Central Street Neighbors Association

05/28/2026

Enviornmental Board Meeting Tonight- at City Hall 909 Davis or VIrtual -Lakefront Protection Ordinance is on the agenda as well as Northwestern Sustainability Plan for Ryan Field. https://cityofevanston.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=24193

05/24/2026

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The Evanston Fourth of July Association (EFJA) needs some help from residents and businesses for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this July 4. The Association needs sponsors, advertisers, family supporters, donations, and volunteers. Most residents don't realize that, almos...

05/12/2026

Be part of the discussion- THURSDAY MAY14th 7:30-9:00. Central Street Neighbors Invites you to Evanston Art Center for D65 School Board and City Zoning. Updates at our annual meeting -Everyone Welcome you tdon't need to be a member, although we would love it if you were.

04/27/2026

Get ready for more Central Street Construction.

Central Street Construction Update & Parking Alternatives City of Evanston, Illinois sent this bulletin at 04/27/2026 02:24 PM CDT Monday, April 27, 2026 | View in browser Central Street Construction Update & Parking Alternatives Dear Central Street Business Owners and Stakeholders, The City will be...

04/24/2026

If you want to understand what’s really happening with Evanston/Skokie School District 65 finances, follow Tom Hayden’s “FOIA Gras” series.

While most local coverage has been cursory, his reporting digs into public records and financial data—raising serious questions about whether the district’s current challenges stem from years of mismanagement.

It’s one of the few sources doing a true deep dive.

A walk down memory lane...

04/15/2026

7th Ward Meeting Tonight April 15th 7:00 (Virtual)

Join via Google Meet
Join via Phone: 978-361-0484‬
PIN: ‪977 502 615‬ #

Discuss Putting Assets to Work and the Office Depot on Green Bay Road. Then, at 7:30 p.m., members of the 1st Ward will join to discuss the Chicago Stars.

Join via Google Meet
Join via Phone: 978-361-0484‬
PIN: ‪977 502 615‬ #

Agenda:

Chicago Stars
Putting Assets to Work
Office Depot on Green Bay Road

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04/10/2026

The City’s Housing4All latest draft plan was released on March 26 and is scheduled to go before City Council on April 13. This is one of those documents that may not seem urgent at first glance—but it will shape housing decisions in Evanston for years to come. It’s worth taking the time to rea...

04/08/2026

The Housing4All Strategic Housing Plan draft was released on March 26. Residents are encouraged to read the plan and share comments or questions here and with your council member and City Manager Luke Stowe.

The draft is scheduled for the April 13 City Council agenda. There have also been requests from some residents and a council member to allow additional time for review and feedback before any final action is taken.

Contact 311 or your Councilmember. For most questions or service requests, 311 is the fastest way to connect with the right City staff.

04/07/2026

Northwestern University expects to release its draft traffic and parking plan by the end of the month. We will circulate it immediately upon release. We encourage everyone to review it closely—this will be an important moment to identify gaps, raise concerns, and ensure the plan reflects real neighborhood conditions.

03/07/2026

Ryan Field Advisory Committee. This page will have the dates and locations of meetings. Everyone is welcome to comment or just listen.

https://cityofevanston.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=24042