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City Seeks Public Comment On 2019 Storm Water Plan
The City of Evanston welcomes public comments on its 2019 Storm Water Management Plan Annual Facility Inspection Report. This annual report explains the safeguards and best management practices the City employed to help protect Lake Michigan and the North Shore Channel from storm water discharge.
09/18/2019 11:23 AM
City Awarded $700,000 In Grant Funding for Ridge Avenue Intersection Improvements
This funding will allow the City to complete a traffic flow and safety operations improvement project at seven intersections along Ridge Avenue
09/18/2019 9:31 AM
Erika Storlie Appointed Interim City Manager
The Evanston City Council on Monday appointed Assistant City Manager and Administrative Services Director Erika Storlie as interim city manager.
09/12/2019 12:22 PM
City Recognized with GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The City of Evanston’s Finance Division has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the 25th consecutive year.
09/03/2019 9:22 AM
Are You Recycling Properly?
City campaign aims to improve recycling habits, reduce waste.
09/03/2019 9:14 AM
NU, City Conduct Emergency Response Drills
Ongoing partnership improves public safety and emergency preparedness.
08/22/2019 11:59 AM
Ald. Rue Simmons Receives ‘Community Impact Leader Award’
5th Ward Ald. Robin Rue Simmons has been honored with the “2019 Woman of Excellence: Community Impact Leader Award” by the Realtist Women’s Council of IL.
08/19/2019 4:44 PM
Evanston Utility Boxes Come Alive
Art and community came together this summer to create something beautiful as students at One River School spent the past few months painting murals on utility boxes in downtown Evanston.
08/14/2019 11:45 AM
Statement from Mayor Hagerty On Resignation of City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz
Bobkiewicz to begin new role as City Administrator of Issaquah, Washington on September 30.
08/13/2019 4:02 PM
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz Announces Resignation
Bobkiewicz will begin new role as City Administrator of Issaquah, Washington on September 30, 2019.
08/13/2019 11:21 AM
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Nominated for Seven Black Theater Alliance Awards
The 25th annual Black Theater Alliance/Ira Aldridge Awards honor African Americans who achieve excellence in theater, dance and all areas of the performing arts in the Chicagoland area.
08/12/2019 2:30 PM
Water Closed at Multiple Evanston Beaches Today Due to Elevated E. Coli Levels
Beaches where water will remain open include Lighthouse and South Boulevard
07/31/2019
FJT's 'Sunset Baby' On Stage Through July 28
Play by Dominique Morisseau.
07/18/2019 11:42 AM
City Seeks Feedback from Residents Through Community Needs Assessment Survey
Residents are encouraged to complete the survey between July 15 and August 25.
07/18/2019 9:25 AM
City Grant Program Issues Call for Zero Waste, Environmental Justice Projects
Local organizations looking to implement climate action projects in Evanston are encouraged to apply for the City of Evanston Office of Sustainability’s first mini-grant program.
07/17/2019 2:18 PM
City Implements Parking Improvements
Park Evanston app transactions free for wallet users.
07/16/2019 4:38 PM
Declaración del alcalde de Evanston, Stephen H. Hagerty, sobre las acciones planificadas de ICE en el área de Chicago
Con informes de las acciones planificadas de Inmigración y Cumplimiento de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) que se llevarán a cabo en todo el país este fin de semana, deseo reiterar mi mensaje de hace unas semanas sobre la situación en Evanston.
07/12/2019 9:35 AM
Statement from Mayor Hagerty on Planned ICE Enforcement in Chicago Area
With reports of planned Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) activities happening throughout the nation this weekend, I want to reiterate my message from a few weeks ago regarding the situation in Evanston.
07/12/2019 9:31 AM
Evanston Earns Community Wildlife Habitat Certification
Becomes first City in Illinois to achieve designation.
07/09/2019 9:24 AM
Newsy Items on Monday City Council Agenda
Newsy items on the Monday, June 24 City Council agenda.
06/23/2019 10:27 AM