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The City of Evanston is happy to announce the Financial Advancement Summit set for Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The summit
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1. Approval of purchase of twenty vehicles for Police and Parking Enforcement. This is the first big purchase to replace
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Administration
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, March 26, 2012 Administration
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1. Report outlining next steps on electric aggregation initiative. Two public meetings are required by law on proposed operations plan
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, March 19, 2012 Administration
The City of Evanston held a press conference near the Veolia Waste Transfer Station in Evanston on Friday, March 16,
Highlighted by a private meeting with Governor Pat Quinn, Mayor Tisdahl and Evanston Aldermen Braithwaite, Burrus and Grover, led a
On Friday, March 2, 2012 Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl gave her third annual State of the City Address at the Hilton
The City of Evanston is committed to promoting the highest quality of life for all residents by providing fiscally sound,
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, February 27, 2012 Administration
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, February 13, 2012 Administration & Public Works (A&PW)
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The public is invited to join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce March 2nd to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl,
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl is in Washington, DC this week attending the 80th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, January 9, 2012 Administration
In order to balance the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, the Evanston City Council voted to reduce numerous expenses, reduced several
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Wildcats, Aggies square-off Dec. 31 at Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas Evanston, IL Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and College Station, TX
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, December 12, 2011
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City Council meets at 5:00 PM for Executive Session. Administration & Public Works Committee (A&PW) begins at regular 5:45 PM time.
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl named November 28, 2011 “Red and White Day” in the city of Evanston in honor of the
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, November 28, 2011 Administration
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Monday is the regular meeting with A&PW and P&D, followed by City Council. Items of interest: 1. Consideration of annual
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
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wilson (II) Mayor Public Announcements Governor’s Sustainability Award Presentation to (415 Premiere) –
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1. Budget. At the beginning of the City Council will be the formal, legally required hearings on the budget. All
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
There are four separate City of Evanston ward meetings set for the month of November. They include the Second, Fifth, Sixth,
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl traveled to Springfield Wednesday, October 26th to lobby legislators during the General Assembly's Fall Veto Session. Tisdahl was
Answers to questions raised at last City Council budget workshop can be found here (PDF). The next City Council budget
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Wynne ALL ALDERMEN PRESENT (II) Mayor Public Announcements Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony,
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Braithwaite • All Aldermen present (II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations End Polio:
Citizen Comment • Citizen supports construction of I-Go solar canopies and hopes to see signage of the installation as it
Evanston is welcoming its newest business to the city after a resident turned his dream into a reality. With the
The City of Evanston’s Engage Evanston budget initiative is asking residents to participate in the city budget process by attending
COUNCIL ACTIONS – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 (I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Grover (II) Mayor Public Announcements and
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl will be presented with the 2011 U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Award on Thursday, September
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl along with Evanston Aldermen Mark Tendam and Jane Grover participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for the
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl last week sent a letter to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency expressing the City of Evanston's opposition
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, August 8th, 2011 MAYOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS 1. Mayor Tisdahl proclaimed August 8th, 2011, US
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All links are Adobe Acrobat PDF Monday is the City Council's last meeting before its Summer Recess. The next meeting
* Directed the City Manager to take no further action to explore alternate uses/partnerships for the Chandler Newberger Community center.
All Links PDF 1. Discussion of Exploration of Alternate Property Uses /Alternate Provision of Services: Chandler-Newberger Community Center, Noyes Cultural Arts Center and
Representatives from ComEd came to the Lorraine H, Morton Civic Center Friday, July 1st to meet with Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
Evanston, IL Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Houston, TX Mayor Annise Parker have been selected as the nation’s top winners in
Third Ward Alderman Melissa Wynne will be holding a neighborhood meeting on June 23rd to give residents and businesses the
All link to Adobe Acrobat Files (PDF). The City Council sitting as the Township of Evanston Board will consider the
All links to Adobe Acrobat Files 1. Consideration of new two year, eight month contract to operate City parking garages.
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The City Council is transitioning to a new schedule that will include a regular meeting on the third Monday of
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Links are to PDF files unless otherwise indicated: 1. Presentation by Downtown Evanston on results of study for future uses
Join Alderman Mark Tendam (6th Ward), Alderman Jane Grover (7th Ward) and the Central Street Neighbors Association for a discussion
The City of Evanston will be co-sponsoring the Evanston Distracted Driving Summit on Wednesday, April 13 from 2;30 to 5:30
Peter Braithwaite was sworn in as the
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All links are Adobe PDF files unless otherwise indicated. 1. Farewell to Alderman Jean-Baptiste as he leaves to become a
Please find the text to Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl's 2011 State of the City Address here>>>. Watch the Address here>>>
The February 28, 2011 meeting of the Evanston City Council marked the end of an era when Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and fellow
The City of Evanston and Northwestern University invite you, your neighbors and/or colleagues to attend the 2nd Annual Evanston Day
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CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Monday, February 14, 2011 Administration & Public Works (A3.1) Approval of 1-Year Contract Extension for Inspections and
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Evanston Second Ward Alderman Lionel Jean-Baptiste to the 9th Sub-circuit vacancy created by the
It is with mixed emotion that I have accepted Alderman Lionel Jean-Baptiste’s resignation as Alderman from Evanston’s Second Ward. Alderman
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl spent three days last week in Washington, DC to attend the 79th Winter Meeting of the United States
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All links Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files unless indicated: 1. There has been a lot of discussion recently about drinking water
Posted in Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness
Recently Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced the formation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness to address an issue that
Get the latest news and events from the City of Evanston for January 15 through January 31, 2011 here>>>
Special Order of Business (P4) Ordinance 77-O-10, Amending Various Portions of the Zoning Ordinance Relating to Religious Institutions in the
Posted in ECMC
The Evanston Community Media Center is now streaming live all City of Evanston City Council meetings. The meeting will convene 15
Below is text of letter sent today by Mayor Tisdahl to the Chicago Tribune in response to editorial of December
Posted in Holiday food and toy drive; donations
Donations to the annual holiday toy and food drive sponsored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and local community organizations will continue to
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 Council finished the majority of its work on the budget tonight and is set to approve the FY
Posted in Highlights
The Winter 2010-2011 edition of Highlights will reach Evanston mailboxes this week. Some highlights in this edition include: Snow Regulations,
Local middle school students from Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center's After-School program held a bake sale last month with proceeds to go
Dale T. Mortensen, Professor of Economics at Northwestern University and 2010 Nobel Prize winner, was recognized and presented the key to
The Evanston Community Media Center is now streaming Channel 16 live over the Internet 24 hours a day. Folks all
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (SP1) Discussion of FY 2009-10 Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Support ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS (A2) City
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (SP1) Update on Lake Michigan Wind Turbine Project Action: REFERRED TO RULES COMMITTEE (9-0) Comments: The
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At the October 11th Evanston City Council meeting, the City Council approved free holiday parking in the City’s three downtown self-park
All links are PDF unless otherwise noted: 1. Report of Mayor's Budget Task Force. 2. Update on Lake Michigan Wind
The proposed FY 2011 budget has been released by City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Find the proposed budget and further information
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Third Ward Alderman Melissa Wynne will be holding a 3rd Ward Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, October 7th from 7
Posted in Budget, City Council
The City of Evanston has kicked off its annual budget process for the Fiscal Year 2011 with a Special City
Administration and Public Works (A3.1) Approval of Contract Award for Asphalt Crack Sealing Contract (Bid 11-31) – For Action- Action:
Links to Adobe Acrobat Files (unless indicated). 1. Presentation by United Way of the North Shore commending the City on
Posted in Highlights
The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
The City Council starts its Summer Break after Monday's meeting, so the agenda is full of interesting items. The next
Posted in Green Ribbon Committee
Earlier this year, seven of the largest employers in Evanston launched a new initiative to support the city’s efforts to
Posted in Northwestern University
According to a recent Princeton Review survey, town-gown relations in Evanston have gotten better in the past year. This week
Posted in Recycling
The Evanston City Council, as part of the adopted budget this year, decided to close its recycling center located at
The City Council is holding a special meeting Monday at 7 PM in the Council Chambers as part of a
All links are Adobe Acrobat (PDF): 1. Further discussion of the Township of Evanston's budget. 2. Consideration of amendments to
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl recently announced that the City of Evanston will respond to Google's Request for Information (RFI) to build
