5th Ward Meeting

Please join me at our next 5th Ward meeting on Wed., April 10, 7 p.m., at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge, G300, Lower Level.

Agenda

• Welcome 
• Community Announcements (10 minutes)
  • Neighbors and guest
• Strategies for Safe, Effective Intervention for Homeless Individuals
  • Reneé Phillips
• 5th Ward Economic Development Updates (10 minutes)
• Police Report

Developer Seeks Public Input On Potential 5th Ward Project

The prospective developer of properties located predominantly along the east side of Jackson Avenue, north of Emerson Street, will be updating the community on its project and seeking public input on the initial concepts for the proposed development.

The developer, Domanus Development Ltd., has completed an initial review of a potential development that is inclusive of several occupied residential units. Prior to completing any further pre-development activities, Ald. Robin Rue Simmons has asked that the developer attend the 5th Ward meeting in April 10 to provide an update to the community and solicit feedback.

Video: Evanston Property Tax Appeal Seminar

Click to watch the video recording of the Property Tax Appeal Seminar

Video and the presentation from last week's Property Tax Appeal Seminar, hosted by Commissioner Larry Suffredin, are now available online. Property owners can appeal the Cook County Assessor's proposed assessed value of their property by April 15. 

Economic Development Issues Annual Report

More than 40 new businesses opened in Evanston in 2018, including 14 new food establishments, and the City's retail vacancy rate dropped to a 10-year low. Those are among the highlights of the City's 2018 Economic Development Annual Report.

Family Focus Evanston's Annual Benefit 2019

"Empowering Parent Partners" Program

Are you overwhelmed during your child's special education meetings? Would you like someone by your side? A Parent partner can help! The purpose of the Parent Partner Program is to empower caregivers to successfully navigate their special education meeting and improve outcomes for their child.  Attending school meetings alone can be intimidating and overwhelming.  If you’d like someone to sit by your side and guide you through the process, a Parent Partner can help. The service is free. To receive support from a "Parent Partner" go to www.evanstoncase.org and click on the Parent Partners link to fill out an application or call Evanston CASE at 847-556-8646 to request an application.

2019 Alley Maintenance Schedule

Each year, starting in the spring, Evanston’s more than 300 unpaved alleys are periodically graded by the City to eliminate potholes and ruts caused by vehicles, weather and other factors. The process improves travel and reduces puddling. Find out when your alley zone is scheduled to be graded by viewing the 2019 Alley Maintenance map or calling/texting 847-448-4311.

Clear Your Clutter: Spring Bulk Trash Pickups Take Place Fridays, April 5-26

The City's Public Works Agency offers residents the free removal of up to six cubic yards of bulk garbage twice per year. Spring 2019 bulk trash pickups will take place on Fridays, April 5 through 26, and are scheduled according to residents' normal refuse pickup day. View the schedule and pickup guidelines.

Healthy Kids Day! April 27

Please join the McGaw YMCA for family fun at Healthy Kids Day! on Sat., April 27, 9 a.m. to noon, at 1000 Grove St.

This is a free event and will include many activities for children and their families.

New Rental Registration Options for Evanston Property Owners!

The City now allows for property owners to rent their coach houses/accessory dwelling units to people who are not related to the family in the primary home. Additionally, property owners who are renting unregistered eligible properties will not be subject to fines during the "amnesty period" that ends on May 31, 2019.

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance

The Evanston Public Library is offering free tax preparation assistance for households earning up to $55,000 and individuals earning up to $30,000 annually. This service is provided by the Center for Economic Progress. Tax preparation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Assistance is offered on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 13, at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.