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Greetings,
Our planned 3rd Ward Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, April 28 has been rescheduled and will tentatively take place on Thursday, May 26.
For now, please save the date and stay tuned for a future 3rd Ward newsletter with meeting details and an agenda.
Upcoming 3rd Ward office hours
- Thursday, May 5, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Pour, 528 Dempster St.
- Thursday, June 2, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Bros K, corner of Hinman Ave. and Main St.
- Thursday, July 14, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Pour, 528 Dempster St.
- Thursday, August 4, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Bros K, corner of Hinman Ave. and Main St.
 Free beach passes now available for residents
Dreaming of sunshine and sand between your toes? Evanston season beach passes are now available. Swimming beaches will open Memorial Day weekend.
New this year! To ensure all community members can enjoy Evanston beaches, free season passes are available for Evanston residents.
Where can I pick up my pass? You can pick up passes for your household with proof of residency (60201 and 60202) from the Robert Crown Community Center, Levy Senior Center, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, Ecology Center and Chandler-Newberger Community Center. Passes will be available throughout the summer. (Passes are not available at the Morton Civic Center.)
What if I don't live in Evanston? Non-Evanston residents must purchase season or daily beach passes to access Evanston swimming beaches. Season passes can be purchased at the community centers listed above. Daily passes can be purchased beginning May 2 via the Viply app.
 Three ways to celebrate Earth Month
1. Clean up your community
Join Downtown Evanston or the Main-Dempster Mile for spring cleanup events, or organize your own neighborhood cleanup. Pick up gloves and trash bags from the Robert Crown Center or Evanston Ecology Center starting Thursday, April 21.
2. Visit the Ecology Center
Stop by the Evanston Ecology Center's family-friendly Earth Month Celebration on Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to noon.
3. Practice sustainable landscaping
Interested in installing a rain garden or other green infrastructure? Check out these expert resources from the City of Evanston, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (.pdf), and University of Illinois.
Check out other Earth Month festivities in Evanston.
 No Mow May
Park the mower for May and give pollinators and birds a break. Learn about the No Mow through May initiative from Natural Habitat Evanston.
 When are gas-powered leaf blowers permitted?
Backpack-mounted or hand-held gas-powered leaf blowers are allowed for use between March 30 and May 15 on the following days and hours:
- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Using gas-powered leaf blowers is prohibited on City holidays. Violators are subject to fines.
What about electric leaf blowers? Seasonal restrictions do not apply to electric-powered leaf blowers.
Looking ahead: Beginning April 1, 2023, the use of gasoline- and propane-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited in Evanston.
View leaf blower restrictions (.pdf).
 Evanston secures federal funding for Accessible Solar Program
The City has secured $500,000 in Congressionally-directed federal funding to provide low-income Evanston households with expanded access to solar power through the creation of a new Accessible Solar Program.
 Utility Bill Assistance Available
Help Illinois Families Program
Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity are encouraging families to apply for $150 million in utility bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families Program.
Water and Sewer Bill Assistance
The City is also reminding residents of two new programs available to help with water and sewer bills.
 Are you ready for spring weather hazards?
Floods, tornadoes and power outages are all possible during the spring months. Is your household prepared?
Join the Evanston Fire Department and Evanston Public Library for a preparedness seminar on Thursday, April 21, 6:30 p.m., at the Main Library. You'll learn how to minimize risks and stay safe in the event of a spring weather emergency. Register in advance.
Melissa Wynne
Councilmember, 3rd Ward
mwynne@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-840-7751
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