Help Name the City’s New Bike Lane Sweeper

The City is inviting the community to join in a fun and creative opportunity to help name its newest bike lane sweeper.

02/25/2026 9:51 AM

2026 Street Cleaning Operations Begin March 2

02/23/2026 12:01 PM

First Installment of Property Tax Bills Due April 1

The first of two installments for 2025 property taxes will be mailed and due later than usual this year.

02/20/2026 2:46 PM

Evanston Seniors: Apply Now for Property Tax Relief Programs

Currently, only the Senior Tax Deferral program is accepting applications.

02/20/2026 8:36 AM

City Invites Community to Provide Input on Key Public Spaces at Upcoming Putting Assets to Work Meeting

The meeting is part of Putting Assets to Work (PAW), Evanston’s community-driven asset development initiative.

02/18/2026 9:13 AM

Love Your Block Application Portal Opens February 14

02/12/2026 3:16 PM

Dog Beach Passes Available Beginning February 16

2026 Season Begins March 2

02/12/2026 12:21 PM

Help Name Grey Park’s New Off-Leash Dog Area, Community Contest Now Open

Community members can submit ideas for the dog park's name!

02/10/2026 1:49 PM

Primary Election Early Voting Begins March 2

Early voting for the March 17 Illinois Primary Election will take place March 2 through March 16 in Room B/C of the Robert Crown Community Center.

02/09/2026 9:15 AM

Enroll in the 2026 Private Elm Tree Insurance Program by April 15

The City of Evanston is once again offering community members the opportunity to enroll in its Private Elm Tree Insurance Program.

01/30/2026 12:08 PM

City Celebrates First Love Your Block Program

The City celebrates the successful first grant cycle of the Love Your Block program funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Applications for the 2026 grant cycle are anticipated to open on February 14.

01/29/2026 1:19 PM

Celebrate Black History Month in Evanston

Every February, the City and other community organizations celebrate Black History Month with events, activities and lecture-series honoring the history and contributions of the Black community.

01/27/2026 4:47 PM

Residential & Condo Waste Service Updates

The City is announcing a series of updates to residential and condominium refuse, food and yard waste, and special pickup services beginning in early 2026.

01/27/2026 2:00 PM

Snow Route Parking Ban tonight; Snow Emergency Declared

Snow Route Parking Ban tonight; and, Snow Emergency Declared for Monday and Tuesday

01/25/2026 11:38 AM

Extreme Cold Weather Update & Service Changes

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Advisory for the Chicagoland area through Saturday night.

01/23/2026 8:06 AM

Warming Centers Available Thurs. - Sat.

A cold front is expected to enter the area from Thursday evening through Saturday evening. The City has made some of its facilities available as warming centers.

01/21/2026 12:08 PM

Warming Center Hours Available on Monday

The City will offer warming center hours on Monday, January 19, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, as a cold weather advisory is in effect.

01/18/2026 1:58 PM

City Awarded Silver What Works Cities Certification

Evanston has received the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification from Results for America for its strong use of data to inform decisions, improve services, and engage residents.

01/15/2026 3:14 PM

MLK Jr. Day Holiday Service Changes

No refuse or recycling collections will occur on Monday, January 19. If the holiday falls on or before your collection day, it is expected that services will be postponed by one day.

01/14/2026 4:35 PM

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with Community Events

Join the Evanston community for performances, conversations, service opportunities, and tributes honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

01/12/2026 6:01 PM