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 Evanston Made's Big Art Weekend
Evanston Made is excited to present Big Art Weekend! Read more about this great event and make time to have an art-filled weekend with one of the events below:
- Pop Up Exhibit, 1100 Florence Ave., Fri., Oct. 6, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Artist Studio Tour, Sat., Oct. 7, Noon to 5 p.m.
- Sketching at Sketchbook, Sketchbook Brewing, Sat., Oct.7, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- First Saturday Art Events, Sat., Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Maker’s Market, 1800 Maple Ave., Sun., Oct. 8, Noon to 5 p.m.
 Celebration on the Mile
Join the Main-Dempster Mile on October 12, at 5:30 p.m. for their MDM Annual Celebration at Maison du Prince! This event will feature their annual presentation of investments, accomplishments, and plans for the coming years. Learn more.
 Get Ready for Halloween on Central
Celebrate Halloween on Central Street on Sat., Oct 21. Bring the family out to participate in arts/crafts, a dance party, and trick-or-treating at participating Central Street businesses. Learn more.
 Support Latino Businesses
The Evanston Public Library invites you to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and support Evanston’s Latino-owned businesses. Learn more.
Businesses in the News
 New Restaurants Coming Soon!
New restaurants abound! Community members can enjoy several new dining establishment offering everything from brunch classics, to Korean-style fried chicken, to delicious sandwiches. Learn more about these new restaurants.
Upcoming Local Events
 DuSable Bust Unveiling
The Evanston Arts Council has announced the arrival and unveiling of "Explorer," an eight-foot casted bronze sculpture of the face of explorer Jean Baptiste Point DuSable. The official unveiling of "Explorer", which is free and open to the public, will take place on Sun., Oct. 8, at 3 p.m., at the Evanston Public Library. Read more.
 Experience a Starlight Movie in the Park
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the film "Minions: The Rise of Gru" at Ingraham Park on Sat., Oct. 7, starting at 7 p.m. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
City Initiatives
 Evanston Liquor Control Review Board to Vote on Liquor Tax Repeal
The Evanston Liquor Control Review Board is meeting on Fri., Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. to review and vote on the repeal of the liquor tax and replacement of it with a food and beverage tax. On June 30, the Board discussed replacing the liquor tax with a 1.5 percent food and beverage tax. Final approval of a repeal of the liquor tax would be considered by the City Council at a later date. A detailed staff report will be posted closer to the meeting date on the Liquor Control Review Board website.
Please plan to attend the meeting in-person at the Morton Civic Center or via Zoom:
 City Grants Grace Period for Fair Workweek Ordinance
Evanston has extended a grace period for employers to adjust to the requirements of the newly enacted Fair Workweek Ordinance (24-O-23). This ordinance, designed to enhance employee well-being and work-life balance, will be enforced beginning January 1, 2024. Read the press release.
 Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance Update
In an effort to reduce plastic waste and encourage behavioral change throughout the city, the Evanston City Council voted on May 22 to approve a complete ban on plastic bags in all city businesses and impose a $0.10 tax on remaining bag types at large retail stores. The “Retail Single Use Bag Tax”, also known as Ordinance 1-O-23, went into effect on August 1, 2023 and enforcement will begin January 1, 2024. For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/plasticbagban.
 Submit your Events for our Economic Development Newsletter!
Are you a registered Evanston-based business with an upcoming event? We'd like to help you promote it! We can add your event to our weekly newsletter. See the eligibility requirements for events below:
- Your business must be located in Evanston and registered. If you're not registered, complete your business registration application
- Submissions must be events. We don't promote sales or individual business advertisement
- Submissions must include a flyer and website where interested residents can get more information
Send your submissions to economicdevelopment@cityofevanston.org with "For Newsletter" in the subject and we will reach out if we have any questions.
Do Business with the City of Evanston
Interested in doing business with the City of Evanston? Visit our bids and proposals page to see current Bids, Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Contact the project Purchasing Specialist via email with questions for the project of interest. Specialist email contact information can be found in the Bid "Questions" or RFP/Q "Questions Regarding RFP/Q" section of the related document; or contact purchasing@cityofevanston.org.
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