AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Evanston Illinois. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/evanston-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/evanston-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:30:29 -0600 Learn to Fly with us at The Actors Gymnasium! From aerial to flexibility, there's a circus class for everyone. All ages. All levels. No experience https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-actors-gymnasium-theres-still-time-to-register-for-our-winter-semester-and-summer-camp-31522784-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-actors-gymnasium-theres-still-time-to-register-for-our-winter-semester-and-summer-camp-31522784-evanston-il.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 EVANSTON, IL - Pet owners eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Evanston Dog Beach are encouraged to prepare now to ensure they’re able to enjoy https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-news-pet-owners-encouraged-to-secure-2023-pet-licenses-vaccine-verification-ahead-of-planned-evanston-dog-beach-reopening-this-spring-31522775-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-news-pet-owners-encouraged-to-secure-2023-pet-licenses-vaccine-verification-ahead-of-planned-evanston-dog-beach-reopening-this-spring-31522775-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Tickets are now on sale for our Winter Circus: Circus Quixotic! The Actors Gymnasium is proud to announce CIRCUS QUIXOTIC, an original circus https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-actors-gymnasium-you-are-invited-to-actors-gyms-winter-show-circus-quixotic-31524135-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-actors-gymnasium-you-are-invited-to-actors-gyms-winter-show-circus-quixotic-31524135-evanston-il.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 EVANSTON, IL - Mayor Daniel Biss and 30 other members of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a nonpartisan coalition of current and former mayors https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-news-mayor-biss-joins-local-leaders-from-across-the-country-in-releasing-analysis-on-crime-gun-manufacturers-31525165-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-news-mayor-biss-joins-local-leaders-from-across-the-country-in-releasing-analysis-on-crime-gun-manufacturers-31525165-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 EVANSTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip, issued the following statement commemorating Lunar New Year: https://www.americantowns.com/news/schakowsky-statement-commemorating-lunar-new-year-31523572-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/schakowsky-statement-commemorating-lunar-new-year-31523572-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Read below for information about Black History Month events, the planned reopening of Evanston's Dog Beach, special offers https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-enews-january-26-2023-31525741-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-enews-january-26-2023-31525741-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Summer Camp spots are filling fast! Register today! Unforgettable, immersive experiences. Of the dozens of programs we offer to kids each year, https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-actors-gymnasium-camp-spots-are-filling-fast-31527201-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-actors-gymnasium-camp-spots-are-filling-fast-31527201-evanston-il.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Celebrate Black History Month with your family and Evanston Public Library Special activities to bring the family together throughout February https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-black-history-month-with-the-family-at-evanston-public-library-31527298-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-black-history-month-with-the-family-at-evanston-public-library-31527298-evanston-il.html Schools and Libraries Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Highly publicized police-citizen encounters over the past few years have garnered the attention of the nation. The recent arrest of five Memphis https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-statement-from-evanston-police-chief-schenita-stewart-31526373-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-statement-from-evanston-police-chief-schenita-stewart-31526373-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 EVANSTON, IL - On Friday, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss joined Vice President Kamala Harris, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, and state and local https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-news-mayor-biss-attends-white-house-summit-on-accelerating-lead-pipe-replacement-31528124-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-news-mayor-biss-attends-white-house-summit-on-accelerating-lead-pipe-replacement-31528124-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)—landmark legislation that guaranteed a https://www.americantowns.com/news/ahead-of-30th-anniversary-of-fmla-duckworth-and-casten-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-help-ensure-education-support-professionals-can-access-fmla-benefits-31529299-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ahead-of-30th-anniversary-of-fmla-duckworth-and-casten-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-help-ensure-education-support-professionals-can-access-fmla-benefits-31529299-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Good afternoon, This week's E-News features: Ways to fight the winter blues this February Black History Month featured Evanstonians An important https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-enews-february-2-2023-31529565-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-enews-february-2-2023-31529565-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Measure would prohibit airlines from charging unreasonably high fees for basic services like checked bags, seat selection and ticket changes https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressmen-garcia-cohen-and-khanna-and-senators-markey-and-blumenthal-reintroduce-fair-fees-act-31531709-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressmen-garcia-cohen-and-khanna-and-senators-markey-and-blumenthal-reintroduce-fair-fees-act-31531709-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Top Stories Summer camps are calling! The snow has melted (at least for now), and you know what that means: Summer is around the corner! Online https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-enews-february-9-2023-31533539-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-enews-february-9-2023-31533539-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Police Department, Evanston Parks & Recreation Department, and Moms Demand Action Evanston are connecting https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-moms-demand-action-evanston-launch-safe-gun-storage-saves-lives-campaign-31533902-evanston-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-evanston-moms-demand-action-evanston-launch-safe-gun-storage-saves-lives-campaign-31533902-evanston-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600