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Council issues proclamations and hears Main Street Fair plans; organizers expect 15,000 attendees
Summary
Mayor Bis read multiple proclamations (Parks & Recreation Month; Family Focus 50th anniversary; Turning Point CEO retirement; Evanson Township High School state champions) and heard a five‑minute presentation from Main Street Fair organizers, who projected about 15,000 attendees and emphasized local vendors and accessibility measures.
Evanston — The City Council opened the June 22 meeting with ceremonial proclamations and a brief presentation about an upcoming Main Street Fair. Mayor Bis proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month, honored Family Focus Evanson's 50th anniversary and recognized Turning Point Behavioral Healthcare CEO Anne Fischer Rainey on her retirement. The council also proclaimed June 22 as a day honoring the Evanson Township High School boys track and field team for winning the 2026 IHSA state championship.
During the city manager's announcements, organizer Katherine Godsig (Main Street Fair) presented a condensed slideshow: the fair will occupy roughly four city blocks and Iden Park, feature three stages, more than 120 vendor booths (about 60% local), youth programming, a chill zone with age and dementia‑friendly accommodations, and waste‑sorting stations run by Urban Canopy. She said organizers "anticipate about 15,000 people to roll through Main Street and Chicago Avenue that day," and projected a 20–30% sales lift for local businesses if attendance meets projections.
Mayor and council members thanked organizers and the parks staff; staff also announced the zoning consultant selection process timeline, noting finalist interviews this week and an anticipated July 13 recommendation to council.
