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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about the newly launched Enjoy Evanston brand, early voting, ways to celebrate Women's History Month, and more!
Enjoy Evanston: Your Go-To Guide for Business District Events & Information
The City has launched Enjoy Evanston, a centralized website and social media accounts to highlight all nine of our unique business districts. These platforms will serve as your go-to source for everything happening throughout the city – from events and local business news to dining and shopping recommendations.
Check it out! Visit www.enjoyevanston.com, follow along on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up to receive the Enjoy Evanston newsletter.
 Early voting kicks off Monday 🗳️
Early Voting for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election on March 19 will be held at the Morton Civic Center in Room G-300 between March 4 and March 18.
Voter Registration: Residents can register to vote online or in person at the City Clerk's Office, at all early voting sites, and at their election date polling location. Visit the Cook County Clerk's website for more information.
 March is Women's History Month!
Check out some awesome community events happening in honor of Women's History Month. Have an event you'd like to submit? Email us.
The Ladies of the Dawes House: Attend an in-person presentation by Kathleen Alonso, Jane Driscool, and Joan Shurtliff at the Evanston History Center on Fri., March 8, at 1 p.m. Hear captivating stories about the women depicted in the Charles Gates Dawes House portraits. RSVP to attend.
Making history through costume design: The Evanston Public Library will host a virtual conversation with Ruth E. Carter and Aisha Harris on March 20 at 7 p.m. Carter made history as the first Black woman to win the Costume Design category at the Academy Awards for Black Panther.
 Envision Evanston 2045 wants to hear from you
As the next step in our Envision Evanston 2045 process, we want to hear from you about your lived experience. What are your current priorities and experiences? You may be surprised how many aspects of our lives are connected to zoning and land development. Share your thoughts with us to help develop a shared vision for Evanston’s future.
Learn more at EnvisionEvanston2045.com.
More News and Events
Street cleaning begins tomorrow
Street cleaning operations will begin tomorrow, Friday, March 1. Signs posted at the beginning and end of each block indicate the days and times when parking restrictions will be in place on each street. View the 2024 street cleaning schedule and sign up for courtesy email or text notifications.
First installment property tax bill payments due tomorrow
The first of two installments of 2023 property tax bills were mailed on January 29. This installment is 55 percent of a property's total tax bill for the previous year and is due on March 1. Property owners can make payments online, by mail, or in person at the Cook County Treasurer's office.
Paw-some news! Dog Beach Reopens March 1
The Evanston Dog Beach will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., beginning March 1. A valid dog beach pass is required for entry. Pick up your pass in person on weekdays at city community centers.
Attend a Winter Climate Action Accelerator event
Learn about EPD. Connect with the community.
Apply to join the 2024 Spring Session of the Community Police Academy by March 7. This is a great opportunity to learn about how the Evanston Police Department works, meet officers, and connect with community members. The class meets on Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
And the winner of 'Best Suburb' is...
Guess what?! Evanston was voted 'Best Suburb' again this year in the Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2023 poll. Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to make our community the best place to call home.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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