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Evanston to Buy its Own Energy, Save Residents Money and Help Achieve Climate Action Goals

On April 30, 2012, the Evanston City Council voted unanimously to purchase electricity from Constellation Energy, an Alternate Retail Electricity

Community Advisory: City Warns of Electricity Supplier Solicitations

Posted in Alert, Sustainability, Utilities Department

UPDATE: Chicago Tribune article from 5/3/2012 Electrical aggregation: if you switch... The City of Evanston has been informed by

2012 Water Main Replacement and Street Improvement Project

Starting May 14, 2012 and spanning twelve weeks, the city will be contracting water main replacement and roadway work on

Water Main Replacement Work at 1700 Block of Lyons St. until May 25

The City of Evanston Utilities Department will be replacing the water main on Lyons Street. This improvement is being completed

Sign Up for CUB Energy Saver for a 1 in 10 Chance to Win a FREE Month of Electricity

In honor of Earth Month, 1 in 10 households who join CUBenergysaver.com before June 1st will be will be randomly

City to Replace Drainage Structures on Church St. between Fowler & Pitner

The City of Evanston's Utilities Department will be replacing several drainage structures on Church Street between Fowler and Pitner Avenues.

Water Conservation & Efficiency Plan Public Hearing April 26

Evanston, let's talk about water! The Evanston Water Conservation & Efficiency Plan The City of Evanston has partnered with the

Water Work Continues on Ridge Ave. at Green Bay Rd.

The City of Evanston's Sewer Division will be closing one northbound lane of Ridge Ave. just past Green Bay Rd. (under Metra viaduct)

NorthShore HealthSystem & ETHS Take Top Honors in "Big 7 Savers Challenge"

NorthShore University HealthSystem and Evanston Township High School (ETHS) have won the “Big 7 Savers Challenge,” a yearlong energy-efficiency competition

Citizens Utility Board to Reveal Winners of "Big 7 Savers Challenge" Today

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will hold a news conference Wednesday, April 18 to reveal the

Water Shut Down:1100 block of Elmwood and 813 & 819 Greenleaf

Water will be shut down today at 9:00 am for 5 hours to install a new fire hydrant at: 1100

Earth Month Activities and Events

On April 22, more than one billion people around the globe will participate in Earth Day 2012 and help Mobilize

Community Choice Electricity Aggregation Presentation Video Now Available

On April 3, 2012 the City of Evanston hosted the first of three public hearings on their draft Plan of Operation

"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

National Drinking Water Week Art Contest, Vote for Your Favorite

The City of Evanston is holding an art contest for 3rd graders in honor of National Drinking Water Week, which

Evanston Celebrates World Water Day and Local Water Activities

International World Water Day is held annually on March 22 as a means of focusing attention on the importance of

Electricity Aggregation Referendum Passes; Public Hearings to Discuss Operation and Governance

Through the March 20, 2012 referendum vote, 73% of Evanston voters asked the City of Evanston to work to obtain

Fix a Leak Week: March 12-18

Fix-a-Leak Week is right around the corner! This year Fix- a-Leak Week is from March 12-18 and the City of Evanston encourages

Eco Corner: Calling 3rd Grade Artists - Got Water? Coloring Contest

As part of National Drinking Water Week, the City of Evanston is hosting a coloring contest for 3rd grade students

City Seeks Input on Water Efficiency, Take the Survey Today

We need your input! The City of Evanston is partnering with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to create a

CEDA Neighbors at Work Moving Jan. 9

Posted in CEDA

Effective January 9, 2012, the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated (CEDA - Neighbors at Work) will be

2012 Evanston Budget Fee Changes Effective Dates

In order to balance the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, the Evanston City Council voted to reduce numerous expenses, reduced several

CUB Energy Saver Gives Lucky Evanstonian a Holiday Gift of Free Electricity

Posted in Big 7 Savers Challenge, CUB Energy Saver, Sustainability, Utilities Department

An Evanston resident who in the heat of summer signed up for CUB Energy Saver, a free online service that

Water Shut Down Scheduled for Area in North Evanston Nov. 16th

Posted in Utilities Department, Water Shut-Down

The following areas will be without water service on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, starting at 9:00am for a period of

Water Shut-Down: 2400 Block of Lake Street

Water will be shut-off for the entire 2400 block of Lake Street starting at 10:15am this morning in order to

Rules for Fall Leaf & Yard Waste Collection

Fall is here and that brings with it leaves. The City of Evanston would like to remind residents of a

Alley/Street Closures for Crane Removal at Mather

Alley/Street Closures for Crane Removal at Mather Alley demolition, underground utilities, paving, and tower crane dismantlement are expected to take

Mayor Tisdahl Lobbies Springfield for Better ComEd Storm Response

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl traveled to Springfield Wednesday, October 26th to lobby legislators during the General Assembly's Fall Veto Session. Tisdahl was

Citizens Utility Board to Hold Phone & Utility Bill Clinic Oct 12

Shocked by your phone or utility bill? Learn how you can keep them under contraol by attending a phone

Water Shut Down- 100 Block of Burnham Pl.

Water will be shut off today at 9:00 am for 4 hours to replace a fire hydrant at: 100 block

Water Main Break in 800 Block of Church St.

The City of Evanston Water Division has determined that there is a water main leak in the 800 block of

Water Shut Down- 1700 & 1800 Block of Dempster & 1300 Block of Darrow

Water will be shut down today at 9:30 am for 4 hours for the contractor’s water main work at: 1700

Evanston Water Quality: Chromium and Other Chemical Testing

Posted in Chromium, PPCP, Water Division, Water Quality Report

The Chicago Tribune recently published two articles, "Toxic chromium found in Chicago drinking water," August 6, 2011 and  "Odd chemicals turn up

Lead Levels in Evanston Drinking Water Well Below USEPA Standards

The Chicago Tribune has published an article pertaining to lead levels in drinking water. The City of Chicago's water was

Important Notice for Residents with Damage to Power Service that is not Part of the ComEd System

Important Notice for Residents with Damage to Power Service that is not Part of the ComEd System The document  here>>>

Mayor Meets with ComEd President to Discuss Power Outages

Representatives from ComEd came to the Lorraine H, Morton Civic Center Friday, July 1st to meet with Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl

Evanston's 2010 Water Quality Report Now Available

All drinking water providers are required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to submit to residents a water

Water Shut Down- 900 and 1000 block of McDaniel Av

Water will be shut down today for contractor’s work at: 9:00 am for 4 hours 900 block of McDaniel 2421

Water Main & Street Work to Begin June 20 on Dodge Ave., Ashland Ave. and Lee St.

Over the next ten weeks the City of Evanston will be contracting out water main replacement and roadway work on the three street

Water Shut Down 1700 & 1800 Blocks of Grey Ave.

Water will be shut down today at 11:30 a.m. for 4 hours to repair a water main break located on

Water Shut Down 900 Block of Dodge & Some of 1100 Block of Lee

Water will be shut down today at 10:00 am for 4 hours to repair a water main break located on

ComEd Scheduled Outage on Michigan Ave. between Main & Kedzie

ComEd has scheduled an outage for repair work on Michigan Ave. between Main St. and Kedzie St. starting at 9

City's Water Lab Receives Highest Marks from State

Posted in Water Quality Laboratory

The City of Evanston's Water Quality Laboratory is audited every two years by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The

Drinking Water Week - May 1-7

The City of Evanston's Water Division and Office of Sustainability are proud to support the American Water Works Association (AWWA)

"In the Works" - the newsletter that covers "At Your Disposal" and more!

The Spring 2011 edition of "In the Works" is now available online. The newsletter covers news and updates on yard

Water Rate Adjustments Appear on Bills

City water customers will be receiving their water bills, for water usage during January and February, within the next few

UPDATED - Water Shut Down-Thayer and Highland

The shut down area has been corrected. So water will be shut down at 9:30 am for 4 hours at:

Chromium Results Made Available - Evanston Water More than Exceeds Standards

A recent article in the Chicago Tribune indicated that Chromium VI had been detected in the City of Chicago’s drinking

Eco Corner Jan. 15

Holiday Light Recycling Continues Holiday light recycling will continue until Monday, January 31st. Last year 12 villages participated in this

Chromium in Evanston's Water Has Always Been Below Detection Level

Posted in Chromium, Water Division

The City of Evanston's Water Division has annually tested for total chromium in their drinking water since 1979. However, Underwriter’s Laboratory,