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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about supporting local businesses, upcoming summer camp registration, your last chance to recycle Christmas trees and holiday lights, and more!
Plus, a COVID-19 update.
 Local Evanston businesses need your support!
January is a notoriously challenging month for small and local businesses. Between the cold weather, post-holiday blues, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to continue supporting the local businesses that make Evanston lively and unique.
Check out a list of events and promotions happening in our local business districts, including Downtown Evanston, Central Street, and the Main-Dempster Mile!
Summer camp registration is coming up!
It's only January, but it's already time to start thinking about summer camps! The 2022 Summer Camp Guide is now available.
Register: Evanston residents can register online on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon.
 Last chance to recycle holiday trees and lights
Taking down your decorations a little late this year? No worries, there's still time to recycle your Christmas tree. City crews will pick up trees on residents' normal refuse pickup day through January 28. Trees should be placed on the parkway, between the street and the sidewalk.
Holiday string lights: Recycle your burnt out bulbs through January 31. Lights can be dropped off at the Evanston Ecology Center, Levy Senior Center, and Robert Crown Community Center.
COVID-19 Update
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Cases: Evanston reported 740 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 894 for the week prior. To date, Evanston has had 9,809 total confirmed cases, and 130 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. (Note: Contact tracing has shifted to the IDPH. There will now be a one-day delay in case data updates.)
Positivity rate: The City’s seven-day moving average positivity rate is 4.16 percent, compared to 6.02 percent for the week prior.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last month.
Vaccinations: 95.4 percent of residents 5 years and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 85.3 percent are fully vaccinated. View the City’s updated data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
 Order free COVID-19 tests online
Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order four free at-home rapid antigen COVID-19 tests from the U.S government. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order tests now so that you have them when you need them.
Additional testing options: View IDPH COVID-19 testing sites.
Cook County Reopens Des Plaines Mass Vaccination Site
The Cook County Department of Public Health is reopening its community vaccination site at 1155 E. Oakton St. in Des Plaines. Vaccines will be available for everyone age five and older beginning Sat., Jan. 22. Make an appointment online or call 833-308-1988. Walk-ins will be accepted, but appointments are strongly encouraged.
More News and Events
Hazard pay survey
The City would like your input about a potential initiative to mandate hazard pay for employees of large grocery stores in Evanston for working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take the quick three-question survey to provide your feedback.
Share your input with District 65
As part of a multi-year initiative to modernize district structure and address historic inequities, District 65 invites you to attend upcoming virtual presentations related to its Student Assignment Project.
New Affordable Apartments for Seniors
The new Ann Rainey Apartments at 1011 Howard St. have opened leasing applications. This vibrant community offers affordable senior apartments for those ages 62 and older. Learn more and apply today!
Hygge Fest returns to Downtown Evanston in February
Let's face it, we can all use a little more cozy, warmth and creativity this winter! Join Downtown Evanston for its fourth annual Hygge Fest featuring a series of virtual and in-person events throughout February, including knitting lessons, bouquet-making, baking and more!
Check out the MLK Project 2022 video
In case you missed it, in honor of MLK Jr. Day on Monday, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Youth and Senior Theatre Ensemble Project broadcast a collage of faces and voices delivering a portion of the iconic "I Have A Dream" speech. Watch the video!
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Community Calendar
A new 'Resolved' mural by Ben Blount
 More than 100 Evanston residents gathered on MLK Jr. Day for the unveiling and celebratory ribbon cutting of “Resolved,” a mural at 600 Washington St. created by artist Ben Blount. Attendees included Mayor Biss, 9th Ward Councilmember Cicely Fleming, and Dr. Larry Murphy.
The mural was inspired by the 2019 resolution (.pdf) adopted by the City Council committing the City to ending structural racism and achieving racial equity.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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