News Posted in: Reminders
The City of Evanston announces closures and collection schedules for the Memorial Day weekend, which runs from Saturday, May
Ridgeville Park District is now accepting pre-orders for its 2013 Farmers' Market. The Ridgeville Park District offers its residents the
The City of Evanston reminds residents that an outdoor watering ban exists from May 15 through September 15 during
The Chicago Transit Authority will begin work to replace the Purple Line track ties as part of their track renewal
On April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago and the Drug
Alderman Ann Rainey (8th Ward) and City of Evanston Parking Services staff will be holding a neighborhood meeting at
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
The City of Evanston’s Health Department once again will be sponsoring its Women Out Walking (WOW) program, a 12-week
The City of Evanston invites residents to participate in the 4th Annual Evanston Day in Springfield on Wednesday, March 13,
Evanston Township Assessor Bonnie Wilson wants to remind area seniors that the Cook County Assessor’s office has recently mailed
The City of Evanston will be hosting its third and final session in its series of race dialogues entitled “My Evanston,
Residents and businesses are reminded that they must clear snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their respective properties for
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,
The City of Evanston mailed out 2013 Animal Registration forms with their 2013 Vehicle Sticker renewal forms. Payment for 2013
The City of Evanston has announced its hours of operation along with its recycling and refuse schedule for Christmas
City of Evanston vehicle stickers and residential parking permits for the 2013 year will go on sale starting October
The City of Evanston’s Streets and Sanitation Division would like to remind residents that the city’s snow parking regulations
The City of Evanston would like to remind residents that a One-day Liquor License is required to sell alcohol
The City of Evanston will be offering all-day free parking in its three downtown self-parking garages for the annual
The City of Evanston will be offering free parking again in downtown Evanston just in time for the holiday
October 1st begins the Priority Enrollment for Emergency Furnace; Reconnection Assistance; and Households with Children under 5 years old.
Flu shots will be available at the Levy Senior Center, on a walk-in basis, for $25 from 9 a.m.
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 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 Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus case reported in Illinois
Metra is soliciting input from riders and residents on its mission, vision for the future and projects on which
The City of Evanston’s Electricity Aggregation Program enrolled 24,768 customers with Constellation Energy, which will allow residential and small
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center will be closed for the 4th of July holiday. All community centers will
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 construction
Illinois Department of Transportation Crawford Avenue Resurfacing The Illinois Department of Transportation will be contracting road resurfacing work on
Posted in construction
The city will be contracting water main replacement and roadway work on Group 2 project consisting of four street segments
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
Starting this weekend, the Dempster and Grove Street viaducts will be replaced, with work beginning on Friday, June 22 and concluding on Tuesday,
Starting this weekend, the Greenleaf Viaduct will be replaced with work beginning on Friday and concluding on Monday. The
Evanston Saves Residents Money and Helps Achieve Climate Action Goals On April 30, 2012, the Evanston City Council voted
Chicagoland’s Bike to Work Week 2012 is June 9-15. To celebrate biking as a healthy and green way to
The Housing & Community Development Act Committee will hold a Public Meeting to hear comment on a Substantial Amendment
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
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
A mild winter and warm spring has pushed up West Nile Virus surveillance. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
April brings with it spring cleaning and the beginning of the yard work season. The City of Evanston can help
A new radio public awareness campaign set to hit the airwaves in Illinois will bring a humorous approach to the
The City of Evanston announced today the launch of a new tool that will allow residents to sign-up for text
Posted in Street Sweeping, Yard Waste
April 2nd marks the beginning of the City of Evanston’s street sweeping and yard waste collection programs. Residentsreceived in the
As part of the already enacted 2012 Fiscal Year budget, parking meters throughout Evanston saw a fee increase that went
In order to balance the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, the Evanston City Council voted to reduce numerous expenses, reduced several
Posted in City Clerk, Cook County Clerk, League of Women Voters, voter registration
The last day to register to vote or change voter registration is February 21 in order to vote in the
Evanston's very own Edzo's Burger Shop will be highlighted this week on WTTW Ch. 11's program "Check, Please!" The all
Sidewalk Snow Removal The City of Evanston reminds residents, landlords and businesses of their responsibility to remove snow and ice
Posted in CEDA
Effective January 9, 2012, the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated (CEDA - Neighbors at Work) will be
In order to balance the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, the Evanston City Council voted to reduce numerous expenses, reduced several
Fall is here and that brings with it leaves. The City of Evanston would like to remind residents of a
Posted in health, police
The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness month all over the United States. Events of remembrance and
Posted in police, safety checks
The Evanston Police Department is asking residents to assist in reducing the opportunities for thefts and burglaries. Residents are
The Evanston Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of the community it serves. A large part of this
With the warmer weather now here, dog owners are more likely to take their pets out into the public. Residents
The City of Evanston has kicked-off a pilot program designed to increase public safety and reduce conflicts between pedestrians and bicyclists
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 Highlights
The Spring/Summer 2011 edition of Highlights has now been delivered to Evanston households and is available online here>>> This edition
The February 28, 2011 meeting of the Evanston City Council marked the end of an era when Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and fellow
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 SWANCC; recycling
Evanston residents are encouraged to recycle their old holiday string lights and extension cords at the Evanston Ecology Center or at
Posted in Holiday tree pick-up schedule
This coming holiday season, City of Evanston crews will pick up trees beginning Dec. 27, 2010, and continue for five
The 2010 holiday season is finally here, which presents some criminal challenges to our community. Most of you will be
Posted in Crosswalks
A change in state law regarding pedestrian crossings and the City of Evanston’s efforts to address pedestrian safety with crosswalk
The City of Evanston will be offering free holiday parking in the City’s three downtown self-park garages at Sherman Plaza, Maple
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 Solid Waste
Effective November 1, 2010, the City of Evanston has made changes to the service providers for solid waste services. The
The City of Evanston reminds residents, candidates, campaign staff and volunteers that City ordinance prohibits the placement of political yard
Posted in Health
Our goal is to educate women about breast cancer and the importance of early detection through mammography. Breast cancer
The City of Evanston reminds residents that free, secure bike parking is available at the parking garage located at the
The Evanston Fire and Police Departments will hold a memorial ceremony to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives
Posted in Police, Safety Checks
The Evanston Police Department today announced its late-night plans for Labor Day focusing on the most deadly time of day
Posted in Highlights
The Fall 2010 edition of "Highlights" will be delivered to residents in the next few days. You can check it
The City of Evanston's Library Board will be holding two public Library Funding Forums. The forums will discuss the history of
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) reported a pool of mosquitoes from Evanston has tested positive for West Nile
Posted in computers
You want to do the right thing by recycling your old computer and electronics?
