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COVID-19: We are all STILL in this together
Read the latest "Message from the Mayor"
10/23/2020 4:23 PM
Council Announces Intent to Appoint Storlie as City Manager
Council to vote on proposed contact at Oct. 19 meeting.
10/13/2020 4:07 PM
City Releases 2021 Proposed Budget
Plan reflects continued impact of COVID-19 on revenues, staffing.
10/09/2020 1:11 PM
COVID-19 Testing at ETHS, Oct. 26-27
City, IDPH partner for mobile testing event.
10/07/2020 4:29 PM
City to Contract Shoreline Repairs at Four Lakefront Park Sites
Over the next three months, the City of Evanston will be contracting shoreline repairs at four lakefront park sites including Elliot Park, Garden Park, Greenwood Beach, and Dempster Street Beach.
10/07/2020 11:32 AM
City Seeks Public Comment on Third Substantial Amendment of 2019 Action Plan
The City of Evanston’s Housing & Community Development Act Committee will hold a public meeting to hear comment on the Third Substantial Amendment to PY2019 Action Plan on Monday, October 12, at 7 p.m.
10/06/2020 1:30 PM
Evanston Police Announces 2020 National Night Out Events
Community members are invited to participate in “National Night Out” (NNO) celebration events taking place throughout Evanston on Tuesday, October 6, beginning at 5 p.m.
10/05/2020 11:52 AM
Super Senior Day and Mobile Driver Services Event on October 9
We apologize for the inconvenience, but this event has hit capacity and no additional people will be accommodated at this time.
10/01/2020 9:33 AM
Robert Crown Ribbon Cutting, Oct. 3
Celebrate Evanston's new community center.
10/01/2020 8:44 AM
City Receives $500,000 Grant for Main St. Project
Major improvements planned from Maple to Hinman Avenues.
09/29/2020 11:52 AM
Message from the Mayor: Our Review of Policing
Read Mayor Hagerty's message to the community.
09/25/2020 5:26 PM
Featured Evanstonian - Ariadna Garbuno
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're featuring Latino residents who have made an impact in the Evanston community
09/24/2020 10:19 AM
Election Day Voting
Cast your vote in the 2020 Election.
09/23/2020 1:22 PM
Biking is now easier than ever with new bike-share pedal-assist ebikes
The City of Evanston and Lyft have partnered to introduce new pedal-assist ebikes as a part of the Divvy bike-share system in Evanston.
09/17/2020 9:47 AM
Evanston Adopts Environmental Justice Resolution
The Evanston City Council voted 8-0 to adopt a resolution supporting environmental justice in Evanston, acknowledging the harm that communities of color have experienced due to environmental injustices and outlining specific, corrective actions the City will take.
09/15/2020 11:56 AM
Labor Day Holiday Weekend Schedule
The City has announced facility closures and service schedules for the 2020 Labor Day holiday weekend, September 5 through 7.
09/03/2020 1:49 PM
EFD, Oakton collaborate to create tuition-free firefighter apprenticeship program
The Evanston Fire Department in collaboration with Oakton Community College has established their first public service apprenticeship program, allowing residents of Evanston to gain a career path in fire service tuition-free.
09/01/2020 9:40 AM
Evanston Health & Human Services Department Continues to Recommend Testing for Those with Potential Exposure to COVID-19
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent announcement on changes regarding COVID-19 testing protocols, the City’s Health & Human Services Department continues to recommend testing for asymptomatic contacts of COVID-19 cases as well as those with potential exposure.
08/28/2020 1:00 PM
City Recognized with GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The City of Evanston has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the 26th consecutive year.
08/25/2020 12:15 PM
City Secures $4+ Million In Grants
Funds to Support COVID-19 Pandemic Response
08/18/2020 2:00 PM