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2nd Ward Meeting

Dear Friends,

A very warm greeting to everyone in our 2nd Ward community! Please join me for our next 2nd Ward meeting on Thursday, January 10, 7 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Avenue.

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.

I ask that you continue to 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”

Agenda

Welcome:  
Ald. Peter Braithwaite

Announcements and Staff Reports:   

• Community Announcements
• Staff Reports:
  • Darryl King, Bureau Chief - Water Production, Water Main updates
  • Reggie Napier, PST Officer: Safety Report

Information and Community Discussion:        

• Meet the new owner of the Car Wash on Dempster St. Hafiz Yaqoob:

• Discussion regarding hours of Operations
• Meet Demetrius Cook, Chief of the Evanston Police Department :
  • Questions and Answers

Thank you, Chief Eddington!

Thank you, Chief Eddington on behalf of all the residents from the 2nd ward for over 10 years of service. We wish you well in your retirement!

Demitrous Cook Sworn In as Police Chief

On Wed., Jan. 2, Demitrous Cook was sworn in as Evanston police chief. Chief Cook previously served 26 years at the Evanston Police Department, including six years as deputy chief of police, before becoming chief of the Glenwood Police Department in 2010. Watch video of the swearing-in ceremony.

Summer Camp Fair at King Arts

Learn about different programming, registration, and scholarship opportunities at the King Arts Summer Camp Fair on Thursday, January 17, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the King Arts Cafeteria, 2424 Lake St.

The Officer and Gentlemen Academy 3rd Annual Kickoff

The O&G Academy aims to "educate, inspire, and empower young men to reach their full potential." Come learn about the program and meet the young men of the O&G Academy on Saturday, January 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave.

Enjoy a special message from out guest speakers and a necktie demonstration for our young men. Please bring a new tie to donate.

For more information please call or text 847-448-4311 or dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.

Calling All Digital Divas

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 noon until mid-May at Family Focus, 2010 Dewey Ave.

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

Christmas Tree Pickup Through February 1

City crews will pick up Christmas trees through Fri., Feb. 1 on residents' regular trash and recycling collection day. Trees should be placed on the parkway, in between the street and the sidewalk, and all decorations should be removed. Please do not place trees in plastic bags.

Enjoy the Ecology Center's Indoor Farmers' Market

Stock up on your favorite winter goods at the Evanston Ecology Center's Indoor Farmers' Market! The Market is open every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, through April 27.

Special Event Permit Applications Due January 31

Groups and organizations that wish to hold special events in the City of Evanston in 2019 must submit a Special Event Permit application by Thurs., Jan. 31.

Free, Confidential STI and HIV Testing Offered In 2019

Howard Brown Health Center will again offer free and confidential walk-in STI and HIV screenings at the main Evanston Public Library on the second Monday of each month, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Interfaith Action to Open Overnight Shelter Nightly

Interfaith Action of Evanston will open its overnight shelter every night in January and February. View the schedule of locations.

Get the Evanston Public Library Mobile App

The entire library is at your fingertips with the new Evanston Public Library mobile app! Search for books, renew items, browse resources, and more.

Producemobile Visits Robert Crown Center 1/8

The Greater Chicago Food Depository's Producemobile will distribute free fresh fruits and vegetables at the Robert Crown Community Center on Tues., Jan. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

City to Offer Expedited Building Plan Review Services

The City of Evanston’s Community Development Department now offers expedited services for those seeking an accelerated review of building plans and permits for construction projects. The premium service provides applicants with plan review comments within five business days, reducing wait times and allowing those with condensed timelines the ability to move through the City’s plan review and permit processes more quickly. During peak construction season, the City’s development review process typically requires three to four weeks to complete. Project types eligible for expedited review are: Interior remodels (residential or commercial) Residential kitchen, bathroom or basement remodels Porch, deck or pergola installations Detached garage or accessory structure installations Patio, sidewalk, driveway or hardscape installations (on private property)

Recycle Holiday String Lighting through January 31

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. 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.