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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about lakefront and business district improvement surveys, a police chief candidate forum, the 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party, and more!
Plus, don't miss a Starlight Movie in the Park this Saturday.
 Help Evanston business districts thrive!
The Evanston Thrives Retail District Action Plan is a highly focused, community engagement and business district market analysis to improve the quality and mix of retail, food and entertainment offerings in Evanston’s eight business districts. We want to hear from you!
Share your thoughts by participating in the community survey.
 Share your thoughts on lakefront parks and more
Following record high lake levels, which resulted in flooding and infrastructure damage in recent years, the City has begun long-term planning for shoreline repairs and potential lakefront improvements. As part of this process, we want to hear from you about your use of lakefront parks and amenities. Take the survey!
 From left: Schenita Stewart, Migdalia Bulnes, and Joshua Hunt
Tonight: Evanston Police Chief Candidate Forum
Meet the candidates for the next chief of the Evanston Police Department at a virtual forum tonight, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The forum will be live streamed, recorded and replayed on City Channel 16 and on YouTube.
 Next week: 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party!
Celebrate the back-to-school season at the 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party on Thurs., Sept. 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held adjacent to ETHS's Lazier Field, at Church Street and Hartrey Avenue.
Free outdoor activities for all ages: Enjoy games, music, inflatables, the ETHS and NU marching bands, a rousing pep rally, and plenty of great food truck options! After the event, cheer on the Wildkits during the ETHS varsity football game.
COVID-19 Update
Cases: Evanston reported 51 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 39 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 7.29.
COVID-19 Community Risk Level: LOW
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Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
To date, Evanston has had 16,165 total confirmed cases, and 155 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. View the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile).
Vaccinations: View the City’s vaccination data dashboard (view on mobile) for the latest Evanston-specific vaccination data from the IDPH.
New COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccine Approved
The Evanston Health & Human Services Department and IDPH have adopted CDC recommendations for both the Moderna and Pfizer bivalent booster vaccines, which target the original coronavirus strain and the omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants accounting for the vast majority of current COVID-19 cases.
Who can get the bivalent booster vaccine? Moderna bivalent boosters are authorized for individuals 18 years and older and Pfizer for individuals 12 years and older. With both vaccines, individuals must wait two months after completing their initial vaccination series or their last booster shot.
Where can I receive the bivalent vaccine? Contact your local pharmacy or primary care physician to get your booster, or visit www.vaccines.gov to schedule an appointment convenient for you.
Due to the wide availability of vaccines at pharmacies and other locations, the City will be focused on providing booster vaccines to Evanston residents who are homebound due to medical conditions or a disability. If you fit this criteria or know someone who does, please complete the City’s In-Home Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster survey.
Monkeypox Update
Evanston is currently reporting nine Monkeypox cases and one hospitalization. To learn more about Monkeypox symptoms, preventions, isolation, how it spreads, and the criteria for vaccinations at this time, please visit the City's website. You can also find vaccination locations for those who meet the criteria.
No mass vaccination events have been scheduled at this time for community members or staff. While any person can get Monkeypox, the vaccine is not recommended for the general public at this time.
More News and Events
Video: Watch this week's 2nd Ward Candidate Forum
This week, Mayor Daniel Biss hosted a forum for candidates interested in becoming Evanston’s next 2nd Ward City Councilmember. Watch the video recording to meet them and learn more.
Ongoing gun buyback program
Did you know Evanston residents can turn in an operational firearm to police at any time in exchange for $100? Just call 311 or the Evanston Police Department non-emergency line at 847-866-5000. A police officer will pick up the unwanted firearm at your address and provide you with a voucher that can be exchanged for $100 at the City Collector’s Office.
Firearms should not be brought to the police department unless prior approval has been granted from a police department supervisor. Firearms should never be brought to the Morton Civic Center. An officer will call you after a request is made and arrange for pickup at your residence.
Have unwanted clothes, shoes or household goods?
The City has contracted with Simple Recycling to provide residents with a free, convenient way to dispose of unwanted clothing and other household goods. Learn more.
Fall bulk trash pickups begin September 16
Declutter this fall! The City offers the free removal of up to six cubic yards of bulk garbage twice a year as part of the Bulk Trash Pickup program. Fall bulk trash pickups will take place on Fridays, Sept. 16 through Oct. 7, and are scheduled according to your normal refuse pickup day.
Help improve health and wellbeing in Evanston
This Sunday, Sept. 11, in partnership with Evanston Cradle to Career, the City’s Health & Human Services Department will host a “data walk” event during Ebony Barbershop Back-to-School Fest showcasing findings from the recent community health assessment. View and discuss neighborhood-level data on health inequities and provide input on how we can improve health and wellbeing for all Evanstonians. The data will be on display from noon to 5 p.m. at Y.O.U., 1911 Church St., and the data walk will take place at 2 p.m.
Calling all young entrepreneurs!
The Central Evanston Business Association (CEBA) is seeking young entrepreneurs interested in participating as vendors at the West End Market on Sat., Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to noon, at Church Street and Dodge Avenue. Interested? Complete the vendor sign-up form.
Community Calendar
- NU Football vs. Duke, Sept. 10
- 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, Sept. 11
- We Walk: A Celebration of Black Community, Sept. 11
- Try the Y for Free: Welcoming Week, Sept. 12-18
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FAN Zoom Event - The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy, Sept. 12
- Produce Mobile, Sept. 13
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FAN Zoom Event - Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides, Sept. 15
- Evanston Wine Walk, Sept. 15
- Paws & Claws Rally for Rescues, Sept. 17
- Taste of Evanston, Sept. 18
- North Shore Century Bike Ride, Sept. 18
- Bike the Ridge, Sept. 25
 Enjoy a Starlight Movie this Saturday!
Check out "Aladdin" on the big screen in Leahy Park, 1000 Lincoln St., this Sat., Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. as part of the City's Starlight Movies In the Park series. Don't forget to bring your blanket, chairs and snacks!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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