During the time period of March through May, ComEd plans to conduct vegetation pruning on trees and shrubs that may be causing or have the potential to cause power outages. The pruning will occur mainly in Wilmette, but a few streets in Evanston will be affected. Residents in the affected areas will be notified by mail when ComEd plans to service their street. Please see the links below for a map and letter supplied by ComEd.' ' ComEd Tree'
02/25/2016
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02/24/2016
Early Voting and Grace Period Registration for suburban Cook County voters for the March 15 Presidential Primary Election will begin Monday, February 29 and run through Monday, March 14.' Evanston residents will be able to register and vote in Room G300 of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., in Evanston. Registration will be available at the following times: Monday, February 29 through Saturday, March 5 ''9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 6 ' 9 a.m.'
02/24/2016
Proprietor Alpana Singh this week announced plans to open a new Mediterranean restaurant, Terra & Vine, in downtown Evanston at 1701 Maple Ave. at Church Street Plaza, in the space formerly occupied by Bravo! Cucina Italiana. The restaurant, which is expected to debut later in 2016, will feature 'refined, rustic Mediterranean fare with Italian emphasis,' and will include a 115-seat dining room, a 70-seat outdoor patio for the summer months, and will house an adjacent 40-seat bar, Bar Terra.'
02/18/2016
02/18/2016
02/17/2016
Community members are invited to view "Reinventing Landscapes," an art exhibition that will be on display in the second floor gallery of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, located at 927 Noyes St. in Evanston. The exhibit debuts on Sunday, March 6 and will run through April 6, 2016. "Reinventing Landscapes"'by Didier Nolet features landscape paintings based on a blending of visions and memories, translating a state of mind, using oil and acrylic on canvas and soft and oil pastel'
02/17/2016
In honor of Women's History Month, the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, located at 1655 Foster St., will present a free luncheon to discuss the topic of'Change and Transformation'on Saturday, March 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Karen Chavers, District Director for Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, will moderate an interactive panel discussion. A complimentary buffet will be included. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Please RSVP by calling the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center at 847-448-8254.' Supervision will be provided'
02/16/2016
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02/11/2016
Applications Now Available Evanston youth age 14 to 18 years are encouraged to find their perfect summer job at Mayor Tisdahl's annual Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) Job Fair on Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Evanston Township High School (ETHS), 1600 Dodge Ave. Doors will close at 1:30 p.m. More than 40 employers providing summer and year-round employment will be present, including Six Flags Great America (transportation options available), Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston, McGaw YMCA, Salvation'
02/11/2016
The GOALed Gallery program is seeking young artists ages 13 to 21 who would like to sell their arts and crafts. Local young artists and crafters will sell their work at the City of Evanston's Indoor Farmers Market, which is held at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., in Evanston. The GOALed Gallery will operate on the following dates: February'20; March 5 and 26; and April 2, 16 and 30. Those young artists selected'may choose the dates that'
02/09/2016
During the February 8, 2016 City Council meeting, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presented former Negro Leagues player Ray Knox with a key to the city. Eighty-three-year-old Knox began playing baseball professionally at the age of 14. His four-year career with the Negro Leagues included stints as a catcher with the Chicago American Giants and the New Orleans Eagles between 1949 and 1952. The Negro Leagues were formed in 1920 in response to Jim Crow laws that banned black players from'
02/09/2016
The City of Evanston's Economic Development Division has released its 2015 Fourth Quarter Economic Report. The report details new business openings, workforce development, sales tax disbursements and more. The mission of the Economic Development Division is to redevelop distressed property, revitalize neighborhoods, provide job opportunities, generate sustainable tax revenue, and bring amenities to neighborhoods in the city through local investment. As part of these goals, the division compiles and releases an economic report on a quarterly basis. For more'
02/09/2016
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