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Reminder About Where to Purchase Yard Waste Stickers
Look no further for your yard waste stickers! They are currently available for sale at: Jewel Osco ' 1128 Chicago Ave. Jewel Osco ' 2491 Howard St. Lemoi Ace Hardware ' 1008 Davis St. Chalet Nursery ' 3132 Lake Ave, Wilmette Collector's Office'' Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Levy Senior Center'' 300 Dodge Ave.' Jewel Osco ' 411 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette The cost is $1.75 per sticker, and must be used with a kraft'paper yard waste bag.'
07/13/2016
Young Artists Sought to Exhibit at GOALed Gallery
Evanston youth artists, crafters and makers ages 13 to 21 are invited to sell their work at the upcoming GOALed'Gallery. The GOALed Gallery is a City of Evanston YOUNG EVANSTON Arts in Community program that will take place at the Evanston'Lakeshore Arts Festival, August 6 and 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Be a part of Evanston's premiere fine art fair! - Meet with award-winning artists to discuss entrepreneurship and professionalism - You are responsible for selling your'
07/13/2016
Reminder About Where to Purchase Yard Waste Stickers
Look no further for your yard waste stickers! They are currently available for sale at: Jewel Osco ' 1128 Chicago Ave. Jewel Osco ' 2491 Howard St. Lemoi Ace Hardware ' 1008 Davis St. Chalet Nursery ' 3132 Lake Ave, Wilmette Collector's Office'' Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Levy Senior Center'' 300 Dodge Ave.' Jewel Osco ' 411 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette The cost is $1.75 per sticker, and must be used with a kraft'paper yard waste bag.'
07/13/2016
Isabella Street Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project Begins July 11
From Monday, July 11 through the end of August, the City of Evanston will complete the Isabella Street Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project. The eight-week project includes bridge deck and approach slab rehabilitation, removal and replacement of expansion joints, curb and sidewalk repair as needed, and a latex concrete overlay including installation of new strip seal joint at the abutments. This improvement is part of the City's continuous program to improve the roadway infrastructure throughout the community. Schedule This project'
07/11/2016
City Seeks Community Input on Refuse, Yard Waste, Composting and Recycling Services
The City of Evanston is conducting a Community Solid Waste Survey to solicit feedback from residents and businesses regarding existing solid waste services and to gauge public interest in future programs and initiatives. The survey is available through Sunday, July 31 at cityofevanston.org/wastesurvey or by calling/texting 847-448-4311. The survey will also be available at the City's recreation community centers beginning Wednesday, July 13. Survey participants will be eligible to win a variety of prizes. The survey will help the'
07/11/2016
Celebrate the Ecology Center's New Classroom Extension at Ribbon Cutting July 19
Community members are invited to attend a ribbon cutting to celebrate the Evanston Ecology Center's new classroom extension on Tuesday, July 19, 7 p.m., at the Ecology Center, located at 2024 McCormick Blvd. Refreshments will be served and the public can enjoy tours of the room and visit the Center's resident critters. Thanks in part to the Evanston Environmental Association's generous donation of $43,000 to complete funding for the project, the City broke ground on construction of the former'
07/11/2016
Isabella Street Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project Begins July 11
From Monday, July 11 through the end of August, the City of Evanston will complete the Isabella Street Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project. The eight-week project includes bridge deck and approach slab rehabilitation, removal and replacement of expansion joints, curb and sidewalk repair as needed, and a latex concrete overlay including installation of new strip seal joint at the abutments. This improvement is part of the City's continuous program to improve the roadway infrastructure throughout the community. Schedule This project'
07/11/2016
City Seeks Community Input on Refuse, Yard Waste, Composting and Recycling Services
The City of Evanston is conducting a Community Solid Waste Survey to solicit feedback from residents and businesses regarding existing solid waste services and to gauge public interest in future programs and initiatives. The survey is available through Sunday, July 31 at cityofevanston.org/wastesurvey or by calling/texting 847-448-4311. The survey will also be available at the City's recreation community centers beginning Wednesday, July 13. Survey participants will be eligible to win a variety of prizes. The survey will help the'
07/11/2016
Celebrate the Ecology Center's New Classroom Extension at Ribbon Cutting July 19
Community members are invited to attend a ribbon cutting to celebrate the Evanston Ecology Center's new classroom extension on Tuesday, July 19, 7 p.m., at the Ecology Center, located at 2024 McCormick Blvd. Refreshments will be served and the public can enjoy tours of the room and visit the Center's resident critters. Thanks in part to the Evanston Environmental Association's generous donation of $43,000 to complete funding for the project, the City broke ground on construction of the former'
07/11/2016
2016 Pavement Marking Program Begins July 11
The City of Evanston will be refreshing pavement markings in the 2016 program area beginning the week of July 11. The work is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting. View a map of locations. Drivers should expect short delays in specific work zones as flaggers route traffic around the work crews. Parking restrictions will be short in duration and specific to each work area. The work in each location will typically take one hour or less'
07/08/2016
2016 Pavement Marking Program Begins July 11
The City of Evanston will be refreshing pavement markings in the 2016 program area beginning the week of July 11. The work is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting. View a map of locations. Drivers should expect short delays in specific work zones as flaggers route traffic around the work crews. Parking restrictions will be short in duration and specific to each work area. The work in each location will typically take one hour or less'
07/08/2016
Celebrate the 31st Annual Ethnic Arts Festival at Dawes Park July 16-17
On Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, noon to 7 p.m., community members are invited to celebrate the 31st annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival at Dawes Park, located at Sheridan Rd. and Church St. The free, two-day event transforms Evanston's lakefront into a Global Village to celebrate diversity world-wide and features art from a variety of countries, family craft activities, international cuisine, live music, and dance. The Parade of Nations opening ceremony, with a procession of flags from'
07/07/2016
Celebrate the 31st Annual Ethnic Arts Festival at Dawes Park July 16-17
On Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, noon to 7 p.m., community members are invited to celebrate the 31st annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival at Dawes Park, located at Sheridan Rd. and Church St. The free, two-day event transforms Evanston's lakefront into a Global Village to celebrate diversity world-wide and features art from a variety of countries, family craft activities, international cuisine, live music, and dance. The Parade of Nations opening ceremony, with a procession of flags from'
07/07/2016
Evanston Community Members Invited to Register Early for Fall 2016 Openlands TreeKeepers Training Program
Those who live, work or attend school in Evanston can take advantage of early registration for the fall 2016 Openlands TreeKeepers Training Program, an 8-day course focused on managing and reducing the threats to forest health. Openlands is an organization dedicated to protecting the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois. Since 1991, more than 1,800 trained volunteers have offered their support, services and expertise to identify and solve tree-related issues across the Chicagoland area. The TreeKeepers Training course'
07/05/2016
Evanston Community Members Invited to Register Early for Fall 2016 Openlands TreeKeepers Training Program
Those who live, work or attend school in Evanston can take advantage of early registration for the fall 2016 Openlands TreeKeepers Training Program, an 8-day course focused on managing and reducing the threats to forest health. Openlands is an organization dedicated to protecting the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois. Since 1991, more than 1,800 trained volunteers have offered their support, services and expertise to identify and solve tree-related issues across the Chicagoland area. The TreeKeepers Training course'
07/05/2016
Enjoy 'Evanston Free Play' Soccer at City Parks
UPDATE: The soccer pitch has moved several times since this story was posted.'For updates on the location, please call/text 847-448-4311. Community members of all ages are encouraged to visit Robert Crown Park over the next few weeks to participate in 'Evanston Free Play,' an experimental summer program with one small-sided soccer pitch designed to foster unstructured, more fun soccer play. Robert Crown Park is located at 1701 Main St., in Evanston. The soccer pitch will rotate to other Evanston'
06/30/2016
Open House at Harley Clarke Mansion Set for August 3
An Open House will be held at the Harley Clarke Mansion on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in order for groups and individuals interested in the long-term use of the facility to view the interior. Reservations are being accepted from groups and'individuals for two-hour time slots between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. 'An Open House for the general public will be held between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. A maximum of 20 people will be allowed in the house at'
06/30/2016
Divvy Bike Share Rolls Into Evanston
With 100 Bikes at 10 Stations, Evanston Joins Divvy's Regional Transportation System Connecting Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park The week of June 27, Divvy Bike Share will officially roll into Evanston, with 100 Divvy bikes and 10 bike share stations being installed in locations strategically chosen to provide residents, visitors and students with an additional two-wheeled transportation option. Divvy allows riders to get quickly from Point A to Point B, and is intended for short trips within Evanston or'
06/24/2016
City to Host 6th Annual "Evanston Recycles" Event July 9
The City of Evanston will host its sixth annual "Evanston Recycles" event on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The free 'drive up, drop off' event provides residents an opportunity to recycle a variety of items and securely shred documents. Residents who bring items to recycle or shred are asked to follow the signs and remain in their cars as City staff unload the items. Electronics recycling and'
06/23/2016
City of Evanston Awarded Inclusive Transportation Planning Grant
The City of Evanston has announced its selection as a grant recipient for the Strengthening Inclusive Coordinated Transportation Partnerships program. The grant provides over $85,000 for the City to conduct inclusive transit planning research and analysis over one year with local older adults, people with disabilities, and community partners, including Northwestern University, Pace Bus, Over the Rainbow Association, North Shore Village, Shore Community Services, Housing Options, The Merion and the Age Friendly Task Force. Working with these community partners,'
06/23/2016