Thank you to everyone who attended last month's joint 4th and 9th Ward meeting at the Levy Senior Center. For those who couldn't make it, a social media recap of the meeting is available on the City's Storify page at storify.com/CityofEvanston.

Special thanks to Deputy Chief of Police Jeff Jamraz, Detective Michael Endre, Officer Tanya Jenkins, Assistant Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Sat Nagar, Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator Ylda Capriccioso and Age Friendly Evanston Task Force member Helen Gagel for their informative presentations.

Do you have a couch, recliner, box spring or other bulk items you've been meaning to get rid of? The City’s Streets and Sanitation Division offers Evanston residents the free removal of up to six cubic yards of bulk garbage this fall on a designated Friday based on their normally scheduled trash day. For residents whose normal refuse pick-up day is Thursday, bulk trash pick-ups will be made this Friday, October 10. Learn more >>>

Make your life easier! The City of Evanston offers convenient text and email notifications to keep you informed about street cleaning and snow parking restrictions.

Identify your street cleaning zone and sign up for notifications >>>

Review snow parking rules and sign up for snow alerts >>>

Questions? Please call or text 847-448-4311.

On Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join Family Focus Evanston for a free Community Playday for Families! Seven stations focusing on many developmental domains will feature fun, interactive and age-appropriate activities for children of all ages. Families will be encouraged to explore each station at their own pace and will have the opportunity to learn more about how their child’s play is contributing to his/her development. Family Focus is located at 2010 Dewey Ave. in Evanston. More >>>