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Evanston Approaches Community Wildlife Habitat Certification
Evanston is 90 percent of the way to full certification.
10/15/2018 4:00 PM
Evanston Fire Department Leads Successful Regional Effort for $1.4 Million Federal Grant
The safety of hundreds of thousands of residents and firefighters in Evanston and surrounding north and northwest suburban communities will be improved as a result of a $1.4 million grant awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
10/11/2018 12:04 PM
Mayor Seeks Applicants for Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee
Evanston Mayor Stephen Hagerty is inviting community members to help guide the development of Evanston’s Affordable Housing Plan by participating in the City's Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee.
10/04/2018 2:42 PM
Mayor Joins UNHCR #WithRefugees Campaign
Evanston joins 60 cities worldwide in supporting refugees.
09/11/2018 2:18 PM
Divvy Discount Program Launches in Evanston
More residents will now have access to Divvy bike share.
08/23/2018 9:57 AM
City Collects 42,000+ Pounds of Electronics at 8th Annual 'Evanston Recycles' Event
Community members dropped off more than 42,000 pounds of electronics for recycling, 27,000 pounds of paper documents for shredding, and a host of other items for donation or disposal at the City's 8th annual "Evanston Recycles" event held on Saturday, July 7 at Evanston Township High School.
08/22/2018 12:26 PM
FJT Nominated for Black Theater Alliance Awards
FJT has received nine award nominations.
08/14/2018 1:30 PM
EFD Receives Top Fire Protection Rating
Class 1 designation places EFD in top 1 percent of fire departments nationwide.
08/10/2018 12:03 PM
Reminder to be Cautious About Solicitations from Electricity Suppliers
Residents who wish to report aggressive or misleading solicitations should call the Evanston Police Department’s non-emergency number at 847-866-5000.
08/07/2018 2:08 PM
Property Tax Workshop August 13
Learn how to appeal your property's assessment.
08/06/2018 12:40 PM
Chief Eddington Announces Retirement
Eddington will retire in December 2018 after 44 years of police service.
07/09/2018 11:03 AM
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Robert Crown Center Set for July 13
Come celebrate the beginning of the new Center.
07/06/2018 11:08 AM
Lincoln Street Beach Reopens to the Public
Lifeguards will be on duty from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through September 3.
07/02/2018 9:59 AM
2018 Fire Hydrant Painting Schedule Announced
The City of Evanston will be painting fire hydrants within the far northwest area of the city between July 9 and September 13, weather permitting.
06/29/2018 10:10 AM
Kimberly Richardson Appointed Deputy City Manager
Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz has promoted Assistant to the City Manager Kimberly Richardson to the position of deputy city manager.
06/27/2018 9:22 AM
Masoncup Appointed Corporation Counsel
Deputy City Attorney Michelle Masoncup has been appointed corporation counsel.
06/19/2018 4:23 PM
Heat Advisory Issued June 16-18
Take precautions and avoid heat-related illness.
06/15/2018 4:58 PM
Mayor's Employer Advisory Council Begins
Effort aims to improve local career paths for Evanston students.
06/15/2018 12:07 PM
'Evanston Recycles' Event July 7
Recycle and donate a variety of items and securely shred documents.
06/13/2018 9:33 AM
Mario Treto, Jr. Named a LGC Fellow
Leadership Greater Chicago is a premiere civic leadership development program.
06/12/2018 11:00 AM