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Read below for information about weekend Halloween festivities, an update on services at the Morton Civic Center, how to keep skunks off your property, and more.
Plus, an Evanston resident competes on "Survivor!"
 See City vehicles in costume this Friday during "Trunk or Treat."
Participate in Halloween festivities!
City vehicles in costume: Police cars, public works trucks, and other City vehicles will "dress up" in costumes for the annual Trunk or Treat event on Fri., Oct. 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stroll and trick-or-treat through the Chandler-Newberger Center parking lot, then join in for an obstacle course, crafts and more! Admission is $5 per family and pre-registration is required; call 847-448-8252 to register.
Central Street Trick-or-Treat: Family fun awaits! Celebrate Halloween with Central Street Evanston on Sat., Oct. 23. Trick-or-treat along Central Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy festivities including a kiddie concert at Independence Park and arts and crafts at the Evanston Art Center.
The big day: Official City of Evanston trick-or-treat hours are Sun., Oct. 31, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Check out guidelines for trick-or-treaters and more Halloween events.
 City Collector’s Office returns to the Civic Center
The City Collector's Office will reopen for in-person transactions at its previous location on the first floor of the Morton Civic Center on Monday.
No in-person transactions on Friday: The temporary Collector's Office location at the Robert Crown Community Center will be closed on Fri., Oct. 22 as operations are moved back to the Morton Civic Center. Today was the final day for in-person Collector's Office transactions at the Robert Crown Community Center.
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Fun fact: 1.4 million gallons of underground stormwater storage at Crown
Did you know: Underneath five acres of landscape and sports fields surrounding the Robert Crown Community Center is space for 1.4 million gallons of stormwater! This underground storage system reduces flooding that might otherwise plague the area if stormwater runoff from the Center’s roof, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lot were discharged into local sewers.
Learn more: Signage (.pdf) explaining the stormwater management system was recently installed next to the sports fields. Thank you to Evanston resident Dick Lanyon (pictured above) for his assistance with this project!
COVID-19 Update
Cases, Positivity Rates and Hospitalizations
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Cases: Evanston reported 76 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 57 for the week prior. To date, the city has had 5,436 total confirmed cases, and 121 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19.
Positivity rate: The City’s seven-day moving average positivity rate is 0.87 percent.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last month.
Vaccinations: 89.3 percent of residents 12 years and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 82.4 percent are fully vaccinated. View the City’s updated data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
Vaccination Updates
 Inspire Through Flowers provided bouquets to City of Evanston vaccination clinic workers today to thank them for their hard work!
FDA takes action to expand use of booster shots
On Wednesday, the FDA amended its emergency use authorization to allow certain individuals to receive a booster dose of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is reviewing the FDA’s decision and is expected to make its recommendation this week.
The City will provide updates on booster dose eligibility and availability after receiving guidance from the CDC and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
City announces mandatory vaccination policy for staff
To protect the health and safety of City staff and the greater Evanston community, the City has announced that it will implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for City staff effective November 15, 2021.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get vaccinated today!
Getting vaccinated is your best protection against severe illness or complications from COVID-19. Whether you’ve yet to receive the vaccine, or are now eligible for a 3rd dose or booster dose, vaccine appointments are widely available at a variety of locations. Make your vaccination appointment.
More news and events
Celebrate the arts in Evanston
Join the Evanston Arts Council and Mayor Biss for A Bright Night for the Arts on Thurs., Nov. 4, 6 p.m., at the Evanston Art Center. Enjoy beverages and sweets, live music, circus artists from the Actors Gymnasium, and a showcase of visual and performing arts.
Tips to discourage skunks on your property
Participate in a Budget Town Hall in Spanish
Join the City for a Budget Town Hall in Spanish on Thurs., Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center to learn about the 2022 Proposed Budget and provide your feedback. Food and childcare will be available. Registration is required.
Learn how to stay connected while living with dementia
The City's Dementia-Friendly Evanston Initiative is hosting a free, virtual workshop on staying connected through improving communication, cognitive stimulation, and physical activity for individuals with dementia and their care partners on Thurs., Nov. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Register today!
Make a financial contribution to the City's Reparations Fund
Looking to support the City's reparations efforts? Make a donation to the Reparations Fund today!
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
Evanston resident Liana Wallace is on “Survivor”
 Photo courtesy of Timothy Kuratek
Twenty-year-old Liana Wallace, an Evanston native and student at Georgetown University, is currently a cast member on “Survivor” Season 41, which follows a group of marooned individuals competing in challenges and obstacles who are progressively eliminated until the last one remains as the “Sole Survivor.” Cheer Liana on Wednesday nights on CBS!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thank you for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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