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Library Board to hold funding forums

The public is encouraged to attend the City of Evanston's public library funding forums. The Library Board will hold two forums to discuss the history of the Evanston Public Library, an overview of the Task Force on Sustainable Funding's report and an overview of the Library Fund. There will be a period for questions and answers.

The first forum will be held Saturday, August 28 from 10 AM to noon in the Community Meeting Room at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston.

6th Ward: Bird tests positive for West Nile virus

Evonda Thomas, Evanston Public Health Director, announced today the first bird testing positive for West Nile virus in Evanston this year.
 

Mosquito abatement rescheduled for Aug. 11

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting targeted adult mosquito control operations in portions of Evanston on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM, weather permitting.

Adult mosquito control: 6th Ward, Tue., Aug. 3

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting targeted
adult mosquito control operations in portions of Evanston, Glenview, Skokie
and Wilmette on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, between the hours of 8:00 PM and
2:00 AM, weather permitting.
This area is bounded by:  Lake Ave., Hibbard Rd., Old Orchard Rd./Central
Street, and Lake Michigan.

West Nile virus update

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) reported a pool of mosquitoes from Evanston has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first positive pool identified in Evanston in 2010. So far this year in Illinois there have been 28 positive pools statewide with no human cases reported. The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has not scheduled any spraying at this time.
Residents should follow these steps to keep safe:

(Garlic) Mustard's Last Stand, May 1 & 2

18th Annual Garlic Mustard Pull at Perkins Woods

Cook Co. Commissioner Larry Suffredin and Volunteer Steward, Libby Hill, will be leading the charge!

Recent burglaries in 6th Ward

The Evanston Police have reported that two home burglaries occurred on March 20, roughly between 6 and 10 PM. The homes are located not far from each other in the 2600 block of Payne and 2300 block of Ridgeway. Burglar(s) gained entry to one residence by removing a window screen.
 
For information about Neighborhood Watch Groups and other ways to secure your home, call Officer Loyce Spells at 847 866 5019.

  • By MarkTendam at 03/22/2010 - 15:32
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New rules for Council meeting times

The Administration and Public Works (A&PW) Committee will begin at 5:30 PM.  The Planning and Development (P&D) Committee will convene 15 minutes after the A&PW adjourns. The City Council meeting will convene 15 minutes after the P&D meeting adjourns, but not earlier than 7:00 PM. 

  • By MarkTendam at 02/11/2010 - 13:08
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Final Council budget meetings

Sat., Feb. 20, 2010 at 9 AM
A special meeting of the City Council has been scheduled at the Civic Center. Final decisions about the 2010-2011 budget will be made. A vote is likely.
 
Mon., Feb. 22, 2010 at 7 PM or later (see “New rules”)
This is the last scheduled Council meeting of the City’s fiscal year 2009-2010. The budget must be approved by Feb. 28, 2010. 

  • By MarkTendam at 02/11/2010 - 13:06
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Resources for snow alerts

For updates on Evanston’s snow situation, tune into AM1650, turn on Cable Channel 16, visit the City’s web site, www.cityofevanston.org, visit the City’s Facebook/Twitter/City Blog from its home page, sign up for e-News alerts on City’s home page or call (847) 864-SNOW.

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