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Provide Your Input On 2019 Budget Priorities

Morton Civic Center


Provide your input on programs and services for the 2019 fiscal year by completing the City's Priority-based Budget survey. The survey, which asks community members to rank 46 programs and services, is now available online. Print copies will be available at Evanston Public Library locations and community centers by Fri., May 11. The survey deadline is Thurs., June 7.

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Evanston Literary Festival May 12-20

Evanston Literary Fest 2018


The Evanston Literary Festival returns May 12 through May 20! Enjoy a variety of free workshops, readings and live literary events at the Evanston Public Library and other locations throughout the city.

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City Vehicle Fleet Named Among '100 Best'

Fleet Collage


The City of Evanston’s Fleet Operations has been named one of "The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas." Fleet Operations staff maintain repair services for the City's approximately 350 pieces of equipment, including police vehicles, fire apparatuses, public works and forestry trucks and equipment, utility vehicles and more. Evanston was one of only six Illinois vehicle fleets to be recognized.

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Pavement Patching Planned at 150 Locations

Pavement patching before and after photos


The City is patching large areas of asphalt pavement at approximately 150 locations throughout Evanston this month. The work will improve the condition of nearly 27,000 square yards of pavement. A map of locations is available online.

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Register for 2018 We're Out Walking (WOW) Program

Walking


We're Out Walking (WOW) kicks off on Sat., May 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at ETHS. The 12-week wellness program includes group walks, health and fitness classes, and more!

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Free Procurement 101 Workshop 5/11

Procurement 101 2014

The City will host its 6th annual Evanston Procurement 101 workshop this Fri., May 11, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Morton Civic Center. Local businesses and contractors can learn how they can do business with Evanston's large organizations.

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Sauce Walk Art & Dessert Crawl 5/17

Sauce Walk

Celebrate the arts and eats on the Main-Dempster Mile during the Sauce Walk Art & Dessert Crawl on Thurs., May 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Ward Meetings

2nd Ward Meeting 5/10

Peter Braithwaite

Ald. Peter Braithwaite will host a 2nd Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., May 10, 7 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center.

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4th Ward Meeting 5/16

Don Wilson

Ald. Donald Wilson will host a 4th Ward meeting on Wed., May 16, 6:30 p.m., at the Robert Crown Center.

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5th Ward Meeting 5/17

Robin Rue Simmons

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons will host a 5th Ward meeting on Thurs., May 17, 7 p.m., at the Morton Civic Center (G300).

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9th Ward Meeting 5/17

Cicely Fleming

Ald. Cicely Fleming will host a 9th Ward meeting on Thurs., May 17, 7 p.m., at Pope John XXIII School.

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Support the Ecology Center at Nature's Night Out May 18

Nature's Night Out 2018


Support programming at the Evanston Ecology Center at "Nature's Night Out" on Fri., May 18! The event will feature music, raffle prizes, and the best local food and craft beer offerings.

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Evanston Symphony Orchestra Concert 5/13

Evanston Symphony Orchestra

The Evanston Symphony Orchestra will conclude its season with a performance of "Brahms Piano Concerto 1" this Sun., May 13, at 2:30 p.m., at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Tickets are available.

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Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Senior Motown Party 5/19

Senior Motown Party art

Celebrate Older Americans Month with a Senior Motown Party at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Sat., May 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $10.

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