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09/14/2026
183-R-26
A RESOLUTION
Designating that Portion of Sheridan Road between Lakeside Court and
Euclid Park Place with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Eleanor Revelle Way”
WHEREAS, Eleanor Revelle is a long-time Evanston resident who served
the City as Councilmember for the Seventh Ward for nine (9) years; and
WHEREAS, during her time on the City Council, Councilmember Revelle
was a dedicated public servant and environmental champion, spearheading key green
initiatives such as the City’s composting program; plastic bag and gas-powered leaf
blower bans; the Divvy Bike program; and the Healthy Buildings ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Revelle additionally guided the multi-phase
future planning of the Harley Clarke mansion and advocated for residents regarding the
expansion of Welsh-Ryan Arena and Ryan Field; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Revelle co-founded Citizens’ Greener
Evanston (now Climate Action Evanston), helping build it into one of the City’s leading
environmental advocacy organizations; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Revelle’s leadership extends deep into the
broader Evanston community, as she is the former president of the Evanston League of
Women Voters, former board chair of the Evanston Community Foundation, and she
helped develop and chair the Leadership Evanston steering community; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Revelle’s family has lived in Evanston for
over forty (40) years and she remains a pillar of the community to this day.
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183-R-26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: On behalf of the entire citizenry of the City of Evanston, the
City Council hereby expresses appreciation for Councilmember Eleanor Revelle by
designating that portion of Sheridan Road between Lakeside Court and Euclid Park
Place with the Honorary Street Name Sign, “Eleanor Revelle Way.”
SECTION 3: This Resolution 183-R-26 will be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2026
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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