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 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:52:59 -0600 EVANSTON, IL---The Evanston Public Library (EPL) will be modifying its hours of operation starting December 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010 as a measure... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-public-library-modifies-hours-for-winter-months-236725 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-public-library-modifies-hours-for-winter-months-236725 Schools and Libraries Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Evanston, IL - The City of Evanston and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) invite residents to a CTA Open House at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center,... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/public-input-sought-on-cta-purple-line-235916 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/public-input-sought-on-cta-purple-line-235916 Government and Politics Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Pregnant Women & Pre-school Children Encouraged to Get Vaccinated. EVANSTON, IL---The Evanston Health and Human Services Department will be... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-to-hold-second-h1n1-vaccination-clinic-235642 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-to-hold-second-h1n1-vaccination-clinic-235642 Health and Fitness Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Evanston, IL – Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz has announced the appointment of Lehman O. Walker as Director of Community Development. Mr.... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/walker-appointed-evanston-director-of-community-development-235264 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/walker-appointed-evanston-director-of-community-development-235264 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 2010 Vehicle Stickers on Sale Now Vehicle stickers for 2010 are on sale at the City Collector’s office as of Mon., Nov. 16. Every vehicle... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-news-november-17-2009-234995 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-news-november-17-2009-234995 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 EVANSTON, IL - The City of Evanston is holding it's Second Community Budget Workshop at the Robert Crown Center. The first Community Budget... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/second-community-budget-workshop-233298 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/second-community-budget-workshop-233298 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 EVANSTON, IL – The Evanston City Council rededicated the Civic Center last night to honor former Mayor Lorraine H. Morton. The unveiling ceremony... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-s-civic-center-renamed-to-honor-mayor-morton-232895 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-s-civic-center-renamed-to-honor-mayor-morton-232895 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Evanston, IL - Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz announces the appointment of W. Grant Farrar as City Attorney/Corporation Counsel.  Mr.... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/farrar-appointed-evanston-city-attorney-corporation-counsel-232556 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/farrar-appointed-evanston-city-attorney-corporation-counsel-232556 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Help Shape Evanston's Future! Participate in the Community Budget Process On Nov 7,2009. Based on projections, the City is facing an approximate $8... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-news-november-5-2009-231721 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-news-november-5-2009-231721 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Hosted by City and Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs Evanston, IL - Homeowners with concerns about their mortgages can learn about... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/mortgage-seminar-231333 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/mortgage-seminar-231333 Government and Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Chie Curley Recognized For Work as Curator and Member of Public Art Committee. Evanston, IL – Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl and the Illinois... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-resident-receives-studs-terkel-humanities-award-230757 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-resident-receives-studs-terkel-humanities-award-230757 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 New Stickers for 2010 Must Be Purchased and Displayed by January 12, 2010 EVANSTON, IL - Vehicle stickers and residential parking permits for 2010... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/vehicle-sticker-season-begins-on-november-16-2009-230759 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/vehicle-sticker-season-begins-on-november-16-2009-230759 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 EVANSTON, IL – The City of Evanston will rename the Civic Center as the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center . The rededication will take place at 8:10... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-to-rename-civic-center-230760 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-to-rename-civic-center-230760 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Reginald Robinson: Ragtime to Jazz Nov. 7 Join us at the Evanston Main Public Library for an afternoon of glorious, rollicking piano with Reginald... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-news-november-2-2009-230817 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-news-november-2-2009-230817 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 City’s Combined Sewer Relief Program Applauded by American Society of Civil Engineers The Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-receives-civil-engineering-award-230281 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-receives-civil-engineering-award-230281 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Evanston, IL - The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is releasing its initial schedule for H1N1 vaccination clinics.   “We have... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-receives-h1n1-vaccines-229632 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-receives-h1n1-vaccines-229632 Health and Fitness Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Budget Hearings Kick off Nov. 7 Evanston, IL – The City of Evanston will be kicking off its 2010-2011 budget process with an overview/educational... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/public-participation-sought-for-city-s-budget-process-229090 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/public-participation-sought-for-city-s-budget-process-229090 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 EVANSTON, IL---The City of Evanston City Council moved last night(Oct.26) to become one of only a handful of cities nationwide to adopt a citywide... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-first-in-green-building-requirments-229086 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-first-in-green-building-requirments-229086 Government and Politics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Illinois (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/il/arlingtonheights/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-cook-county-226662 http://www.americantowns.com/il/arlingtonheights/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-cook-county-226662 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Halloween Events in Evanston The City of Evanston will be sponsoring several fun-filled activities for the entire family this Halloween season from... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-news-october-19-2009-224400 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-news-october-19-2009-224400 Government and Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Evanston, IL – Aldermen Jane Grover (Ward 7) and Mark Tendam (Ward 6) will be holding a combined ward meeting with the Central Street Neighbors... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/combined-ward-meeting-with-central-street-neighbors-associaiton-223142 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/combined-ward-meeting-with-central-street-neighbors-associaiton-223142 Government and Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Maple Ave. Garage and Holiday Parking EVANSTON, IL---Evanston’s Maple Ave. Self Park Garage will offer up to four free hours of parking during... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-parking-updates-october-14-2009-223334 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-parking-updates-october-14-2009-223334 Government and Politics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 EVANSTON, IL---Area teens will be reading for the fun of it as Evanston Public Library celebrates Teen Read Week. They join thousands of other... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-public-library-celebrates-teen-read-week-222954 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/evanston-public-library-celebrates-teen-read-week-222954 Schools and Libraries Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Evanston seeks resident input regarding community housing and non-housing priorities. EVANSTON, IL---The City of Evanston seeks input from community... http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-press-release-public-hearing-on-community-needs-222552 http://www.americantowns.com/il/evanston/news/city-of-evanston-press-release-public-hearing-on-community-needs-222552 Government and Politics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500