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Good evening,
Read below for information about the potential for snow parking restrictions this weekend, a new COVID-19 Mitigation Order, holiday trash collection reminders, and more.
Plus, we'd like to wish you all a happy, healthy and safe new year!
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Snow is in the forecast for this weekend
With six to eight inches of snow expected on Saturday, now is a good time to familiarize yourself with what you should know when it snows!
Free parking option: The City will offer free parking in the Maple Avenue Parking Garage, 1800 Maple Ave., beginning Sat., Jan. 1 through Thurs., Jan. 6 at 11:59 p.m. (Note: Regular parking fees will apply at the Sherman Plaza and Church Street parking garages January 3-6. Parking will be free on New Year's Day and on Sunday at these locations.)
Parking restrictions: Please follow the posted street signage to allow plows to effectively clear streets. Review snow parking restrictions and ways to stay informed.
Don't forget to clear your sidewalks: Property owners and occupants are responsible for clearing a 36-inch wide path on sidewalks within 24 hours after any accumulation of snow or ice, including on crosswalks and accessibility ramps.
Need assistance with shoveling? The City's Snow Shoveling Assistance Program connects senior and disabled residents with volunteers who are willing to provide snow shoveling services.
Stay in the know: Sign up for text or email Snow Alerts online at cityofevanston.org/snow, by calling/texting 847-448-4311, or texting COE SNOW to 468311
 Proof of vaccination to be required for dining, entertainment and fitness establishments
Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, individuals five years and older will be required to show proof of vaccination when visiting Evanston dining, entertainment and fitness establishments beginning Mon., Jan. 10. These mitigations are in line with those being implemented in neighboring communities, including Chicago, Skokie, and suburban Cook County.
 Holiday service reminders
The Morton Civic Center and most City facilities will be closed tomorrow, Fri., Dec. 31, for the New Year's holiday. View holiday service changes and facility schedules.
Trash and recycling pickup: Friday condo trash and recycling collections will occur on Fri., Dec. 31. Weekly residential trash and recycling collections will occur as normal next week.
 There's life after the holidays for trees and lights!
What to do with Christmas trees: City crews will pick up Christmas trees for recycling beginning this Mon., Jan. 3 through Fri., Jan. 28 on residents' regular refuse pickup day. View tree pickup guidelines.
What to do with burned out bulbs: Holiday string lighting and extension cords can be dropped off for recycling at the Levy Center, Ecology Center, and Robert Crown Center through January 31.
COVID-19 Update
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Cases: Evanston reported 618 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 839 for the week prior. To date, Evanston has had 7,785 total confirmed cases, and 128 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19.
Positivity rate: The City’s seven-day moving average positivity rate is 8.12 percent, compared to 6.64 percent for the week prior.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Vaccinations: 93.1 percent of residents 5 years and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 84 percent are fully vaccinated. View the City’s updated data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
View COVID-19 metrics for suburban Cook County (Region 10).
Contract tracing updates
The Illinois Department of Public Health has shifted contact tracing from local health departments to the state's Surge Contact Tracing Call Center effective January 13. If you test positive, you'll receive a text message stating: IL COVID HELP: The IL state health department may try to reach you. Call 312-777-1999 with questions.
More news and events
Provide your feedback on city manager finalists
As the City Council narrows its search for Evanston's next city manager, you can meet the finalists, asks questions, and provide feedback by participating in a virtual town hall meeting and candidate interview panel. Learn more about the city manager search.
Reminder: 2022 changes to parking operations
The City will implement a variety of changes to parking operations in 2022 to encourage better use of underutilized parking spaces, provide more flexibility for local businesses, and support parking facility upgrades.
Ring in the New Year
Take a front row seat, in the comfort of your home, for a New Year’s Eve Virtual Variety Show with blues legend Corky Siegel and artists from Chicagoland and beyond as part of First Night Evanston.
Calling all pet owners!
Don't forget to submit your 2022 pet registrations by Fri., Dec. 31.
Planning to host an outdoor special event next year?
Find out if a 2022 special event permit is required. Applications are due by January 31.
Reduced prices on shared Pace/CTA passes
It's now more affordable to use Pace for your daily travels! Pace and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have partnered to offer new lower prices on shared passes.
Get Engaged
 Cheers to a New Year
And that's a wrap on 2021. As we prepare to welcome 2022, we'd like to thank you all for doing your part to help keep your neighbors and our community safe this year. Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading! We'll see you in 2022.
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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