5th Ward Meeting and News

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Robin Simmons

5th Ward Holiday Party

Please join me for the 5th Ward Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 12, 7 p.m., at Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church Street. We will kick off the meeting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new mural at Gibbs-Morrison, as well as the façade improvements made across the street. 

Any restaurants or caterers that would like to take the opportunity to donate and showcase some of their best dishes at the 5th Ward Holiday Party, please contact Paulina Martínez at pmartinez@cityofevanston.org or (847) 859-7833.

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Agenda

  • Mural Ribbon Cutting
  • Church/Dodge Storefront Improvements Ribbon Cutting
  • 5th Ward Updates - Alderman Rue Simmons
  • Community Announcements - Neighbors, Partners, Businesses
  • Police Report
  • Holiday Reception

Help Decorate the 5th Ward Holiday Tree!

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The 5th Ward now has a holiday tree at Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, thanks to the generous donation of Windy City Garden Center, located in the 5th Ward! We invite all community members and families to help us decorate the tree.

Gibbs-Morrison Mural Ribbon Cutting

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Join me on Wednesday, December 12, 7 p.m., at Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church Street, for a ribbon cutting ceremony of the new mural on the Dodge Avenue side of the center. The 5th Ward Holiday Party will follow.

Calling All Digital Divas

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Digital Youth Divas is offering an out-of-school STEM program free of cost to 5th-grade girls in Evanston. The program engages students in design-based engineering, computer science, and arts-based activities. Programming starts January 12, and continues every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. until mid-May.

To register, please visit www.digitalyouthnetwork.org/divas

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City of Evanston's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Approved

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The Fiscal Year 2019 Budget was adopted by the City Council on Monday, November 19 in the amount of $319,165,450. Summary documents are available online; a full adopted budget document will be published at a later date.
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Share Holiday Joy with Evanston Families

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Help make the holiday season merry by contributing to the Mayor's Holiday Food, Book and Toy Drive! New this year, new and gently used children's books are being collected, in addition to toys, non-perishable food items and financial donations.
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Interfaith Action Warming Center Program Returns

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Interfaith Action of Evanston opens its Emergency Overnight Shelter (EOS) from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. at one of its six faith communities when temperatures are 20 degrees or lower. Call 3-1-1 to confirm the EOS is open and learn the address.
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Yard Waste Pickup Runs Until December 13

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The City of Evanston’s Public Works Agency reminds residents that the final week for 2018 yard waste pickup will be December 10-13. Yard waste is collected on residents’ normal refuse pickup day. Residents may dispose of yard waste via a City of Evanston food and yard waste cart, or using a paper yard waste bag affixed with a City of Evanston sticker.

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Shop Evanston this Holiday Season!

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Evanston residents and visitors are encouraged to kick off the holiday shopping season by supporting the city's small, local shops and business districts. Special holiday deals and events can be found at the link below. Evanston shopping areas include Church and Dodge, Maple/Foster, Noyes, Hill Arts District, Downtown Evanston, Central Street, the Main-Dempster Mile, West Village, Central Evanston, and Howard Street.

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Vacation Rental Registration

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Do you or your neighbors operate a vacation rental? All units are required to be registered with the City to monitor public safety and minimize neighborhood disruptions. Beginning January 1, 2019, the vacation rental application fee will increase to $250 and annual licensing fee to $150. 

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Digital Youth Divas is offering an out-of-school STEM program free of cost to 5th-grade girls in Evanston. The program engages students in design-based engineering, computer science, and arts-based activities. Programming starts January 12, and continues every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. until mid-May

5th Ward Business Owner, Tania Merlos-Ruiz Was Featured in North by Northwestern

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Tania Merlos-Ruiz, owner of Tomate Fresh Kitchen, was featured in the North by Northwestern article, "Boss Ladies: 3 female business owners in the Evanston area you should know."
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Landlord-Tenant Office Hours

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The Metropolitan Tenants Organization will be holding office hours at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, for landlord-tenant inquiries from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Friday, December 7
  • Saturday, December 8
  • Friday, December 14
  • Friday, December 21
  • Friday, December 28

No appointment is necessary. For more information, please call 3-1-1 while in Evanston or the Metropolitan Tenants Organization's hotline at 773-292-4988.

EPD Guns for Cash Buyback December 8

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The Evanston Police Department is partnering with Moms Demand Action of Evanston for this amnesty-based event (no arrests) on Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave. Residents of Evanston, Skokie and the north side of Chicago with ID can get $100 cash payment for an unloaded, operational gun. Before transporting a gun, view the complete guidelines.

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Additional Volunteers Sought for Snow Shoveling Program

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The City of Evanston is looking to connect individuals who are willing to help shovel sidewalks and driveways to Evanston seniors and people with disabilities. This referral service links volunteers who will shovel snow and residents who are unable to shovel. Volunteers are needed for the entire winter 2018-19 snow season.

The resident is responsible for contacting and making arrangements with a volunteer from the list provided them by the City's volunteer program. The volunteer is responsible for completing the task or notifying the resident if they are unable to complete the work.

Due to the great volunteer spirit in Evanston, the program is in its eighth year of connecting residents with volunteers. Registration is available online for both participants and volunteers at cityofevanston.org/snowshoveling. For more information or to sign up by phone to participate or volunteer, please call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.

Recycle Holiday String Lighting through January 31

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The City of Evanston's annual holiday light recycling program will be held through Thursday, January 31, 2019. This year's donations will be recycled in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and Elgin Recycling.

All holiday string lighting and extension cords are accepted through this free program. Garlands, live greens, and wreaths will not be accepted.

Lights can be dropped off at the locations listed below. For information about facility closings over the holidays, please call 3-1-1.

Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.
Daily: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Note: The Levy Center will be closed December 17-21 for maintenance.

Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd.
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon

Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.elginrecycling.com or call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.

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Robin Rue Simmons   
Alderman, 5th Ward
847-521-6434
Rsimmons@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org