e-News Extra: Happy Anniversary, Evanston 311!

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Evanston 311 Celebrates Six Years!

Happy anniversary, Evanston 311! Launched on March 1, 2011 (3-1-11), the City’s 311 Center is celebrating six years of service to the Evanston community.


Who They Are

311 Team


Evanston 311 is your key to City information and services. The 10-person team includes two bilingual (English/Spanish) staff.


What They Do

311 statistics March 2017


Have a question or a request for service? Ask 311! Since its launch, Evanston 311 has handled:

  • 783,143 phone calls
  • 165,904 service requests
  • 12,875 live online chats (starting July 2012)
  • 4,633 text messages (starting July 2014)

Top service requests include building permit inspections and special trash pick-ups.


How to Contact Them

Smartphone


Evanston 311 is here to help! To contact 311:

  • Dial 311 (847-448-4311 outside of Evanston)
  • Text 847-448-4311 (New! You can now text photos to 311 along with your question or request.)
  • Visit cityofevanston.org/311 to chat live online
  • Download the “Evanston 311” mobile app on the App Store or Google Play
  • Connect with Evanston 311 on Twitter and Facebook
  • Browse answers to more than 1,000 frequently asked questions
  • Meet 311 staff in-person at community events throughout the year

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