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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about the Summer Program Guide, national recognitions received by City departments, upcoming police chief town halls, and more!
Plus, the new Teen Center opens at Gibbs-Morrison next week.
 Summer is almost here!
The City's Parks and Recreation Department has launched its Summer Program Guide, with information about Starlight Concerts and Movies, athletic programming, classes for seniors, and more! Check it out and get ready for summer fun today.
 Sidewalk improvements are coming!
The City has received $249,951 in grant funding from IDOT’s Safe Routes to School Program for sidewalk improvements near District 65 schools and along designated Safe Routes to School walk routes. Construction work is anticipated to occur in 2024. More information.
 City of Evanston's Fleet Management team.
City departments receive national recognition
“The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas”: Congratulations to the City's Fleet Management team for being named one of “The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas” by the National Association of Fleet Administrators. Evanston ranked 61st on the list!
Jefferson B. Fordham Award: The City’s Law Department has received the competitive American Bar Association’s Jefferson B. Fordham Award for Government Law Office of the Year for their work on Evanston's Restorative Housing Program.
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We want your input on a new police chief
Community members participated in a town hall conversation on Wednesday to provide their feedback on what qualities they'd like to see in Evanston's next police chief.
ICYMI: We still want your input! View the recorded town hall and share your thoughts 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 at 6:30 p.m., one focused on the Black perspective (First Church of God, 1524 Simpson St.) and one focused on the Latino perspective (St. Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge Ave.).
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 447 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 397 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 63.86.
COVID-19 Community Risk Level: MEDIUM
 Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Based on the current CDC guidance, Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department recommends:
- Wearing a mask indoors to protect those at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19
- 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 or have symptoms of COVID-19
To date, Evanston has had 13,239 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: 96.7 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.
More News and Events
Register to participate in the 4th of July Parade
In-person 4th of July celebrations are back! The Evanston Fourth of July Association, in coordination with the City, will sponsor the annual 4th of July Parade along Central Street as well as fireworks at the lakefront and other traditional activities. Parade registration is open until June 15.
It's National Public Works Week
This year's theme, "Ready & Resilient", highlights Public Works staff who are always ready to serve their community and resilient to the challenges that come their way, two attributes that our staff have demonstrated throughout the pandemic. Thank you Public Works team!
It's also National Police Week!
In honor of National Police Week, the Evanston Chaplain Group will host a Police Department Appreciation Day Ceremony on Tues., May 24 at 3 p.m. in front of the Police Station at 1454 Elmwood Ave. Join in to honor the officers who serve the Evanston community and show your appreciation.
Need affordable Internet access?
Apply online for the new federal Affordable Connectivity Program, an agreement with internet providers to make high-speed internet affordable for low-income Americans. Don't forget to take advantage of the Evanston Public Library's Wi-Fi Hotspot lending program.
Shop until you drop
The Vintage Garage Flea Market returns to Evanston on Sun., May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Maple Avenue Parking Garage. Shop vintage fashion, jewelry, accessories, furniture and more!
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Celebrate the new Teen Center at Gibbs-Morrison
Over the past few months, the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center has gone through a transformation with a new Teen Center added for high school students that includes furniture, a TV, arcade games, lounge and reading areas, and more!
The Teen Center will officially open on Mon., May 23 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. but community members are invited to come to an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tues., May 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to enjoy free hot dogs and ice cream, and tour the facility.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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