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Good afternoon!
Read below for information about additional Starlight Movies in the Park, the annual Bike the Ridge event, flu vaccinations, and more!
As a reminder, you can find the latest Evanston-specific COVID-19 updates on the City's website.
 Enjoy six more outdoor movies!
Looking for safe, fun outdoor activities this fall? Good news! The City has extended its 2020 Starlight Movies in the Park series by adding six outdoor movies on select Saturdays in September, October and November. All movies begin at dusk and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Up next: Watch A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood this Sat., Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. at James Park.
Safety guidelines: Remember to maintain a six-foot distance from those outside your household, wear a face covering, and bring your own blankets and chairs.
 Bike the Ridge on September 20
Pedal up and down Ridge Avenue, from Howard to Church Streets, as part of the annual Bike the Ridge event on Sun., Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All participants are required to wear a face covering while riding their bikes and when social distancing cannot be maintained.
2021 wheel tax deadline coming up
 As a reminder, you can pay for your 2021 wheel tax, residential parking permits, and residential parking passes conveniently online. 2021 wheel tax payments are due September 30.
 Fight the flu this season by getting vaccinated
As flu season approaches, the City, in partnership with Walgreens, is hosting a vaccination event on Thurs., Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the James Park Field House. This event is open to Evanston residents only; advanced registration is required.
Why it's important: With COVID-19 still present, reducing flu illnesses will help conserve scarce medical resources and reduce hospitalizations.
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.
 Daily cases remain steady
Evanston’s seven-day moving average of confirmed daily cases increased slightly to 3.71 new cases per day over the last seven-day operational period, compared to 3.43 new cases per day for the week prior. There were four new COVID-19 cases reported today.
Evanston’s seven-day moving average of new cases per 100,000 residents is 38.11, and remains lower than the State (123.42), Cook County (98), and our neighbors, Skokie (60.61) and Chicago (84). The State’s goal is 50 or fewer cases per 100,000 residents.
To date, Evanston has had 1,028 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Seventy-two residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19.
Test positivity rate decreases, hospital admissions stable
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 1.31 percent, compared to 1.65 percent for the previous seven days. The statewide seven-day test positivity rate stands at 3.8 percent.
Cumulative test positivity rates continue to decrease among all age and racial demographic groups:
COVID-19 hospital admissions continue to be stable.
 City partners with IDPH to offer free COVID-19 testing
This week, the City partnered with IDPH to provide free COVID-19 testing at ETHS. More than 800 community members were tested over the three-day event.
As a reminder, residents can access free testing daily at the State's COVID-19 community-based testing sites, including the nearest Harwood Heights and Arlington Heights locations.
Mental health, addiction resources available
If you’re feeling scared, anxious or stressed, you’re not alone. The City’s COVID-19 Resources page provides a list of mental health and other resources available for residents during this difficult time.
North Shore Alano and Chicago Alcoholics Anonymous offer a number of daily, online meetings for those who feel they may have a drinking or drug use problem.
COVID Question: Are face masks with vents recommended?
No. The City and CDC do not recommend face coverings or masks with exhalation valves or vents. Face coverings with one-way vents allow air to be exhaled through a hole, which can result in expelled respiratory droplets that can transmit COVID-19 to others. See the CDC's "Considerations for Wearing Masks" page for more information.
More news and events
Election reminder: 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. Don't wait; request your ballot today.
Time to clear your clutter!
Take advantage of the free removal of up to six cubic yards of bulk garbage this fall as part of the City's Bulk Trash Pickup program. Fall 2020 bulk trash pickups will take place on Fridays, Sept. 18 through Oct. 9, and are scheduled according to residents' normal refuse pickup day.
Emergency Food Pantry on September 16
To support residents facing economic hardship and food insecurity, the City will host its next Emergency Food Pantry event on Wed., Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at James Park. Registration is required by Mon., Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. Donate to support the pantry.
Get involved in the City's FY2021 Budget process
Join in community budget conversations via Zoom this month. Input gathered at the meetings will be compiled and provided to City Council as part of the City's Proposed Budget.
Next steps in the city manager recruitment process
The City is moving forward with the next phase of its city manager recruitment process. GovHR, the City’s contracted executive search firm, is currently reviewing 70 submitted applications. Following this, the City Council will begin its process to select and interview candidates, solicit community input, and determine a finalist.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
Birds-eye view of Robert Crown Community Center's new turf fields
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The artificial turf fields and parking lot at the new Robert Crown Community Center and Library are complete! Be sure to visit this fall to enjoy soccer, football, field hockey or lacrosse. Help keep your new fields green and clean by leaving food and sports drinks at home. Only water is permitted on the fields. Watch the video.
(Special thanks to Patrick Hughes, Jr. for providing the aerial footage for this video!)
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading.
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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