In recognition of National Drinking Water Week May 5-11, we are spotlighting Darrell King, Evanston’s water production bureau chief. Here are a few highlights from our conversation with King about Evanston’s […]
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Environment Board supports more funding for electric leaf blowers
The Environment Board signed off Thursday night on plans to spend $400,000 in city funds to help residents buy bikes, heat pumps and induction stoves. Last year, Northwestern University and […]
City to begin asphalt pavement rejuvenation work the week of May 13
The city will begin sealing and rejuvenating areas of asphalt pavementat 13 locations the week of May 13, weather permitting. The project, which is estimated to take eight to ten […]
Walk/Roll the Redline
Join us on Saturday, April 27th 2-4:30pm for Open Communities’ Walk/Roll the Redline, a community event to raise awareness, funds, and activation for housing justice on the North Shore Redlining […]
Ecology Center to be closed during renovations beginning in March
The City of Evanston will be conducting a significant renovation project for the Evanston Ecology Center, coinciding with the celebration of its 50th anniversary. The renovation is scheduled to begin […]
City launches new planning initiative: Envision Evanston 2045
Submitted by the City of Evanston The City of Evanston today announced the launch of a planning initiative titled Envision Evanston 2045, a new comprehensive plan and zoning code that […]
Former employee sues city, alleges he was fired over ‘sympathy’ for Palestinians
Liam Bird, former manager of organizational performance and equity for the City of Evanston, is alleging in a federal lawsuit that he was fired for expressing support for the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Truth in Taxation hearing on 2024 budget: Residents criticize proposed tax hike, urge cost cuts
Speakers at Monday night’s Truth in Taxation hearing on the city’s proposed 2024 budget urged Evanston City Council members to pull back from a spending plan which includes the first […]
YWCA Community Resource Fair
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, YWCA Evanston/North Shore is inviting the community to come together to share information and discover support resources. Survivors of domestic violence […]
Top city attorney withdraws from consideration for Chicago Park District job
Corporation Counsel Nicholas Cummings withdrew himself from consideration to become general counsel of the Chicago Park District on Tuesday, days before he will resign from his current position in Evanston. […]