Correction: 3rd Ward Town Hall and Other News

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3rd Ward Meeting

Please join me on Thursday, January 24, 7 p.m., at Lincoln Elementary School, Multipurpose Room, 910 Forest Avenue for our 3rd Ward Town Hall meeting.

Demitrous Cook Appointed as Police Chief

Chief Cook swearing in ceremony video thumbnail

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.

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

Rev. Eddie P. Reeves will recite Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech at the Evanston Public Library.

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Evanston. Events include a Day of Celebration and Evanston Unity at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, drop-in crafts at the Evanston Public Library, Y.O.U.'s Diverse Communities United, Northwestern University candlelight vigil, and many more.

U.S. Census Recruiting Event, January 24

The U.S. Census Bureau will host a hiring event on Thursday, January 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 2404.

For more information call 1-800-865-6384 ext. 15 or email chicago.recruiting@census.gov or visit www.census.gov/about/regions/chicago/jobs.html

'Caravans of Gold' Opening Celebration January 26

On Sat., Jan. 26, join The Block Museum of Art in celebrating "Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time," a major art exhibition addressing art, culture, and exchange across medieval Saharan Africa.

Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program Available

Senior homeowners in Evanston struggling to pay their Cook County property taxes may be able to take advantage of a tax-relief program through the Cook County Treasurer’s Office.

Diverse Communities United, January 21

Join Y.O.U. for its 13^th Annual Diverse Communities United celebration of peace, diversity, unity, leadership and service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr — Monday, January 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m in the ETHS Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Avenue. This event is free, family-friendly and open to all ages.

Indoors 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.

Changing to Parking Fees in 2019

The City of Evanston has announced changes to parking fees in 2019 as part of the City’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget. Some changes will go into effect later in the year, but the following updates went into effect on January 1, 2019:

- A ticket for an expired parking meter will increase from $20 to $25.

- Hourly rates to park in the City’s three Self Park Garages in Downtown Evanston will be as follows:

Less than one hour remains free
1-2 hours remains $2
2-3 hours increases from $3 to $4
3-4 hours increases from $4 to $5
4-5 hours remains $5
The fee structure to park over 5 hours was simplified. The new rate for 5-12 hours is $10 and 12-24 hours is $16.

- Monthly permits for the Sherman Plaza Self Park Garage will increase from $110 to $125 and monthly permits for City-owned surface parking lots will increase from $60 to $90. Notices have already been sent to all affected permit holders. Note: Monthly permits for the 1800 Maple Self Park and Church St. Self Park Garages will remain at $110.

Recycle Holiday String Lighting

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.

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.

Apply for the Spring Citizen Police Academy

Get an inside look at the Evanston Police Department! Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2019 Citizen Police Academy. The program meets on Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., February 27 through May 22. Apply by Sun., Feb. 10.

Melissa Wynne
Alderman, 3rd Ward
mwynne@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-328-5651
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