News Posted in: April 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The City of Evanston will install its first solar powered Pay and Display Parking Meter to serve as an on-street pilot program in the 600 block of Clark (south side of street). During the trial period, the existing meters will be hooded and posts will stay in place. The pilot Pay and Displayed meter will be: Solar Operated; Will accept credit cards, debit cards and coins (no bills); Intended trial will run for two months, commencing on May 2, 2011; Appropriate signs will be…
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The City of Evanston's Water Division and Office of Sustainability are proud to support the American Water Works Association (AWWA) in kicking off Drinking Water Week 2011, May 1 and May 7! Throughout the week, AWWA and its partners will celebrate water by recognizing the essential role it plays in our daily lives, with special attention to the future of water, water infrastructure and the economy, careers in the water profession, and source water protection. Additional information is on display at…
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The City of Evanston’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2), funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), was designed to help stabilize neighborhoods that have been hardest hit by the effects of foreclosed and abandoned properties. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Evanston $18.15 million to stabilize portions of west and south Evanston as well as generate economic opportunities for local residents and businesses. For subcontractors interested in bidding on NSP2 rehabilitation work, the…
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In addiiton to being designated as a Tree City USA community for the 27th consecutive year, the City of Evanston has another reason to be proud of its stewardship of trees. The City of Evanston’s Municipal Arborist, Mark Younger, manages the city’s forestry crews who care for Evanston’s public trees. However, this year he also is the president of the Illinois Arborist Association (IAA). In that role, he creates awareness of the need for Illinois’ residents and businesses to hire certified…
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Evanston Designated Tree City USA Friday, April 30 is Arbor Day in Illinois. In conjunction with Arbor Day, the City of Evanston is proud to announce that for the 27th consecutive year, the National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Evanston as a Tree City USA community. Only 10 other communities within Illinois have a longer consecutive streak than Evanston. The National Arbor Day Foundation also has named Evanston a Sterling Tree City USA. The Tree City USA designation is given…
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Monday, April 25, 2011
The City of Evanston Streets and Sanitation Division offers the FREE removal of six cubic yards of bulk garbage twice per year: All trash must be out by 7 a.m.; City crews will not return for late set outs. If crews are unable to complete routes on Fridays, collection will continue on Saturdays. Refuse route map here>>> Residents with larger debris removal needs can call 311 or 847-448-4311 to request a special pick-up. This alternative involves a charge. Bulk trash…
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Water will be shut down today at 11:00 am for 4 hours to repair a water main break at: 2700 block of Marcy Ave. 3000 block of Isabella St.…
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Posted in City Council
Links are to PDF files unless otherwise indicated: 1. Presentation by Downtown Evanston on results of study for future uses of the Varsity Theater. 2. Consideration of tax on disposable carryout bags. 3. Consideration of updates to City's subdivision ordinance. Agenda Full Agenda Packet…
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Posted in Economic Development
The Evanston Plaza Shopping Center is going to foreclosure auction conducted by the Cook County Sheriff's Office Tuesday May 3. The City's Economic Development Division is following the case closely. Any interested parties should contact Economic Development Division Manager Nancy Radzevich at 847-448-8178 for further information.…
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Friday, April 22, 2011
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market kicks off the 2011 season on Saturday, May 7. The Market will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday from May 7 through November 5. The market is located at the intersection of University Place and East Railroad Avenue, Evanston. Now in its 36th year, this huge market has a festive atmosphere and is a real crowd-pleaser! Over 35 vendors sell a wide variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese,…
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Posted in Childrens Day Fleetwood-Jourdain Center free entertainment
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is hosting their annual afternoon dedicated to youth. Children’s Day festivities will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sun., May 1, at the Center, 1655 Foster St., Evanston. There will be face painting, games and food, in addition to a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers. Admission is free for children age 2-13 years accompanied by a parent. For more information, please call 847-448-8254.…
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Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is hosting a day of fitness and fun from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. The Open House is open to those age 13 and older. There will be ongoing tours of the Fitness Room, ongoing circuit training and free fitness classes. In addition, representatives from Chiro One Wellness Center will discuss ways to relieve suffering from common health conditions from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fleetwood-Jourdain Center is located at 1655 Foster St.,…
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Hooked on Fishing - May 7 Local fishing enthusiast Dick Peach will present “Hooked on Fishing,” a beginner’s guide to fishing the ’burbs from Noon until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. The program and demonstrations will equip novices of ALL AGES with basic knowledge about what to purchase, how to set up equipment and tie a proper knot, as well as tips to better bait, hook, and catch species on local waters in the Chicago suburban area. Peach also…
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Over the next 12 weeks the City will be contracting water main replacement and roadway work on the four (4) street sections listed below. This project includes the replacement of the existing deteriorated water main with new ductile iron pipe as well as replacement of the existing water services. The street resurfacing portion of the project involves curb replacement as needed, roadway base repair, replacement of asphalt surface from curb to curb, along with selected sidewalk replacement and driveway aprons.…
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The Art Under Glass program is seeking applications for large-scale art work. The program was initiated by the Arts & Business Committee of the Evanston Arts Council to place the work of Evanston artists in vacant storefront windows, thereby promoting local artists and enhancing the aesthetics of our community. We are excited to announce that that next round of the Art Under Glass program will expand beyond the confines of downtown Evanston. We are seeking large-scale work to display at…
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The Evanston Public Library Board’s Strategic Planning Committee invites community members to participate in two upcoming focus groups. The focus groups will be held on Thursday, May 5 at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, 2 -4: p.m. and at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Avenue, 6-8 p.m. Community members will have the opportunity to share ideas about current library services and enhancements and to imagine services that will help move the library forward in meeting the future…
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The City of Evanston’s Preservation Commission invites home owners, architects, contractors and Evanston residents to nominate preservation projects for the 2011 Evanston Preservation and Design Awards. Deadline April 29, 2011. 2011 Preservation & Design Awards Nomination Application here Form.pdf This program is aimed at recognizing property owners, architects, contractors and local organizations for their contribution to maintaining and enhancing the architectural, historical and cultural heritage of the City of Evanston through construction projects in the following categories: Sensitive Addition/Alteration: a…
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Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. While this first Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by…
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Sunesys, LLC will begin work in the area installing a fiber optic network starting April 27th to May 27th 2011. This project will include work in the public right-of-way and will also include acessing the parkway in front of the properties in the affected areas. More information and affected areas are outlined in the Sunesys Construction Notice Newsletter.…
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The Evanston150 Steering Committee and the Evanston Public Library invite members of the Evanston community to take part in Night of Ideas, an evening of brainstorming to generate big ideas for Evanston's future on Thursday, May 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Evanston Public Library, located at 1703 Orrington Avenue. The event will include live music, visioning activities for children and teens, and prize giveaways.…
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Friday, April 15, 2011
In support of School District #65’s Tune Out TV Week, the Evanston Recreation Division is offering free activities next week for youth at both the Evanston Ecology Center and Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex. The Evanston Ecology Center is offering free self-guided activities from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. from Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22. Just stop by the Center at 2024 McCormick Blvd. For more information, please call 847-448-8256. Robert Crown Center is offering free skating…
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
The City of Evanston will be contracting road resurfacing work on nine street segments throughout the city and construction will begin the week of April 25th on several street segments with the entire project expected to be fully completed by the end of June. This project involves curb replacement as needed, roadway base repair, replacement of asphalt surface from curb to curb along with selected sidewalk replacement and driveway aprons. The road work is part of the city’s continuous program to…
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
On Tuesday, April 12, high above Evanston, residents were able to witness the removal of two 13,000 lb. cooling units at the Evanston Public Library and their replacement with two 9,800 lb. energy-efficient units. This huge project went off with very minimal disruption to residents and traffic. See photos here>>> Rigging, hoisting, removing and setting the new machines was a major undertaking. The project required precise staging of a hoisting crane, which arrived on two large trucks; a semi-trailer delivering the new…
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Evanston Community Television is looking for talented people to audition for the Fourth Annual Evanston Idol; all performing artists are welcome. Auditions will be held April 23rd and 30th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at ECTV located at 1285 Hartrey Ave. Evanston Idol will be broadcast live on May 21 on Comcast Channel 6, AT&T and streamed live at www.ectv.com. Great prizes include the following: ECTV will produce a DVD video for the winner; The Evanston Idol winner will…
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The Evanston Public Library Board’s Planning Committee wants to hear from you. Take 5 minutes to participate in a brief online survey. Community input will help chart the course for library services in the future. Thanks for your participation. …
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Friday, April 8, 2011
The City of Evanston's weekly report on the city's 3-1-1 Call Center for the period od April 1 through April, 7 2011 is now available here>>>…
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The Spring 2011 edition of "In the Works" is now available online. The newsletter covers news and updates on yard waste, street cleaning, construction projects, recycling and more! In View newsletter here>>>…
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
The City of Evanston will gather several members of the various Departments who serve in the National Guard and Reserve forces for a special assembly on April 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Fire Administration Building located at 909 Lake St. The purpose of the meeting is to publicly affirm the city's support for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve by signing an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve…
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Posted in Art Under Glass, Arts & Business Committee of the Evanston Arts Council
The Art Under Glass program is seeking applications for large-scale art work. The program was initiated by the Arts & Business Committee of the Evanston Arts Council to place the work of Evanston artists in vacant storefront windows, thereby promoting local artists and enhancing the aesthetics of our community. We are excited to announce that that next round of the Art Under Glass program will expand beyond the confines of downtown Evanston. We are seeking large-scale work to display at Evanston…
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The City of Evanston will be contracting road resurfacing work on Emerson St. and Isabella St. April 18, 2011. The Isabella St. portion of this project is a joint project with Village of Wilmette and the City of Evanston will be the lead agency. This project involves sewer repair, spot curb replacement, base patching, selected sidewalk replacement, driveway aprons, grinding & paving asphalt surface, striping and landscaping. The roadwork is a part of the city’s continuing program to improve the road system throughout…
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The City of Evanston's Fire and Life Safety Services has begun a recruitment campaign. As part of the department's recruitment efforts, they will be holding an informational session April 16 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. At the session, potential applicants will learn what they need to do to apply; qualifications; training opportunities; benefits; and much more. "Evanston Fire & Life Safety Services is seeking motivated and progressive thinking individuals who will…
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The city’s weekly yard waste pickup began on Monday, April 4 and continues on residents’ regular refuse/recycling collection day through Friday, Dec. 9. To ensure compliance with state laws, yard waste must be collected separately from other household waste, and residents are required to use any of these three options for disposal of yard waste: Place yard waste in paper yard waste bags, such as 30 gallon Kraft paper lawn waste bags, available in packages at local stores. Plastic bags will…
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This year, Evanston will be participating in National Public Health week, which is April 4 to 10! The theme is “Safety is NO Accident: Live Injury-Free.” The goal of the week is to promote the prevention of injuries and violence that affect our community. Preventable injuries are among the top 10 causes of death for people of all ages. In the United States, about 150,000 people die from these injuries and about 30 million people end up in the emergency…
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Monday, April 4, 2011
The second annual Spring Flea Market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (no early birds) on Saturday, April 9 at Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., Evanston. Anticipated bargains include sporting equipment, household goods, jewelry, and books. Admission is free; tables have been going fast at $35 each. For more information, please call (847) 448-8258. …
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Celebrate National Library Week at the Evanston Public Library, April 10-16 Libraries are places for new beginnings. Whether you are getting your first library card, learning new computer skills or planning a trip, the library is the place where your story begins. This National Library Week, join our nation’s libraries and librarians and Create your own story @ your library. The Evanston Public Library is celebrating National Library Week by asking Evanstonians to describe why they love the library – in six words! Residents were…
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Celebrate Earth Day / Arbor Day with the Evanston Ecology Center! We have fun activities planned all day to show Earth appreciation. So, get your family or your friends together and bike over to the Ecology Center to learn more! From 10 a.m. to noon, lend a hand in the Ladd Arboretum and help remove all things invasive; from garlic mustard to candy wrappers, our goal is to make the Arboretum a better place! Take a lunch break and then…
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East of the tracks, visit Belloberry, for custom, handmade handbags and accessories, when it opens soon at 1812 Central Street. Work with owner Toni Bello to design your own handbag, with fabrics, pockets, and closures to fit your needs. Converged Communications Systems will soon open its second Central Street location, expanding the telecommunications company into the former Clyburn Financial Services building at 1732 Central Street. Converged can also be found at 2930 Central Street. And west of the tracks, Old…
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The City of Evanston's Economic Development Division will be holding a Façade Improvement Program Informational Session on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 6 p.m. at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The Façade Improvement Program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and tenants to improve and enhance the exterior of buildings. The city revised the program last Fall and is now rolling out the revised program for 2011. The city will be accepting applications three times in 2011 and…
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Friday, April 1, 2011
Evonda Thomas, Director of the Evanston Health Department is requesting for all Long Term Care Facilities and Retirement Communities/ Centers in Evanston to report unusual cases of gastroenteritis, the symptoms of which are diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. “We have a confirmed outbreak of Norovirus involving more than 60 residents and staff, at North Shore Hotel.” Ms. Thomas continued, “It is vital that any other facilities experiencing similar illnesses contact the Department’s Communicable Disease Unit at 847/866.2962, or email us…
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