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Good evening,
Read below for a COVID-19 vaccine update, information about Cook County rental assistance, a reminder about street cleaning and more!
As a reminder, you can find the latest Evanston-specific COVID-19 updates on the City's website.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
Today the City administered 2nd doses to 90 residents at congregate settings.
To date, the City has administered or distributed nearly 17,000 total COVID-19 vaccine doses as part of Phase 1a and 1b. View and explore the City’s interactive COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard (view on mobile).
Progress this week
Below is a summary of vaccines administered this week:
- On Monday and Tuesday, approximately 300 individuals 74 years and older received their 2nd doses at AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital.
- On Tuesday, the City administered approximately 450 1st doses to individuals 69 years and older, as well as educators and essential frontline staff.
- Today, the City administered 2nd doses to 90 individuals at congregate living facilities. In addition, approximately 120 individuals 68 years and older received their 1st doses at AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital.
- On Friday, the City anticipates administering nearly 700 2nd doses to individuals 75 and older.
Next week and beyond
Below is a summary of vaccines anticipated to be administered next week:
- The City is planning to hold two 1st dose vaccination events for individuals 67 years and older.
- Additional vaccination events will be scheduled as supplies are confirmed and received.
The City anticipates administering 1st dose vaccinations to most residents 65 years and older this month. The focus will then shift to essential workers and others included as part of Phase 1b.
The City continues to advocate for more vaccine doses from the Illinois Department of Public Health, and is prepared to increase the pace of vaccine distribution as the supply increases.
FAQ: I’ve been fully vaccinated. Now what?
This week, the CDC issued public health guidelines for individuals who’ve been fully vaccinated. These individuals should continue to take precautions in public, such as wearing a face covering and social distancing, but may visit other fully vaccinated individuals as well as unvaccinated people from a single household who are at low risk for severe COVID-19 complications without wearing a mask or social distancing.
Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two or more weeks after receiving both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
Tune in: Illinois Vaccination Virtual Town Hall Tonight
Get the latest information on Illinois COVID-19 vaccinations from top state officials and medical professionals. Tune in on the @centrolegalusa Facebook page for this webinar, which will be conducted in English and translated into Spanish, tonight at 5:30 p.m.
Reminder: Complete the City’s Vaccination Contact Form
If you haven’t already, please complete Evanston’s Vaccination Contact Form (español) so that the City can contact you as soon as the vaccine is available to you. If you’re 65 years and older and homebound due to a medical condition or are otherwise unable to attend a City vaccination event, please complete the In-Home COVID-19 Vaccination Contact Form.
COVID-19 Situation Update
Today, March 11, marks one year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Since then, more than 4,000 Evanston residents have contracted COVID-19 and 114 have died of illness or complications from the disease.
Confirmed daily cases decrease
Evanston’s seven-day moving average of confirmed daily cases decreased to 7.57 new cases per day, compared to 10.43 new cases one week ago. Thirteen COVID-19 cases were reported today in Evanston.
As of March 10, the seven-day rate of new cases per 100,000 residents remained steady in Evanston (65.33), Skokie (97.29), Chicago (71.05), Cook County (74) and Illinois (91.63).
Positivity rate decreases
The City’s seven-day moving average positivity rate decreased to 0.67 percent compared to 3.32 percent one week ago. Local COVID-19 hospital admissions are stable.
As a reminder, you can access free testing daily at the State's COVID-19 community-based testing sites, including the nearest Harwood Heights and Arlington Heights locations. Testing is also available at some CVS, Walgreens and Physicians Immediate Care locations. Call your primary care provider for inquiries about testing.
Stay vigilant
Practice the 3 Ws: Wear a mask, watch your social distance, and wash your hands.
Discuss potential new park amenities
Join City staff for two initial virtual public discussions regarding the potential for new park amenities in Evanston.
Dog Park: Join in virtually on Tues., March 16 at 5 p.m. for a staff presentation on selection criteria for potential locations followed by an open community ideas discussion. More info.
Skate Park: Join in virtually on Wed., March 17 at 5:30 p.m. for a staff presentation on short-term plans for 2021 and potential locations for a permanent installation followed by an open community ideas discussion. More info.
Please follow the posted street signage at the beginning and end of each block.
Street cleaning begins Monday
2021 street cleaning operations will begin Mon., March 15, weather permitting. View the 2021 map and schedule.
Sign up! Get email or text message notifications for your street cleaning zone and never forget about a street cleaning day again!
Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance
Are you struggling to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Applications are now open for the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance program, which pays up to 12 months of missed rent and utilities payments and up to three months of future rent payments. Apply and learn more!
Eligibility: Applicants must live in suburban Cook Country and rent their home; lack access to other support; have proof of financial hardship due to COVID-19; and meet household income requirements.
Get help: For assistance with your application, visit Connections for the Homeless, located at 2121 Dewey Ave., between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 847-475-7070 to make an appointment.
To learn about alternative rental assistance resources and services available that you may qualify for, please contact the Suburban Cook County Call Center at 877-426-6515.
Celebrate Women's History Month with FJT!
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate and acknowledge the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women.
Participate in Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's celebration by recording a personal short story about a woman who's made an impact on your life. Send it to fjtheatre@cityofevanston.org by March 14. Videos will be compiled into a documentary and broadcast on FJT’s YouTube Channel on Sun., March 28 at 7 p.m. More info.
Speaking of FJT: Our very own Tim Rhoze, producing artistic director of Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, is the most recent guest on the Evanston Public Library's "The Check Out" podcast. Check it out!
More news and events
Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair, March 20
Registration is open for the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) Job Fair, which will take place on Sat., March 20 at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
It's time to spring forward!
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time before you go to bed on Saturday. The official time change will take place at 2 a.m. on Sun., March 14.
Don't miss this year's Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Join the Evanston Environmental Association for the 11th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival! This year, enjoy films from the comfort and safety of your own home March 19 and March 26. Buy tickets.
Early voting for the Consolidated Election begins March 22
Early voting for the April 6 Consolidated General Election, which includes races for city clerk, aldermen, and local school boards, takes place March 22 through April 5 at the Morton Civic Center, Room G-300. More info.
Register for the next Emergency Food Pantry
The City's next Emergency Food Pantry, which offers Evanston residents free, prepackaged boxes of food, will take place on Wed., March 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at James Park. Registration is required by Mon., March 15.
Comcast RISE Investment Fund Grant Opportunity
Comcast and AEO have partnered to create the Comcast RISE Investment Fund! This grant program will provide one hundred $10,000 grants to eligible small businesses. Applications are open through Sun., March 14. Apply today!
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
One sweet gesture
Check out this sweet story in the Chicago Sun-Times, which explains why one young Evanston Public Library patron decided to give something back.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thank you for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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