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Dear Friends,
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the residents in the 2nd Ward for your continued support. It has been an amazing opportunity to serve as your alderman and I am looking forward to another term. I also want to congratulate all of the other local candidates who won their respective race, as I am looking forward to working with each of you and Council over the next four years. Also, I am looking forward to working with all of you and moving from campaign mode to creating coalitions that build a stronger community.
Finally, I would like to send a special thank you my wife Claudia and family. I would not be able to enjoy my passion to serve without your love and support.
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.If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to contact me directly. I can be
Sincerely,
Ald. Peter Braithwaite
“We Are One Community”
Main Street Commons Intersection Improvements
The City, along with Stanley Consultants, presented the initial options for the Main Street Commons Intersection Improvements at the meeting as well as solicited resident feedback.
This project includes improvements to streetscape, traffic signal upgrades, intersection alignment modifications and resurfacing. Phase 1 improvements, from the western city limits to Pitner Avenue, are planned first. Phase 2 improvements, from Pitner to Dodge Avenues, will follow in future years.
Submit a question or comment regarding this project
View the Main Street Corridor Improvement Presentation
New Business Welcome
Staley Martial Arts, located at 1806 Church St., is an elite Jiu-Jitsu school that embraces and teaches the traditional values of martial arts rather than the popular trend of an MMA gym.
 You are invited to a meeting at Erie Evanston-Skokie Health Center, located at 1285 Hartrey Ave, about a proposed housing development in the 2nd Ward on Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) is proposing a 16-unit, 2-bedroom apartment building at 2215 Dempster Street with on-site services and amenities for residents. Staff from HOW and the City will provide information on the project and address questions, including those from the March 23 ward meeting and February 23 community meeting. HOW has applied for funding from the Illinois Housing Development Authority to build the project and, pending approval from IHDA, will apply for gap funding from the City of Evanston. The project will provide stable housing and on-site services for income qualified families with children; there are an estimated 400 children in Evanston schools who are homeless or unstably housed. This development addresses a City Council goal of supporting at-risk families.
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Learn how to do business with the city’s large entities at the Procurement 101 workshop on Fri., April 21, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Morton Civic Center. Register today.
Peaceable Cities Evanston's next program, "Making Peace: Stories of Healing," is scheduled for Tues., April 25, 7 p.m., at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave, Linden Room. The program will look at how forgiveness can act as a force for peaceful change in ourselves and in our community, from some very personal perspectives.
Our speakers: An award winning writer, Jeanne Bishop, is the author of Change of Heart: Justice, Mercy and Making Peace with my Sister's Killer. She currently defends the indigent as an assistant public defender in the Office of the Cook County Public Defender. A survivor of an acid attack, Karli Butler is a public speaker on self-esteem, self-respect, and forgiveness. From Evanston, she is the social service provider at Curt's Cafe South, as well as a restorative justice facilitator.
Please send RVSP to erica@peaceablecities@gmail.com.
Come explore, play, learn and celebrate with robotics, design, coding, video, circuitry and more at the 2017 Fifth Ward STEM FEST, Sat. April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Family Focus, 2010 Dewey Ave. The event will include hands-on activities for families and youth in kindergarten through 5th grade.
Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m., J.E.H. Education Center, Evanston/Skokie School District 65, 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston
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