Cost Of Evanston City Manager Search Rising To $95,000

After paying $25,000 to CPS HR without hiring anyone, the City Council is set to approve a $70,000 contract with search firm Stanton Chase.

Evanston To Host 9th Ward Candidate Forum

During the forum, Mayor Biss will interview candidates interested in succeeding 9th Ward Ald. Cicely Fleming.

Landmark $53M Settlement In Fannie Mae Racial Discrimination Suit

Local nonprofit Open Communities and 20 other plaintiffs alleged Fannie Mae gave favorable treatment to its foreclosed homes in white areas.

City Of Evanston: Snow Parking Restrictions Declared

Evanston Public Works crews are out plowing streets after the city received 4 to 5 inches of snow. The city is expected to receive an ad ...

City Of Evanston: Application Process For The 9th Ward Council Seat

As you may know, 9th Ward City Councilmember Cicely Fleming has announced that she will leave office on February 15, 2022 to spend time ...

Applications Open To Succeed Cicely Fleming On City Council

Mayor Daniel Biss said he plans to announce his pick for the seat this month following a public meeting.

City Of Evanston: Snow Parking Restrictions Declared

Friday, January 28, 1 p.m. - Evanston Public Works crews are out plowing streets after the city received lake effect snow overnight and ...

City Of Evanston: Help Plan Evanston's Future Skate Park

The City of Evanston is encouraging community members to help design a new skate park planned for the east end of Twiggs Park by taking ...

City Of Evanston: Tesla Supercharger Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Through a collaboration with Tesla, this 12-port electric vehicle charging station is the first "Supercharger" in Evanston, supporting t ...

City Of Evanston: Mayor Biss Announces Evanston's Participation In National Building Performance Standards Coalition

Mayor Biss today announced that the City of Evanston has committed to inclusively design and implement building performance standards an ...

Finalist For Evanston City Manager Takes Different Job

After Daniel Ramos accepted a position elsewhere before negotiations could begin, Evanston city officials plan to launch a fresh search.

City Of Evanston: Evanston Issues Cold Weather Advisory

Residents are advised to take preventive actions to avoid cold-related illnesses, such as hypothermia and frostbite, and to check on eld ...

City Of Evanston: Update On City Manager Search

The Evanston City Council today announced an update on its search for a new city manager.

City Of Evanston: Snow Parking Restrictions Continue

See the latest announcement from the City of Evanston.

19 Evanston Businesses Granted $1.25 Million In COVID-19 Relief

$250 million of federal coronavirus aid has been set aside for the Pritzker administration's "Back to Business" grant program.

City Of Evanston: Evanston Arts Council Awarded $30,000 Grant

This matching grant will double the amount currently available for annual arts organization grants through the City of Evanston's Cultur ...

Group Endorses Baltimore Deputy For Evanston City Manager Job

The Community Alliance for Better Government favored Daniel Ramos, one of two finalists, to succeed Erika Storlie as permanent city manager.

City Of Evanston: Snow Shoveling Reminders

Shoveling your sidewalk is the neighborly thing to do! See the tips and reminders below regarding snow removal. Thank you for your assis ...

Evanston-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update

The Cook County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

$24,500 Pandemic Recovery Grant Given To Evanston Public Library

The grant is part of $5.74 million in funding awarded by the office of Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White.

Ping-Pong Ball Draw Picks Evanston Reparations Recipient Order

Sixteen ancestors — Black people who lived in Evanston before its 1969 fair housing law— are set for $25,000 grants for home-related costs.

Evanston Capital Improvement Projects To Watch In 2022

From water main rehabilitation to road repairs to sidewalks, residents can look forward to improvements to safety and accessibility.

Evanston MLK Jr. Day Schedule Changes

Evanston announced changes in service delivery and facility schedules in recognition of Monday's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

City Of Evanston: Temporary Reduced Hours For Collector's And Clerk's Offices

Due to staffing shortages brought on by COVID-19, the Collector's Office and the City Clerk's Office at the Morton Civic Center will hav ...

Evanston Reparations Lottery: Ping-Pong Balls Pick Payment Order

City staff said more than 120 people are eligible to be among the first to receive housing grants from the city's local reparations program.

Ex-Evanston Mayoral Candidate Seeks Appointment To 9th Ward Seat

Sebastian Nalls, who earned 9 percent in last year's mayoral primary, wants to succeed Ald. Cicely Fleming on the Evanston City Council.

City Of Evanston: Meet City Manager Candidate Finalists

As part of the search for Evanston's next city manager, community members are invited to meet candidates selected as finalists for the p ...

Evanston City Manager Finalists Named, Community Meetings Planned

The two finalists each have deputy positions in cities with more than a half-million residents.

City Of Evanston: Snow Command Update, Jan. 2, 1 P.M.

Most areas in Evanston received approximately two inches of snow accumulation. Plows are currently out clearing residential streets. Mai ...

City Of Evanston: Free Off-Street Parking Options Available

With 5 to 7 inches of snow forecast for Evanston beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing into Sunday, community members can take adv ...

City Of Evanston: Five Social Service Organizations Selected To Receive Arts Residencies To Build Community Resilience

The Evanston Arts Council has selected five social service providers to receive arts residencies through the City's Community Resiliency ...

City Of Evanston: COVID-19 Mitigations Issued Amid Surge

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Evanston and across the state, the City of Evanston's Health & Human Services Department today issued ...

City Of Evanston: Holiday Tree Pickup, January 3-28

City of Evanston crews will pick up holiday trees beginning Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 28, 2022.

City Of Evanston: City Manager Candidate Panel, Virtual Town Hall

Following a nationwide recruitment process, the City Council has narrowed its search to two finalists, to be named during the week of Ja ...

City Of Evanston: Former Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington Appointed To Serve As Interim Chief

Interim City Manager Kelley A. Gandurski is pleased to announce the appointment of former Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington to ser ...

City Of Evanston: Winter And Holiday Safety Tips

To help community members enjoy a safe and happy holiday and winter season, the Evanston Fire Department has provided a list of safety t ...

'I Don't Love My Role': Cicely Fleming Resigns From City Council

The 9th Ward councilmember and 4th-generation Evanston native said her mother's recent death from COVID-19 led to her decision to step down.

City Of Evanston: COVID-19 Cases Increasing

An Evanston resident receives a booster dose at a recent City of Evanston vaccination clinic.

City Of Evanston: NU Donates $800K For New City Fire Engine

The City of Evanston and the Evanston Fire Department are thrilled to announce that Northwestern University has provided an $800,000 don ...

City Of Evanston: Dec. 20 City Council Meeting To Be Virtual Only

Community members can tune in to the meeting on City Channel 16 or watch live on the City's YouTube channel. Those interested in partici ...