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Hey there, Evanston!
August is here, and that means Starlight Movies in the Park! Read below for more information, plus learn about the next Q&A and discussion on policing in Evanston, a new art installation on Central Street, and more.
As a reminder, you can find the latest Evanston-specific COVID-19 updates on the City's website.
 On the big screen: Starlight Movies in the Park
The Starlight Movies in the Park series features movies on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the month of August at parks throughout Evanston. Movies begin at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). Capacity limits and safety restrictions are in place; don't forget your face covering.
Up next: Enjoy a showing of Trolls World Tour this Sat., Aug. 8, at Baker Park, located at Keeney Street and Forest Avenue.
 Next Q&A and discussion on policing
Join Mayor Hagerty, the Evanston Police Department, and guests for four upcoming conversations on policing in Evanston this month. The next will take place on Mon., Aug. 10, at noon, and will focus on Police Calls for Service. Tune in on Channel 16 or Facebook. Submit questions.
ICYMI: Earlier this week, Mayor Hagerty was joined by special guests for a discussion on the Complaint Process and Findings & Recommendations.
 Central Street Evanston launches 'Joy on Central'
Central Street Evanston is launching Joy on Central, a placemaking and design project, on Fri., Aug. 7. The installation features pops of color along the corridor and coordinated signage and posters to help draw visitors to local businesses. Head to Central Street to experience moments of joy while shopping local!
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 information and metrics updated daily.
You can also 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.
Confirmed daily cases
There was an average of three (3) new COVID-19 cases per day reported over the last seven-day operational period, an increase from 2.14 new cases per day for the previous seven-day period. There were zero new COVID-19 cases reported at Evanston long-term care facilities over the last week.
To date, Evanston has had 886 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 38 cases currently active. Seventy-one Evanston residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. There were no COVID-19 deaths reported in Evanston over the last three weeks.
 Hospital admissions
COVID-19 hospital admissions remain low, and hospitals have resumed services delayed by the pandemic. AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital and NorthShore University HealthSystem have resumed non-emergency surgery, elective procedures, and in-office visits with enhanced safety procedures in place for patients and staff.
Additionally, NorthShore offers COVID-19 Antibody Testing, also known as Serology Testing. This test is available for all ages at select NorthShore lab sites by appointment only, and may be fully or partially covered by insurance providers. This test is different from viral testing, which indicates whether a person has a current infection with COVID-19. Individuals should contact their primary care physicians or NorthShore’s community health hotline at 847-432-5849 to determine their risk factors for COVID 19 testing.
Testing
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 1.24 percent this week, lower than the State (4 percent) and County (5.4 percent) seven-day moving averages.
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:
Reminder: It only works if you wear it!
 Leaving home? Don’t forget to wear a face covering over your nose and mouth to protect yourself and those around you. Evanston and Illinois are safer and stronger when we go All In together.
When should you wear a face covering? Face coverings must be worn in public settings (indoors and outdoors) when maintaining a six-foot distance from others is not practical, including when working in or patronizing businesses. The City's Health and Human Services Department also recommends wearing a face covering any time you are in the vicinity of those most at risk for COVID-19, such as older adults and those with underlying health issues.
Face coverings are not a substitute for physical distancing. Please continue to keep a healthy six-foot distance between yourself and others.
Thanks for doing your part.
More news and events
Temporary building permit desk opens at Robert Crown Center
The City has opened a temporary building permit desk at the Robert Crown Community Center. Due to COVID-19, the City’s permit desk at the Morton Civic Center will remain closed. Make an appointment today.
Help save Evanston's Elm trees
Protect Evanston's public elm trees from Dutch elm disease by donating to the Fund for Evanston Trees. Visit Evanstonforever.org and enter "Fund for Evanston Trees" in the 'other' box.
A discussion with authors Eddie Glaude and Imani Perry
Join the Evanston Public Library and Bookends & Beginnings for a virtual discussion with Eddie Glaude, author of Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own, and Imani Perry, author of Breathe: A Letter to My Sons, on Wed., Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. Register to join!
Don't wait: Apply for rent assistance beginning August 10
Illinois’ Emergency Rental Assistance program will provide renters impacted by COVID-19 $5,000 for back rent and prepay through 2020, or until funds are exhausted. The application portal will open on Mon., Aug. 10 and may close early due to high volume, so prepare necessary items now. Please review requirements before applying. Learn more.
Provide input on Public Beach Protection Feasibility Report
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers posted a draft feasibility report on the beneficial use of dredged material from Waukegan Harbor to provide ecosystem restoration, shoreline protection, and recreation benefits in four Illinois coastal communities, including Evanston. Provide your input.
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 Evanston Police Officer Tosha Wilson launches Facebook group to support Black-owned startups
Tosha Wilson, an Evanston police officer, started a Facebook group called Boosting Black Business in order to support Black-owned startups. Read more about this inspiring story and consider contributing today!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading.
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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