News Posted in: Health
This Mother's Day take a moment to congratulate the moms around you who have quit smoking. They have overcome their
The City of Evanston, in association with PEER Services of Evanston, will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s
Posted in Farmers' Market
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market will celebrate its 37th year when it opens on Sat., May 5. The market will
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (ESAPC) will be visiting local stores that sell alcohol on May 11, 2012 to place stickers on
Girl Whirl, a weekend getaway in downtown Evanston is this weekend, April 20-22. A weekend full of exciting events and
A mild winter and warm spring has pushed up West Nile Virus surveillance. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Posted in Evanston Farmers' Markets
Buying farm-fresh produce and goods will be easy for the next six months, as shoppers can enjoy the bounty of
Posted in Aging Well Conference
The 14th annual Aging Well Conference for older adults, their families, professionals and other caregivers will take place from 8:00
A Healthier America Begins Today: Join the Movement The Evanston Health Department joins with communities all across the United States
The City of Evanston held a press conference near the Veolia Waste Transfer Station in Evanston on Friday, March 16,
It’s that time again! The 4th Annual Women Out Walking (W.O.W.) 12-week program will kick off on Saturday, March 24,
The Evanston Health Department conducted a survey to determine the health needs of our residents. In 2011 the department analyzed
Staff from the Evanston Ecology Center has “beaver fever!” They recently discovered trees with fresh chewing marks along the bank
Come learn about public health emergency preparedness and participate in a tabletop discussion on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 8:30am
A new Illinois law took effect on Jan. 1, 2012, that allows producers of food prepared in their homes, who
Posted in CEDA
Effective January 9, 2012, the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated (CEDA - Neighbors at Work) will be
The Evanston Health Department held its first Health Ministry Coalition meeting on November 15, 2011. The coalition is so far
Increase in “Whooping Cough” cases concentrated in Cook, Collar Counties; Health officials urge protection for infants, young children The Illinois
Posted in Flu, Health
To help stay healthy during the holidays and all year, give the gift of health by getting an influenza vaccination
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
"The Climate Project," the updated, first sequel to the award-winning “An Inconvenient Truth” slide show, will be presented at 7:00
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the City of Evanston’s Health Department, along with the American Cancer Society,
October 23rd through October 29th is Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Week. The Evanston Health Department is encouraging the parents of
The City of Evanston, in conjunction with Northwestern University and Chicago Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), will be co-sponsoring a lecture and
The Pankey Institute, in partnership with the Evanston Health Department and Northfield Community Church, will be offering free dental services
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain, kids
New Roller Skating Program at Community Centers Evanston children, youth, teens and adults of all ages now can participate in
Evanston children, youth, teens and adults of all ages now can participate in a new, fun activity: roller skating! Starting October 7,
Posted in Bike the Ridge
Pull out your bicycles and park the car! Bikes rule when “Bike the Ridge” returns on Sunday, October 2, 2011.
Posted in health, police
The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness month all over the United States. Events of remembrance and
The City of Evanston's Health Department debuted its Let's Move! dance video at the September 19 City Council meeting. The public can
Posted in Evanston Commission on Aging
The Evanston Commission on Aging is sponsoring “Understand Today’s Hospital Experience,” a free presentation explaining how a stay in the
The City of Evanston's Health Department will debut the Let's Move! dance video on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the
Risk of death from ovarian cancer – 1 in 95 women Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer among
Posted in swimming beaches
The City of Evanston's South Blvd. Beach will be closed for swimming until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 29 through
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration (DHHS-HRSA) recently announced community health center New Access
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl last week sent a letter to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency expressing the City of Evanston's opposition
Posted in Free Friday Night Tennis Lessons
Evanston residents are invited to come learn to play tennis for free on Friday nights throughout August. This is the sixth year
Posted in North Shore Mosquito Abatement District; Health
Adult Mosquito Control Operations – Monday, August 8, 2011 – Evanston The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting
In response to the Nationwide Salmonella outbreak, Cargill has initiated a recall. See here for Evanston Health Department press release>>>
Ground turkey may be the cause The Illinois Department of Public (IDPH), along with Evanston Health Department, is collaborating with
The City of Evanston’s Health Department in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County's Prescription Drug/Sharps Disposal
Not only can Illinois LINK card holders use them at the Saturday downtown Evanston Farmers Market, they can get a
The City of Evanston's Health Department announced mosquitoes collected in Evanston recently tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Mosquitoes were collected
The Evanston Township H.S. (ETHS) School-Based Health Center is one of seventeen school based-health centers in Illinois—among 278 in the
The City of Evanston's elm tree inoculation program is under way and some residents have been concerned that the devices could
Fire Chief Greg Klaiber announced today another community partnership to maintain the highest level of customer service to the residents
With the warmer weather now here, dog owners are more likely to take their pets out into the public. Residents
The City of Evanston's Health Department is coordinating a Let’s Move! music video to highlight First Lady Michelle Obama’s national Let’s
Posted in Park rules and regulations
Now that spring weather has improved, more residents are enjoying City of Evanston parks. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in
Posted in Summer Lunch Program
Free cold lunches will be served to all children age 1-18 again this summer on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunches
The City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has been awarded over $40,000 in funding for a senior
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl went to Washington, DC Thursday for a series of meetings on behalf of the City’s application
Due to the heavy rain on Sunday, May 29, the locks in Wilmette were opened from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00
The City of Evanston Recreation Division is still accepting applications for lifeguards for the 2011 season. Lifeguards must be certified
Posted in West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus season begins in May and the Evanston Health Department is asking residents to inspect their yards and homes
Posted in Farmers' Market
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market opened for the season on Saturday, May 7. It will be held from 7:30 a.m.
The City of Evanston's Water Division and Office of Sustainability are proud to support the American Water Works Association (AWWA)
The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market kicks off the 2011 season on Saturday, May 7. The Market will be held from
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
This year, Evanston will be participating in National Public Health week, which is April 4 to 10! The theme is
Evonda Thomas, Director of the Evanston Health Department is requesting for all Long Term Care Facilities and Retirement Communities/ Centers
Kick Butts Day is March 23, 2011 About the Evanston Kick Butts Day Campaign The City of Evanston has partnered
This year’s program will kick-off at the Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Avenue (Enter from parking lot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the DEET Education Program has announced their “Fight the Bite” Poster Contest
On Thursday, February 17, 2011 the City of Evanston Health Department was contacted by Evanston School District 65 regarding 30
The City of Evanston would like to share with community programs offered by Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes
Registration is now open for the City of Evanston's Women Out Walking (W.O.W.) Program. W.O.W. is a 12 week walking
The City of Evanston is looking to secure additional revenues from non-traditional sources such as corporate, foundation and government resources.
As Evanston recovers from this week’s snowstorm, the City now faces extreme cold temperatures and offers a variety of services
The Evanston Health Department is encouraging residents to get their flu shots now since the peak of the flu season
Want to know about the latest Food Recall? Need Food Safety Tips for you next family dinner? The Evanston health
Dec. 16, 2010 update Due to the early cold snap, residents are already taking advantage of the ice-skating rinks at Evanston
Posted in cold, Winter
The City of Evanston offers a variety of services to protect the public from extreme cold temperatures. Exposure to cold
Due to recent concerns regarding the Waste Transfer Station located at 1711 Church Street, the City of Evanston has developed
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
Posted in Mental Health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering its free 12 week Family to Family Education Program, Saturdays from
Posted in fitness, in-shape
The Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Fitness Room, at 1655 Foster St., is a bright, beautiful place to work out with everything you
In November 2009, Evanston Police Detective Joseph Bush was severely injured in an accident on his way to work. Detective Bush’s
Posted in Hens; Health
The Evanston City Council recently approved an ordinance (see ordinance here>>> ) allowing residents to keep between two and six
Posted in EPLAN, Health
The Evanston Health Department’s Evanston Project for the Local Assessment of Needs (EPLAN) survey should have already arrived in some
Posted in Long term care ombudsman
Audrey L. Thompson has been hired as the City of Evanston’s Long Term Care Ombudsman and begins work today, September
Posted in Health, NSMAD, West Nile Virus
A 66-year-old Evanston resident has been confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratory to have the West
Posted in Highlights
The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
The Evanston Health Department recently completed its second year of its Women Out Walking (WOW) program. Building upon the success
The City of Evanston’s Health Department is promoting Walk Week, a one week program during the first week of school
The South Bend Chocolate Company, South Bend, Indiana, is recalling 174 1-lb bags of Bountiful Blend, a blend of chocolate
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) reported a pool of mosquitoes from Evanston has tested positive for West Nile
