The City of Evanston has announced facility closures and service schedules for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30. Memorial Day CeremonyEvanston American Legion Post […]
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Margarita Inn permit is expired, city commission rules
The Margarita Inn’s 1974 “rooming house” special use permit is expired, the city’s Land Use Commission decided by a 9-0 vote during its meeting Wednesday, May 25. The vote backed […]
Offloading crossing guard program promises financial, administrative benefits to city
The Evanston City Council’s support of a resolution handing off the crossing guard program to local school districts will save the city money and remove the administrative headaches that come […]
Heavy traffic anticipated between Green Bay and Foster due to gas discount event Thursday morning, May 26
The City of Evanston and the Evanston Police Department are notifying Evanston community members of anticipated heavy traffic in the area of Green Bay Road and Foster Street throughout the […]
‘Communication and no favoritism’ say Latino residents about the next police chief
Evanston’s new police chief must understand the city’s multicultural needs, treat all residents equally and with respect, and be focused on lowering crime in the community. Those were the main […]
‘My City, Your City, Our City’ initiative will host safe summer activities for youth and families
Evanston community members can enjoy a variety of free events and activities at parks and community centers throughout the summer as part of the My City, Your City, Our City […]
New teen center at Gibbs-Morrison opens
Mayor Daniel Biss (left) and Council Member Bobby Burns, 5th Ward, cut the ribbon to open the new teen center at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church St., on Tuesday. […]
Friends of the Robert Crown Center transfers another $600,000 to City of Evanston
Friends of the Robert Crown Center (FRCC) announced Monday that it transferred another $600,000 to the City of Evanston for the new Robert Crown Community Center, bringing the total transferred […]
City beaches to open for the season on May 28
The City of Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Evanston beaches will open for the season on Saturday, May 28, and will remain open through Labor Day, Monday, […]
Council confirms Fournier as new City Manager in 9-1 vote
Evanston City Council members approved the appointment of Ann Arbor Assistant City Administrator John Fournier as the next City Manager at the Monday, May 23, City Council meeting, bringing to […]