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The US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois has issued an extreme heat advisory today through tomorrow, Thursday, July 24. Take extra precautions and utilize a local cooling center if necessary. For more information see our press release content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILEVA….
Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through the end of July. Widespread Major to locally Extreme HeatRisk is expected, especially over the Mid-Mississippi, Lower Ohio Valleys, and the Mid South. During hot and humid weather,…
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Tomorrow - Rain or Shine! Calling all jr. #chess players - we want YOU to come out and join this great community-building activity. This fun, fantastic challenge takes place at 10 a.m. tomorrow. In the event of rain, it will be moved inside of Oakton School.
🚨 Big news for Evanston! 🚨 Evanston PD has been named the 2025 Illinois CIT Department of the Year! 🏆👏 Awarded by the IL Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, this honor recognizes EPD’s work in crisis response & mental health support through the @CityofEvanston…
🚴♀️ Evanston is a bike-friendly city—ride smart this summer! Join the Summer Cycling Education Series to boost your skills, stay safe, and connect with fellow cyclists.
Let's ride! The City and Evanston Public Library have launched a free Summer Cycling Education Series to help riders learn to bike safely and confidently. Led by The Recyclery, these classes cover riding, street safety, and bicycle maintenance. Register: cityofevanston.org/cyclingeducati….
With additional bad weather in the forecast, please review this information from the @CityofEvanston.
Another round of thunderstorms is expected this afternoon/evening: - Dial 911 to report downed power lines and emergencies. - Report downed trees, flooding and other non-emergency issues to 311 (847-448-4311). - Report power outages to ComEd online or call 1-800-EDISON-1.
♟️ ♟️ Next Saturday 7/19 ♟️ ♟️ Come check out our annual fun, youth-oriented chess challenge against EPD members from 10am-12pm. We have some pretty good players on our side, but the @CityofEvanston kids seem to always show up and show out! Hope to see you there.
Due to hazardous conditions, the beaches are closed for swimming today.
The National Weather Service has announced a Beach Hazards Statement in effect through this evening due to high wave action and dangerous currents. Swimming conditions are life-threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. More info: lnks.gd/2/339T8-B
The Central Street parade has concluded. Central and all cross streets are open. Onwards to the fireworks show! Thank you, @CityofEvanston for another memorable July 4th parade!
Good afternoon! 🌞 Central St road closures in effect for street cleaning & staging for the 2 p.m. parade. Closures from Crawford east to Ashland. ALTERNATE HOSPITAL ROUTES: Lincoln east to Ridge Isabella east to Ridge Livingston east to Broadway - north to Isabella to Ridge
Tonight! 🎆🎇 Assisting @WilmettePolice with their holiday celebration. From 6-11pm, N/B Sheridan and N/B Ridge closed to traffic except for hospital and local travel. Alternates = Asbury, Ashland, and Green Bay Rd. @WBBM1059Traffic @TotalTrafficCHI
Nearly four blocks of food, music, arts, and crafts until 9pm at #mainstreetfair. Come be part of fun. All are welcome, @CityofEvanston and beyond! mainstreetfair.org
Main Street Fair - Tomorrow! Main St will be closed from Sherman to Hinman starting at appx 5am tomorrow, reopening about midnight. Chicago Ave will stay OPEN throughout the day. Check out mainstreetfair.org and come though tomorrow, @CityofEvanston!
🚧 Live near a school? Heads up—sidewalk closures & parking restrictions may be coming your way.
Beginning the week of June 30 and continuing for approximately eight weeks, deteriorated sidewalk slabs will be replaced and some ADA ramps reconstructed on blocks adjacent to multiple schools. More info: lnks.gd/2/335q2D_
🚗 Traffic Advisory for Evanston Recycles—Saturday, June 28 ♻️ Heads up, Evanston! The City’s annual Evanston Recycles event is happening this Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at Evanston Township High School (1600 Dodge Ave.). This will likely result in traffic flow…
🎆 Bought fireworks out of state or online? They're still illegal in Evanston. Even if legal elsewhere, using fireworks here violates @CityofEvanston & the IL Pyrotechnic Use Act. 🚫 Keep Evanston safe, calm, & respectful this July 4th. Leave it to the pros. 💙…
