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Good evening,
Read below for information about a new headquarters moving to Evanston, holiday events happening this weekend, preliminary site concepts for the Fifth Ward Campus, and more!
Plus, the Evanston Police Department successfully collected nearly 100 weapons at its annual gun buyback event.
 An economic win for Evanston!
This week, UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) announced plans to move their headquarters and staff to 1603 Orrington Ave. in downtown Evanston! The move, planned for late 2023, will ultimately bring up to 200 daytime office workers to Evanston, supporting our local economy.
 Click to view Fifth Ward Campus site concepts and meeting materials.
Survey: Share your priorities for the Fifth Ward
Earlier this week, four preliminary site concepts for District 65’s new Fifth Ward School as well as options for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center were presented for public input at a community meeting.
Share your thoughts! Complete a community questionnaire open through December 15 to share your perspective and priorities for the site.
 Photo courtesy of CTA
The holiday fun continues...
Check out all the holiday events happening throughout Evanston this weekend!
Ride the holiday train: Wave to Santa and his elves as they ride through Evanston on the CTA Purple Line this Fri., Dec. 9 and Sat., Dec. 10! View the CTA Holiday Train schedule.
Enjoy the sounds of the season: Join the Evanston Symphony Orchestra for its annual Holiday Concert on Sun., Dec. 11 at ETHS.
Stroll along the 'Mile:' Head to the Main-Dempster Mile tonight, Dec. 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., to enjoy hot chocolate, community caroling, tree decorating contest voting, small business open houses and more!
Light up the night: Join the Central Evanston Business Association for a holiday festival and tree lighting ceremony on Fri., Dec. 9, outside the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center.
 Participate in the Mayor's Holiday Food, Book and Toy Drive!
Friday, Dec. 9 is the final day to donate to the Mayor's Holiday, Food, Book & Toy Drive. Help make the season bright for others!
Register to receive food and toys: Families who wish to receive food and toys as part of the event must register by calling 847-448-4311 by Monday, Dec. 12.
 Making our community safer
Last week, the Evanston Police Department partnered with Mount Zion Baptist Church and Carolyn Murray to collect 98 weapons – including 54 firearms – as part of their annual gun buyback event! The weapons will be destroyed in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
 City of Evanston Participatory Budgeting team: Celia Carlino, Matthew Ouren, Ndona Muboyayi.
Share your ideas for City spending
Want to help spend the City's budget? Now you can! The City has allocated $3 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to participatory budgeting, a process in which residents generate ideas, develop proposals, and ultimately vote on projects to fund and implement.
Attend an Idea Collection Assembly: Share your ideas on Sat., Dec. 10 at the Evanston Ecology Center and Mon., Dec. 12 at ETHS. Please RSVP to secure your spot!
COVID-19 Update
Cases: Evanston reported 149 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 136 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 21.29.
COVID-19 Community Risk Level: MEDIUM.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
To date, Evanston has had 17,707 total confirmed cases, and 157 residents have died of illness or complications related to COVID-19. View the City’s interactive COVID-19 dashboard (view on mobile).
More News and Events
December happenings at Northwestern
Check out fun events happening at Northwestern in December, including ice skating, musical performances, art exhibitions, and more!
A roadmap to addressing employee concerns
This week, the City announced a 60-day roadmap outlining the initial steps it will take to address troubling issues and concerns raised in a recent report by a group of Black City of Evanston employees. The City is committed to working thoughtfully and expeditiously to address these issues, and creating an equitable work climate in all City departments.
Stay informed of what's going on in your ward
Looking to stay informed on news, events and meetings happening throughout the City and, more specifically, in your ward? Sign up for your ward eNewsletter and other topics today!
Share your input on ADU model designs
The Evanston Development Cooperative has partnered with the City to design model “accessory dwelling unit” floor plans, better known as backyard houses. Provide your input to help guide the design of these plans. Complete the survey today!
D65 kindergarten registration is now open
District 65 kindergarten registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year. Children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2023 to be eligible.
Encounter Evanston history
Do you love Evanston as much as we do? Check out “Encountering Evanston History,” a compilation of 75 stories by 18 local authors, most of them former writers for the Evanston RoundTable. Learn more at upcoming events hosted by Bookends & Beginnings, Westminster Place, and Booked.
There's still time to get your flu shot!
With holiday gatherings in full swing, it's important to get your flu shot to reduce the risk of getting yourself or others sick. Find vaccine locations.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
Pet of the Month: Meet Gary!
 About Gary: I’m a young and energetic boy who was found as a stray hanging out at a park. I’ve been at the shelter for a couple of months already, and I’m hoping to find my person asap! People are a little intimidated by my size and my bark when they first meet me – but I’m a hound, I can’t help it! Even though I’m so good at fetch I can basically play all by myself, I just want to be your best friend and learn about the world with you. Let’s go on some hikes, bond, and have the best time!
Learn more about Gary and other adoptable pets at the Evanston Animal Shelter.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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