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Message from the Mayor
Evanston Walks Together
01/17/2021 4:00 PM
City Commemorates Lives Lost to COVID-19 with Light Display
The City will be lighting up the sky in all nine wards on January 19.
01/15/2021 4:01 PM
'Coronavirus Q&A,' January 22
Benefits of vaccinations and plans for distribution.
01/15/2021 10:24 AM
City Announces Community Member Relief Fund Designated for Undocumented Residents
Undocumented residents who do not qualify for General or Emergency Assistance programs are encouraged to apply
01/14/2021 12:13 PM
City Announces 2021 MLK, Jr. Day Holiday Service Schedules
No refuse or recycling collections will occur on Monday, January 18.
01/13/2021 11:25 AM
Our Vaccination Plan
Read the latest "Message from the Mayor."
01/12/2021 5:50 PM
Statement from Mayor Stephen Hagerty
Evanston Police respond to Chicago, Evanston shootings.
01/10/2021 1:22 PM
Mayor's Statement on U.S. Capitol Breach
All people must come together to reaffirm the principles of a stable democracy.
01/06/2021 5:08 PM
Gary Eanes Retires After 24 Years of Service
Gary spent much of his tenure cultivating the beloved Merrick Rose Garden
01/04/2021 1:51 PM
COVID-19 Testing Event, Jan. 3
Free testing available at ETHS, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
12/30/2020 11:33 AM
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, The Musical Offering, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre announce the formation and first installation of the Evanston Performing Arts Collective (EPAC)
Three Evanston-based performing arts organizations, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, and The Musical Offering, have joined forces to create the Evanston Performing Arts Collective (EPAC), a consortium with the mission of “Celebrating Life, Community and the Arts.”
12/23/2020 2:00 PM
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Mudlark Theater, Piven Theatre Workshop Announce World Premiere of "Am I The Only One Here?"
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Mudlark Theater, and Piven Theatre Workshop will be ending 2020 with the world premiere of a broadcast of the new original play Am I the Only One Here? written by an ensemble of youth actors and artists from Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Mudlark Theater, and Piven Theatre W
12/23/2020 1:58 PM
Message from the Mayor
2020 Showed, We Are Evanstrong
12/22/2020 5:46 PM
Santa’s Visit to Evanston Deemed ‘Essential Business’
Mayor Stephen Hagerty today announced that Santa’s visit to the city has been deemed “essential business” following a meeting of the City’s COVID-19 Response Team.
12/17/2020 4:55 PM
City Announces Holiday Schedules
Changes in service delivery and facility hours.
12/17/2020 9:38 AM
City Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
Initial limited supplies prioritized for frontline healthcare workers.
12/16/2020 9:35 AM
Drive By Santa Event, December 19
Santa will make short stops in all Evanston wards.
12/15/2020 5:24 PM
Mayor Hagerty to Host 'Coronavirus Q&A' on Mental Health, December 16
Mental health experts will answer residents' questions about health and well-being during the dark days of winter and provide the latest resources.
12/11/2020 10:48 AM
Evanston Mayor Announces Holiday Card Contest Winner
Congratulations to winner Tate Dunn and five other finalists!
12/10/2020 3:07 PM
Mayor Chooses Colonoscopy Over Council Meeting
Even mayors shouldn't skip health screenings
12/10/2020 9:30 AM