News Posted in: November 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Posted in Parking, Public Works, Snow
The City of Evanston’s Streets and Sanitation Division would like to remind residents that the city’s snow parking regulations go into effect beginning December 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012 in the event of a declared Snow Route Parking Ban or Snow Emergency. Snow Route Parking Ban A Snow Route Parking Ban can be declared after an accumulation of two inches or more of snow for main thoroughfares that are designated as Snow Routes as these roads are cleared…
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Although street sweeping officially ends on November 30, the Public Works Department is requesting that residents follow the even/odd Snow Emergency parking restrictions to facilitate one final leaf clearing. Starting on December 5, city crews will make one final sweep through the city from south (Howard Street) to north (Isabella Street). Raking leaves into the street is prohibited and we are asking that residents report any leaf piles that have been dumped in their area by calling 3-1-1 or online at…
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The City of Evanston welcomes James Maiworm as the new Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation. Maiworm has over twenty years of public works and parks maintenance management experience. He was most recently the Director of Public Works for the Village of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois for four years, where he supervised a total of seven full-time employees and a budget of over $700,000. Prior to that, he was the Superintendent of Street Services for the Village of Oak Park and the…
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl named November 28, 2011 “Red and White Day” in the city of Evanston in honor of the Evanston North Shore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and their continued contributions to the city. More than 30 members were presented with an award at the November 28th city council meeting. The award announced the chapter’s accomplishments and the city’s thanks. The chapter was established in 1975 and since then they have been providing programs and projects devoted…
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, November 28, 2011 Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m. Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 p.m. City Council meeting will convene immediately after P&D. ORDER OF BUSINESS (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Tendam (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations Red & White Day: North Shore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (III) City Manager Public…
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Monday, November 28, 2011
The City of Evanston and the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs will be holding an educational meeting on January 24 to help educate Evanston residents on their rights and responsibilities under the Evanston Landlord Tenant Ordinance. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Room 2402 of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center located at 2100 Ridge Ave. This meeting is open to all Evanston residents. The following topics will be covered: Learn…
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Posted in Click It or Ticket, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, IDOT, Police
The Evanston Police Department’s Traffic Management Bureau, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety (IDOT/DTS), conducted another highly successful holiday safe driving campaign. Between November 14 and the 27, 2011, IDOT/DTS sponsored enforcement, to remind motorists to buckle up and to not drive impaired. The Evanston Police Department conducted enforcement actions both day and night, during the merged Click It or Ticket/Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization. The Evanston Police Department joined other state and…
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Posted in City Council
Monday is the regular meeting with A&PW and P&D, followed by City Council. Items of interest: 1. Consideration of annual contract for central business district maintenance with Downtown Evanston. The group was very aggressive in soliciting bids for services this year and the City’s portion will be $27,000 less than anticipated. 2. Consideration of agreement with company called 350Green for installation of electric car charging stations at locations previously discussed as well as in our parking garages. 3. Budget resolution,…
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Posted in CTA, Public Works, Purple Line
In July 2011, the Chicago Transit Authority Board approved a $10.3 million contract to replace the Purple Line viaducts at Grove, Dempster and Greenleaf Streets in Evanston as well as to repair retaining walls along Chicago Avenue. Learn more about the project at www.cityofevanston.org/purpleline. Work started on the retaining wall along Chicago Ave. in September and was originally expected to be completed October 23. Unfortunately, the retaining wall had deteriorated far beyond what the original contract has shown. The renovation…
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Posted in Book Sale, Library
The Evanston Public Library will host its annual Holiday Book Sale on Friday, December 9th through Sunday, December 11th. The sale features hundreds of items in excellent condition that would make great holiday gifts. It is also a place that booklovers can choose some great stories to escape into during the long winter season. The book sale is entirely run by 14 dedicated volunteers and additional community supporters who take great pride in providing Evanston residents with a wide assortment…
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Aldermen Ann Rainey, Delores Holmes and Jane Grover along with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, broke ground on Monday, November 21 on the future site of a GFS Marketplace at 2424 Oakton Street. It is the first project to be built within new environmental guidelines passed by the City Council in 2009. “In a time when local, state and international economies continue to struggle, it is important to celebrate the addition of a new business, GFS Marketplace,…
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Posted in Police
Evanston PD has been working for several months with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department on a large drug enforcement effort. A part of this overall investigation was filmed in Evanston for an MSNBC series called “The Squeeze,” a Cook County COPS-type show. A segment including footage from Evanston was shown on MSNBC. Below is a link to a portion of the segment focused on Evanston. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Do your holiday shopping at this year's Holiday Bazaars! Find everything from jewelry, to books, to art and so much more! Admission to each bazaar is free, so bring the whole family and see what deals and steals you can find! Home Grown Artists Bazaar Friday, December 2, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Jewelry, paintings, ceramics, knitwear and more! Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. West Village Home Grown Holiday Bazaar Saturday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Home…
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Posted in Holiday, Mayor, Volunteer
Please help make the holiday season joyful for as many needy Evanston families as possible! Donations to the annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and local community organizations will be accepted from Monday, November 21 through Monday, December 19. There are now additional locations to drop off new, unwrapped toys and/or non-perishable food items. You may drop off your donation at any of these eight convenient collection sites: Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Room 1100 (Recreation office),…
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Posted in Budget, City Council
The City Council finished the majority of its work on the budget late Tuesday night, November 15, 2011 and is set to approve the FY 2012 budget at the November 28, 2011 meeting. Highlights: Increased parking meter rates by $0.25 citywide. This change will be implemented by February 1, 2012. Increased parking fines by $5.00 for all violations except for parking meter expirations, effective April 1, 2012. Increased fees for refuse carts to be implemented by February 1, 2012: 1). Increased…
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Posted in Nutcracker on Ice holiday show
"Nutcracker on Ice" will be performed at four shows the weekend of Dec. 9-11 at Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex, 1701 Main St., Evanston. 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 will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9; at…
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Posted in Animal Registration, City Collector
The City of Evanston mailed out to residents 2012 Animal Registration forms with their 2012 Vehicle Sticker renewal forms this fall. Payment for 2012 Animal Registration should be made by the end of 2011. The City of Evanston pet license, for cats and dogs, is issued on a fiscal year basis. By City Ordinance, all dogs and cats are required to have pet licenses. The biggest benefit of registering a pet with the City of Evanston is the increased chance of being…
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GFS Marketplace announced the company is building a new store in Evanston and will be holding a ground breaking ceremony on Monday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the site of the new location, 2424 Oakton Street. It is the first project to be built within new environmental guidelines passed by the city council in 2009. Alderman Ann Rainey (8th Ward) and other members of Evanston’s City Council, senior staff and city management will join representatives from the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and GFS…
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
At this event, representatives from federal and state agencies will present information on programs to help small businesses succeed in today’s economy. Presentation topics include financing for your business, marketing your business to the federal government, funding for companies engaged in research and development, and small business assistance programs for Illinois companies. What: Congresswoman Schakowsky Small Business Event When: Nov. 29, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Where: Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Dr., Niles…
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Posted in Utilities Department, Water Shut-Down
The following areas will be without water service on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, starting at 9:00am for a period of 4 hours: 2300 Block of Ewing Ave 2300 Block of Forestview Rd 2800 Block of Grant St The water shut-down in these areas is necessary in order to replace a water main valve and to install a new fire hydrant. …
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Water will be shut-off for the entire 2400 block of Lake Street starting at 10:15am this morning in order to repair a water main break. The repairs are estimated to take up to 4 hours. Vehicle access will still be allowed during this time. …
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(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wilson (II) Mayor Public Announcements Governor’s Sustainability Award Presentation to (415 Premiere) – Chicagoland Apartment Marketing and Management Excellence Awards (III) City Manager Public Announcements (IV) Communications: City Clerk (V) Public Hearing: Truth in Taxation Hearing for the 2011 Property Tax Levy for the City of Evanston and the Township of Evanston (VI) Public Hearing: FY2012 Proposed Budget for the City of Evanston • Three residents spoke in support of retaining forestry positions…
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Monday, November 14, 2011
The EVMark (Downtown Evanston) Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in the Bonbright Room at the Hilton Orrington Hotel in downtown Evanston. The primary agenda items will be a presentation on the proposed EVMark dba Downtown Evanston budget for Calendar Year 2012 and a program update from Executive Director Dellutri. The Board will also conduct its normal business within the course of this meeting. Meeting materials will be provided at the…
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The Evanston Fire and Life Safety Services will be holding its Departmental Awards Ceremony on December 8th 2011. During this ceremony, the department will honor and recognize the efforts of their personnel for their performance in life threatening situations, emergency medical services and for outstanding service. Additionally, the department we will honor citizens who administered emergency medical care prior to the arrival of Evanston Fire and Life Safety Services personnel. Date: December 8, 2011 Time: 7:00pm Location: City Council Chambers, Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center,…
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"The Climate Project," the updated, first sequel to the award-winning “An Inconvenient Truth” slide show, will be presented at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 20 at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston. The public is invited to explore the newest data and predictions of the scientific community, along with updated solutions needed to avoid climatic crisis. The presentation will be given by Kent Taylor, noted environmentalist, scuba diver, Shedd Aquarium lecturer, and one of Al Gore’s highly-trained presenters. It …
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Posted in City Council
1. Budget. At the beginning of the City Council will be the formal, legally required hearings on the budget. All testimony given so far is included in the record. On the agenda for A&PW is the introduction of the tax levy ordinances. These ordinances will be amended to reflect any changes as appropriate before later adoption. The general budget discussion is scheduled as a special order of business at the conclusion of all other business. Also at that time is…
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Fall is here and that brings with it leaves. The City of Evanston would like to remind residents of a few rules they should follow in dealing with leaf disposal and yard waste.. Leaves should be raked and placed in appropriate bags with yard waste stickers affixed, placed in a City of Evanston yard waste cart or used in home composting. Yard waste stickers are $1.75 each and must be affixed to each yard waste paper bag and/or tree trimming…
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Posted in City Clerk, Evanston Township
On Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Evanston Clerk Rodney Greene was honored in Springfield as the 2011 Elected Official of the Year by the Illinois Township Association of Senior Citizens Services Committees (ITASCSC) for his leadership and commitment to the senior citizens of Evanston. ITASCSC was officially recognized by the Township Officials of Illinois in 1982 and formed as a result of a number of township representatives meeting to address the need to enhance senior services for the growing number of…
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Posted in Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day ceremonies were held November 11, 2011 at Evanston's Foutain Square honoring those who have served this country. In keeping with the time-honored traditions of past ceremonies, there was non-denominational reflections; remarks from elected officials that included Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, State Representative Robyn Gabel and Cook County Commissioner Lary Suffredin along with a representative from Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky's office; and the leaders of local veterans groups. The Navy ROTC conducted a rifle salute after “Taps” and in representation of…
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Posted in Evanston Police and Fire Foundation, Fire & Life Safety Services, Police
The Inaugural Chiefs’ Luncheon, presented by the Evanston Police and Fire Foundation, was held on Thursday, November 10 at Prairie Moon restaurant in Evanston. The reception also included a special exhibit and presentation by the Evanston History Center. Established in 2011, the Evanston Police and Fire Foundation is a community group comprised of Evanston residents and community members committed to ensuring the successful delivery of public safety across the entire Evanston community. The Foundation is dedicated to providing the Evanston Police…
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Posted in Parking
At the October 10th, 2011 Evanston City Council meeting, the Council approved free holiday parking in the City's three downtown self-park garages. Garages at Sherman Plaza, Maple Avenue and Church Street as well as Lot 60, located at 1234 Chicago Avenue, will observe free holiday parking for the month of December, starting November 24, 2011 through January 2, 2012. Hours of free parking are weekdays after 5 p.m. to midnight and all day on Saturdays. The free holiday parking is to encourage people…
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Posted in Public Works, Recycling, Sustainability, SWANCC
The City of Evanston, as a member of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), would like to remind residents that starting January 1, 2012, the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act will ban televisions, computer monitors and other electronic items from going into Illinois landfills. Residents are encouraged to recycle these items through SWANCC. Under the new legislation, only certain materials (listed below under "Acceptable Materials") will be accepted in SWANCC's recycling program options (See "Permanent Drop-Off Locations" below). For a…
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Homegrown Artists began in 2005 as a showcase for Evanston artists and their work at the busy and thriving downtown Farmers' Market. In order to avoid competition with the existing art fairs, participation is limited to Evanston residents, employees of Evanston businesses and participants at Evanston studios and galleries. The artists sell their own work. 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 2 at the…
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
On November 12th, your everyday purchases could be worth more than you know! Central Street businesses are participating in Community Day where stores are donating a percentage of proceeds to charity. Charities include C.A.R.E. for the Evanston Shelter, Center for Independent Futures – Evanston, Dreams Delivered - Woman's Club of Evanston, Evanston Community TV and many more. All you have to do is print out the Community Day flier, bring it when you shop on Saturday, November 12th and hand…
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Monday, November 7, 2011
At about 3:20 a.m. Monday, November 7 Evanston Police officers were able to arrest a subject for numerous political graffiti messages that started appearing on or near train viaducts this past summer. Evanston Police tactical team officers and officers assigned to the field operations division began surveillance on Evanston train viaducts for the METRA train line after political graffiti messages began reappearing in spray paint over the last several weeks. The original pattern began back in July of this year and…
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The winners of the “Faces of Evanston” contest are on display at the Civic Center. The Lorraine Morton Civic Center, named after one of Evanston beloved and long standing Mayor’s Lorraine Morton, will house the exhibit until the 30th of November. The winners and honorable mentions of the photo contest, including first place winner Matt Glavin whose submission “All The Steps Before the Leap” is on the right, were honored at a reception and unveiling ceremony on September 15, 2011.…
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Local shutterbugs, professional and amateur photographers alike captured the beauty of Evanston during the fall session of "Day in the Life of Evanston: A Photo Story" which was held on October 22. With over 160 submitted photos, the event was a success. All submitted photos are posted online here>>> 32 photos will be selected, by a panel of judges, to be part of our “Day in the Life of Evanston” printed photo book which will be produced quarterly and made available…
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Posted in Metra
On November 3rd, Evanston Alderman Donald Wilson (Ward 4) testified before a Metra budget meeting discussing some of his concerns about proposed fare increases, Union Pacific Railroad infrastructure needs in Evanston and thanked Metra Executive Director Alex Clifford for his recent visit to Evanston in a personal conversation after testimony was over. In the proposed 2012 Metra Budget, the document indicated that the current UP North Line schedule would remain unchanged; UP North Line Bridge replacements were still progressing North…
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Friday, November 4, 2011
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The nationwide test will occur on Wednesday, November 9 at 2 p.m. eastern 1p.m. Chicago time and may last several minutes. The EAS is a national alert and warning system established to enable the President of the United States to address the American public during emergencies. The National Weather Service, governors and state and local emergency…
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Tickets are still available for the Inaugural Chiefs’ Luncheon, presented by the Evanston Police and Fire Foundation that will be held on Thursday, November 10. “I am excited about the upcoming Inaugural Chiefs’ Luncheon. The luncheon will afford me an opportunity to meet members of our community, while at the same time raise funds for the Evanston Police and Fire Foundation,” said Chief Klaiber of the Evanston Fire and Life Safety Services. “The Fire chief and I are looking forward…
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This Tuesday, November 8th, from 7 to 9 pm Evanstonians will meet for the monthly Green Drinks Event at the Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Ave. This month's topic is the 10,000 Neighbors campaign, an initiative launched by the City of Evanston and Citizen’s Greener Evanston which emphasizes the "us" in sustainability by engaging and connecting neighbors using the new social networking site, OhSoWe. This free event will include networking and a panel discussion with representatives from the campaign's sponsors. Panelists…
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Northwestern University and its women’s soccer program is hosting the Big Ten Tournament this week for the first time in school history. The Tournament is set to take place at Lakeside Field, with four quarterfinal matches will be played on Wednesday, semifinals on Friday, and the championship match on Sunday at 3 p.m. The winner of the tournament receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. The full game schedule for Wednesday, November 2nd follows: Game 1, 10:30 a.m. #3…
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
There are four separate City of Evanston ward meetings set for the month of November. They include the Second, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Wards. The meeting are as follows: 2nd Ward Meeting - Rescheduled The Second Ward Meeting set for Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. will be rescheduled to December. Details to follow. 5th Ward Meeting Nov. 17 Alderman Delores Holmes will be holding a Fifth Ward meeting at 7 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center located at 1655 Foster Street. …
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Have your holiday lights lost their twinkle? Keep those strings of holiday lights out of the garbage and recycle them this year. The City of Evanston is partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County and Elgin Recycling to provide holiday light recycling again this year. Holiday lights can be dropped off for recycling at the Evanston Ecology Center, the Evanston Main Library and the Levy Center. Holiday lights that will be accepted are: Mini-lights (or Italian lights),…
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the City of Evanston’s Health Department, along with the American Cancer Society, is offering a program through the Illinois Tobacco Quitline entitled “Break the Habit.” The program is for all Evanston residents age 18 and older who have a desire to stop using tobacco products. This program is made possible by funds from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Break The Habit Flyer - Spanish. Residents enrolled in the program will receive…
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Posted in Public Works, Snow
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 nine schools in Evanston as part of the city's Paint Evanston Plows Contest (P.E.P). The City of Evanston’s Sixth Annual Paint Evanston Plows Contest is now open through November 8th at 5 p.m. The City of Evanston Streets and Sanitation Division annually invites all public and private schools in Evanston to paint murals on the blades…
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