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Read below for a COVID-19 vaccine update, dog park and skate park surveys, and a reminder about early voting.
COVID-19 Update
Vaccinations
 An Evanston community member receives his first vaccine dose at Tuesday’s point of dispensing event for adults 67 years and older.
To date, the City has administered or distributed more than 18,000 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) for Evanston-specific data.
Message from the Mayor
In case you missed it, read Mayor Hagerty’s message from earlier today for some good news on vaccinations.
Progress this week
Below is a summary of vaccines distributed and administered this week:
- On Tuesday, the City administered 1st doses to approximately 500 individuals 67 years and older as well as educators
- Today, the City administered 2nd doses to residents at two congregate living facilities
- On Friday, the City will administer approximately 600 1st doses to residents 65 years and older as well as educators
Next week and beyond
Below is a summary of vaccines anticipated to be administered next week:
- The City anticipates completing 2nd dose vaccinations at Evanston congregate living and shelter facilities next week
- The City is planning to hold two 1st dose vaccination events for individuals 65 years and older and educators
- The City anticipates beginning in-home vaccinations for homebound residents next week. Plans are being finalized.
As noted in the mayor’s message, 88 percent of Evanston residents 65 years and older have now received at least one vaccine dose — that’s compared to approximately 70 percent for suburban Cook County. The City expects that all residents in this group will have the opportunity to receive at least their first vaccine dose by the end of March.
FAQ: What is the current status of vaccinations at the City, County and State Level?
State: Governor Pritzker today announced that the state will expand vaccine eligibility to all Illinois residents 16 years of age or older on April 12. The City’s Health & Human Services Department will have more information to share about how this will impact vaccine distribution in Evanston in the coming weeks.
County: Yesterday, Cook County announced that Evanston residents now have access to its mass vaccination sites. Residents can sign up now. New appointments are expected to be released on Friday at noon. The County also announced that it will open up mass vaccination sites to all residents in Phase 1B+ starting Monday.
City: As noted above, the City anticipates completing first dose vaccinations for nearly all residents 65 and older this month. The City will then shift its focus to vaccinating individuals in both Phase 1B and Phase 1B+ concurrently. This includes frontline essential workers, such as grocery store workers, public transit workers and manufacturers, as well as those with comorbidities and underlying conditions as defined by the CDC.
 Need help finding a vaccine appointment?
The state has launched a multi-lingual toll-free Vaccine Appointment Call Center, at 833-621-1284. The call center has English and Spanish speaking call agents with the availability for translation into other languages. You can also explore trusted vaccine providers online.
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.
Situation Update
 Confirmed daily cases decrease
Evanston’s seven-day moving average of confirmed daily cases decreased to 5.29 new cases per day, compared to 7.57 new cases one week ago. Four COVID-19 cases were reported today in Evanston. The city has had 4,051 total confirmed cases to date, and 114 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19.
As of March 17, the seven-day rate of new cases per 100,000 residents remained steady in Evanston (73.50), Skokie (102.07), Chicago (74.43), Cook County (83) and Illinois (87.25).
Positivity rate steady
The City’s seven-day moving average positivity rate decreased to 0.61 percent compared to 0.67 percent one week ago. Local COVID-19 hospital admissions are stable.
Thank you, Ovo Frito and Soul and Smoke
 Thank you to Ovo Frito and Soul and Smoke for kindly donating lunches to staff and volunteers at the City’s point of dispensing (POD) events.
 Cast your ballot! Early voting begins Monday
Early voting for the April 6 Consolidated General Election will take place March 22 through April 5 at the Morton Civic Center, Room G300. The election includes races for local school boards, city clerk, and all nine aldermanic wards, including the 4th and 8th Wards, which required a Primary Election in February to narrow down the field of candidates.
Who's on my ballot? Use the Cook County Clerk's Your Voter Information tool to find out which candidates are on your ballot and more.
Where can I drop off my mail ballot? View mail ballot drop box locations, including Skokie Courthouse. A drop box will not be available at the Morton Civic Center.
 Complete our dog park and skate park surveys
Whether you're a dog owner, skateboarder, or just an interested neighbor, we want to hear from you! Provide your input and help select the location of a potential new dog park and skate park by completing two short surveys.
The deadline to complete both is April 1.
 Transfer your parking time!
Did you know about the ParkEvanston Time Transfer Program? Drivers who use the ParkEvanston mobile app to pay for parking can park in multiple locations during their session.
How does it work? You can move your vehicle to another parking zone of an equal hourly rate without completing a separate payment, as long as you have time remaining on your session. Best of all, time automatically transfers to any zone with the same hourly rate; no action is needed. View ParkEvanston FAQs.
 Do you have an unpaved alley?
View the City's 2021 alley maintenance schedule. Each year, the City's approximately 300 unpaved alleys are periodically graded to eliminate potholes and ruts caused by vehicles, weather and other factors.
More news and events
Read Mayor Hagerty's statement on Atlanta-area shootings
Earlier today, Mayor Hagerty released a statement regarding shootings in the Atlanta area earlier this week. To honor those who were killed, the flag outside of the Morton Civic Center will be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 22.
Struggling to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Applications are 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!
Food and yard waste collections begin April 1
The City will begin weekly food and yard waste collections for the 2021 season on Thurs., April 1. Collections will occur on residents' regular refuse and recycling collection day.
Do you have an elm tree on your property?
Consider enrolling in the City's Private Elm Tree Insurance Program, which covers the removal of elm trees on private property infected with Dutch elm disease (DED). Enroll in the 2021-22 program.
Tune in tomorrow for the Wild & Scenic Film Fest
Enjoy nature from the comfort of home during the Wild & Scenic Film Fest, which takes place March 19 and 26! Proceeds benefit the Evanston Environmental Association and Evanston Ecology Center. Get tickets.
Vote for Page 1 Books!
Evanston's very own Page 1 Books is up for a USA Today Readers' Choice award for Best Book Subscription Box. Help them out by voting once per day until Mon., March 29.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
Youth Delegates spread the word about important resources
 After completing a training program about the Evanston Care Network in partnership with Evanston Cradle to Career, the Evanston Public Library, and the Evanston Community Foundation, City of Evanston Youth Delegates visited local small business partners this week to share information about this important community resource. Thank you to our young leaders!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thank you for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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