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Read below for information about Earth Month activities and events, the Out of Space music lineup, reminders for spring, and more!
Plus, meet three City staff members who've been recognized for their outstanding work!
 Earth Month kicks off tomorrow!
Enjoy eco-friendly community events and activities throughout the month.
Earth Month Kick Off Party: Join Citizens' Greener Evanston tomorrow, Fri., April 1, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., for a free community celebration to kick off a month of programming at The WasteShed Evanston, 1245 Hartrey Ave.
Ecology Center Celebration: Stop by the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., on Sat., April 23, 10 a.m. to noon, for family-friendly Earth Month activities.
Self-organized Neighborhood Clean Up: Clean up a park or public space in Evanston! Free gloves and trash bags can be picked up at the Evanston Ecology Center or Robert Crown Community Center beginning April 21.
 Out of Space music fest returns in August
Out of Space, presented by the City of Evanston, will return for its fifth season, turning the Canal Shores golf course into a concert experience from August 4-7.
Who's playing? This year's lineup includes Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Jenny Lewis, Trampled By Turtles, Lucinda Williams, Waxahatchee, Buddy Guy, Todd Park Mohr and more!
Spring has sprung and cleanup has begun!
It's time for some spring cleaning. Check out a few helpful reminders below as you say goodbye to winter and get ready for summer.
Food and yard waste pickup: Weekly food and yard waste collections for the 2022 season begin next week on Mon., April 4.
Bulk trash pickup: Dispose of bulk items for free this spring as part of the City's Bulk Trash Pickup program! Collections take place on Fridays, April 1 through 22. View the schedule and guidelines.
Street cleaning: Operations began in March and continue through December 15. View the schedule and sign up for courtesy reminders.
Leaf blowers: Gas-powered leaf blowers are allowed for use between March 30 and May 15 during the following days and hours only:
- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Seasonal restrictions for gas-powered leaf blowers don't apply to electric leaf blowers.
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Help plan Evanston's future skate park
Join the City for the next virtual public skate park meeting on Tues., April 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. At the meeting, staff will review the design work completed so far and present two refined skate park concepts.
COVID-19 Update
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Cases: Evanston reported 69 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 86 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 9.86.
To date, Evanston has had 11,346 total confirmed cases, and 147 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 1.14 percent, compared to 1.21 percent for the week prior.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Vaccinations: 97.1 percent of residents 5 years and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 87.7 percent are fully vaccinated. View the City’s vaccination data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
Are you eligible for a second booster dose?
The Evanston Health & Human Services Department and Illinois Department of Public Health are adopting CDC guidance allowing a second COVID-19 booster dose for individuals 50 years and older and immunocompromised individuals 12 years and older to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19.
Who can get a second booster shot?
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Individuals age 50 and older can get a second booster dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine if it’s been at least four months since their first booster dose.
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Immunocompromised individuals age 12 and older can get a second booster dose of the Pfizer (12+) or Moderna (18+) vaccine if it’s been at least four months since their first booster dose.
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Individuals ages 18-49 who are not immunocompromised and who received the J&J vaccine as their primary and booster dose may receive a second booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine if it’s been at least four months since their first J&J booster dose.
Getting a second booster dose is especially important for those 65 and older and those 50 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe disease from COVID-19.
Where can you get a second booster shot?
Visit vaccines.gov to find and schedule a vaccination appointment at a time and place convenient for you.
You can also complete the City’s vaccine booster survey to be notified of upcoming vaccination clinics hosted by the Evanston Health & Human Services Department.
IDPH Community-based Testing Sites Closing
In response to a sharp drop in demand for COVID-19 tests, the IDPH will end operations at its 10 community-based COVID-19 testing sites as of today. COVID-19 tests are widely available through an extensive network of SHIELD saliva testing sites, at federally qualified health centers, and can be ordered free of charge from the federal government. The State is currently strongly positioned to respond to a potential surge, with the State stockpile of tests nearly fully replenished.
More News and Events
Interested in a fire service career?
The Evanston Fire Department will host an open house for its Fire Explorer Program on Wed., April 6, 7 p.m., at the Evanston Fire Department Headquarters, 909 Lake St.
Evanston joins national housing solutions initiative
Evanston is one of nine U.S. cities selected to a nationally-funded initiative to develop innovative, equitable local housing solutions. The Housing Solutions Lab Peer Cities Network will advance evidence-based solutions that address pressing housing challenges, with a specific focus on racial and health equity.
Take part in a free financial wellness webinar
Join the City and First Northern Credit Union for a financial webinar, "Solving The Mystery of Credit Reports" (.pdf) on Tues., April 5 at 7 p.m. and Wed., April 6 at noon. Learn about credit bureaus, credit scoring, disputing inaccuracies, improving credit scores, and dealing with identity theft. Register here.
Need housing help?
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Landlord-tenant services and legal aid: Are you experiencing landlord-tenant issues or looking for legal counseling due to an eviction notice? Contact Metropolitan Tenants Organization through 311 or directly at 773-292-4988 for assistance.
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Affordable housing waitlist: If you're interested in getting on the waitlist for affordable housing units in new Evanston developments, complete a pre-application today! For questions, call 847-681-8746.
Participate in this year's 4th of July celebration
The Evanston 4th of July Association is seeking volunteers and artists to participate in this year's 100th anniversary celebration.
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Three cheers for our City employees!
Three of our dedicated City employees have recently been highlighted for their hard work and commitment to the Evanston community.
Edgar Cano: Interim Public Works Director Edgar Cano was recently highlighted in Negocios Now's "40 Under 40" list. Edgar leads the City's snow operations team, which was recognized for excellence by the American Public Works Association.
Sue Pontarelli: The Evanston RoundTable featured Sue and her outstanding work as the 311/Service Desk Manager for the City and Evanston Police Department. 311 has responded to more than 1.5 million calls since it launched on March 1, 2011!
Nick Cummings: Corporation Counsel Nick Cummings won a "GovieLovies" Award for his participation in a popular Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) podcast. Check out the episode!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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