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Evanston polls public on switch to reusable bags

September 23, 2014

Evanston officials are conducting an online questionnaire aimed at helping residents stop using plastic bags and transition to reusable shopping bags by August 2015. The questionnaire will be used...

Evanston residents weigh in during virtual town hall

September 20, 2013

Evanston hosted a virtual town hall meeting Thursday as part of its latest efforts to gather community feedback on the city budget. Some issues generated more discussion than others, including construction...

Evanston dog owners call for year-round access to dog beach among other requests

February 24, 2013

In the winter months, there is a steady group of Evanston residents who remain committed to breaking city code every day. The culprits? Dog owners. The Evanston dog beach, located south of the Clark...

Evanston aldermen approve security cameras, improved lighting near ETHS

November 14, 2012

Security cameras and additional lighting will soon surround Evanston Township High School after the Evanston City Council made modifications to next fiscal year’s budget. In an 8-0 vote at a special...

Community anti-violence initiatives posted online

November 6, 2012

Discussion of proposals gathered from a community anti-violence meeting held last month have now been moved online at www.engageevanston.org, where residents can comment or post additional ideas for promoting...

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