Thursday, February 2, 2023 | View in browser
Good afternoon,
This week's E-News features:
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Ways to fight the winter blues this February
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Black History Month featured Evanstonians
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An important winter safety reminder, and more!
Plus, an Evanston student's original art adorns our new recycling truck.
 Beat the winter blues this February
There's a lot happening in Evanston during this very short month. Get out and enjoy it!
Find dining deals and discounts: Explore Evanston eateries and take advantage of special offers as part of North Shore Restaurant Month.
Celebrate everyday moments: Take a creative class, enjoy a warm meal, and explore cafès, bakeries and restaurants during Downtown Evanston Hygge Fest.
Plan an art-filled Saturday: Don't miss Evanston Made's First Saturday Evanston art events throughout the city this Saturday, Feb. 4.
Experience Northwestern: Enjoy a skate night at Robert Crown Center, art exhibitions and conversations on campus, performing arts on stage, and much more at Northwestern community events this February!
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Black History Month Featured Evanstonians: Meet the Weavers!
In honor of Black History Month, we're featuring Clarence and Wendy Weaver, owners of C&W Market & Ice Cream Parlor and fighters of food insecurity. See how Clarence and Wendy have made a positive impact on our community by donating and delivering groceries to those in need.
Black History Month events
Celebrate and recognize Black History Month in Evanston this February by participating in community events and activities.
 Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan address state and local leaders at the White House summit, January 27. (Photo courtesy of The White House.)
Evanston joins 'Get the Lead Out' coalition
Last week, Mayor Biss joined Vice President Kamala Harris, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, and state and local leaders from across the country for a White House Summit on Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacement.
Getting the lead out. The City has taken several initial steps towards replacing existing lead service lines in Evanston, including:
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Launching a Lead Service Line Replacement workforce development program, hiring and training Evanston residents in the skills needed for lead service line replacement and street restoration
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Providing no-cost replacement of private-side lead water service lines to 150 households in 2023 through a new pilot project
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Replacing an additional 160 lead service lines in 2023 in conjunction with the City’s 2023 Water Main Replacement Project
 Winter safety: Stay off lakefront shelf ice
With shelf ice forming along Evanston beaches and the lakefront, please stay safe and enjoy the winter landscape from the sand or solid ground.
Walking or climbing on shelf ice is extremely dangerous for people and pets, as holes in the ice can easily be covered by snow. If you fall in, getting out of the water can be nearly impossible. View shelf ice graphic.
COVID-19 Update
Cases: Evanston reported 65 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 97 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 9.29.
COVID-19 Community Risk Level: LOW.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
To date, Evanston has had 18,585 total confirmed cases, and 160 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
Community forum on policing, February 6
Join Evanston/North Shore NAACP and Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart for a community forum on policing and safety on Monday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m., at Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson Ave.
Summer camp registration begins February 11
Evanston residents can register for summer camps online on Saturday, Feb. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. The computer lab at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center will be open during camp registration hours for anyone who needs a computer or internet service.
Congratulations, Rep. Robyn Gabel
Celebrate Rep. Robyn Gabel's appointment as Illinois House Majority Leader on Saturday, Feb. 4, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Levy Center. All are welcome. Refreshments provided.
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Community Events
 That's a wrap: Evanston student's artwork adorns new recycling truck
Congratulations to Chute Middle School student and artist Zeynep Bilgic, whose original graphic design adorns the City’s new recycling truck!
Zeynep’s design received the most votes in the City and District 65’s Youth Recycling Wrap Competition, which challenged students to submit original artwork illustrating why recycling plays a vital role in being good stewards for the planet.
Thank you to Zeynep and all of the student artists who participated in the contest. Keep an eye out for Zeynep’s truck around Evanston!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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