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Posted Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Parking instructions to assist snow removal operations
On Wed., Dec. 24, there are currently no parking restrictions in effect for snow removal. However, we are asking that as a courtesy, vehicles avoid parking on the even numbered side of the street today from 9am to 2pm and on the odd numbered side of the street from 2pm to 7pm to allow plows to clear the residential streets.
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Posted Friday, December 19, 2008

Holiday Refuse Collection Update
Due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday January 19, all refuse and recycling collections will occur one day later this week.

Posted Wednesday, December 17, 2008

U.S. Census 2010 is Hiring in Evanston
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of people in the greater Chicago area, with temporary positions starting as early as January 2009. Field positions start at $17.00 per hour and office positions at $13.00. Applicants for these positions must pass an employment test. Full Story

Posted Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Salt Conservation Measures
As a result of the salt shortage and skyrocketing salt prices, many municipalities, counties and state agencies, including IDOT, are implementing a number of salt conservation measures this winter. While the City of Evanston has a commitment of 8,600 tons of salt, which is 3,000 tons more than used in a typical Evanston winter, yet it is nearly 2,000 tons less than what was used for last year’s unusually heavy snow season. As a result, the Streets and Sanitation division has implemented the following operational changes to conserve the City’s salt supply: Full Story

Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Snow parking regulations in effect Dec. 1 to March 31
Evanston's snow plan is a cooperative effort between City staff, residents and people who work here or are visiting the City. Anticipate Snow Route Parking Bans and Snow Emergencies. If it snows, call the snow hotline,(847)864-SNOW, to find out where to park your car. Full Story

Posted Monday, November 17, 2008

Sculpture Exhibition Debuts November 20 at Evanston Art Gallery
"Between," featuring clay sculpture by artist Corinne D. Peterson, opens Thursday, Nov. 20, Full Story

Tuesday’s refuse route to get recycling roll carts
Residents on Tuesday’s refuse/recycling route will be the first to exchange their 18 gallon recycling bins for 65 or 95 gallon wheeled recycling carts. Full Story

Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Firewood Sale continues
The City of Evanston's annual firewood sale continues while supplies last. Full Story

Posted Monday, November 3, 2008

Teen Nights scheduled
Teens ages 13 through 18 are invited to attend Teen Nights in The Loft at the Evanston Public Library (EPL) 1703 Orrington Ave. Full Story

Teen Advisory Board at the Evanston Public Library
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets the third Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. in The Loft at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue. Full Story

Posted Wednesday, October 1, 2008

South Branch Book Group will meet October 16 at 7 pm.
The South Branch Book Group meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at South Branch Library, 949 Chicago Avenue. Full Story

Posted Monday, September 15, 2008

Drop-In Preschool Storytime at Main
Preschool Storytime meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room at the Main Library. Full Story