, Zoning
The City of Evanston has experienced an increase in resident based complaints of too many people living in a single household in violation of City Code and illegally altered rental properties. This has been more prevalent in some of the city’s neighborhoods used heavily by college students for off-campus housing. “The no more than “three unrelated rule” that applies to occupancy of single family and multi-family dwelling residential structures and the zoning ordinance prohibiting the creation of new lodging establishments…
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Posted in Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day 2010 Evanston’s Fountain Square with U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, Illinois Representative Robyn Gabel, Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin and Lorraine H. Morton, former mayor of Evanston. View photos here>>>…
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Posted in football, Northwestern
Northwestern University's last of five Evanston home football games is Saturday, when the Wildcats face the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Kickoff is at 11:00 am at Ryan Field. University athletics staff expect a sold-out stadium, with 47,000 fans at Central and Ashland. Saturday will also be Senior Day to honor the University's graduating seniors. As with every game played at Ryan Field, the traffic and crowds will be monitored and controlled by our three local police departments --…
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Local middle school students from Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center's After-School program held a bake sale last month with proceeds to go to North Shore United Way. They were recognized by the Evanston City Council on Monday, November 8, 2010 for their efforts. The students presented the generous donation to local United Way representative, Alex Roveda. Ms. Roveda thanked the group for thinking of United Way, "If these children are the future of tomorrow, I am very inspired." The proceeds from the bake…
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Posted in Veterans Day Ceremony
A Veterans Day Ceremony will be hosted by the Evanston American Legion Post 42 on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Fountain Square. Assembly will begin at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and is expected to end about 11:15 a.m. Fountain Square is located at the intersection of Sherman Ave., Orrington Ave. and Davis St. In keeping with the time-honored traditions of past ceremonies, there will be non-denominational reflections, some singing and some remarks by elected officials…
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The Evanston community is invited to join Northwestern University's Division of Student Affairs, Community Relations and University Police for an interactive dialogue about our community. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Seabury Library (WSC 150) located at 600 Haven St. Refreshments will be provided and parking will be available. For further information, contact Betsi Burns at 847/4914-8432 or b-burns@northwestern.edu.…
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Monday, November 8, 2010
In November 2009, Evanston Police Detective Joseph Bush was severely injured in an accident on his way to work. Detective Bush’s injuries were as such, that doctors did not think Officer Bush would survive. This is when friend and fellow Detective Tracy Williams learned that Detective Bush would need many blood transfusions. Detective Williams then contacted LifeSource, Chicagoland's Blood Center, and the Joseph Bush Replacement Fund Blood Drive was soon scheduled for December of 2009. To promote the blood drive, Detective Williams…
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The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., will be closed all day on Saturday, November 13, 2010 for the purpose of electrical and plumbing repairs. No voice mail services will be available for all City phone lines during these repairs. The non-emergency line for the Police Department will not be affected and is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Automated menu options will not work in order to be transferred to another number within the department;…
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Evanston's annual Paint Evanston Plows contest runs through November 11. Vote today!…
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Dale T. Mortensen, Professor of Economics at Northwestern University and 2010 Nobel Prize winner, was recognized and presented the key to the City by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and the November 8, 2010 meeting of the Evanston City Council. View photos of the ceremony here>>> Mortensen won the prize in Economic Sciences with Peter Diamond, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Christopher Pissarides, London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom. The three economists will share a total prize…
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The Evanston Community Media Center is now streaming Channel 16 live over the Internet 24 hours a day. Folks all over the world will now be able to see the City Council live and also able to watch scheduled playbacks. The City has added the feed to our website Thanks to ECMC Executive Director Steve Bartlebaugh and his team for making this happen.…
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) is seeking to incorporate community input into its future work plan. The HRC is planning a community forum to discuss future activities and community needs. Help guide us in writing our 2011-2012 work plan! The main objectives of the dialogue are to shed light on two areas: • What are the human relations issues that are most important to Evanston residents? • What types of activities are most effective in resolving human relations issues? The…
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Posted in library, parking, pay system
Starting Tuesday, November 2nd, the parking meters in the parking garage below the Main Library will be replaced with a “pay by space” system. This system will be more convenient for customers and be less expensive for the City to operate. Located in the lower level lobby, the pay station (in photo) will accept credit cards, currency, and coin for parking. Each of the parking spaces is numbered. When someone parks, they will pay for parking at the pay station…
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
The Evanston Public Library and Peaceable Cities Evanston invite Evanston teens and adults to imagine how to create together a completely peaceable city by 2020, in which all relationships in families schools, businesses and neighborhoods are rooted in respect and kindness. Registration is required and limited. Register online or by calling the Reference Desk at 847/448-8630. Saturday, November 20, 9:00 am - noon, Community Meeting Room, Main Library. For further information, contact Joey Rodger, Acting Executive Director Peaceable Cities Evanston,…
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz has announced the appointment of Stephen K. Griffin as Director of Community and Economic Development. Mr. Griffin will begin his duties on November 29, 2010. Griffin brings to the position twenty five years of municipal community development experience. Griffin is currently Director of Planning for Prince William County, Virginia where he has held that position since 2002. Prior to his service in Prince William County, Griffin was Director of Planning in Spotsylvania County, Virginia and…
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Posted in Solid Waste
Effective November 1, 2010, the City of Evanston has made changes to the service providers for solid waste services. The changes will save the City over $500,000 per year and implement the final recommendations of the solid waste overview that began over three years ago. The new service providers along with the service are as follows: Service Provider Residential Refuse …
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