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Paws-itively good news for pet owners

The Evanston Dog Beach will officially open for the 2023 season on Wednesday, March 1! 

Fetch your dog beach pass: Dog beach passes will be available for purchase beginning Monday, Feb. 27 at select community centers.

Sign of spring: Street cleaning begins next week

Street cleaning operations will begin on Wednesday, March 1, weather permitting.

Check the signs: Signs posted at the beginning and end of each block indicate the days and times that parking restrictions will be in place on each street.

Get text message reminders: View the 2023 street cleaning schedule and sign up for courtesy email or text notifications on our street cleaning page. 

Close out Black History Month with an art exhibition and film screening

Black History/My History: Curated by Fran Joy, this art exhibit highlights Black artists and their cultural experiences. View it on display in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center's Second Floor Art Gallery through April 10. Admission is free.

The Big Payback: Join Evanston Pride for a screening of "The Big Payback," which chronicles Evanston's passage of the first tax-funded reparations for Black Americans. The screening will take place Sunday, Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Unity on the North Shore, 3434 Central St. Reserve your spot.

Share your thoughts on Evanston reparations 

The City and Northwestern University, in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago, are conducting a survey to understand how residents feel about Evanston's reparations program.

We want to hear from you: All Evanston residents 18 years and older are encouraged to take the survey.

COVID-19 Update

Cases: Evanston reported 66 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 65 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 9.43.

COVID-19 Community Risk Level: LOW. 

Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.

To date, Evanston has had 18,785 total confirmed cases, and 162 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. View the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile). 

More News and Events

Provide your input on lakefront repairs

Attend a second public meeting regarding potential improvements to Evanston lakefront parks and shoreline on Wednesday, March 8, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Robert Crown Community Center. 

Adventure awaits at the Wild & Scenic Film Fest

The Evanston Environmental Association's Wild & Scenic Film Festival offers a lineup of the best in environmental and adventure films. This year's festival takes place on Friday, March 3 at Rotary International. All proceeds support the Evanston Ecology Center. Purchase tickets today!

Support NU's Dance Marathon!

More than 750 students have pledged to fundraise and dance for 30 hours in honor of the Evanston Community Foundation and Little Heroes League! Want to support them? Stop by the dance marathon on Saturday, March 4 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Norris University Center! Purchase tickets in advance or at the door. 

Interested in becoming a homeowner?

Join the City and First Northern Credit Union for a free webinar on Wednesday, March 8 from noon to 1 p.m. to learn about the pre-purchase process. Learn more and enroll today. 

Browse and bid on City items

In the market for a used motorcycle? Or a heavy duty truck? View the City's GovDeals auction page to bid on vehicles, equipment and other items available for purchase.

Get Engaged

- Virtual 8th Ward Meeting, February 23

- Virtual 5th Ward Meeting, February 23

- Virtual 2nd Ward Meeting, February 28

Community Events

- FAN Zoom Event - Sink: A Coming-of-Age Memoir, February 23

- Indoor Farmers' Market, February 25

- Midwest Young Artists Conservatory: Winter Concerts, February 25

- Tuesday Repair Cafe, February 28

- Demo Day with MetroSquash, March 1

- FAN In-Person + Live Stream Event: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, March 2

- FAN In-Person Grand Rounds Event: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, March 3

- Try the Y Week, March 4-10

- Emergency Preparedness Series - Seasonal Hazards, March 15

Central Street Bridge Project Awarded

Congratulations to the City’s Public Works Agency for receiving a Special Achievement Award for the Central Street Bridge Project!

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Illinois 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards recognized the project, which included complete replacement of a century-old bridge to accommodate all roadway users.