Consultants say Evanston’s police and fire headquarters is functionally undersized; relocation options under study

May 22, 2026

Consultants told residents the current police and fire building is inadequate for modern operations — citing space, ventilation and training‑range issues — and said they are testing options that include on‑site rebuild, temporary relocation and possible new construction at alternate sites such as the Kingsley School property.

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Consultants working on Evanston’s Putting Assets to Work grant told attendees that the city’s existing police and fire headquarters is functionally inadequate for modern operations and that the team is assessing whether to renovate on site, rebuild or relocate.

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