8 Evanston Social Media Channels You Should Be Following (#5 Will Make You Smile)

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8 Evanston Social Media Channels You Should Be Following

Whether you’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or all of the above, the City of Evanston has a social media channel to keep you up-to-date.

In addition to the City's primary Facebook and Twitter accounts, here are eight other Evanston social media channels you may want to follow.


8. Economic Development - Facebook

Parklet ribbon cutting

Evanston entrepreneurs, foodies and visitors will all find something to love on the Evanston Edge Economic Development Facebook page! Find out about new business openings, shopping and networking events, training opportunities, resources for entrepreneurs, and more.


7. Evanston Police Department - Twitter

EPD twitter

Follow @EvanstonPD for community safety updates, crime alerts, news and photos. 


6. City of Evanston - YouTube

Summer Camp video

Watch and share videos highlighting the many great programs, services and activities that Evanston has to offer! Plus, stay current on what's happening in Evanston by viewing City Council, board and committee meetings.


5. Evanston Animal Shelter - Facebook

Maddox

If your New Year's resolution is to smile more, just "like" the Evanston Animal Shelter on Facebook! You'll help spread the word about pets available for adoption, keep up-to-date on volunteer opportunities, and see more adorable faces like this. Want even more? Follow @evanstonpets on Twitter, too.


4. Utilities - Twitter

Utilities

See how Evanston's Utilities Department has provided clean, safe, reliable drinking water for 100 years and counting! @EvanstonUtil provides Twitter followers with an inside look at its operations, as well as updates on water and sewer improvement projects, water main repairs, utility alerts, and water conservation tips.


3. Evanston Farmers Markets - Facebook

Farmers Markets collage

Find out what delicious produce is in season from May until November at the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market and learn about other Evanston farmers markets, including the Indoor Farmer & Artisan Market at the Ecology Center. Plus, stay informed about special market guests, chef demonstrations, news and events.


2. City of Evanston - Instagram

Instagram Sandcastle

See our beautiful community through the eyes of residents, visitors and staff. Follow @CityofEvanston on Instagram for photos of the places, people and yes, the food, that make Evanston special.


1. Parks & Recreation - Facebook

Zombie Scramble

Be the first to find out about Evanston recreation programs, special events, camp registration and more! You'll also see behind-the-scenes photos and videos from events like the Zombie Scramble, "The Nutcracker on Ice" and more!  


Even More Ways to Connect!

Facebook

City of Evanston

Evanston Economic Development

Evanston Parks & Recreation

Evanston Fire Department

Evanston Police Department

Volunteer Evanston

Evanston Farmers Markets

Evanston Public Library

Evanston Animal Shelter


YouTube

City of Evanston


Instagram

City of Evanston

EvanstARTs


LinkedIn

City of Evanston


Twitter

@CityofEvanston - The City of Evanston's primary Twitter account

@CityofEvanston2 - Live tweets from City meetings and events

@COEUrgent - Urgent notifications from the CIty of Evanston

@COEBeach - Daily Evanston beach status updates

@ParkRecEvanston - Evanston's Parks & Recreation Division

@GreenEvanston - Evanston's Office of Sustainability

@EvanstonPD - Evanston Police Department

@EvanstonFD - Evanston Fire & Life Safety Services

@EvanstonUtil - Evanston Utilities Department

@EvanstonEspanol - City of Evanston news and events en español

@evanstonpl - Evanston Public Library


Pinterest

City of Evanston


Parks & Rec App

Download the "Evanston Rec" mobile app on the App Store or Google Play