Neighbors, conversation, and community

SEA members, prospective members, and neighborhood residents are warmly invited to the Southeast Evanston Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting. Join us for an evening of refreshments, civic engagement, and conversation with your neighbors and SEA leadership.

Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 p.m. Central Time
Cora Brown Parlor, First Congregational Church of Evanston
1417 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois

Enjoy beverages, savory hors d’oeuvres, and sweets before an overview of SEA’s work in 2025–26 and plans for the year ahead. The meeting is open to the public, with a focus on Southeast Evanston.

Featured speaker: Tom Hayden

Tom Hayden is a citizen journalist and author of FOIA Gras, covering District 65, Evanston Township High School, and City of Evanston issues. An Evanston resident since 2009, he also teaches courses on data governance at Northwestern and works in the electronics business. Tom will discuss our schools and their importance to community life, with time for questions and conversation.

Evening agenda

• 7:00 p.m. — Social gathering and refreshments with neighbors and the SEA Board.

• 7:15 p.m. — SEA activities in 2025–26, committee presentations, and objectives for 2026–27.

• 7:30 p.m. — Consideration of proposed bylaws revisions.

• 7:45 p.m. — Election of directors and officers.

• 8:15–9:00 p.m. — Guest speaker Tom Hayden.

SEA’s ongoing work includes tracking Envision Evanston 2045, the Strategic Housing Plan, the Lakefront Protection Ordinance, neighborhood preservation, construction projects, and bicycle lanes. Come learn more, meet the people representing your neighborhood, and take part in the conversation about Southeast Evanston’s future.

We look forward to welcoming you!