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Official Twitter for the Evanston Police Dept. Follow/RT ≠ endorsement. Not monitored 24/7. Text tips - text EPDTIP to 274637. Emergency call 911 / 847-866-5000
Evanston, IL
Joined April 2013
NOW is the time! Sign up for our Fall CPA session using the QR code in the lower corner. We hope to see you there. 🚨🚔🚓
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TODAY 8a-5p 🚧🚧🚧. W/B Central closed at Green Bay for @UnionPacific bridge repair work. Use Lincoln or Livingston as alternate routes traveling west. @WBBM1059Traffic.@WGNRadioTraffic
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If you live in the area of Beck Park, this upcoming construction could impact parking.
🚧 Major upgrades are coming to Beck Park starting August 2025 and continuing through July 2026! Improvements include new playgrounds, paths, lighting, a pavilion & more. Portions of the park will close during construction.
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🎉 Congrats to the C.A.R.E. Team! 🎉. Join us in celebrating one amazing year of the C.A.R.E. team serving the Evanston community!.
One year ago, Evanston launched the C.A.R.E. Team to provide compassionate, community-based crisis response. Since then, they’ve answered 1,966 calls and gained national recognition for reimagining public safety. And they’re just getting started!
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🚔🚨 TRAINING INFO 🚨🚔 . EPD will be training at Willard School, 2700 bulk of Hurd, from Tues-Thurs this week. There will be AM and PM sessions for the indoor training. Signage will be posted, and @CityofEvanston community members may see police cars parked in the area.
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DON'T MISS OUT!.
Join us for National Night Out on Tues., Aug. 5, 5 to 8 p.m. at Ingraham Park! Enjoy a Touch-A-Truck, games, music, food & more. National Night Out is an annual nationwide community-building campaign that promotes public safety and neighborhood camaraderie. @EvanstonPD
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RT @CityofEvanston: The US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois has issued an extreme heat advisory today through tomorrow, Thursday,….
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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.
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🚨 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.
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Ridge Ave blocked in both directions between Main St and Lee St for a gas leak response by @EvanstonFD.
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🚴♀️ 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:
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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.
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♟️ ♟️ 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.
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