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Read below for information about an impact to the CTA Purple Line, the Mayor's Holiday Food, Book & Toy Drive, fall yard cleanup, this year's holiday parking promotion, and more!
 Local impact to CTA Purple Line
Due to a CTA Yellow Line train derailing near Howard Station in Chicago earlier today, the CTA has temporarily suspended service for both the Yellow and Purple Line trains. Power may remain off for a prolonged period. Consequently, Chicago Avenue is closed between South Boulevard and Howard Street. The CTA is working to restore service as soon as possible. For the latest updates, please visit the CTA website or the Evanston Fire Department's Twitter page.
Alternative routes are available: The CTA advises passengers to consider other service alternatives. Purple Line riders can use the #205 Chicago/Golf bus route or other adjacent bus routes. Yellow Line riders should use the #97 Skokie bus route as an alternative.
 Mayor's Holiday Food, Book & Toy Drive kicks off
Let's come together to make this holiday season extra special for every Evanston family. You can help by donating new, unwrapped toys, staple food items, and new and gently used children’s books to the Mayor’s Holiday Food, Book & Toy Drive. Check out the drop-off locations at cityofevanston.org/holidaydonation.
 Fall is beautiful, but it sure is messy!
As leaves continue to fall, the City is reminding residents about seasonal services and cleanup activities.
Additional Fall Street Cleaning: Street cleaning continues through December 15 with dates added for residential streets. View the schedule and sign up for parking notifications.
Food and Yard Waste Pickup: The final week for 2023 food and yard waste pickup is December 4-7. Food and yard waste is collected on residents’ normal refuse pickup day.
Winter Composting: The City’s exclusive food scrap hauler, Collective Resource Compost, provides a 16-week Winter Gap composting program, with collections beginning the week of December 4. Sign up today!
Leaf Blower Reminder: As a reminder, gasoline and propane leaf blowers are prohibited in Evanston. The use of an electric leaf blower is only permitted during specified hours. Learn more.
 Shop local with "Holiday Parking: Free for 2023"
The City is making local holiday shopping easier this year by offering a “Holiday Parking: Free for 2023” promotion. Community members and visitors to Evanston’s business districts will enjoy up to two hours of free parking daily from November 22, 2023, through January 1, 2024.
How to get free parking: Users can simply enter the code "Holiday2023" while using the Park Evanston app to access two hours of free street parking. This offer is valid for app users once per day per account.
Shop Small Saturday: Don't forget to shop local this holiday season, Small Business Saturday is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 25. Check out our beautiful business districts to find unique items and deals.
More News and Events
Thanksgiving service schedule changes
The City has announced service changes and facility closures for the Thanksgiving holiday. No refuse collections will occur on Thurs., Nov. 23.
Property Tax payments are due December 1
Property owners are encouraged to review their Second Installment Property Tax Bill online, checking for eligible exemptions. The Cook County Treasurer's Office began mailing paper copies on November 1 and payments are due by December 1, 2023. More information.
Provide comment on the 2024 Action Plan
The City’s Housing & Community Development Committee seeks public comment on the 2024 Draft Action Plan. Community members can provide public comment at the Committee's meeting on Tues., Dec. 12.
The City is hiring!
The City is hiring for several positions, including a Transportation and Mobility Coordinator, Chief Human Resources Officer, Senior Planner, and more. Help spread the word.
NU Community Benefits Agreement Town Hall Meeting
Join Councilmembers Burns and Reid for a Town Hall meeting to discuss the NU Stadium Community Benefits Agreement. The meeting is tonight, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Morton Civic Center.
An update on the Community Choice Aggregation program
Evanston ComEd customers, if you received a letter about automatic enrollment in the City's Community Choice Aggregation program with MC2, note that your electric rate remains the same as ComEd's published tariff rate. You can opt-out by emailing evanston@mc2energyservices.com or calling 855-697-0285. Participation supports renewable energy use, aligning with Evanston's renewable electricity goals. Learn more.
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That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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