Evanston
Illinois
City Of Evanston
Also during this time, an amendment was passed that prohibited the sale of alcohol within four miles of the Northwestern campus. Evanston became a town that supported the prohibition movement and the Women's Christian Temperance Union was founded in Evanston in 1874. Evanston continued to grow and remain independent of Chicago. The city became known for its architecture and beautiful homes on the lake. Between 1920 and 1930, there was a 70 percent population increase. Today, Evanston is sill thriving as an independent city. There are many cultural outlets in Evanston, there is a thriving business economy and public lakefront recreation activities. Evanston continues to prosper and refuses to be overshadowed by Chicago
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City Of Evanston News - January 8, 2024
Statement on Ongoing Migrant Humanitarian Crisis Evanston, IL - Over the past several months, the influx of migrants into the Chicago area has created a growing humanitarian crisis. Evanston is committed to doing all we can to facilitate humane…
Read More »Evanston Health Department Investigates Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Big Wig Tacos and Burritos
Evanston Health Department Investigates Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Big Wig Tacos & Burritos EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Health and Human Services Department (EHHS) is currently investigating a confirmed norovirus outbreak with the…
Read More »Holiday Light Recycling Program Begins December 1, 2023
Evanston, IL - The City of Evanston's annual holiday light recycling program will run from Friday, December 1, 2023, through Sunday, January 31, 2023, in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and Elgin Recycling. …
Read More »City of Evanston Youth Flag Design Contest
Evanston, IL - It’s time to design a new flag for the City of Evanston! Mayor Biss is launching a design contest open to all Evanston artists and designers in grades K-12. The flag should reflect the unique history, geography, and…
Read More »The City of Evanston Reaches Milestone
The City of Evanston Reaches Milestone: Distributes Over $1 Million in Reparations Funding EVANSTON, IL - The City of Evanston's Reparations Committee has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to address historical injustices…
Read More »City Launches Initiative to Combat Opioid Overdoses, Installs Emergency Naloxone Boxes
City Launches Initiative to Combat Opioid Overdoses, Installs Emergency Naloxone Boxes EVANSTON, IL - Through an important collaboration, the Evanston Health and Human Services Department has partnered with the Evanston Public Library and…
Read More »City Of Evanston News - July 25, 2023
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Read More »City Of Evanston News - ETHS to Move 'Geometry in Construction' House
ETHS to Move 'Geometry in Construction' House on July 31 EVANSTON, IL - Evanston Township High School (ETHS) will move a single-family home on Monday, July 31 beginning at 9 a.m. The home will move from 1600 Dodge Ave. to 1739 Brown Ave. The…
Read More »Celebrate 100 Years of Evanston Fourth of July Association Celebrations!
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