Main/Chicago Construction Neighborhood Meeting on February 26

Please join me for a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, February 26, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Community Room at Hemenway United Methodist Church, 933 Chicago Ave. The meeting will provide information about construction plans for the approved mixed-use development at 835 Chicago Ave. Power Construction Company, the manager of the project, will be at the meeting to review detailed construction plans, provide a timeline for the project, and discuss what to expect during the construction process. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Participate in the Free, Public Art Event, "Flight For Peace," on March 1

The Evanston Arts Council and Evanston’s diverse houses of worship invite you and your family to the Evanston Ecology Center on Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to participate in the Evanston Winter HeARTh public art event, "Flight for Peace."  A Japanese tradition, “senbazuru,” promises a person who makes 1,000 origami cranes the fulfillment of one wish…but, that’s a lot of cranes! Join the community effort to make 1,000 paper cranes and make a wish for peace in Evanston! The 1,000 cranes will then be temporarily installed in the Ecology Center. More >>>

Vote for Evanston through March 27! #WeLoveEvanston

Evanston, Cleveland and Seattle are finalists to represent the United States in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour City Challenge! Show your love for Evanston by voting daily at WeLoveEvanston.org through March 27. You can also share Evanston photos, “green ideas,” and more on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WeLoveEvanston. More >>>

Evanston Economic Development 2014 Year-in-Review

Evanston added 43 new businesses and announced 109 new full-time jobs last year according to the 2014 Year-in-Review released by the City's Economic Development Division. Read the report >>>

EPD Releases 2014 Crime Statistics

The Evanston Police Department has released the city’s 2014 crime and traffic statistics. When comparing 2014 to 2013, Evanston’s overall reported crimes against persons were down 20.8 percent. Learn more >>>

Celebrate Black History Month at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center

Celebrate Black History Month at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center by exploring the new art exhibition, “A Family’s Journey Home: Narrative and Visual Expressions,” which will be on display in the Second Floor Gallery through Friday, March 6.

Long-time Evanston resident and artist Jevoid Simmons has meticulously traced his family history from the beginning of the early 20th century in Alabama. The paintings, which accompany a narrative, depict provocative events that tell the story of "A Family’s Journey Home."  More >>>

See more Black History Month events in Evanston >>>

Deadline for Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemptions Extended to April 1

The deadline for senior citizen property tax reduction applications has been extended to Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Local seniors can call Evanston's Property Tax Assessment Review office at 847-448-8168 for help completing the forms. More >>>

Volunteers Needed for City's Snow Shoveling Program

Winter isn't quite over yet. Help your neighbors this season by joining the City's Senior & Disabled Persons Snow Shoveling program! The program connects residents in need with volunteers who are willing to provide snow shoveling services. Sign up for shoveling assistance or volunteer your services at cityofevanston.org/shoveling, or call/text 847-448-4311.

Host NU Students for Dinner and Conversation

Brought to you by Northwestern University's Associated Student Government, "Cats Come to Dinner" is a seasonal event that brings Evanston residents and Northwestern students together over dinner to start a dialogue and develop a relationship. If you're interested in hosting a dinner this February or March, please register by Wednesday, February 18 >>>

Melissa Wynne, 3rd Ward Alderman
mwynne@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-328-5651
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