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Update on Sheridan Road Rebuilding Project Set for October 17
The City of Evanston will showcase upcoming plans for the complete rebuilding of a 1.9-mile stretch of Sheridan Road during the Evanston City Council meeting on Monday, October 17. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston. On Chicago Avenue, bike lanes will be added from Davis Street to Sheridan Road, connecting the entire project to the bike lanes on Davis Street and Church Street.' Sheridan Road will'
10/06/2016
Watch Chicago Cubs NLDS Playoff Games at Evanston Community Centers
The City of Evanston will open five facilities for viewing of the National League Division Series (NLDS) featuring the Chicago Cubs'and the San Francisco Giants. Fans who don't have access to cable television or who simply want to watch the game with their neighbors are invited to drop by the Chandler-Newberger Center, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, Levy Senior Center or Robert Crown Center for the following games: Game 1: Friday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. (game begins'
10/06/2016
City of Evanston Yard Waste Stickers Now Available at The Home Depot
City of Evanston yard waste stickers are once again available for purchase at The Home Depot, located at 2201 Oakton St. in Evanston. The store completed payment to the City for yard waste stickers sold in 2015 and purchased stickers for the remaining 2016 season. The City looks forward to continuing its relationship with The Home Depot. Evanston residents may purchase yard waste stickers for $1.75 each at the following locations: The Home Depot ' 2201 Oakton St. Jewel'
10/05/2016
City of Evanston Yard Waste Stickers Now Available at The Home Depot
City of Evanston yard waste stickers are once again available for purchase at The Home Depot, located at 2201 Oakton St. in Evanston. The store completed payment to the City for yard waste stickers sold in 2015 and purchased stickers for the remaining 2016 season. The City looks forward to continuing its relationship with The Home Depot. Evanston residents may purchase yard waste stickers for $1.75 each at the following locations: The Home Depot ' 2201 Oakton St. Jewel'
10/05/2016
Presentation from September 29 Gibbs-Morrison Project Meeting Now Available
The presentation from the September 29 Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Improvement Project meeting is now available: Gibbs-Morrison Open House Presentation 09-29-16 The Center is located at 1823 Church St., in Evanston. For more information, please call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston. ''
09/30/2016
Presentation from September 29 Gibbs-Morrison Project Meeting Now Available
The presentation from the September 29 Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Improvement Project meeting is now available: Gibbs-Morrison Open House Presentation 09-29-16 The Center is located at 1823 Church St., in Evanston. For more information, please call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston. ''
09/30/2016
2016 Mayor's Award for the Arts Nominees Announced
Winners to Be Announced at 'A Bright Night for the Arts' October 6 The City of Evanston has announced the 2016 nominees for the Mayor's Award for the Arts, which honors an individual and an organization that have had a positive and significant impact on the arts in Evanston. The 2016 nominees for the Mayor's Award for the Arts are: Individuals Gary Geiger, director of the Evanston Children's Choir Mike O'Mara, director of the etc. Music School Harvey Pranian,'
09/27/2016
2016 Mayor's Award for the Arts Nominees Announced
Winners to Be Announced at 'A Bright Night for the Arts' October 6 The City of Evanston has announced the 2016 nominees for the Mayor's Award for the Arts, which honors an individual and an organization that have had a positive and significant impact on the arts in Evanston. The 2016 nominees for the Mayor's Award for the Arts are: Individuals Gary Geiger, director of the Evanston Children's Choir Mike O'Mara, director of the etc. Music School Harvey Pranian,'
09/27/2016
Reminder: Early Deadline for Delinquent 2015 Property Tax Payments
The City of Evanston's Property Tax Assessment Review Office reminds residents that the Cook County Treasurer has changed the deadline for making delinquent 2015 property tax payments. The 2015 Annual Delinquent Tax Sale will begin on April 3, 2017, giving homeowners approximately six months or less to pay off the past due balance on their 2015 property tax bills, which were due August 1, 2016. In prior years, the Annual Delinquent Tax Sale began in late summer or fall,'
09/27/2016
U.S. House Votes to Rename Evanston Post Office in Honor of Abner J. Mikva
On Thursday, September 22, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rename the Evanston Post Office, located at 1101 Davis St., in honor of Abner J. Mikva. Mikva served at a high level in all three branches of the federal government, including representing Evanston and surrounding North Shore communities in the 10th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. 'People in Evanston are smiling today remembering Abner Mikva," said Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl. "He was a great man'
09/23/2016
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Evanston for 2016
The City of Evanston's Health and Human Services Department has received a report of the first human case of West Nile virus in the city this year. As of September 21, 30 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Illinois in 2016. A total of 77 cases were reported in Illinois in 2015. The first Evanston mosquito batch that tested positive for West Nile virus this year was collected on June 22. West Nile virus is transmitted'
09/23/2016
U.S. House Votes to Rename Evanston Post Office in Honor of Abner J. Mikva
On Thursday, September 22, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to rename the Evanston Post Office, located at 1101 Davis St., in honor of Abner J. Mikva. Mikva served at a high level in all three branches of the federal government, including representing Evanston and surrounding North Shore communities in the 10th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. 'People in Evanston are smiling today remembering Abner Mikva," said Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl. "He was a great man'
09/23/2016
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Evanston for 2016
The City of Evanston's Health and Human Services Department has received a report of the first human case of West Nile virus in the city this year. As of September 21, 30 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Illinois in 2016. A total of 77 cases were reported in Illinois in 2015. The first Evanston mosquito batch that tested positive for West Nile virus this year was collected on June 22. West Nile virus is transmitted'
09/23/2016
Celebrate the Adoption of the Age-Friendly Evanston Action Plan September 29
Join Age-Friendly Evanston to celebrate the adoption of the Age-Friendly Evanston Action Plan on Thursday, September 29, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Refreshments will be served. The City joined the World Health Organization's (WHO) 'Age-Friendly Cities' project to provide a system to educate, encourage, promote, and recognize improvements that will make Evanston more user-friendly not only for older residents but for residents of all ages. The Evanston Age-Friendly Task Force'
09/21/2016
Celebrate the Adoption of the Age-Friendly Evanston Action Plan September 29
Join Age-Friendly Evanston to celebrate the adoption of the Age-Friendly Evanston Action Plan on Thursday, September 29, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Refreshments will be served. The City joined the World Health Organization's (WHO) 'Age-Friendly Cities' project to provide a system to educate, encourage, promote, and recognize improvements that will make Evanston more user-friendly not only for older residents but for residents of all ages. The Evanston Age-Friendly Task Force'
09/21/2016
Celebrate Evanston's Vibrant Arts Community at the 3rd Annual "A Bright Night for the Arts" October 6
Community members are invited to celebrate Evanston's vibrant arts community at the 3rd annual "A Bright Night for the Arts" event on Thursday, October 6, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Rotary International Building, 3rd Floor Atrium and Auditorium, 1560 Sherman Ave., in Evanston. Tickets are $25 in advance and are available online at abrightnightforthearts3.splashthat.com. If space is available, tickets may be purchased at the door. The event, sponsored by the Evanston Arts Council, will include: A mix-n-mingle'
09/20/2016
Celebrate Evanston's Vibrant Arts Community at the 3rd Annual "A Bright Night for the Arts" October 6
Community members are invited to celebrate Evanston's vibrant arts community at the 3rd annual "A Bright Night for the Arts" event on Thursday, October 6, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Rotary International Building, 3rd Floor Atrium and Auditorium, 1560 Sherman Ave., in Evanston. Tickets are $25 in advance and are available online at abrightnightforthearts3.splashthat.com. If space is available, tickets may be purchased at the door. The event, sponsored by the Evanston Arts Council, will include: A mix-n-mingle'
09/20/2016
Evanston Residents Encouraged to Share Input on City Parks, Beaches and Playgrounds
The City of Evanston's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has launched a new process to determine priorities and needs for its outdoor parks, beaches and school playgrounds. All Evanston outdoor park facilities will be assessed on measures including cleanliness, safety, physical structures, appearance and functionality. To understand how residents currently use parks and how satisfied they are with Evanston's facilities, community members are encouraged to complete a brief survey at cityofevanston.org/scorecard. The survey is available in English'
09/19/2016
Evanston Residents Encouraged to Share Input on City Parks, Beaches and Playgrounds
The City of Evanston's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services has launched a new process to determine priorities and needs for its outdoor parks, beaches and school playgrounds. All Evanston outdoor park facilities will be assessed on measures including cleanliness, safety, physical structures, appearance and functionality. To understand how residents currently use parks and how satisfied they are with Evanston's facilities, community members are encouraged to complete a brief survey at cityofevanston.org/scorecard. The survey is available in English'
09/19/2016
Experience Evanston through Drawing during "The Big Draw Evanston" Festival this October
This October, community members of all ages are invited to experience Evanston a whole new way as part of The Big Draw Evanston, a month-long festival that brings people together through informal art-making. The festival will feature nearly 30 free art happenings at more than 20 iconic cultural sites and unexpected spaces throughout Evanston. Children will enjoy en plein air drawing at the Evanston Ecology Center and sketching with loose parts at Wheel & Sprocket. Teens can celebrate the'
09/15/2016