Due to a tragic mass shooting that took place earlier this morning in Highland Park, the City of Evanston will be canceling this year’s 4th of July Parade and celebrations effective immediately due to an abundance of caution. lnks.gd/2/qRw6Zh
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- Due to an abundance of caution, all Evanston beaches will be closed for the remainder of the day.
- Movies are back on Maple Avenue! @AMCTheatres has announced that AMC Evanston 12 will officially open its doors this Wed., Nov. 9! bit.ly/3hl9pnb #Evanston
- Today's 4th of July celebration cancelation includes the evening fireworks show. Residents may collect their chairs and blankets from the parade route tomorrow.
- Dodge Avenue will be closed between Lake and Church Streets on Friday, July 3, from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., as @ETHSports basketball team members will be painting "Black Lives Matter" on Dodge
- January 29, 2018 has been proclaimed Blake Peters Day in the City of Evanston! @MayorHagerty recognized Blake at tonight's City Council meeting and even gave him a chance to reenact his amazing game-winning shot! Congrats @ballerblake34 @ETHSports
- "Hecky embodied the very best of Evanston, and he loved our city and its residents unconditionally." Read @MayorHagerty's statement on the passing of beloved resident Hecky Powell: ow.ly/31xk50zObj8
- 300 boxes of food were distributed to #Evanston residents at today's emergency food pantry event at James Park. Thanks to @NorthwesternU and @valliproduce for their partnership. ow.ly/oBN550zf9qe #Evanstrong
- A warm welcome to the @NorthwesternU Class of 2025! We're glad you've made #Evanston your home for the next four years. Visit cityofevanston.org/nu for new student resources and information on City services (📸: @WildcatWelcome)
- Today #Evanston reported zero new COVID-19 cases for the first time since mid-March. See the City's dashboard for the latest data ow.ly/BauU50zYf3q
- Today marks five consecutive days with zero new confirmed COVID-19 cases in #Evanston -- the longest stretch since the start of the pandemic! Thanks to all who've gotten their vaccine!
- We're excited to announce that @NorthwesternU has donated $800K to the City to fund the purchase of a new @EvanstonFD fire engine! Thanks, NU, for this wonderful investment in the #Evanston community lnks.gd/2/d3VXHH
- .@EvanstonPD will have an increased presence in #Evanston business districts overnight tonight to maintain public safety and respond to any potential incidents. More: ow.ly/v1C050zW7ad
- Thanks to the @TODAYshow for honoring and remembering #Evanston icon Hecky Powell on their show this weekend.Hecky Powell was the owner of Hecky’s Barbecue in Evanston, Illinois, and a community leader dedicated to helping young people. He died earlier this month at 71 years old due to complications from COVID-19. @WillieGeist remembers a life well-lived. on.today.com/2XKNiZT
