The City of Evanston's Information Technology Division has scheduled a network maintenance period this Friday, February 5, beginning at 9:30 p.m., and lasting for a minimum of 30 minutes up to a maximum of four hours. During this time, the City of Evanston and the Evanston Public Library's websites, email and non-emergency phone services will be unavailable. There will be no impact to radio services or 911. During the outage, residents with non-emergency police issues may dial 847-878-2382 or'
02/01/2016
The City of Evanston's Channel 16 has announced a brand new programming schedule featuring a wide variety of educational and informational viewing for all ages. New programming includes "It's Good to Know!," a new educational/scientific variety show that will air twice a day. Another new program, "GovFlix," will air twice a day with interesting films and documentaries from the National Archives, restored and remastered by the City. The latest Evanston news will air as part of "City News" five'
02/01/2016
The Evanston Ecology Center's annual egg hunt will be held in the Ladd Arboretum on Saturday, March 26. Sessions will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m.'The Arboretum is adjacent to the Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston. Birds in the arboretum have misplaced their eggs, and need the help of youngsters (18 months and up) to find them. Bring a basket or bag for collecting. A special area is reserved for egg hunters 18 months to'
02/01/2016
The Evanston Health & Human Services Department invites women of all ages and fitness levels to participate in the 2016 Women Out Walking (WOW) program, a 12-week campaign promoting health, wellness, community, and physical activity. Registration is now open online at cityofevanston.org/wow. In-person registration will also be accepted at the kick-off orientation session on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. Free parking is available. During the orientation, walkers'
02/01/2016
Evanston's public buildings will be brightened with local artwork thanks to the City's new Public Art Loan (PAL) program, which matches Evanston artists with City-owned facilities to display their work. Artists interested in having their work displayed for approximately one year are invited to fill out an application and upload samples of their work online, at cityofevanston.org/publicart. If selected, the samples will be reviewed by City staff who have expressed an interest in having artwork displayed in their facility's'
01/29/2016
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01/28/2016
In the wake of the drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl is encouraging all community members, organizations and businesses to contribute to the United Way of Genesee County's (UWGC) Flint Water Fund to help provide area residents with clean drinking water. The City of Evanston also announced that it will provide a $5,000 donation to the fund. Evanston community members can contribute online by visiting cityofevanston.org/flint. In-person donations can also be made at the City'
01/28/2016
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has committed to the Compact of Mayors, a global coalition of city leaders dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making their communities more resilient to climate change, and regularly reporting their progress publicly. By participating in the Compact of Mayors, Mayor Tisdahl is reinforcing the City's commitment to climate action by taking stock of greenhouse emissions, creating an action plan that includes clear and ambitious reduction targets, and implementing a common system of measuring those'
01/25/2016
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01/20/2016
01/20/2016
Community members are invited to enjoy 18 of the world's most inspiring environmental films at the Evanston Ecology Center as part of the Evanston Environmental Association's (EEA) Wild & Scenic Film Festival. This year's short films have something for everybody'from stories about ordinary people who risk their lives to protect the Earth, to a lighthearted history of bicycling, to a man's poignant goodbye to his dog. '' The EEA, the independent nonprofit organization that supports the Evanston Ecology Center,'
01/20/2016
UPDATE: The exhibit will close on February 28. Community members are invited to experience "Justice for Peace," a new 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 Sunday, January 31 and will be on display throughout the month of February, which is Black History Month.' "Justice for Peace" is curated by Fran Joy, an Evanston artist whose work aims'
01/20/2016
At the Monday, January 11, 2016, City Council meeting, the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA)'presented'a check for $43,000 to the City of Evanston. The funds will be used for the classroom extension project at the Evanston Ecology Center, located at 2024 McCormick Blvd. in Evanston. The expanded classroom will provide additional space for Ecology Center programming, as well as more living space for the Center's resident animals, affectionately called their "critters." Construction on the addition began'in August and is expected'
01/19/2016
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl today thanked all of the dedicated community members who offered to serve as the City's Seventh Ward Alderman, as well as the residents who attended a recent ward meeting to discuss filling the position. While praising the many terrific candidates, Mayor Tisdahl announced that she has appointed Eleanor Revelle as the City's new Seventh Ward Alderman. Revelle's appointment will fill the vacancy created by the departure of former Seventh Ward Alderman Jane Grover, who'
01/19/2016
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01/15/2016
Over the next four months the City will be contracting water main improvements'on Sheridan Road, from Emerson to Lincoln Streets. This project consists of'a combination of trenchless cured-in-place pipe lining renewal and open cut'replacement of deteriorated 18-inch diameter water main. This work is part of the'City's continuous program to renovate and improve the water distribution system'throughout the community. Funding for this project will be from the City's Water'Fund.' Preliminary construction staging and minor preparatory work will begin the week'of'
01/15/2016
