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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about how to provide your input on the next Evanston police chief, this weekend's Umbrella Arts Festival, Preservation Month events, and more!
Plus, a COVID-19 update.
 We want your input on a new police chief
Participate in a town hall conversation on Wed., May 18, 6 p.m., at the Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St., to provide your feedback on what qualities you'd like to see in Evanston's next police chief. Please
register to attend and note if childcare will be required.
Can't attend the town hall? Provide your feedback through a survey.
Additional town hall meetings: Recognizing that the Black and Latino communities have a unique and critical perspective and in order to create a safe space for a productive conversation, the City will host two additional town hall meetings on May 24, one focused on the Black perspective and one focused on the Latino perspective. More information to come.
 Celebrate ASPA Heritage Month on Saturday
Head out to Fountain Square on Sat., May 14 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., to enjoy the first Umbrella Arts Festival in celebration of Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in May. Enjoy local food, art, dance performances and music, including a special concert by Funkadesi!
Check out additional ASPA Heritage Month events.
 Preservation Month: "People Saving Places"
Join the Evanston Preservation Commission in celebrating Preservation Month in May by attending events this weekend hosted by the Evanston History Center, the Frances Willard House Museum & Archives, and Shorefront Legacy Center. Check out what's happening!
 Lawn irrigation limits in effect through Sept. 15
Lawn Irrigation: To comply with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, lawn irrigation is limited in Evanston May 15 through September 15. Odd-numbered addresses can water on odd days; even-numbered addresses can water on even days. No watering is allowed on any day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Garden watering is exempt.
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers: Residents are reminded that backpack-mounted or handheld gasoline-powered leaf blowers are not allowed for use May 15 through October 14. Seasonal restrictions do not apply to electric-powered leaf blowers.
COVID-19 Update
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looks at a combination of three metrics to determine the COVID-19 community level — new COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population in the past 7 days, the percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients, and total new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population in the past 7 days.
Cases: Evanston reported 397 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 305 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 56.71.
COVID-19 Community Risk Level: HIGH
 Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Based on the current CDC guidance, Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department recommends:
- Wearing a mask indoors in public irrespective of vaccination status including K-12 schools and other indoor public settings
- Wearing a mask or respirator that provides greater protection if you are a high risk individual for severe disease
- Wearing a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or have had an exposure to someone with COVID-19
- Socializing outdoors if possible and avoiding poorly ventilated indoor settings
- Getting tested before attending a family or public event. Home tests are ideal for this purpose
- Contacting your doctor right away to get treatment for COVID-19 if you are diagnosed
- Staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
- Following CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine, including getting tested if you are exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19.
To date, Evanston has had 12,788 total confirmed cases, and 148 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. View the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile).
Vaccinations: 97 percent of residents 5 years and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 88.5 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: As a result of the announcement that testing providers are no longer required to report some negative test results, IDPH and Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department no longer know how many tests are being performed and will therefore no longer report test and case positivity.
More News and Events
Join in for the next Skate Park meeting
Review the final concept plan developed for Evanston's new skate park planned for the east end of Twiggs Park at a virtual public meeting on Tues., May 17, 6 p.m.
Baseball and a movie at NU
Join Northwestern on Fri., May 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for a baseball-themed community event, 'Cats Double Play, including a Wildcats baseball game and an outdoor showing of the movie Angels in the Outfield. This event is open to the public and free to attend. RSVP today!
Learn about building electrification
Tune in for a webinar on Wed., May 18 at noon to learn how the City of Ithaca and BlocPower are collaborating to electrify heating systems in buildings throughout their city. Register to attend.
Are you prepared for summer weather hazards?
Receive a free flashlight and learn about how to get ready for whatever summer has in store at the City's Summer Preparedness Seminar tonight, Thurs., May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library.
State of the City Luncheon
Join the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Biss 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 until May 18.
Experience art exhibits while you sip and stroll
The Main-Dempster Mile and Evanston Made have joined forces to host the "Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl" on Thurs., May 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stroll through temporary art exhibits at local businesses and enjoy tastings of Evanston-made craft beverages. Purchase your tickets.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
Help birds migrate safely!
Did you know that approximately 5.2 million migrating birds crossed Cook County last night? Due to its lakefront location, Evanston is a crucial pathway for these birds.
As these birds pass over cities on their way north, they can become disoriented by bright artificial lights and skyglow, often causing them to collide with buildings or windows.
Join the Audubon's Lights Out program by turning off excess lighting during the months migrating birds are flying overhead, helping to provide them safe passage between their wintering and nesting grounds.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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