City Of Evanston: City Announces Holiday Schedule Changes

Refuse Collection During the Christmas holiday week, all residential trash and recycling collections will occur as normal. Friday condo ...

City Of Evanston: Message From The Mayor

Greetings,

City Of Evanston: Evanston Achieves What Works Cities Certification

The City of Evanston is proud to share that it is one of 10 new cities to have achieved What Works Cities Certification, which recognize ...

City Of Evanston: Damaging Winds Forecast For Evanston

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Evanston beginning Wednesday, December 15 at 6 p.m. through Thursday, De ...

Combating International Islamophobia Act Passed By U.S. House

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky co-sponsored the bill, which was introduced in October by fellow Democratic congresswoman U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.

City Of Evanston: Interim Police Chief Aretha Barnes Announces Retirement

After more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Evanston community, Interim Police Chief Aretha Barnes has announced that she will ...

Evanston-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: New Figures

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

25% Pay Cut For Ex-City Manager Erika Storlie In East Dundee

The former city manager starts a job Monday as village administrator of a town with fewer than 5 percent as many residents as Evanston.

City Of Evanston: Reduced Water And Sewer Rate

The City's new Affordable Water and Sewer Rate Program, effective January 1, 2022, will help ensure that all community members have acce ...

City Of Evanston: Provide Feedback For The ADA Transition Plan Update

The Accessibility is Freedom: ADA Transition Plan Update will create a blueprint for Evanston to enhance accessibility throughout its pa ...

Judge Allows NorthShore University HealthSystem To Fire Employees For Refusing Vaccine Mandate

The next court hearing in the case is scheduled for Dec. 14.

City Of Evanston: Evanston Arts Council To Receive $150,000 Grant

The Evanston Arts Council will use this grant funding to distribute subgrants to Evanston nonprofit arts organizations in order to help ...

City Of Evanston: 2022 Parking Updates

The City of Evanston's Parking Services Division will implement a variety of changes to parking operations in 2022 aimed at encouraging ...

City Of Evanston: Message From The Mayor

Greetings,

Bridging Gaps, Building Community In Evanston

Evanston neighbors give thanks to CTA Purple Line operators with the gift of local art

Evanston-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

City Of Evanston: Evanston COVID-19 Update

As we approach the beginning of the holiday season and the final stretch of 2021, I wanted to take a moment to provide you with an updat ...

City Of Evanston: City Announces 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Refuse Collection No collections will occur on Thursday, November 25. Thursday's trash, food and yard waste and recycling collections w ...

City Of Evanston: 2022 Action Plan And Amended Citizen Public Participation Plan

Drafts of the 2022 Action Plan and Amended Citizen Participation Plan may be viewed in person at the Evanston Public Library (1703 Orrin ...

City Of Evanston: Holiday Light Recycling Program Begins Dec. 1

All holiday string lighting is accepted through this free program. Garlands, live greens and wreaths are not accepted.

City Of Evanston: Winter Weather Preparedness Week

Community members can review important winter information by watching the City's video, "WINtering Together" (watch in Spanish), or visi ...

City Of Evanston, AFSCME Reach Memorandum Of Understanding On Staff Vaccine Mandate

Approximately 97 percent unionized city employees have come to agreements with the city over the new policy, which takes effect Monday.

City Of Evanston: City Offers New Virtual Health And Wellness Platform

The platform, Uniper, is available online or through a TV and its benefits include:

City Of Evanston: City Kicks Off Accessibility Plan Update

The City of Evanston is seeking input from the community as part of its Accessibility is Freedom: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ...

Evanston Police, Firefighter Unions Agree To Vaccine Mandate

Unions representing Evanston firefighters and rank-and-file cops signed on to a COVID-19 vaccine-or-test mandate, city officials announced.

City Of Evanston: City Of Evanston Responds To District 65 School Board Statement Concerning Five-Fifths TIF District

The City took these concerns, including those raised by District 65, seriously, and pursued multiple highly unusual strategies to addres ...

City Answers Criticism From District 65 Over New TIF District

City officials said their commitment to equity includes safe neighborhoods, food stability and affordable housing — not just great schools.

City Of Evanston: 2022 Pet Registration Forms Due By December 31

Pet registration forms were mailed out in late October. Residents can conveniently renew their pet license online at cityofevanston.org/ ...

City Of Evanston: Chicago Avenue Multimodal Corridor Improvement Project Meeting, November 11

The City of Evanston will host a second public meeting regarding planned improvements along Chicago Avenue, from Howard to Davis Streets.

City's Approval Of 5th Ward TIF District Irks District 65 Board

The City Council narrowly approved the controversial TIF but rejected an intergovernmental agreement with the school district.

City Of Evanston: Dementia-Friendly Evanston Initiative Presents “Staying Connected” Workshop, November 4

This workshop will assist attendees in improving communication, cognitive stimulation, and physical activity, and will include presentat ...

City Of Evanston: Apply For The City Of Evanston's Community Resiliency Through The Arts Program Through November 30

The City of Evanston is now accepting applications from social service providers for its Community Resiliency Through the Arts Program.

Health Care Right Of Conscience Change Headed To Governor's Desk

While the amendment prevents the conscientious refusal of COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates, religious and medical exemptions remain.

City Of Evanston: Evanston City Clerk's Office Now Offers Vital Records

Those who wish to obtain certain vital records must submit one or more valid, readable, and current government-issued identifications al ...

City Of Evanston: Winter Composting Options Available For Evanston Residents

The 16-week Winter Gap program allows residents to pay a one-time fee to have a food scrap collection container dropped off at their res ...

Health Care Right Of Conscience Act Amendment Passes House

A proposal sponsored by Evanston Democrat Robyn Gabel and backed by the governor cuts conscience exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

City Of Evanston: 2021 Mayor's Awards For The Arts Recipients Announced

After calling for artist and art organization nominations from the community, the Evanston Arts Council received a long list of nominati ...

City Of Evanston: Message From The Mayor

Greetings,

All Three Types Of COVID-19 Booster Shots Available In Evanston

Residents should talk to their healthcare provider about whether getting a booster dose is appropriate for them.

Gov. Pritzker Orders Vaccination Or Testing For Day Care Workers

The executive order announced Friday applies to more than 55,000 employees at over 2,800 licensed day care centers.