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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about spring cleanup reminders, early voting and Election Day, the "We're Out Walking" (WOW) program, and more!
Spring cleaning has begun!
Check out a few helpful reminders below.
Food and yard waste: Weekly food and yard waste collections for the 2025 season begin on Tuesday, April 1.
Bulk trash: Dispose of bulk items for free this spring as part of the City's Bulk Trash Pickup program! Collections take place on Fridays, April 4 through 25. View the schedule and guidelines.
Street cleaning: Operations began in March and continue through December 15. View the schedule and sign up for courtesy reminders.
Leaf blowers: The use of gasoline- and propane-powered leaf blowers is prohibited. Only electric-powered leaf blowers are allowed for use in Evanston, limited to the following hours:
- Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Election Day is April 1
Make your voices heard by voting in the Consolidated General Election at your assigned polling place on Election Day (April 1). Races include Mayor, City Clerk, all City Council seats, school boards, and park districts.
Find Your Polling Place: Use the “Find Your Polling Place” tool to locate where you should vote.
Early Voting: Early voting will continue through March 31 at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Room G-300. View hours.
New Ward Boundaries: The updated ward boundaries will apply for this election. However, for City services, the updated map won’t take effect until after the election and the swearing-in of the 82nd City Council on May 12.
Need to Register? Residents can register and vote in person on Election Day at their polling place. Bring two forms of ID, one with your address.
Election Sign Recycling: Evanston has partnered with LRS to offer election yard sign recycling from April 2 - 9. Metal wireframes should be separated from plastic before drop-off. Evanston’s drop-off site will be in the parking lot of 2100 Ridge Ave.
 Participate in the "We're Out Walking" program, kicking off April 26
Evanston Health & Human Services is relaunching "We’re Out Walking" (WOW), a 16-week community fitness and wellness initiative open to all. WOW offers fitness classes, wellness events, and community walks.
Program Registration: Register for the WOW program online or at the kickoff event, with participation fees ranging from $5 to $10. Track activities and earn rewards through the optional Wellable platform, which can be opted into during registration.
Kickoff Event: The program kicks off with a launch event on Sat., April 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ETHS’s Willie May Fieldhouse, featuring a live DJ, food trucks, fitness demonstrations, bounce houses, giveaways, and more!
More News and Events
⛸️ Robert Crown Center – Back to the Ice!
We’re excited to announce that the ice surfaces at the Robert Crown Community Center are being replaced, and we’re ready to welcome the community back to the ice.
- Rink #1 will be available starting March 30.
- Rink #2 will be available starting April 7.
To celebrate, join us for a day of skating and hockey fun on Sunday, March 30 with free public skate sessions: 12:30-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. More info.
💬 Share feedback on the Draft Parks & Green Space Plan
The City has released its Draft Parks and Green Space Strategic Plan! Your feedback is essential in helping us finalize the plan and begin implementation. Share your feedback about the plan via this comment form by May 5, and check out the plan's webpage for additional information.
🏗️ Water Intake Replacement Project: Marine work resumes
Work to replace Evanston Water Utility's oldest water intake continues, beginning as early as March 31 and continuing through the end of the year. This 24/7 marine operation will be highly visible, with heavy equipment near the lakefront and offshore. Learn more.
🚧 Public combined sewer line rehabilitation begins April 1
✨The secret’s out on how awesome Evanston is...
Evanston ranked #1 in three categories on Niche’s “Best Places to Live” list, including Best Place to Live in Cook County, earning an A+ for schools, diversity, family-friendliness, and wellness.
👟 It's time to lace up your running shoes!
Join in for the Lakeshore Shuffle 5K, a scenic race along the Evanston lakefront, on May 3 at 9 a.m. Whether you're running or walking, everyone is welcome to participate. Register to participate today.
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New bins, cleaner streets!
You may have spotted our Public Works team hard at work in March, installing 50 new landfill and 50 new recycling containers throughout Evanston. Thanks to ARPA funding, these new stations will make it easier than ever to keep our city clean and sustainable.
Not sure what goes in the recycling bin? Simply scan the QR code on the side of the container for a quick guide on what can (and can’t) be recycled, or visit cityofevanston.org/recycling.
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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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