YWCA Hosts National Day Of Racial Healing Event Tuesday

YWCA Evanston/North Shore invited the community to recognize the National Day of Racial Healing a day after Martin Luther King Day.

Evanston Announces MLK, Jr. Day Holiday Schedule For City Services

No refuse or recycling collections will occur on Monday.

Evanston Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Plans

The City has administered vaccinations to more than 800 non-hospital healthcare workers so far.

Spree Shooter Killed | Vaccinations Plans | Student Mourned

Local Reps Respond To Capitol Riots | Free COVID Testing | Pilot Public-Program For Homeless: North Shore Week In Headlines

COVID-19 Vaccination Interest Form Available For Evanston Residents

Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department encourages residents to complete a survey to help the City determine local vaccine demand.

Local Chefs Feed Formerly Homeless Through New Program

The pilot program provided $80,000 to Evanston nonprofit Connections for the Homeless to feed 60 people per day through February.

Holiday Tree Pick-Up Continues Through Jan. 29

Trees will be picked up on the same day of the week as residents’ normal refuse and recycling collection.

City Issues Winter Reminders For Evanston Residents

The City of Evanston is reminding residents of snow parking restrictions, convenient notification methods, shoveling guidelines and more.

Gary Eanes Retires After 24 Years Of Service

Greenways Worker III Gary Eanes will retire from the City of Evanston today.

Mandatory COVID-19 Tests | Restaurant Closes | Myocarditis Worry

Park Annexation Considered | 'Warning Shot' Leads To Felony Charges | North Shore Native Makes Film Debut: North Shore Week In Headlines

Evanston 2020 Year In Review: Community Rises To The Challenge

Take a look back at some of 2020's biggest stories from the Evanston Patch.

COVID-19 Testing Event Set For Jan. 3

The City's health department and IDPH are hosting a temporary testing site at Evanston Township High School this weekend.

Help Replenish Mayra Jackson's Art Supplies

An Evanston family lost everything in an early-morning fire.

Local Donations | Jail Outbreak | Election Suit

Bank, Gas Station Robbed | Event Planner Cited | School Renaming Petition Considered | Ex-Bull Unloads Home: North Shore Week In Headlines

Message From Evanston Mayor: COVID-19 Timeline

The mayor shares a timeline detailing Evanston's community-wide response to the COVID-19 pandemic so far.

Holiday Tree Pickup Scheduled For Jan. 4-29 In Evanston

Trees will be picked up on the same day of the week as residents’ normal refuse and recycling collection.

City Of Evanston Announces Holiday Schedules

The City has announced changes in service delivery and facility schedules in recognition of the Christmas and New Year's holiday.

Evanston Mayor Announces Holiday Card Contest Winner

Winner Tate Dunn is a fourth grader at Willard Elementary School.

First Vaccines Arrive | Housing Plan Updates | New Hotel Approved

Four-Decade Reign Ends For Evanston Burger King | Superintendent Resigns For Job At Neighboring District: North Shore Week In Headlines

City Of Evanston Announces Christmas And New Year's Holiday Schedules

City officials announced building closures and garbage collection delays ahead of the upcoming holidays.

Evanston Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

“The City is working hand-in-hand with public health partners to ensure that all community members have access to the COVID-19 vaccine."

City Of Evanston To Host Drive-By Santa Event On Dec. 19

Santa will make short stops in all of Evanston’s nine wards this weekend.

Gun Ban Upheld | 21-Year Manhunt Ends | Church-Mansion Sold

Electoral Boards Hear Challenges | Vaccine Registration Opens | School Building Upgrades Proposed: North Shore Week In Headlines

Mayor Chooses Colonoscopy Over Council Meeting

"When it comes to your bottom, staying healthy should be at the top of everyone’s agenda," Mayor Hagerty said.

Evanston Mayor Announces Holiday Card Contest Winner

Winner Tate Dunn is a fourth grader at Willard Elementary School.

19 Guns Purchased By Evanston Police At Buyback Event

Four long guns and 15 handguns — as well as some ammunition — were turned in Sunday at Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Evanston.

'Irresponsible' Wedding | Industrial Development | Fatal Beating

Vandalism At Church Leads To Donation | New Officeholders Sworn In | 'Bookie Butcher' Sentenced: North Shore Week in Headlines

Oakton & YWCA Evanston/North Shore team up to offer free courses

Oakton and YWCA Evanston/North Shore are collaborating to offer free virtual web development courses starting in January.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Evanston

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

New Most Wanted | Woman Found Dead | Road Work Begins

Historic Mansion Gets New Owner | Park Gets Name Change | Thanksgiving Crash Sends Elderly Driver To Hospital: North Shore Week in Headlines

Longtime Fire Captain In Evanston Retires

After more than 32 years of dedicated service, Fire Captain Tim Taylor retired Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Drone Views | Teacher Hacked | New Mixed-Use Developments Proceed

Schools Suspend Activities | Marni Yang Contracts COVID-19 | Elderly Residents Face Home Invasion, Burglary: North Shore Week in Headlines

City Officials Urge 'Flattening The Curve - Again'

"We have entered a critical phase in our fight against COVID-19," Mayor Hagerty said.

City Issues Winter Reminders

The City of Evanston is reminding residents of snow parking restrictions, convenient notification methods and shoveling guidelines.

Schools Shift To Remote | Veterans Day Tradition | Cop Job Cuts

North Shore Native Makes History | High School Standout Fatally Shot | 7-Hour Fire Burns 45 Acres: Week In Headlines

City Of Evanston Issues Stay-At-Home Advisory

COVID-19 infections increase at alarming rates in Evanston and across the state.

City Implements Holiday Parking Changes

Changes include enacting 15-minute free parking zones outside of designated businesses and extending time limits for on-street parking.

City Reminder: Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely

According to the CDC, small household gatherings are an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Evanston Drive-In Movie Nights To Continue Into December

Friday night screenings of "Shrek," "The Avengers," "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "Home Alone" are scheduled for the coming weeks.

Mayor Hagerty Reminds Residents About Holiday Food, Book And Toy Drive

The City is collecting new unwrapped toys, gently used and new books and staple food items for holiday meals.