A very warm greeting to everyone in our 2nd Ward community! Please join me for our next 2nd Ward meeting on Thursday, March 14, 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”
Tour de Noir and Business Expo on March 24
Join the Black Business Consortium of Evanston North Shore on Sat., March 30 for its annual bus tour of black-owned businesses and "Small Business, Big Impact" Business Expo at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.
Registration is required.
Register for Mayor Hagerty's Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair
Register for Mayor Hagerty's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) Job Fair! The event will take place on Sat., March 16, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Evanston Township High School.
Harbert Park Renovations
The City of Evanston will host a Neighborhood Meeting on Tues., March 19, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Kabul House, 2424 Dempster St., to gather input regarding planned improvements to Harbert Park.
Staff will present and discuss the following:
Project information
Existing conditions
Proposed improvements
Community feedback
Please visit the City’s website for project information and updates: www.cityofevanston.org.
Changes to Parking Rates Take
Changes to street parking and surface lot rates in Evanston took effect on Fri., March 1 as part of the City's 2019 adopted budget. The cost of parking at a two-hour meter or pay station is now $1.50 per hour. Payment is also required on Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Drivers can get $5 of free parking by using the Park Evanston mobile app. Now through May 31, app users who load $20 into their mobile wallet will receive $5 in free parking.
View the 2019 Street Cleaning Schedule
Street cleaning season is here! View the 2019 street cleaning schedule and sign up for convenient text message or email notifications to be reminded of street cleaning on your block.
ETHS Career Options Night on March 14
Learn about multiple pathways to success at the ETHS Career Options Night on Thurs., March 14, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event is designed for those interested in professional careers that don't require a college degree upon entry.
NorthShore's Patient Access Center Hosts Career Fair
Come and learn about employment opportunities within NorthShore's Patient Access Center (PAC) at a career fair on Thurs., March 14.
The PAC's hiring team will be collecting applications and conducting on-site interviews from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 4901 Searle Parkway, Skokie. Applicants are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume.
Please join Senator Moseley Braun on Sun., March 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., for an open, candid conversation with Evanstonian author and professor, Cheryl Y. Judice PhD, about her amazing life journey.
From growing up on Chicago’s south side to becoming America’s first Black female U.S. Senator and beyond, Ms. Moseley Braun’s courage and determination to succeed in the face of adversity is a story worth sharing and hearing. For more information visit cityofevanston.org/fjt or call 847-866-5914
Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
The Evanston Public Library is offering free tax preparation assistance for households earning up to $55,000 and individualsearning up to $30,000 annually. This service is provided by the Center for Economic Progress. Tax preparation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Assistance is offered on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 13, at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
Provide Comment on Draft 2018 CAPER
The City of Evanston’s Draft 2018 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is open for public comment from Monday, March 4 through Tuesday, March 19, 2019. The Draft 2018 CAPER discusses the City’s accomplishments during fiscal year 2018 in meeting its community development and housing goals using federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.
The Draft 2018 CAPER may be viewed online at cityofevanston.org/caper or in print at the Morton Civic Center, Room 3304, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Evanston Public Library Offers Access to Streaming Service
The Evanston Public Library is now offering free access to Kanopy, an all-movie streaming service. Kanopy brings more than 30,000 of the world’s best films to stream on computers, tablets, and other mobile devices.
Apply to Evanston's Cultural Fund Grant Program by April 1
Arts organizations are invited to apply to the City of Evanston’s Cultural Fund Grant Program. The Cultural Fund, administered by the Evanston Arts Council, supports artistic excellence throughout the community by providing financial assistance to not-for-profit arts organizations for operational costs or projects. Applications must be submitted online at cityofevanston.org/culturalfund by Monday, April 1, 2019 at 5 p.m.
New Rental Registration Options for Evanston Property Owners!
The City now allows for property owners to rent their coach houses/accessory dwelling units to people who are not related to the family in the primary home. Additionally, property owners who are renting unregistered eligible properties will not be subject to fines during the "amnesty period" that ends on May 31, 2019.
Evanston Scholars Applications Due April 18
Evanston Scholars calls on high school sophomores to apply to Evanston Scholars. Applications are being accepted trough April 18.
Evanston Scholars is a non-profit organization that improves college access and success for a diverse group of Evanston students who are traditionally first-generation college entrants, low-income students, and students of color, starting with the college admissions process and continuing through college graduation.
The comprehensive, six-year program offers workshops, mentors, ACT prep, and college counseling to support students with financial and/or academic needs.
For questions, please contact info@evanstonscholars.org.