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Good afternoon,
Read below for information about Evanston Beach Passes, how to provide public comment on the proposed new ward map, recycling and composting, and more!
 Pick up your 2023 Beach Pass next week!
Dreaming of sunshine and sand between your toes? Evanston season beach passes will be available beginning Monday, April 17. Swimming beaches will open Memorial Day weekend.
Beach passes/daily tickets are a must! Even though beaches will be free to Evanston residents again this year, all beach patrons must present a season beach pass or daily ticket to enter the beach.
Where can I pick up my pass? Starting April 17, you can pick up passes for your household with proof of residency (60201 and 60202) from the Robert Crown Center, Levy Senior Center, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, Ecology Center and Chandler-Newberger Community Center.
What if I don't live in Evanston? Non-Evanston residents must purchase a season beach pass or daily beach ticket to access Evanston swimming beaches. Season passes can be purchased at the community centers listed above. Daily tickets can be purchased beginning May 27 via the Viply app.
 New proposed map.
Submit A Public Comment
The City’s Redistricting Committee is developing a new ward map based on 2020 census data. The new proposed map is available for public viewing and comment.
Why are we redistricting? Evanston’s current ward map has been in effect since 2003, after the 2000 census. Federal case law states that redistricting is required since the total population change per the 2020 census is 20.4 percent, well above the limits for the old map to be considered compliant.
How can I provide input? You're encouraged to submit a public comment online regarding the proposed map. You can also provide a public comment in-person at the Redistricting Committee meeting on April 25.
 Recycling and composting reminders
In honor of Earth Month, check out our “Nope” resources and learn about common items that shouldn’t be recycled at cityofevanston.org/recycling.
Additional resources: Check out the Facebook page of our recycling partner, SWANCC, for helpful recycling tips and reminders all month long.
Simple Recycling: The City has partnered with Simple Recycling, allowing you to easily recycle clothes and household textiles. Schedule pickups online in advance at SimpleRecycling.com or by calling 866-835-5068.
Collective Resource: The City’s exclusive hauler, Collective Resource Compost, offers food waste composting services to households and businesses. Take advantage of the service by signing up online!
 Last chance to apply to be a summer lifeguard!
Summer lifeguard positions are filling up fast! Apply today to join the Evanston Fire Department's dynamic, dedicated 2023 summer lifeguard team. The application deadline is April 28.
COVID-19 Update
Cases: Evanston reported 37 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 68 for the week prior. The current seven-day moving average of daily confirmed cases is 5.29.
COVID-19 Community Risk Level: LOW.
Hospitalizations: View local COVID-19 hospitalizations.
To date, Evanston has had 19,253 total confirmed cases, and 167 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
Save the date for Family Fun Fest on April 30
Don't miss the "My City, Your City, Our City" Safe Summer kick-off event, Evanston is Family Strong! Family Fun Fest. This free event, hosted in partnership with Be Strong Families, will take place on Sun., April 30 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Robert Crown Community Center.
Tennis courts are getting a tune up!
The City will begin the reconstruction of fourteen tennis courts and one basketball court at James Park, the Robert Crown Community Center, Burnham Shores, and Bent Park the week of April 24. Construction will last around 25 days at each location.
Shop the Maker's Market in Downtown Evanston
Sell what you make or shop handmade goods at the annual Maker's Market in the Maple Avenue Parking Garage. Markets are scheduled for May 7, August 6 and October 8 from noon to 5 p.m. Check out more info!
Evanston's 'first' first responders
Every hour of every day, Evanston 911 telecommunicators are available to provide life-saving instruction and emergency response to those in need. As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we'd like to thank our "first" first responders for their dedicated service to our community.
Get Engaged
Community Events
Our favorite falcons have returned!
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Peregrine falcons have been nesting at the Evanston Public Library since 2004, occupying the nest (scrape) from March until June each year. Check out the Evanston Peregrine Falcon Watch group where you can post and share news and observations about the falcons. You can also watch the live falcon cam on YouTube!
That’s it for today's e-news. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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