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City Releases First Quarter 2013 Economic Report
The City of Evanston’s Economic Development Division has released its first quarter 2013 economic report for Evanston. The report
Support Evanston-based Leapfrog Online for 2013 Illinois Technology Association Award
Evanston-based Leapfrog Online, a digital marketing firm, recently announced that it has been selected as one of the finalists
Evanston Inventure Presents "Great Inversion" with William Testa of Federal Reserve Bank
Evanston Inventure is hosting a business discussion with William Testa of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago from 4
Main Street Station Transit Public Meeting April 11
Evanston Main Street Station Transit-oriented Development Plan and Study A public meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11,
"Roadmap" for the Arts to Be Presented at City Council
The City of Evanston, the Evanston Community Foundation and the Evanston Arts Council have been collaborating since last year
Small Business Energy Savings
The City of Evanston is participating in the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Community Challenge with the goal of reducing
Walgreens Sets Goal to Build Nation's First Net Zero Energy Retail Store in Evanston
By utilizing solar panels, wind turbines and geothermal technology, engineers anticipate the new store will produce energy equal to
New "Evanston Life" Magazine Now Online
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Evanston Life! Over the past several years, the Highlights newsletter and the Arts
Mayor's State of the City Address March 8, Registration Still Open
Please join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce on March 8 to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl, Mayor of
Zagat Names Edzo's Best Burger in Chicago
Zagat Survey recently named Evanston's very own Edzo's Burger Shop "Best Burger" in Chicago in its survey of burgers
City Portion of 2013 Property Tax Bill Explained
Recently Evanston property owners received the first installment of their 2013 Property Tax bill. In the statement there was
4th Annual 'Evanston Day' in Springfield March 13
The City of Evanston invites residents to participate in the 4th Annual Evanston Day in Springfield on Wednesday, March 13,
Ward Eight Nominated by Time Out Chicago's Eat Out Awards
Evanston's very own Ward Eight Bar has been nominated for Time Out Chicago's 2013 Eat Out Awards as "Best
First Annual Downtown Evanston Wedding Walk Feb. 24
Downtown Evanston announces the first annual Wedding Walk in Downtown Evanston, February 24, 2013! Brides-to-be and their guests are
Neighborhood Grocery Store Groundbreaking
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Alderman Melissa Wynne (3rd Ward) and representatives from Terraco, Inc. (project developers) were on hand
Procurement 101: How to do Business with Large Local Entities
The City of Evanston, in conjunction with several large Evanston entities, will be hosting a seminar entitled Evanston Procurement
Free Tax Preparation Available at the YWCA
The YWCA Evanston/North Shore and the Center for Economic Progress (CEP) have partnered to offer free tax preparation at
Rose's Bakery Launches Campaign to Keep Doors Open on Central Street
Residents can help keep the doors of Rose's Wheat Free Bakery & Cafe open! This great bakery, located at
Ward Eight Bar Ribbon Cutting Dec. 11
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Alderman Ann Rainey (8th Ward) will join the owners of Ward Eight Bar for
Northwestern to Give Presentation on City's Use of TIF Districts Dec. 11
Students from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business will be giving a presentation at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December
Proposed Walgreens on Crawford Ave. Goes before Skokie Plan Commission Dec. 6
The Village of Skokie’s Plan Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 6 to discuss plans for
Evanston Spotlights Competitive Edge with Launch of New Website evanstonedge.com
The City of Evanston has launched a new website, evanstonedge.com, which showcases Evanston businesses and its commitment to making
City to Offer All-day Free Parking in Downtown Garages Nov. 16 for Tree Lighting & Holiday Bash
The City of Evanston will be offering all-day free parking in its three downtown self-parking garages for the annual
Free Holiday Parking in Downtown Garages
The City of Evanston will be offering free parking again in downtown Evanston just in time for the holiday
IRMCO kicks off National Manufacturing Day with Open House
IRMCO is hosting an open house at its manufacturing facility to celebrate National Manufacturing Day. The open house will be
"evanstARTs: creating our cultural vision" A Community Collaboration to Gather Public Input on the Arts in Evanston
The City of Evanston, the Evanston Community Foundation and the Evanston Arts Council are collaborating to gather public input on
Groundbreaking Held for Central Station Apartments
On August 15, 2012, Alderman Jane Grover (7th Ward) and other City of Evanston officials joined representatives from the Central
Citizen-led group seeks input on year-round Farmers' Market
Based on an Evanston150 top-ten idea, the “Market for All Seasons” Task Force has been developing a vision for
Metra's CEO Clifford Comes to Evanston to Discuss Strategic Plan, Get Public Input
Top Metra officials came to Evanston for a Metra Open House on July 18 to solicit public input as
Share your Thoughts with Metra, Take a Survey
Metra is soliciting input from riders and residents on its mission, vision for the future and projects on whichCentral Street Sidewalk Sale July 12-14
The 2012 Central Street Sidewalk Sale will take place Thursday, July 12 through Saturday , July 14. The event
Mayor, Ald. Rainey Welcome GFS Marketplace to Evanston
On June 19, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Alderman Rainey, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and members of the community
Mayor Tisdahl & Ald. Rainey Thank Best Buy for Donation
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Alderman Ann Rainey (8th Ward) publically thanked Best Buy on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 for
NSP2 Open House June 14, Congresswoman Schakowsky and Mayor Tisdahl to Kick Off Event
On June 14, 2012, the City of Evanston will host a Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) Open House at
Community Meeting Set to Discuss New Evanston Trader Joe's Store
Third Ward Alderman Melissa Wynne will be holding a community meeting to discuss the new Trader Joe's location on
Economic Development Update: Trader Joe's and Demspter/Dodge TIF
Trader Joe’s announced earlier this year to locate at 1211 Chicago Avenue, expected opening is Spring 2013. The City of
Downtown Evanston Organization, City Staff Pushing for Julius Meinl Coffee Shop to Come to Evanston
Downtown Evanston, the marketing and business management services organization for the downtown area, is pushing to bring the authentically
"Girl Whirl" Weekend Getaway in Downtown Evanston April 20-22
Girl Whirl, a weekend getaway in downtown Evanston is this weekend, April 20-22. A weekend full of exciting events and
TEDxEvanston 2012: Adventures in Learning April 18
coLab Evanston, based at 900 Chicago Avenue in the emerging Chicago and Main technology hub, is hosting TEDx Evanston. The
Evanston Chamber to Host 2012 Annual Legislative Business Leaders Breakfast
The Evanston Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Legislative Business Leaders Breakfast on April 20, 2012 at the
"In the Works" Public Works Newsletter Now Available Online
The Spring 2012 edition of In the Works is now available online. This newsletter from the City of Evanston's Public
Evanston Inventure Video Presentation on Office Inventory Issues
Recently there was a study done by students at the Kellogg School on Evanston Office Inventory Issues. Evanston Inventure commissioned this study
Keep Up-to-date on the Latest Evanston Economic Development Activities on Facebook!
The City of Evanston's Economic Development Division now has a Facebook page! The Economic Development Facebook page includes daily updates on
Mayor's State of the City Address March 2
The public is invited to join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce March 2nd to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl,
Free Holiday Parking in Downtown Garages
At the October 10th, 2011 Evanston City Council meeting, the Council approved free holiday parking in the City's three downtown
GFS Marketplace Breaks Ground on New Evanston Location
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Aldermen Ann Rainey, Delores Holmes and Jane Grover along with the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, broke ground
GFS Marketplace to Open New Evanston Store; Ground Breaking Set for Nov. 21
GFS Marketplace announced the company is building a new store in Evanston and will be holding a ground breaking ceremony on Monday, November
City Seeks Public Input on Spending Federal CDBG-Recovery Dollars
The City of Evanston is seeking public input through November 1, 2011on its Amendment to to its Community Development Block