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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about early voting, a new skate park, the 2023 alley grading schedule, and more!
Plus, 70 Evanston girl scouts are now equipped with lifesaving skills!
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Early voting begins Monday
Cast your ballot! Early Voting for the April 4 Consolidated Election will be held at the Morton Civic Center from Monday, March 20 through April 3.
Who's on the ballot? This election includes races for Evanston 2nd and 9th Ward City Council seats, as well as District 65 and District 202 board members.
Coming soon: A new skate park!
City Council has approved construction of a new skate park at the east end of Twiggs Park (Ashland and Noyes). Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-April, with completion expected by December.
Shout out: Thank you to members of Evanston’s skate community, who worked with the City to develop a park design that meets the needs of skaters of every age and ability.
 Giving our alleys an 'A' grade
The City’s Public Works Agency has announced its 2023 alley maintenance schedule. Starting in the spring every year, Evanston's more than 300 unpaved alleys are periodically graded by the City.
Why grade the alleys? This work is done to eliminate potholes and ruts caused by vehicles, weather and other factors.
 Elevating our public spaces
Students from Mr. Michael Winfield's art class at Beacon Academy recently added new murals to the walls at the Chandler-Newberger Community Center! Painting is expected to be completed this Friday. Thank you to our young artists for brightening this community space.
 Help Evanston respond to emergencies
The City's Office of Emergency Management trains and manages CERT volunteers, calling on them in times of need. Join a six-week training program for CERT volunteers on Thursday evenings, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., starting March 23. Learn more and register.
COVID-19 Update
Cases: Evanston reported 75 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 96 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 10.71.
COVID-19 Community Risk Level: LOW.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
To date, Evanston has had 19,027 total confirmed cases, and 163 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
Go 'Cats!
Making its second NCAA Tournament appearance in program history, Northwestern men's basketball will take on Boise State in an NCAA Tournament First Round game tonight in Sacramento!
The Aging Well Conference is back
Celebrate Older Americans Month in May at the City’s 22nd Aging Well Conference. This year’s celebration includes three events: an Aging Well Film Night on May 3, Aging Well Conference on May 5, and Hoops for the Ages basketball tournament on May 6. Attendance is free for all events. Conference registration begins Monday, March 20.
Reminder: Updated leaf blower restrictions
After April 1, only electric-powered leaf blowers will be allowed for use in Evanston and will be limited to the following hours:
- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Provide input on Independence Park improvements
Head to a community meeting on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at the Chandler-Newberger Community Center to provide input on potential improvements to Independence Park.
Need to renew your driver's license?
Attend a Mobile DMV and Senior Resource Fair on Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
Learn how to appeal your property taxes
Join Commissioner Samantha Steele for a Property Tax Appeal Workshop on Thursday, March 23, 6 p.m. at Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St.
Have Medicaid? Get ready to renew
Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but Illinois is starting renewals again. Don't risk losing your Medicaid! Visit abe.illinois.gov and click "Manage My Case" to verify your mailing address and find your due date. Watch your mail and complete your renewal right away. If you're no longer eligible for Medicaid, connect to coverage at work or through the official Affordable Care Act marketplace for Illinois.
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Community Events
Evanston Fire Department provides CPR training to Girl Scouts!
 Last weekend, the Evanston Fire Department provided lifesaving first aid and hands-only CPR training for more than 70 girl scouts in honor of National Girl Scout Day.
What they learned: Girl scouts learned about when to call 911, how to perform hands-only CPR, how to properly use an AED, first aid skills and more! Learning these skills will help them earn their First Aid Badge.
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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