Beat the heat measures in place with temperatures soaring
With the National Weather Service issuing extreme heat warnings, the city is urging all community members to to take preventive…
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City may start recruiting businesses to fill vacant storefronts
By Bob Seidenberg rseiden914@gmail.com Evanston Economic Development Committee members showed interest last week in a plan to recruit businesses to…
John ‘Jake’ Allen Bleveans, former council member, has died at age 85
Alderman played a leading role in adoption of city’s first Indoor Clean Air ordinance in 1988 By Bob Seidenberg John…
City offers tips as part of Winter Preparedness Week
To help keep streets, sidewalks, and public ways safe and accessible for all community members this winter, the City of…
City is truly electrifying, recently adding 12 electric vehicles to its fleet
The City of Evanston is proud to announce a significant step towards achieving its Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP)…
Evanston Fire Department addresses rising concerns in E-Bike safety
The City of Evanston authorities are increasingly concerned about a surge in structure fires linked to e-bikes stored and charged…
City plastic bag ban now in effect
In an effort to reduce plastic waste, the Evanston City Council voted on May 22 to approve a complete ban…
Evanston Police Chief Schneita Stewart
Tour may have moved a new Police/Fire headquarters to top of council’s priority list
By Bob Seidenberg Evanston City Council members gave staff the go-ahead June 12 to move forward with emergency…
Evanston’s Farmers’ Market to kick off season May 6
City of Evanston press release: EVANSTON, IL – The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market will kick off its 48th season on…