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News & Events

What Are Your Ideas for Fountain Square?

Fountain Square rendering


Fountain Square construction is nearing completion, and Downtown Evanston would like to know what events and activities you'd enjoy seeing in Evanston's newly renovated public space. Please take a brief survey to provide your input.

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Register for the We're Out Walking Program!

We're Out Walking 2018 logo


We're Out Walking (WOW) is a 12-week wellness program that encourages everyone who lives, works or plays in Evanston to get healthy with group walks, free health and fitness classes, seminars, and more! The program officially kicks off Sat., May 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Evanston Township High School. Register today.

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YWCA Stand Against Racism this Friday

Stand Against Racism


Join the YWCA Evanston/North Shore in standing against racism this Fri., April 27, from 2 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. Community members will be lining up at locations along Ridge Avenue to raise awareness of the effects of racism on all of us.


Save the Date: The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market Opens May 5!

Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market


The 2018 Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market season will begin on Sat., May 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at University Place and Oak Avenue. The market will take place every Saturday through November 3.

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North Shore Mental Health and Wellness Fair Saturday

Brain


Free mental health screenings and resources will be available at the Evanston Public Library this Sat., April 28, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., as part of the inaugural North Shore Mental Health and Wellness Fair.

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Provide Comment on CTA, Pace Bus Route Proposal

Bus

The CTA and Pace are seeking public comment on the proposed discontinuance of bus route #205 Chicago/Golf, with realignment of Pace routes #208 Golf and #213 Green Bay to provide alternate service. Please provide comment by Mon., April 30. 

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Aging Well Film Night Tonight, 4/26

Aging Well Evanston

The Aging Well Film Night will take place tonight, Thurs., April 26, 7 p.m., at the Evanston Public Library. No registration is required. The Aging Well Conference will take place on Fri., May 4, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Levy Center.

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Ward Meetings

3rd Ward Meeting 4/26

Melissa Wynne

Ald. Melissa Wynne will host a 3rd Ward Town Hall meeting tonight, Thurs., April 26, 7 p.m., at Lincoln Elementary School.

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Bulk Trash Pick-ups Continue Through May 11

Bulk trash pickup


Spring 2018 bulk trash pick-ups continue on Fridays through May 11. Collections this Fri., April 27 will be made in the Wednesday refuse collection zone. View the complete schedule and guidelines.

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Apply for Affordable Housing Opportunities in Evanston

Houses

The City has partnered with Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) to manage its centralized waitlist for affordable units provided through the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Please complete the pre-application if you're interested.

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'A Home on the Lake' On Stage Through 5/20

Home On the Lake promo

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Piven Theatre Workshop present "A Home on the Lake," a play about two Evanston families in two eras whose lives are disrupted by matters of property and race. 

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City Meetings

EPD Town Hall Meeting 4/26

Evanston Police logo

The Evanston Police Department will host a town hall meeting focused on social media, crime prevention and community policing tonight, Thurs., April 26, 7 p.m., at the Morton Civic Center, Room G300. The meeting will be streamed on the EPD's Facebook page.