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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about Evanston 311's 11th anniversary, the upcoming MSYEP Job Fair, registration for Spring Break Camps, and more!
 Evanston 311 turns 11!
On March 1, the City celebrated the 11th anniversary of Evanston 311, your one-stop shop for City information and services!
By the numbers: Since launching on March 1, 2011, Evanston 311 staff have handled:
- 1.5 million phone calls
- 325,000 service requests
- 25,000 texts and chats
Have a question or an issue to report? Call/Text 847-448-4311, visit cityofevanston.org/311, or download the Evanston 311 mobile app.
 The MSYEP Job Fair is right around the corner
Evanston youth age 14 to 18 years are encouraged to find their perfect summer job at the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) Job Fair on Sat., March 12, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at ETHS.
Calling all students! Register now to skip the line at the job fair.
 Register now for spring break camps!
Spring break is coming up! Keep your children active on their break from school by registering for a variety of engaging programs offered March 21 through 25, including Vacation Adventure Camp, Arts Camp, Basketball Skills & Drills camp, and much more.
Sign up: Browse camps online or call/text 847-448-4311.
 Adventure awaits at the Wild & Scenic Film Fest
The Evanston Environmental Association's Wild & Scenic Film Festival offers a lineup of the best in environmental and adventure films. This year's festival takes place on March 11 with an online and in-person viewing option.
Purchase your tickets today! All proceeds support the operations of the Evanston Ecology Center.
COVID-19 Update
 Cases: Evanston reported 59 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 92 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 8.43.
To date, Evanston has had 11,059 total confirmed cases, and 144 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. View the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile).
Positivity rate: The City’s seven-day moving average positivity rate is 0.39 percent, compared to 0.90 percent for the week prior.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations, which have continued to decrease.
Vaccinations: 97.2 percent of residents 5 years and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 87.4 percent are fully vaccinated. View the City’s vaccination data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
City vaccination campaign continues
On Tuesday, the City administered on-site and in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to 17 individuals at Park School and locations around Evanston.
Looking for a vaccine? Visit vaccines.gov or call 1-800-232-0233.
Need an in-home vaccination? Complete the City’s in-home vaccination survey (español).
More News and Events
Reminder: Street cleaning operations have begun
Street cleaning began earlier this week and will continue through December 15, weather permitting. View the 2022 street cleaning schedule and sign up for courtesy email or text notifications.
What's happening at NU in March?
Check out the variety of community events and programs happening at Northwestern University this month, including sports camps, classical music concerts, a contemporary dance showcase, and more!
Join our dedicated team
The City has a variety of open positions in the Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Community Development, and Health & Human Services Departments. Looking for a career in the public sector? Apply today!
Mobile payment app scams are on the rise
With a recent uptick in scammers contacting ComEd customers by phone and demanding payment by mobile app, ComEd has urged customers to remain vigilant and to report scam attempts by calling 1-800-334-7661.
Learn about appealing property taxes
The Cook County Board of Review is offering a free, online property tax appeal seminar to Evanston residents on Wed., March 9, where you can complete your appeal complaint form and ask questions. The window to appeal property taxes will continue through Tues., March 15.
Provide comment on the Draft 2021 CAPER
The City’s Draft 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is open for public comment through Tues., March 15.
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We're feeling Supercharged!
The City celebrated the newly installed Tesla "Supercharger" Station on the second level of the Maple Avenue Parking Garage with a ribbon cutting ceremony last week.
This 12-port electric vehicle charging station was fully funded by Tesla and is the first "Supercharger" in Evanston, supporting the City's commitment to sustainable infrastructure.
The new supercharger is part of the Parking Division's efforts to encourage better use of underutilized spaces, including parking garages, and to help meet the goals of the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. More EV charging stations will be added at City garages throughout the year, as well as additional bike parking and maintenance stations. Find a charging station.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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