Central Street Neighbors Association

08/17/2026

Welcome TallGrass at the corner of Central and Prairie. We finally have a "Corner Bar" A excellent place to meet with friends and have a great drink. Open 4-12pm Tues-Sat.

Central Street is about to get a little more spirited with the addition of Tallgrass Corner Bar, the long-awaited neighborhood bar at 1921 Central St.

08/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE : Tues. AUG 25th 6:00 music and picnic at Independence Park-come and enjoy the Music.

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07/29/2026

CSNA urges neighbors and all Evanston to make the most of summer in our local business district, and enjoy this fun event!

07/28/2026

CSNA remains grateful for all the residents who have been contributing productively to discussions of issues in Evanston!

07/19/2026

"Central Street," an oil painting by Christina Body, took Best of Show at the Evanston Made 5th annual Plein Air festival. Story and pix of more art at the CSNA website. https://centralstreetneighbors.com/node/1667

07/08/2026

Parking Fee Increases for using the Park Evanston App or pay box.

Press Release: Parking Fee Changes as of July 1 City of Evanston, Illinois sent this bulletin at 07/07/2026 05:23 PM CDT Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | View in browser Parking Fee Changes as of July 1 EVANSTON, IL - As part of the 2025 budget, the City Council reviewed a "menu of options" to reduce relianc...

07/08/2026

Hearing tonight. Not inherently controversial but need to be done with care, and raise interesting questions.

The proposed luxury townhome development at 3233-3249 Central Street is back before the Land Use Commission tonight, at 7 pm in Council chambers on the 2d floor of 909 Davis. This is the project planned for the empty lots across the street from Bent Park and just a tad west from Bent Park. See photo...

07/04/2026

Anyone is free to march with us! Meet east of Bent Park between 1:45 and 2:00 today.

The Declaration signed on July 4, 1776 did not by itself create a nation; it “only” declared that the colonies, though united in resolve, were free and independent States. It did not set forth any governmental structure. Viewed in a vacuum, the piece of parchment could be dismissed merely as a l...

07/01/2026

Central Street Neighbors President Jeff Smith and friends rocking the Central Street Parade 2025. Join us this year

Evanston's Central Street Neighbors Association again entertained paradegoers with local musicians Holly and the Harrisons -- Holly Shapiro (drums) and Matt Sobczyk (bass) of Rent Party as rhythm, plus Harrison Street residents Matt Storkman (lead vocals), Jeff Smith (guitar), and Bruce McBratney (k...