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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about this year's Independence Day Celebrations, the Starlight Movie & Food Truck Fest, construction project updates, and more!
 Celebrate Independence Day in Evanston
Evanston's beloved 4th of July celebration is just around the corner! Hosted by the Evanston Fourth of July Association, community members can look forward to a full day of activities, including a Kids' Fun Run, a parade, a concert, and fireworks.
A few quick reminders!
Lawn chairs: Lawn chairs and blankets may be placed on the parkway along Central Street beginning Mon., July 1 at 6 a.m. Chairs and blankets are not permitted on sidewalks or in the right-of-way.
Service changes: The City has announced service and facility schedule changes for the Independence Day holiday. No refuse collections will occur on Thurs, July 4. Collections will occur one day later than normal.
Fireworks: Keep yourself and others safe by not using fireworks. Fireworks are prohibited in Evanston because they are dangerous and can be distressing to individuals and pets who are sensitive to loud noises.
Public safety: For updates regarding traffic, parking, and more, visit the EPD Twitter account.
 The Starlight Movie & Food Truck Fest is back!
Get ready for a deliciously magical evening at the City’s Starlight Movie and Food Truck Fest on Sat., June 29, at Ingraham Park. Starting at 6:30 p.m., we'll be screening the blockbuster hit "Barbie" (2023, ASL). Come early to enjoy over ten mouth-watering food trucks that will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Evanston Folk Fest.
 Construction season is upon us...
Stay up-to-date on current construction projects in Evanston using our interactive construction map! Check out a couple of highlighted projects:
Larimer Park Renovation Project: This project will begin in July and run into October. Work will include a new playground, renovations to the gazebo, new LED lighting, new site furnishings, and more. Learn more.
CTA Purple Line Work: The CTA will perform track maintenance on the Purple Line between the Linden and Howard stations from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays and possibly some weekends, if necessary, through November 30. View the CTA Construction Notice.
Ryan Field construction updates: Subscribe to the Northwestern Ryan Field Newsletter to stay updated on construction progress and milestones.
More News and Events
"Evanston Recycles" is coming up on July 6
The City will host its annual "Evanston Recycles" event on Sat., July 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at Evanston Township High School. This free “drive-up, drop-off” event provides residents an opportunity to recycle electronic waste, unused prescription medication, expired over-the-counter drugs, and securely shred documents.
Provide public comment on the Urban Shelter Grant Application
The City seeks public comment on the draft application for the Illinois DCEO's CDBG-CV Urban Shelter Grant Program through July 8, 2024. The application requests $2,000,000 for renovating a 30-bed shelter at 1458 Chicago Ave. Public comments can be made in person at a public hearing on July 8, by contacting 311, through an online form, or by email.
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It's official, we have a new City flag!
In a Special Order of Business at Monday night's City Council meeting, Resolution 39-R-24 was adopted, making 7-year-old Bernie Allen-Harrah's flag design the new, official flag of the City of Evanston.
Interested in printing your own flag? Feel free to use our design files to print a flag, but we kindly request that you use the provided elements on our webpage to ensure accuracy and consistency.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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