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The 79th term of the Evanston City Council will be sworn in Monday evening. The Mayor, City Council, City
Alderman Ann Rainey (8th Ward) and City of Evanston Parking Services staff will be holding a neighborhood meeting at
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This is the first third Monday of the month City Council meeting of the year. The City Council's standing
Evanston Police Officer Sean O’Brien was recognized on March 11 by the Evanston City Council for rescuing a boy from
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz's account of this year's Evanston Day in Springfield Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl led over 50 Evanston
The City of Evanston, the Evanston Community Foundation and the Evanston Arts Council have been collaborating since last year
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Evanston Life! Over the past several years, the Highlights newsletter and the Arts
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS This notice shall
Please join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce on March 8 to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl, Mayor of
The public and elected officials gathered in the Evanston City Council Chambers on February 25, 2013, to honor former
The public is invited to celebrate the unveiling of the Honorable Lorraine H. Morton's portrait by Evanston artist Richard
The City of Evanston invites residents to participate in the 4th Annual Evanston Day in Springfield on Wednesday, March 13,
Alderman Judy Fiske (1st Ward) invites all Evanston residents to attend a meeting regarding the Evanston Dog Beach, which is
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Director of Utilities Dave Stoneback will be providing the City Council a detailed report on our progress working with
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Alderman Melissa Wynne (3rd Ward) and representatives from Terraco, Inc. (project developers) were on hand
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced today her support for U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s introduction of the updated Assault Weapons
On January 14, 2013, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presented the Keys to the City of Evanston to NorthShore University
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday,
On Monday, January 14, 2013, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and members of the Evanston City Council honored Northwestern University’s
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Presentations: 5:45 PM - to NU Athletic Director Jim Phillips and members of the NU football team in recognition of
The City of Evanston will be hosting its third and final session in its series of race dialogues entitled “My Evanston,
In early November, the City of Evanston began collections of food, toys and online donations for the Mayor’s fourth
The series of violent acts that have occurred in Evanston over the last couple of weeks are unacceptable. While
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, December
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1. 2013 Street Resurfacing and Water Main Replacement Projects 2. Licensing and Implementation Services for New Financial, Human Resources and
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Alderman Ann Rainey (8th Ward) will join the owners of Ward Eight Bar for
The Illinois General Assembly voted last month to extend the filing deadline for local candidates to December 26, 2012
At the November 26, 2012 City Council Meeting, aldermen accepted the introduction of an ordinance that would result in
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, November
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, November
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The City Council concluded its deliberations on the FY 2013 budget Saturday morning. The City Council made the following changes
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced in November that the City of Evanston will be teaming up with several community organizations to
In October, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl held a community meeting seeking public input on ways to address violence in
On Tuesday October 16, the City of Evanston hosted a delegation of 24 Japanese City Council representatives. The group visited four
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 22, 2012
On October 12, 2012, Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz released the proposed budget for the City of Evanston's 2013 Fiscal
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The City Council is holding a special meeting Monday at 6:00 PM. The meeting is being held primarily to
Today the Evanston Police Department and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of Wesley A. Woodson
In response to the tragic death of Evanston Township High School student and Evanston resident Dajae Coleman, Mayor Elizabeth
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER 2100 RIDGE AVENUE, EVANSTON 60201 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, September 10,
The Evanston Police Department Traffic Management Bureau conducted a crosswalk enforcement initiative from August 8 through August 31, 2012.
The City of Evanston’s annual budget process is underway to craft a budget for the 2013 Fiscal Year, which
The City of Evanston, the Evanston Community Foundation and the Evanston Arts Council are collaborating to gather public input on
Evanston Alderman Ann Rainey (8th Ward) led a delegation of community members and Evanston police officers to a City
The Evanston City Council approved 6-0 a referendum for the November ballot regarding a U.S. Constitutional amendment to limit corporate
On August 8, 2012, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joined Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl; the CEO of Erie Family Health Center,
The City Council held a special meeting Monday, August 6, 2012, to consider recommendations on citywide pedestrian safety improvements. Agenda
On July 9, 2012, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl received the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) “City Livability Award” for
Metra is soliciting input from riders and residents on its mission, vision for the future and projects on which
Metra will be holding an open house at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on July 18 to solicit
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, July 9, 2012
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1. Award of Church Street resurfacing project 2. Award of 2012 Alley Paving Program contract 3. Four replacement vehicles
Grant Will Provide Support for Community Health and Wellness Needs The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced
Monday, June 25 is the deadline for Evanston residents and small businesses to opt-out of the city’s Electricity Aggregation
On June 7, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl congratulated participants of School District 65’s inaugural class of “Instituto de Liderazgo,”
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 11, 2012
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre presents Heat, a searing family story that also warms the soul about three generations of African American
Evanston Saves Residents Money and Helps Achieve Climate Action Goals On April 30, 2012, the Evanston City Council voted
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Alderman Ann Rainey (8th Ward) publically thanked Best Buy on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 for
On June 14, 2012, the City of Evanston will host a Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) Open House at
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday, May 29, 2012
ECTV Channel 16 will temporarily be off-air and off line to accommodate the moving of its operations from its
Third Ward Alderman Melissa Wynne will be holding a community meeting to discuss the new Trader Joe's location on
The City of Evanston is seeking public input on its draft Water Efficiency Plan document. In 2011, the City of
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1. Updates on implementation of the City Council's Fiscal Year 2012 goals, with specific presentations on status of the
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, May 14, 2012
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
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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
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl traveled to Springfield Wednesday, October 26th to lobby legislators during the General Assembly's Fall Veto Session. Tisdahl was
The City of Evanston’s Engage Evanston budget initiative is asking residents to participate in the city budget process by attending
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
* Directed the City Manager to take no further action to explore alternate uses/partnerships for the Chandler Newberger Community center.
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
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 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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Recently Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced the formation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness to address an issue that
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.
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
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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
The proposed FY 2011 budget has been released by City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz. Find the proposed budget and further information
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The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
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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
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl recently announced that the City of Evanston will respond to Google's Request for Information (RFI) to build
