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City Launches Phased Updates to Citizen Portal
The City is rolling out an upgraded version of its Citizen Portal, designed to streamline permitting and contractor registration for residents and businesses.
02/13/2025 1:27 PM
Snow Parking Restrictions in Effect
Evanston Public Works crews have begun to clear streets following the snowfall.
02/12/2025 4:56 PM
Dog Beach Passes Available February 17
The 2025 Dog Beach Season Begins March 1.
02/12/2025 12:15 PM
Voluntary Snow Parking Restrictions in Effect Tuesday, February 11
Voluntary parking compliance requested
02/11/2025 4:35 PM
City of Evanston Renames South End Community Center in Honor of Dr. Jorge and Luz Maria Prieto
South End Community Center gets new name!
02/07/2025 12:30 PM
City to Relocate Offices to 909 Davis Street
The City will relocate municipal offices from the Morton Civic Center at 2100 Ridge Ave. to 909 Davis St. in early 2025. The phased move will conclude by March 31, 2025.
02/06/2025 1:10 PM
First Installment of Property Tax Bills
The first of two installments of 2024 property tax bills were mailed in late January and will be due on March 4, 2025.
02/04/2025 9:22 AM
2025 Private Elm Tree Insurance Program
Enroll in the City's Private Elm Tree Insurance Program, which covers the removal of elm trees on private property when they become infected with Dutch elm disease.
02/03/2025 11:53 AM
New Ward Map Takes Effect April 28
The new ward boundaries will apply for the spring 2025 General Consolidated Election. However, for City services, the updated map will not take effect until after the swearing-in of the 82nd City Council on April 28
01/30/2025 2:31 PM
Evanston E-News: Jan. 23
Featuring information about Evanston's "Welcoming City" ordinance, summer camp registration, weekend community events, and more!
01/23/2025
Deadline to file for Cook County Tax Exemptions
The deadline for homeowners to apply for property tax exemptions is Monday, April 29
04/24/2024 12:22 PM
Starlight Concert & Movie Series Kicks Off June 1
Featuring nine free outdoor concerts and 11 free outdoor movies at park locations throughout the summer.
04/24/2024 10:29 AM
Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market Returns May 4
This season, more than 50 vendors will sell a wide variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, baked goods and more.
04/11/2024 1:59 PM
Blossoming in Evanston: Meet Joanne Leiman
In celebration of spring, we're featuring local business owner Joanne Leiman. Joanne owns FlowerFlowers, which focuses on creating unique floral arrangements.
04/11/2024 1:13 PM
Evanston Beach Passes Available From April 15
Season beach passes are free for Evanston residents
04/03/2024 3:51 PM
2024 Cook County Assessor Property Tax Appeals
Accepted through April 19
03/29/2024 4:19 PM
Celebrate Older Americans Month
Register for the Aging Well Conference this May
03/28/2024 11:57 AM
Evanston's Skate Park Grand Opening
Celebration and ribbon cutting at Twiggs Park on Saturday, April 6, from noon to 2 p.m.
03/27/2024 12:58 PM
Food and Yard Waste Collections Begin April 1
Collections will occur on residents' regular refuse and recycling collection days through Thursday, December 5.
03/20/2024 10:16 AM
Spring Bulk Trash Pickups Begin April 5
The City's Public Works Agency will offer residents the free removal of up to six cubic yards of bulk garbage this spring as part of its Bulk Trash Pickup program.
03/19/2024 11:48 AM