Thursday, April 9, 2020 | View in browser
Good afternoon,
For all of us craving some happy news, make sure to tune into ABC-7 today at 3:30 p.m. to view Northwestern freshman and Evanston Township High School graduate Benjamin Keown on the game show "Jeopardy!”
Read below for information about keeping a healthy distance, tomorrow's Coronavirus Q&A, ways to help and more!
 Thank you for social distancing
COVID-19 doesn't take a break on sunny days, and neither should you. Please remember to keep a healthy distance when completing essential activities by staying at least six feet away from others.
"Stay at Home" Order: Governor Pritzker's statewide Stay at Home Order is in effect through Thurs., April 30. Please continue to stay home as much as possible and only go out for "essential" activities. Stay home, save lives.
Should I be wearing a face mask? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that individuals wear cloth face coverings, not surgical masks or N-95 respirators, in public settings. Learn how to make a mask at home!
 Coronavirus Q&A on Friday
Join Mayor Hagerty, State Senator Laura Fine, and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky as they answer your government-related COVID-19 questions during a live Coronavirus Q&A this Fri., April 10 at noon. Submit your questions.
How do I join? The session will be live streamed on the City's Facebook page and Channel 16.
 "Look for the Helpers"
During a time of crisis, it's important for everyone to come together and help those in need. Curious about how you can help? Visit our webpage to learn more about how to support our first responders, businesses, nonprofits and neighbors.
 Food resources are available to those in need
In order to help those who are struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, we've put together a list of local food resources and organizations providing meals to those in need. Find more resources on the City's COVID-19 Resources page.
Fresh produce and shelf-stable food: The Greater Chicago Food Depository's Producemobile is scheduled to come to the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tues., April 14.
Grocery Shopping Safety: The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued guidance for what shoppers can do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in grocery stores.
More news and events
Virtual City Council meeting on Monday
The next City Council meeting will take place on Mon., April 13 at 6 p.m. Due to public health concerns, residents cannot provide public comment in-person at this meeting, but may submit written comments in advance or sign up to provide public comment by phone or video. Watch the live broadcast on Cable Channel 16 or online.
Golf Road resurfacing project to begin April 13
The Illinois Department of Transportation will be contracting road resurfacing work on Golf Road in Evanston from Crawford Avenue to McCormick Boulevard. Construction will begin the week of April 13 and is expected to be completed by the end of November 2020.
Let's keep the Census momentum going!
Of the nation’s households, around 46.2 percent have already responded to the 2020 Census. The remaining households will receive a paper questionnaire in the mail beginning April 8. Residents can still respond to the census online or by phone. Make sure Evanston counts!
Levy Lecture: The Leopold and Loeb Files
Join in for this month's Levy Lecture, "The Leopold and Loeb Files," presented virtually through Zoom on Tues., April 14 at 1 p.m. Listen as Nina Barrett, owner of Bookends & Beginnings, speaks about her book which highlights a mysterious 1924 murder case. Register now!
Evanston Responds: Safety
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This week's episode of "Evanston Responds" features Safety Specialist Anson Kemp who explains his role in helping to keep City employees healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by developing work safety plans and procedures.
That’s it for this week's e-news!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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