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Read below for information about the Northwestern Good Neighbor Racial Equity Fund, Evanston COVID-19 situation update, 2020 Census takers coming to Evanston, and more.
As a reminder, you can find the latest Evanston-specific COVID-19 updates on the City's website.
 City, NU announce Good Neighbor Racial Equity Fund as part of expanded commitment
Northwestern will contribute $1 million to the City of Evanston for a sixth year, and is expanding its annual commitment with the creation of a new $500,000 Community Engagement Grant Program aimed at working with Evanston and Chicago to advance racial equity and social justice. Learn more.
 Policing in Evanston Q&A and Discussion
Join Mayor Hagerty for his next "Q&A and Discussion on Policing in Evanston" this Mon., Aug. 3, at noon. The Q&A will be streamed live on Channel 16 and Facebook, and will focus on the Evanston Police Department's complaint process and the findings and recommendations of the Citizen Police Complaint Assessment Committee. Submit questions.
ICYMI: Earlier this week, Mayor Hagerty was joined by special guests for a discussion on Police Use of Force and Body Cameras. Watch the video.
 Census takers are hitting the pavement
Census takers will begin visiting Evanston households that have yet to respond to the 2020 Census to collect their responses in person starting today, July 30. If you haven't responded, avoid a visit by responding online or by phone at 844-330-2020 today!
How do I know the Census taker is legitimate? Census takers will follow all health and safety guidelines and will always carry an ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. More information.
Coronavirus updates
Situation Report
Below, you’ll find the latest COVID-19 data from the City’s Health and Human Services Department. Visit the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile) for additional information and metrics.
You can view IDPH Restore Illinois indicators for Region 10, which includes Evanston, as well as the criteria that could cause our region to become more restrictive. Although Evanston’s recent data has been positive, our region is not faring as well.
Confirmed daily cases remain stable
The number of confirmed daily COVID-19 cases has remained steady throughout July, with an average of 2.47 new cases per day over the last 30 days. There was an average of 2.14 new cases per day over the last seven-day operational period.
To date, Evanston has had 861 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 27 of those cases currently active. Seventy-one Evanston residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. There were no COVID-19 deaths reported over the last two weeks.
 Long-term care facilities make progress
The City has worked closely with Evanston long-term care and congregate living facilities to slow the spread of COVID-19 by providing public health protocols, guidance, and directions for infectious disease control, symptom management, proper personal protective equipment usage, and fatality prevention. The number of confirmed cases and fatalities has dropped sharply at these facilities over the last several months, with just three new cases reported at long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in July. Assisting these facilities and other organizations that serve at-risk groups continues to be the City’s top priority.
| Month |
LTCF Cases |
LTCF Deaths |
| May |
157 |
23 |
| June |
22 |
22 |
| July |
3 |
2 |
Hospital admissions and testing
COVID-19 hospital admissions have remained low since decreasing during the month of June. The City’s seven-day moving average daily test positivity rate (the percentage of those tested who tested positive for COVID-19 over a seven-day period) remained steady at 1.07 percent this week, compared to 1.09 percent last week.
As a reminder, residents can access free testing at the State's COVID-19 community-based testing sites, including the nearest Harwood Heights and Rolling Meadows locations.
Age and racial demographic data
Cumulative test positivity rates continue to decrease among all age and racial demographic groups:
Reduce your risk when traveling
At this time, Evanston residents are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms and stay home if they are sick upon returning home from hot-spot states (i.e. states that have a new case rate equal to or greater than 15 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents per day over a seven-day rolling average). Please continue to follow public health guidelines, including practicing physical distancing and wearing a face covering in public, no matter where you are. View the CDC’s guidance for travelers.
Keep it up!
 As cases continue to increase in Illinois, please continue to be vigilant about following public health guidelines. Maintain a distance of at least six feet from those outside of your household; wear a cloth face covering in public settings; wash your hands often; clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces; cover coughs and sneezes; and stay home if you're sick.
More news and events
The Robert Crown Library Branch is opening this weekend!
The brand new Robert Crown Library Branch at 1801 Main St. will be open to visitors on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays beginning August 1. Procedures are in place so all can enjoy the space safely. Read more.
The Main Library will be gradually expanding building access in August. Read more about the Library's phased reopening plan.
Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Women’s Vote 100 Evanston, a community partner group of over 10 organizations, has announced a series of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment in August. More information and full event details.
Apply to vote by mail
The presidential election is coming up on November 3. Due to COVID-19, voters are strongly encouraged to vote by mail. Any registered suburban Cook County voter may request a mail ballot by filling out an online application.
Help save Evanston's Elm trees
Help support Evanston's public elm trees by donating to the Fund for Evanston Trees. To donate, visit Evanstonforever.org and enter "Fund for Evanston Trees" in the 'other' box.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
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The Evanston Care Network
The Evanston Care Network is a free online platform, created by the City of Evanston in partnership with the Evanston Public Library, Evanston 311 Center, AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital, and the Evanston Community Foundation, that allows residents to search for free and low cost local services including childcare, unemployment, jobs, housing, and more!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading.
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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