03/07/2016
03/07/2016
03/04/2016
The City of Evanston is seeking parties interested in bringing their food-related businesses to two City-owned properties located at 633 Howard St. and 727-729 Howard St. in Evanston. The City is searching for two tenants that would build on the street's success to date with the award-winning establishments,'Ward Eight and Peckish Pig. Ideally, the tenant for 633 Howard St. would bring a food-based use that would attract daytime customers to the area, while the tenant for 727-729 Howard St.'
03/04/2016
The City of Evanston reminds residents, candidates, campaign staff and volunteers that City ordinance prohibits the placement of political yard signs in right of ways and on public property (this includes street corners and the area between the sidewalk and the street). The City's Public Works Agency will remove these signs. As a courtesy, those who wish to reclaim yard signs may call/text 847-448-4311 to arrange for pick-up. Signs should be placed only on one's own private property, or'
03/02/2016
03/02/2016
03/01/2016
03/01/2016
03/01/2016
03/01/2016
The City of Evanston's 311 Center today marked five years of service to the Evanston community. Launched on March 1, 2011 (3-1-11), Evanston 311 is the key to City information and services for residents and businesses. During its five years of operation, Evanston 311 staff has handled: 678,101 phone calls 132,270 service requests 9,916 live online chats (starting July 2012) 1,459 text messages (starting July 2014) Annual service requests have more than doubled since the service began, from 16,840'
03/01/2016
The City of Evanston's Environmental Services Bureau is replacing damaged and older model yard waste carts (pictured) throughout the city as part of a free, one-time exchange program. Damaged refuse carts will also be replaced, at the City's discretion. This is taking place in four phases according to residents' regular refuse pick-up day. The third phase of the project will include residents whose normal refuse pick-up day is Wednesday, and is anticipated to be completed between Thursday, March 3'
03/01/2016
Evanston community members are invited to attend the Housing and Community Development Act Committee's public meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7 p.m. to provide any comments or feedback on the City's 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The meeting will be held in Room 2402 of the Morton Civic Center, located at 2100 Ridge Ave. A copy of the report is currently posted online at cityofevanston.org/caper. The 15-day public comment period for the CAPER opened'
03/01/2016
Community members are invited to join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce on Friday, March 18 to hear from Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl as she delivers her State of the City Address to the community and recognizes the economic growth and vitality of the city. Mayor Tisdahl will be highlighting the annual Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP). The MSYEP Job Fair was held at Evanston Township High School on Saturday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Opening remarks'
03/01/2016
After a nice weekend and a pleasant Monday, snow is forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Snow should begin falling lightly around 10 p.m. tonight and increase in intensity around 3 or 4 a.m. The Tuesday morning rush hour will be very tricky as the peak snowfall is expected to be occurring at that time. Plan to leave extra time for your drive in the morning. Snow should slowly taper off and end in the early afternoon. Total snowfall is'
02/29/2016
02/29/2016
02/26/2016
02/26/2016
The City of Evanston and the Evanston Public Library are excited to share the progress being made on the creation of a new Robert Crown Community Center and Evanston Public Library branch. In 2015, the strategic consulting firm CCS was engaged by the City of Evanston to conduct a Campaign Planning Study to gauge community support for a new facility at the Robert Crown Community Center site, 1701 Main St., in Evanston. The study evaluated the feasibility of raising'
02/26/2016
8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey invites all 8th Ward owners of rental housing to an informal discussion regarding rental licensing and the City's Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance. While the meeting is focused on 8th Ward landlords, all community members are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held: Wednesday, March 2, 7 p.m. Former Evanston Police Department Outpost 633 Howard St. Evanston Click here to view the ordinances included in the February 22 City Council packet.'
02/26/2016
