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Posted in Federal Disaster Area
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that as a result of the April 18, 2013 storm, President
Join us in celebrating 38 years of Evanston’s history and architecture! In the 38 years since its inception, the
The City of Evanston is currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Preservation and Design Awards from property owners, architects,
April 2013 is National Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois! Governor Pat Quinn signed a
Posted in Utilities
With the start of spring and an increase in temperatures, the end of the winter moratorium on service disconnections
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
The City of Evanston is participating in the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Community Challenge with the goal of reducing
Please join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce on March 8 to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl, Mayor of
The Cook County Assessor is now accepting appeals from Evanston Township homeowners for their 2013 assessments, which were recently mailed.
The Housing & Community Development Act Committee will hold a Public Hearing to receive citizen comment on the City
Recently Evanston property owners received the first installment of their 2013 Property Tax bill. In the statement there was
The City of Evanston invites residents to participate in the 4th Annual Evanston Day in Springfield on Wednesday, March 13,
Have you ever looked at rooftops after a snowfall and noticed that some hold the snow and others do
NSP2 Substantial Amendment - Notice of public comment period The City of Evanston plans to submit a Substantial Amendment
Evanston Township Assessor Bonnie Wilson wants to remind area seniors that the Cook County Assessor’s office has recently mailed
With the implementation of the Fiscal Year 2013 budget, the City of Evanston has transferred certain services, including property
The City of Evanston 2013 annual alarm permit registration is due by January 31, 2013. The annual renewal fee
Residents and businesses are reminded that they must clear snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their respective properties for
In early November, the City of Evanston began collections of food, toys and online donations for the Mayor’s fourth
October 1st begins the Priority Enrollment for Emergency Furnace; Reconnection Assistance; and Households with Children under 5 years old.
The City of Evanston will hold public meetings to hear comment on the 2013 Action Plan on October 16
The City of Evanston and the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs will be holding a workshop for
It is common to see increased skunk activity during the fall as they try to gain the extra weight
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District announced today that it will be conducting targeted adult mosquito control operations in
Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin (13th District), Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi and Evanston Township Assessor Bonnie Wilson
On August 15, 2012, Alderman Jane Grover (7th Ward) and other City of Evanston officials joined representatives from the Central
By supporting local stores and restaurants in August, Evanston residents can also contribute to vital job-training programs. Evanston Works Together:
The City of Evanston’s Electricity Aggregation Program enrolled 24,768 customers with Constellation Energy, which will allow residential and small
On Thursday, July 12, the White House will honor leaders who have made a significant difference in the way
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios alerted taxpayers that they should carefully check their second-installment tax bills, which recently arrived
New this year to the Evanston Recycling Fair and Equipment Expo is the collection of plastic shopping bags. Volunteers from
The City of Evanston has an outdoor watering ban that runs from May 15 through September 15 during daytime weekday hours. The
Monday, June 25 is the deadline for Evanston residents and small businesses to opt-out of the city’s Electricity Aggregation
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
The Housing & Community Development Act Committee will hold a Public Meeting to hear comment on a Substantial Amendment
Cook County property tax bills this year will be mailed in late June and should be due August 1,
The Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs will be holding a seminar on fair lending and mortgage scams
Posted in Community and Economic Development, Housing
The Human Services Committee will hold a Public Hearing on April 2, 2012 to receive comment on the City of
The Community Investment Corporation, in conjunction with the City of Evanston, will be offering a four night Property Management Training
Join representatives from Lakeside Community Development Corporation (Lakeside CDC) on Tuesday, April 17, from 6 PM to 8:30 PM at
The Community Investment Corporation, in conjunction with the City of Evanston, will be holding property management workshops March 22 and
Posted in Housing
NAACP & Interfaith Housing Center has announced the "2012 Financial Freedom Campaign." The key seminar of Phase 1 will cover
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle toured part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) target area in west Evanston
Posted in CEDA
Effective January 9, 2012, the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated (CEDA - Neighbors at Work) will be
The City of Evanston and the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs will be holding an educational meeting on January
The City of Evanston is seeking public input through November 1, 2011on its Amendment to to its Community Development Block
Posted in community, resident
A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain
The City of Evanston’s Housing & Community Development Act Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comments on
Posted in private elm tree insurance dutch disease
Private elm tree insurance is again being offered to Evanston residents through the City of Evanston’s Park/Forestry Division. While the
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
Posted in Community Challenge Grant, Community Development
Last week the City of Evanston submitted its application for a $2.5 million Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Posted in Highlights
The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
It’s summer. The weather is finally warm enough to tackle all of the home improvement projects you ignored during
Nicor recently launched several new programs for residents and businesses to help make energy efficiency upgrades more affordable. Residential Rebate
Posted in business, resident
Nicor recently launched several new programs for residents and businesses to help make energy efficiency upgrades more affordable. Residential Rebate
