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Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair this Saturday!

Youth Job Center Fair

Mayor Tisdahl's annual Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) Job Fair will be held this Sat., March 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Evanston Township High School. Hundreds of job opportunities are available!

"We Love Evanston" Voting Ends March 27!

We Love Evanston

There are only two days left to help Evanston win the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) We Love Cities campaign! Evanston is currently in second place worldwide with more than 10,000 votes. Visit WeLoveEvanston.org through Fri., March 27 to cast your vote. You can also make multiple submissions via Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WeLoveEvanston. 

Enjoy Free "Coffee with a Cop" March 31

Coffee with a Cop event

The Evanston Police Department invites community members to enjoy a free cup of coffee at its spring "Coffee with a Cop" event on Tues., March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at C&W Market and Ice Cream Parlor, located in the City's 5th Ward.

Street Sweeping Begins April 1, Sign Up for Convenient Text/Email Notifications

Street Sweeper

On Wed., April 1, the City will begin its seasonal street sweeping operations to help eliminate litter, debris and leaves from the street. Make life easier by signing up for convenient, courtesy text message and/or email notifications for your area.

Early Voting Now Open at the Morton Civic Center

Vote

Early voting for the Suburban Cook County Consolidated Election is open through Sat., April 4 at the Morton Civic Center. Community members can also register to vote on site. The ballot includes candidates for the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 school boards.

ECT Presents "Annie Kids" 3/27-3/29

Annie logo

Evanston Children's Theatre will present the musical, "Annie Kids," Fri., March 27 through Sun., March 29 at the Levy Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Tickets are $7 at the door.

Audition for 2015 Hispanic Heritage Celebration 3/28

HHM performers

Dancers, singers, musicians and performing artists of all ages are invited to audition for the 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off Celebration this Sat., March 28, noon to 5 p.m., in the Parasol Room of the Morton Civic Center. The event will take place in September.

Ward Meeting

9th Ward Meeting 4/1

Mayor Tisdahl

Mayor Tisdahl will hold a community meeting for 9th Ward residents to discuss filling the vacant position of departing Alderman Coleen Burrus on Wed., April 1, 7 p.m., at the Levy Center.

Evanston Police Department's 2014 Annual Report Available

EPD

The Evanston Police Department has released its 2014 Annual Report. Crimes against persons dropped by more than 20 percent compared to the year prior. Read more and see a recap of traffic statistics, crime data, and accomplishments from throughout the year. 

"My Black is Beautiful" 3/28

My Black is Beautiful event

On Sat., March 28, young ladies 11 to 18 years old are invited to attend the "My Black is Beautiful" event, a conversation on the relevance, power and image of the African-American girl, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Family Focus Theatre, 2010 Dewey Ave.

Celebrate World Water Day at Rotary International 3/31

Tap into Lake Michigan

On Tues., March 31, attend Rotary International's "Tap into Lake Michigan" World Water Day event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at One Rotary Center. The free public panel discussion aims to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation, protecting our Great Lakes, and ways to address the global water crisis.