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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about the City's move to 909 Davis St., weekend community events, Recycling Truck Youth Art Contest winners, and more!
Plus, it's time to spring forward—remember to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed on Saturday. The official time change will take place at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
 When will City offices open at the new location?
1st Floor: Customer Service Center (Collector’s Office, Adjudication, Permitting)
- February 18 – The Collector’s Office moved to 909 Davis St.
- March 11 – Permitting services will open at 909 Davis St.
- April 1 – Adjudication will open at 909 Davis St.
2nd Floor: City Administration & Public Services (City Council Chambers, Mayor’s Office, State Representative Office, Office of the City Clerk, Health & Human Services, Property Tax Assessment Office)
- March 18 – This floor will be open to the public at 909 Davis St. and can be accessed by taking the elevator to the 2nd floor.
3rd Floor: City Departments & Administrative Offices
- End of March 2025 – All remaining departments will have moved and the Morton Civic Center (2100 Ridge Ave.) will be vacated with no more access.
For more information, including about free parking, visit cityofevanston.org/relocation.
 What happening this weekend in Evanston?
Warm up with s'mores: Join Downtown Evanston and Evanston Parks and Recreation for S'mores on the Square at Fountain Square on Sat., March 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (rain date: March 15). Enjoy s'mores, cozy fire pits, and community fun for all ages. Register for this sweet evening!
Empowerment, wellness & action: Join YWCA Evanston/North Shore on Sat., March 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an International Women’s Day event featuring yoga, interactive discussions with elected officials, a networking lunch, and a keynote speech by Taylor Elyse Morrison.
Broken items? Here's the fix! Attend the Evanston Repair Café to fix your beloved broken items with help from volunteer repair coaches! If spare parts are needed, volunteers will advise you on what to purchase. Register for a time slot on Sat., March 8 at the Public Library Main Branch.
 Happy 14th Anniversary, Evanston 311!
Earlier this month, the Evanston 311 Center turned 14! Join us in giving a round of applause 👏 to our 311 staff who go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service daily and connect community members with City services.
How to contact 311: Community members can call/text 847-448-4311 or dial 3-1-1 while in Evanston, visit the online citizen support center, download the “Evanston 311” mobile app, or connect with Evanston 311 on Twitter and Facebook.
 Student Artwork Debuts on Recycling Truck
Congratulations to August, Beatrice, and Lailah, winners of the City and District 65's Recycling Truck Student Art Design Competition! Their vibrant artwork promoting battery safety and proper recycling practices is featured on a City recycling truck making its way around Evanston. Learn more.
Don't forget: Placing batteries in recycling carts can lead to fires at recycling facilities, posing a danger to workers and the environment. Instead, take them to a retail store or recycling center that accepts them.
More News and Events
Check out the Public Water Service Line Dashboard
Under the state mandate, the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act, municipalities are required to develop an inventory of suspected lead service lines and implement a comprehensive plan to replace them within a required timeframe. The City has created a public dashboard that allows the community to track the City's Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) progress and service material inventory. More info.
Applications for mini-grants up to $2,000 are open through Fri., March 7 for projects in the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 9th Wards. Apply online in English or Spanish, or pick up a paper application at Fleetwood-Jourdain, Levy Senior Center, Robert Crown, or Prieto Community Center.
Street cleaning is sweeping through Evanston!
Street cleaning operations have begun. Be on the lookout for our mailed Public Services Guide, arriving in your mailboxes this week. You can also sign up for courtesy email/text notifications on our street cleaning page.
Evanston adopts Stretch Energy Code
On February 24, Evanston became the first Illinois community to adopt the Stretch Energy Code, setting higher building energy efficiency standards. The code, part of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, aims to cut emissions and lower utility costs by up to $250 annually.
Provide public comment on the 2024 CAPER
The City's Draft 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is open for public comment through March 18. View the draft report at the Evanston Public Library and Robert Crown Community Center, or online.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
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FAN Zoom Event - Shift: Managing Your Emotions - So They Don't Manage You (Event #1 of 2), March 6
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The Woman's Club of Evanston Presents its 72nd Annual Revue: “Life Is but a Meme”, March 7, 8, 14, 15 and 16
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Empowering Women: Veteran Vision Board Workshop, March 8
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Downtown Evanston: 2nd Annual S'mores on the Square, March 8
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FAN In-Person Event - Shift: Managing Your Emotions - So They Don't Manage You (Event #2 of 2), March 11
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Produce Mobile, March 11
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Levy Lecture Series: Protecting Your Identity, March 11
Adoptable Pet of the Month: Milano!
Milano is searching for her forever home, could it be yours? This sweet but sassy girl came to the Evanston Animal Shelter as a surrender and is ready to trade shelter life for a cozy home. She may take time to warm up, but with patience, love, and plenty of treats, she'll show you her big heart. If you're looking for a loyal companion who will love you on her own terms, Milano might be your perfect match. Interested in meeting her? Fill out an adoption questionnaire on the shelter's website.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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