Evanston Named U.S. Finalist in World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour City Challenge
Evanston, Cleveland and Seattle were named U.S. finalists in the World Wildlife Fund’s 2015 Earth Hour City Challenge, with a public vote through March 27.
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Evanston Seeks Input on Eight Divvy Stations, Opens Sponsorships
Evanston plans eight Divvy bike-share stations backed by a state grant. The city opened a survey on sites and a menu of business sponsorships in January 2015.
Evanston Opens Plastic Bag Talks With June 5 Community Meeting
Evanston invited residents and merchants to the Ecology Center on June 5, 2014, to discuss reducing plastic shopping bags after Chicago’s new ordinance.
Downtown Evanston Names Annie Coakley Executive Director
Downtown Evanston, the nonprofit that markets and manages the downtown district, named Annie Coakley of Chicago’s planning department as its executive director.
Evanston and Northwestern Launch Workforce Program for City Residents
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Northwestern’s Morton Schapiro announced a February 2014 program to connect Evanston residents with campus construction jobs.
Evanston Installs Card-Ready Parking Meters and Pay Stations, With Rollout Aimed at March
By late January 2014 Evanston had installed nearly 200 new parking meters and pay stations that take credit cards, and aimed to finish the rollout by March.
Evanston to Host Statewide Preservation Conference June 27-29
Landmarks Illinois and the Illinois Association of Historic Preservation Commissions bring the 2013 statewide preservation conference to downtown Evanston.
NorthShore Earns Record 16th Spot on Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals List
NorthShore University HealthSystem, based in Evanston, made Truven Health Analytics’ 100 Top Hospitals list for a record 16th time in the award’s 20 years.
Shorefront Legacy Center Keeps Evanston’s Black History in Focus
During Black History Month 2013, Evanston’s Shorefront Legacy Center, founded by Dino Robinson, preserved the story of the city’s first Black alderman and the west side.
Evanston at the Start of 2013: A Lakefront City 12 Miles North of the Loop
A look at Evanston, Illinois in January 2013: its lakefront, Northwestern University, transit, founding history and a Forbes ranking of the best small towns.
Evanston Hospital Lands at No. 7 on Chicago Magazine’s Regional Hospital List
Chicago magazine ranked NorthShore’s Evanston Hospital seventh among 97 hospitals in the metro area in December 2012. Background on the Ridge Avenue campus.