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Good evening,
Read below for a recap of the Mayor's State of the City Address, an announcement about the City's new Crisis Alternative Response Evanston (C.A.R.E.) program, information about cicadas, and more!
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Watch Mayor Biss' State of the City Address
Mayor Daniel Biss delivered his State of the City Address yesterday, May 8, at Evanston SPACE. The recorded speech is available for viewing on the City's YouTube and Channel 16.
The Mayor's address focused on the importance of Evanston taking bold action, especially in today's environment where so many Americans feel that their government is stuck and unable to meet their challenges. He covered similar themes in an op-ed published in the Chicago Tribune.
2023 Recap: Check out the City's 2023 Annual Report for last year's highlights and successes.
 New C.A.R.E Program to launch mid-summer
Evanston's Crisis Alternative Response Evanston (C.A.R.E.) program, launching mid-summer, is designed to provide a non-police response by Community Responders to certain calls for services deemed lower-risk.
What are Community Responders? The C.A.R.E team will consist of dedicated professionals whose lived experience and training will allow them to respond to a range of community concerns, including well-being checks, nuisance complaints, certain ordinance violations, and mental health crises.
How will I contact the C.A.R.E team? During the initial phase, Community Responders will be available seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and can be contacted by dialing 9-1-1, 847-448-4311, or the Police Non-Emergency Line at 847-866-5000.
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It's National Drinking Water Week
Join us in raising a glass (of water) to celebrate 50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which has been instrumental in safeguarding our water sources, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and healthy for all.
Learn about your local drinking water: Discover the journey Evanston water goes through from its source to your faucet and the efforts that go into ensuring safety and high quality. Check out our video.
 Mural by Chicago artist Damon Lamar Reed as part of the Art Encounters Mural Arts Program.
Evanston's new Cultural Heritage Awards
The City's Preservation Commission is seeking award nominations for its new citywide Cultural Heritage Awards. Evanston-focused individuals or groups who embody, safeguard, or advance significant themes within the broader field of historic preservation and heritage conservation qualify.
Submit a nomination: Nominations should be submitted using this form located on the City’s historic preservation web pages. The deadline for submissions is by 5 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 16.
 Did you know it's Public Service Recognition Week?
Let's give a big shoutout to all the amazing individuals who work tirelessly to serve the public at every level of government. And a special THANK YOU to our incredible Evanston City staff for their dedication to making our community such an awesome place to live and work!
A Message About Pertussis
As respiratory illnesses return to pre-pandemic levels, we have seen an increase in pertussis (whooping cough) in Evanston this winter and spring.
Pertussis is caused by a highly contagious bacterium that is found in the fluids of the mouth, nose, and throat of an infected person. When coughing or sneezing, respiratory droplets that are produced can infect others. The first pertussis symptoms often start like a cold with a runny nose, low-grade fever, and mild cough. However, over a week or two, the cough becomes more severe with rapid fits or bursts of coughing (paroxysms). It is often worse at night, exhausting the infected person. Individuals can sometimes turn blue or vomit during these attacks; however, between coughing fits, they appear and feel well.
Anyone can get pertussis. Vaccination can help prevent pertussis and protect against severe disease. Please check with your doctor to ensure you and your family are up-to-date on pertussis-containing vaccinations (DTaP for young children, and Tdap for pre-teens and adults). Pertussis can be successfully treated with antibiotics, but the cough can linger for weeks even after treatment.
If you develop a cough after exposure to pertussis, or if you have a new, persistent cough with an unknown cause that lasts longer than seven days, please call your doctor.
For general questions regarding pertussis, please contact the Health and Human Service Department at 847-448-4311.
More News and Events
Experience the Umbrella Arts Festival
Hosted by Evanston ASPA, this annual celebration of Asian American history, culture, and art will take place this Sat., May 11, from noon to 4 p.m., in Fountain Square. Bring the whole family out to enjoy performances, food trucks, and over 50 artists and vendors. More information.
Sip and shop at the Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl
The Main-Dempster Mile has joined forces with Evanston Made to host the
Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl on Thurs., May 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will celebrate Evanston artists, and also regional craft beverage makers. Purchase your tickets today.
Help save our feathered friends
Join us in a vital effort to turn off non-essential lights during bird migration season (over the next few days and weeks). By doing so, you can help avoid disorientation and building collisions during night migration. View a night migration dashboard.
Get out your earplugs—the cicadas are coming!
This spring, billions, if not trillions, of periodical cicadas will be emerging in a rare dual emergence event. This monumental occurrence will take place when two separate groups emerge across the Midwest and southeastern US. Check out our webpage with answers to FAQs.
Get Engaged
Community Calendar
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Downtown Evanston: Spring Sip & Stroll, May 9
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District 65 PTA One Fund Native Plant Sale, May 11
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Childcare Network of Evanston's Zero to 5K, May 11
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Junior League of Evanston-North Shore Tea & Cookies, May 11
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Evanston History Center’s Mother’s Day House Walk, May 12
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FAN Zoom Event - The Algebra of Wealth: Achieving Economic Security, May 13
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Produce Mobile, May 14
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FAN Zoom Event - The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder, May 15
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Walk-in Legal Clinic, May 16
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Northwestern University End-of-Year Community Meeting (Virtual), May 16
Adoptable Pet of the Month: Meowzer!
Meet Meowzer! Meowzer isn't just a cat - she is a personal assistant. She's a big help in the kitchen and the bathroom and loves watching webinars! When she's not busy with those tasks, she basks in the sun with a friend. She's four years old, and although she has become a volunteer favorite at the shelter, she's more than ready to move on to a home of her own.
Interested in meeting Meowzer? Fill out an adoption questionnaire 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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