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Read below for information about the City Manager Candidate Town Hall, registration details for the Mayor's State of the City Luncheon, community events for ASPA Heritage Month, and more!
Plus, a City facility celebrates a green achievement.
 City Manager Candidate Town Hall next week
Tune in to the virtual City Manager Candidate Town Hall on Tues., May 3 at 6:30 p.m. to meet the two candidates selected as finalists.
Participate: Submit your question for the candidates by Mon., May 2 at 5 p.m. Following the town hall, a feedback form will be available to provide your perspective.
Learn more: Finalist candidates will be announced tomorrow, April 29, on the City Manager Recruitment page.
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Mark your calendar for the State of the City
Join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Biss, and NorthShore University HealthSystem for the 2022 Mayor's State of the City Luncheon on Fri., May 20, 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Palmhouse. Registration is open through Wed., May 18 at noon, so purchase your tickets today!
 Spring leaf blower reminders
Backpack-mounted or hand-held gas-powered leaf blowers are allowed for use through 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.
Beginning in 2023, gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited for use in Evanston. View leaf blower restrictions (.pdf)
What about electric leaf blowers? Seasonal restrictions do not apply to electric-powered leaf blowers. Several landscaping companies have already invested in electric leaf blower equipment.
Questions or concerns? Leaf blower concerns should be directed to Evanston 311 (not 911) by calling/texting 847-448-4311 or simply dialing 3-1-1 while in Evanston.
 May is ASPA Heritage Month!
Celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islanders in America during the month of May.
Umbrella Arts Festival: Attend the inaugural Umbrella Arts Festival on Sat., May 14, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Fountain Square. Enjoy local food, art, dance performances and music, including a special concert by Funkadesi!
May Mart: Inspired by the spirit of the ubiquitous street markets found in cities and towns in Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander countries around the world, May Mart is an invitation to experience the vibrant diversity of food, art, craft, trade and services of Evanston’s ASPA business owners.
Lantern Floating Ceremony: Join Kids Create Change on Tues., May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Arrington Lakefront Lagoon for a community Lantern Floating Ceremony. Honor the losses resulting from the pandemic by participating in the collective act of floating lanterns.
Check out this ASPA Heritage Month Calendar for a list of additional activities and events happening in Evanston.
COVID-19 Update
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Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Cases: Evanston reported 212 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 210 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 30.29.
To date, Evanston has had 12,103 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).
Vaccinations: 97.4 percent of residents 5 years and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 88.3 percent are fully vaccinated. View the City’s vaccination data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
Positivity rate: Positivity rate data is not available for this week, as the IDPH has not provided the total number of tests conducted over the last seven days.
More News and Events
Looking for a summer job? We're hiring!
Summer is right around the corner and so is beach season, camps, and outdoor programming! Our Parks & Recreation Department is currently hiring for a number of seasonal positions. Apply today.
Building permit season is here!
Need help submitting an application for your project? The City's permit desk is now available for walk-in consultations Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the lobby of the Morton Civic Center. Virtual appointments are also available.
World Immunization Week
Help Rotary International raise awareness for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines during World Immunization Week. Check out their tools to help you advocate and educate about the need to end polio now.
Shop until you drop on Sunday
Downtown Evanston and Evanston Made will host their first Maker's Market of the season on Sun., May 1, noon to 5 p.m., on the 5th floor of the Maple Avenue Parking Garage. Shop hundreds of handmade goods, make art, dance to music by DJ Dustin Harris, and more!
Spring has sprung on Central Street
This Sat., April 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., join Central Street Evanston for Ready, Set, Spring! Celebrate with a day of shopping, dining, and Mother's Day promotions at participating businesses.
Funding available for community-led projects
Evanston Cradle to Career Advocates for Action have opened applications for 2022 Community Building Grants! Have an idea for how to make Evanston a better place to live and raise families? Apply for up to $1,500 to fund your project or event.
Donate essential items to those in need
Interfaith Action is collecting razors, shaving cream and deodorant for their May 10 distribution event. You can help by purchasing these items online or shopping local and dropping them off at First United Methodist Church, 516 Church St., on Sat., May 7, 10 a.m. to noon.
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Robert Crown Achieves LEED Silver Certification
Why it's important: LEED certified buildings save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people. They are a critical part of addressing climate change and meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, enhancing resilience, and supporting more equitable communities.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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