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Good afternoon!
Read below for information about voting by mail, an upcoming flu vaccination event, COVID-19 report, and more! Plus, scroll to the bottom for an exciting update on the Robert Crown Community Center.
As a reminder, you can find the latest Evanston-specific COVID-19 updates on the City's website.
 Sign up to vote by mail
The 2020 Presidential Election is coming up on November 3. Due to COVID-19, voters are strongly encouraged to vote by mail. Registered suburban Cook County voters may request a mail ballot by filling out an online application. Mail ballots must be requested by October 29, but don't wait!
How to submit your ballot: Completed ballots should be mailed back to the Cook County Clerk's Office in the provided envelope or can be dropped off at the Morton Civic Center's secure drop box during Early Voting hours, October 19 through November 2.
 Have you had your flu shot?
The City is partnering with Walgreens to host a vaccination event at James Park on Thurs., Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is for Evanston residents only, and is open to both drive-through and walk-through participants. Learn more and register.
Mayor Hagerty issues statement on shooting of Jacob Blake
Earlier this week, Mayor Hagerty issued a statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI. On Sun., Aug. 30 at 2 p.m., an outdoor service of lament will be held at Ebenezer AME Church in Evanston, 1109 Emerson St., where Jacob’s grandfather was pastor. All community members are invited to attend to support the Blake family.
Next Q&A and discussion on policing
Join Mayor Hagerty, the Evanston Police Department, and guests for the last of nine conversations on policing in Evanston on Mon., Aug. 31, at noon. The topic for this discussion will be a "Conversation with Black Youth on Policing." Tune in on Channel 16 or Facebook. Submit your questions.
ICYMI: Earlier this week, Mayor Hagerty was joined by special guests from the Olympia, WA Police Department and the Mental Health Center of Denver for a discussion on Alternative Policing Models.
 COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program
The City will launch a COVID-19 Small Business Assistance program on Tues., Sept. 1 to help provide financial relief and technical support to Evanston businesses. Businesses are encouraged to join a kick-off webinar and Q&A session to learn more about this program.
Coronavirus update
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
Evanston’s seven-day moving average of confirmed daily cases dropped to 3.29 new cases per day over the last seven-day operational period, compared to 5.14 new cases per day for the week prior. To date, Evanston has had 980 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with six new cases reported today. Seventy-one Evanston residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19.
How do we compare? Evanston’s seven-day moving average of new cases per 100,000 residents per week is 31.3, lower than the state (108.41), and our neighbors, Skokie (74.96) and Chicago (91.35). This shows that our collective efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 are paying off. Please keep up the good work and continue to take preventive measures to protect yourself and others.
 Testing and hospital admissions
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) decreased to 1.28 percent, compared to 2.14 percent for the previous seven days. The statewide test positivity rate stands at 4 percent. COVID-19 hospital admissions continue to be stable.
As a reminder, residents can access free testing at the State's COVID-19 community-based testing sites, including the nearest Harwood Heights and Arlington Heights locations.
Age and racial demographic data
Cumulative test positivity rates continue to decrease among all age and racial demographic groups:
 Updated Guidelines for Dining Out
On Wednesday, the State revised guidelines for dining out, requiring patrons to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth during any interaction with wait staff, food service workers and other employees at bars and restaurants. This applies to both indoor and outdoor settings.
More news and events
Apply for COVID-19 mortgage assistance
The Illinois Emergency Mortgage Assistance program is now accepting applications! This program provides eligible homeowners impacted by COVID-19 with $15,000 for mortgage payment assistance. Learn more and apply today.
Get involved in the City's FY2021 budget process
Evanston residents are invited to join in community budget conversations via Zoom during the month of September. The virtual meetings will include a brief overview of the City’s budget process followed by breakout room discussions. Gathered input will be presented to City Council.
City recognized with GFOA Distinguished Budget Award
For the 26th consecutive year, the City has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association for its FY2020 Budget document. This award represents the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting.
Evanston’s Design Heritage: Architects, Designers & Planners
Design Evanston has published a new book, with support from the Evanston Arts Council, that profiles 127 of Evanston’s notable architects, designers, landscape architects and planners who have lived and worked in Evanston.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
Game on!
 Goodbye, green fence. Hello, green fields! Construction of the Robert Crown Community Center's three outdoor turf athletic fields is now complete! Crews have been working throughout the day to remove construction fencing surrounding the site. Landscaping, site cleanup and punch list work will continue. Check out the video.
Fields can be reserved for your game or activity by calling 847-448-8046 or 847-448-4311.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading.
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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