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Dear Friends,
I hope this newsletter finds you well. If you were unable to make it to this month's 2nd Ward meeting, below is a recap of what you missed.
My goal is to keep all neighbors in our ward informed about upcoming events and opportunities they can benefit from. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to contact me directly at pbraithwaite@cityofevanston.org, or 847-801-9386.
A special thank you is due to the guests and residents of the 2nd Ward who came to our meeting this month, including Assistant City Manager Marty Lyons, Police Chief Richard Eddington, Deputy Chief Aretha Barnes, 2nd Ward PST Officer Reggie Napier, City of Evanston Cultural Arts Coordinator Jennifer Lasik, and Nina Kavin and Juliet Bond of the #dearevanston project.
As a reminder, several newsy items are on the agenda for the Monday, February
22 City Council meeting, including updates to the City’s nuisance premises
regulations and settlement with Advanced Disposal. More information regarding
both of these items can be found in the City Council packet.
I ask that you please spread the word in the community about this newsletter. If you or someone you know would like to be added to this newsletter, please follow the link: cityofevanston.org/newsletter.
Sincerely,
Ald. Peter Braithwaite
“We Are One Community”
 I’m pleased to welcome Alpana Singh and her new restaurant, Terra & Vine, to the City of Evanston and the 2nd Ward! The restaurant, to be located at 1701 Maple Ave. in the space formerly occupied by Bravo! Cucina Italiana, is expected to debut later this year. Terra & Vine will feature “refined, rustic Mediterranean fare with Italian emphasis,” and will include a 115-seat dining room, a 70-seat outdoor patio for the summer months, and will house an adjacent 40-seat bar, Bar Terra. This establishment is a fantastic addition to the City’s booming dining and entertainment scene, and will provide great employment opportunities for Evanston residents. Please stay tuned to this newsletter for updates. More >>>
 Thank you to Evanston
Police Chief Richard Eddington, Deputy Chief Aretha Barnes, and 2nd Ward PST
Officer Reggie Napier for attending our meeting to provide an update on
community violence. In response to recent incidents, the Evanston Police
Department is emphasizing high visibility and deployment of resources in areas
that have been most impacted by violent crime. Members
of the detectives bureau, gang, drug and juvenile units will be deployed in the
streets, in addition to the constant presence of the Department’s Problem
Solving Team.
Be sure
to follow the Evanston Police Department on Facebook and Twitter for
the latest updates and information. As always, if you see something, say
something. The TEXT-A-TIP program allows the public
to send tips via text message about criminal activity to the Evanston
Police Department from any cell phone. Learn more >>>
 I encourage all residents to attend
"An Evening of Diversity Dialogue with Dr. Logan" this Tuesday, February 23, 7 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center, to discuss the importance of
diversity and inclusion within the Evanston community. Dr. Gilo Kwesi
Logan, of Logan Consulting Services, LLC, has partnered with the Evanston
Police Department as part of the Department's diversity and inclusion training. More >>>
 Thank you to Jennifer Lasik, City of Evanston Cultural Arts Coordinator, who attended our ward meeting to discuss several mural projects in our community. The Evanston Arts Council is looking for advice from ward members for a mural planned east of Darrow Ave. near Advanced Disposal. The mural will be sustainable and sentimental, incorporating everyday items found in our 2nd Ward. In addition, muralists Lea Pinsky and Dustin Harris will work with ETHS students to complete a mural project at the Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay underpass, expected to begin this summer. Please direct questions and comments about these projects to Jennifer Lasik at 847-859-7835 or jlasik@cityofevanston.org.
 I encourage all Evanston youth age 14 to 18 years to find their perfect summer job at Mayor Tisdahl's annual Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) Job Fair on Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at ETHS. More than 40 employers providing summer and year-round employment will be present, including Six Flags Great America (transportation options available), Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston, McGaw YMCA, Salvation Army-Evanston, YoFresh Yogurt Cafe, Office Depot, Northwestern University, the City of Evanston, and more. Application assistance will be available at outreach sessions throughout Evanston next week, Monday, February 22 through Friday, February 26. More >>>
Last year, with the help of community organizations and local businesses, as well as partnerships with ETHS and the Youth Job Center, the MSYEP held its largest job fair ever. More than 600 Evanston youth attended the event, with more than 550 securing summer or year-round employment.
The Peace Dialogue of the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (JRC), located at 303 Dodge Ave., will present "Pursuing Police Accountability" tonight, 7:30 p.m., following the 7 p.m. Shabbat services. The presentation will feature guest speaker Craig Futterman, Professor of Law at the University of Chicago. Please view the flyer below for more information about this event.
 I encourage all to attend “United: An Evening with Senator Cory Booker,” hosted by Evanston Township High School, on Friday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m., in the school auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
United States Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is author of United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good, calling for a reorientation of our nation and our politics around the principles of compassion and solidarity. The former mayor of Newark, NJ, Booker won a special election in 2013 to become New Jersey’s first African-American senator.
The February 26 presentation is sponsored by Family Action Network (FAN), in cooperation with the offices of Illinois State Senator Daniel Biss, State Representative Laura Fine (17th District), State Representative Robyn Gabel (18th District), U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, and the Organization for Positive Action and Leadership (OPAL).
ETHS's auditorium is wheelchair accessible. Guests should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to 7:30 p.m. to find parking and seats. Parking is available in the lot across from the main entrance, off of Dodge Avenue, or in the lots behind the high school. Parking is also available along Dodge Avenue according to posted City signs.
For more information about FAN events and sponsors for the 2015-16 presentations, visit familyactionnetwork.net.
"Afro-futurism and Why Black Lives Matter!," by William Scott Eason, will be performed on Monday, February 29, 7:30 p.m., in Evanston Township High School's Little Theatre. The performance will be followed by a talk back session and reception. Tickets are $10. Please view the flyer below for more information or call 847-769-5559.
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