News Posted in: Kids
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has announced that the City of Evanston will be teaming up with several community organizations to
The Evanston Wilmette Community Golf Course Association will host golf students who participated in lessons through afterschool programs in
Ridgeville Park District is now accepting pre-orders for its 2013 Farmers' Market. The Ridgeville Park District offers its residents the
Posted in recreation
Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's figure skating school students and professionals will perform to music as it relates to
The City of Evanston announces closures and collection schedules for the Memorial Day weekend, which runs from Saturday, May
The Evanston City Council approved the purchase of a 17’ utility boat by the city’s Recreation Division to enhance
The City of Evanston’s Health Department would like to remind residents that May 1 marks the beginning of the
Posted in Employment
The second and "last chance" day of the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program’s annual job fair will take place on
Evanston150's Walk 'n' Roll group is hosting a community meeting with local alderman to gather input on "Shared Streets."
The City of Evanston annually celebrates Earth Day and Arbor Day with activities that support our community’s commitment to
The Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program’s annual Job Fair will be held on two Saturdays this year. Evanston youth
Posted in Theatre, youth
Evanston Children's Theatre will present "The Wizard of Oz" at the Levy Senior Center the weekend of April 12-14. Performers
On April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago and the Drug
The City of Evanston’s Utility Department will be conducting two public tours of the Water Treatment Facility, located at
UPDATE: The job fair hours on Sat., April 27 will be 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Arrive no later
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Evanston Life! Over the past several years, the Highlights newsletter and the Arts
Please join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce on March 8 to hear from the Honorable Elizabeth Tisdahl, Mayor of
Posted in recreation basketball sports
Registration is open through March 4 for Chandler-Newberger Community Center's 20th Annual March Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Youth in
The City of Evanston invites residents to participate in the 4th Annual Evanston Day in Springfield on Wednesday, March 13,
The City of Evanston's three outdoor ice skating rinks are now officially closed for the season. Typically, the outdoor
The Purple Crayon Players proudly presents Finding Your Name, a Winter Creative Drama Workshop. This workshop is recommended for
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
Posted in summer camps recreation arts ecology sports
The City of Evanston 2013 Summer Camp Guide is now posted online here. Starting January 14, 2013, printed copies will
Aristotle Peers (formerly Peer2Peer Tutors) will offer free tutoring for students in grades K-12 from noon to 4 p.m.
Parks crews have started to flood the three outdoor ice rinks, but at this time the ice is not
Not sure how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for college
The City of Evanston will be hosting its third and final session in its series of race dialogues entitled “My Evanston,
Since the school year began, there have been some safety concerns raised by area parents and businesses regarding an
The City of Evanston has announced its hours of operation along with its recycling and refuse schedule for Christmas
Kwanzaa in Fountain Square Dec. 26 - A "Community Celebration of Kwanzaa" will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
In early November, the City of Evanston began collections of food, toys and online donations for the Mayor’s fourth
Teens age 14 years and older as well as adults are invited to participate in a drop-in basketball program from 10:00
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Kwanzaa
A "Community Celebration of Kwanzaa" will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Fountain Square.
The City of Evanston has announced its hours of operation along with its recycling and refuse schedule for Christmas
On December 5, 2012, the Library Board of Trustees welcomed Alderman Jane Grover (7th Ward), Alderman Mark Tendam (6th
The City of Evanston will be offering all-day free parking in its three downtown self-parking garages for the annual
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
July 27 marked the date of the first ever “5-alarm Tweet-along.” 17 hours, dozens of pictures and tweets later, the tweet-along
A few of the city's snow plows will be looking particularly festive in preparation for the coming winter season,
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will hold an open call for youth age 12 and older and adults for this winter's production
Posted in Youth Recreation
The City of Evanston is extending hours and increasing activities for Evanston youth at several community centers from
The Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Community Center will be hosting its inaugural free Young Women’s Mentoring Luncheon on Saturday, October
Evanston’s very own Noah’s Playground for Everyone has recently won a Reader’s Choice Award in Time Out Chicago Kids’
Flu shots will be available at the Levy Senior Center, on a walk-in basis, for $25 from 9 a.m.
The City of Evanston’s Public Works Department announces the Seventh Annual Paint Evanston Plows (P.E.P) Contest. The contest is
HAVE DREAMS, an organization which provides educational and vocational support for autistic children and youth in Evanston and beyond,
Join us on Sunday, September 30, 2012 for the Annual Bike the Ridge ride! Ridge Avenue will be closed
International Walk to School Month gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of
The Evanston Police Department Traffic Management Bureau conducted a crosswalk enforcement initiative from August 8 through August 31, 2012.
The City of Evanston, the Evanston Community Foundation and the Evanston Arts Council are collaborating to gather public input on
The City of Evanston is in the process of making several significant improvements along the Church St. corridor from
More than 300 three-ring binders were saved from the landfill and found new homes as part of the 2012
The City of Evanston is teaming up with District 65 to continue to encourage students and parents to follow
The City of Evanston has launched an email and text notification system. Residents can get advance notice of planned
The City of Evanston’s Utility Department will be conducting two public tours of the Water Treatment Facility located at
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District announced today that it will be conducting targeted adult mosquito control operations in
Chainsaw Dupont took the stage on Saturday, August 25 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center for this year's Summertime
In an effort to help reduce congestion and increase safety for school children in the vicinity of Lincoln School, the City
On August 8, 2012, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joined Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl; the CEO of Erie Family Health Center,
Evanston children, teens and their families are invited to a “Big Draw” to develop imagery for a mural that
Posted in Parks and Recreation
Evanston residents will have a special opportunity to view the annual Perseid Meteor Shower of shooting stars at Lighthouse
Posted in Arts and Entertainment Parks and Recreation
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and The Second City Training Center are presenting a free two-hour improvisational workshop for teens from 1:00
Based on an Evanston150 top-ten idea, the “Market for All Seasons” Task Force has been developing a vision for
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus case reported in Illinois
The public information session was held on July 24, 2012. Here is the presentation in PDF format.
Safeway Inc., owners of Dominick’s, were on hand July 18 to present a $25,000 donation to the Grandmother Park
Summer means school’s out, and for many children it’s a time to explore the outdoors, play with friends and
The 2012 Central Street Sidewalk Sale will take place Thursday, July 12 through Saturday , July 14. The event
New this year to the Evanston Recycling Fair and Equipment Expo is the collection of plastic shopping bags. Volunteers from
Posted in health
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting targeted adult mosquito control operations in portions of Evanston on
Posted in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
Janet and the Beanstalk, by Kara Roseborough, will premiere at the Evanston Ecology Center on Saturday, July 14. The
Posted in Ethnic Arts Festival
Experience the colors, sounds, tastes, and aromas of other cultures and distant continents at the Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival,
Posted in kids, library
The Evanston Public Library is bringing the Summer Reading Game to our Summer Reading Stop locations June 9 -
Does your family love going to Noah’s Playground for Everyone? If you think this inclusive playground is the best
Take a kayak fishing trip on July 6 and catch a bluegill, or go on a Twilight Historical Kayak
Free summer activities are in full swing for youth, teens and young adults. Evanston youth age 13-18 ice-skate for
The City of Evanston will be hosting a Recycling Fair and Public Works Equipment Expo from 9 a.m. to
The City of Evanston, its police department, and school districts 202 and 65 want you to have an enjoyable
With temperatures and heat indices rising, the Evanston Health Department urges all residents to take preventive actions throughout the
Posted in fishing, parks, youth
Free summer activities are in full swing for youth, teens and young adults. Weather permitting, open fishing will be
Grant Will Provide Support for Community Health and Wellness Needs The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced
The City of Evanston's Health Department announced mosquitoes collected in Evanston recently tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
On June 7, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl congratulated participants of School District 65’s inaugural class of “Instituto de Liderazgo,”
Posted in Youth 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.
An excited crowd joined the Evanston Public Library staff in meeting, naming and banding the newest peregrine falcons on
EPL Latin@ presents “Summer Kickoff Open House” at the Main library (1703 Orrington) on Saturday, June 9 from 10
Join us for this free family event to celebrate sunshine, nature, and community through some of Dr. Seuss's greatest stories,
Evanston's five public swimming beaches are open seven days a week during the beach season. The 2012 beach season
"Evanston Green Ball" Benefit Friday, May 18 Celebrate going green for a night! All proceeds from this benefit will
Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's figure skating school students and professionals will perform to music from modern stage, film
Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's skating school students and professionals will perform in the 36th annual spring ice show, "Musicals in Motion." Skaters
Access to Fishing kicks off May 5 and runs through September 29, 2012Youth age 5-15 are invited to fish from
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is hosting their annual afternoon dedicated to youth. Children's Day festivities will take place from 2:00 to
A mild winter and warm spring has pushed up West Nile Virus surveillance. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Posted in Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair
A job fair for the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on
Season beach tokens are on sale now at the Morton Civic Center and all community centers. This year, the beach
Posted in Spring Flea Market
The annual Spring Flea Market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Robert
Posted in Youth Job Fair
The Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program’s Youth Job Fair will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Morton
The City of Evanston held a press conference near the Veolia Waste Transfer Station in Evanston on Friday, March 16,
Posted in Free concert dance theatre arts
A free Spring Break Concert by Natya Dance Theatre will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 in
Posted in Evanston Children's Theatre
Evanston Children's Theatre will perform a new version of J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" the weekend of March 23-25. The beloved story of
Be sure to reserve a spot in your child’s favorite spring break camp! Registration is available for a wide variety
Posted in Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program
The Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program will conduct community outreach sessions from March 16 through April 13, 2012. The City of
Every winter, the Evanston Ecology Center presents an updated version of a classic tale in a MasterFreeze Theatre production. This year, “Sleeping
As part of National Drinking Water Week, the City of Evanston is hosting a coloring contest for 3rd grade students
You're invited to gather with friends under a full moon at the Evanston Ecology Center for a night walk through the
Staff from the Evanston Ecology Center has “beaver fever!” They recently discovered trees with fresh chewing marks along the bank
Ruby Jewels, Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex’s youth synchronized skating team, took first place in their division at
Posted in summer camps recreation ecology arts aquatics sports children teens
Starting Friday, February 3, Evanston residents can mail their registrations for the City of Evanston’s many popular summer camps. With more than
Although it will be snowy and cold outside, you're invited to get a taste of SUMMER by attending the free Hands-on Arts Camp
The Evanston Children’s Theatre will hold auditions on Tuesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 19 for its spring production of "Peter Pan." Auditions
Free events associated with one of the current exhibitions at the Noyes Gallery will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on
Posted in summer camp guide recreation arts ecology sports aquatic
The City of Evanston 2012 Summer Camp Guide is now posted online here. A wide range of camps for
Even though your child's winter break from School District #65 has already started, you can still sign up for camps taking place
Posted in CEDA
Effective January 9, 2012, the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated (CEDA - Neighbors at Work) will be
Your child’s two-week winter break can be Art-tastic! Winter Break Arts Camp’s highlight will be a visit from (and workshop
Increase in “Whooping Cough” cases concentrated in Cook, Collar Counties; Health officials urge protection for infants, young children The Illinois
Posted in winter break camp
Now is the time to start making plans for your child's winter break from school. One of the City of
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
Posted in Nutcracker on Ice holiday show
"Nutcracker on Ice" will be performed at four shows the weekend of Dec. 9-11 at Robert Crown Community Center and
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
Posted in community, halloween, kids
It’s the season for tricks and treats, candy and costumes, and pumpkins and pumpkin pie. The closer we get to
Evanston children, youth, teens and adults of all ages now can participate in a new, fun activity: roller skating! Starting October 7,
Posted in Evanston Green Living Festival
From wind turbines to geo-thermal systems to photovoltaics on our rooftops -- alternative, renewable forms of energy are becoming more
Posted in IDNR Grant
The City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department recently received a $90,000 Youth Corps Grant through the Illinois
8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey, Y.O.U. and Northwestern University are teaming up to help Paint Evanston Purple this Friday,
We need your help! Starting Saturday, August 13, the Evanston Public Library is collecting school supplies to assist Evanston students.
Posted in Evanston's Got Talent Showcase
Evanston youth and young adults will show off their singing, dancing, acting and rapping talent in the "Evanston's Got Talent Showcase" on
The Evanston Township H.S. (ETHS) School-Based Health Center is one of seventeen school based-health centers in Illinois—among 278 in the
Posted in Whole Foods Community Support Day
Did you know that buying groceries can help educate a child? Whole Foods Market Downtown Evanston will donate 5% of
The Evanston Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of the community it serves. A large part of this
Posted in swimming beaches
As part of Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s Safe Summer initiative to promote safe and fun activities for Evanston teens, the City
The City of Evanston can help you out when it comes to your next birthday party or special event.
Hooked on Fishing - May 7 Local fishing enthusiast Dick Peach will present “Hooked on Fishing,” a beginner’s guide to
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
Posted in Highlights
The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
