Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | View in browser
4th Ward News
Greetings all,
Nothing fancy this month, just some news and announcements…
Ward Gatherings
No ward meeting tonight since we did the joint meeting on the budget last week with Wards 3 and 9. (Presentations here). The next Fourth Ward meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Robert Crown, 7 p.m. Next office hours: Saturday, Dec. 14 at Reprise Roasters (710 Main St.).
Healthcare Townhall
Mayor Biss and State Representative Robyn Gabel are hosting a town hall meeting to discuss how the proposed transition of Ascension St. Francis Hospital to Prime Healthcare Inc. will affect healthcare in our community: Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. at the Levy Center.
Envision Evanston
The first draft of Evanston’s new comprehensive plan has been released and ready for your review and feedback. Check out the document here and let me know what you think, and please complete the online survey, available in both English and Spanish, by December 17. The Land Use Commission will be reviewing the plan over the course of four meetings this month and next—check the City’s online calendar for a complete list of meeting dates. Thank you for your continued engagement!
Margarita Inn Good Neighbor Advisory Committee
The quarterly meeting of the Margarita Inn GNAC is this Friday, Nov. 15 at noon in the conference room at the Margarita Inn (1566 Oak Ave.) All are welcome!
Civic Center and Police/Fire HQ Decisions
The City is seeking input from the community to help shape the future of the Civic Center, Police and Fire Headquarters. As part of this important planning process, community members are invited to participate in this online survey as well as a series of listening sessions—check here for dates and times.
Summer Movies or Concerts
Our Parks and Rec department is looking ahead to next year’s Starlight series and is asking for community input on concert and movie preferences. Please share your thoughts using this online survey.
Recycling Truck Artwork
In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15, the City, in partnership with District 65, hosted a Recycling Wrap Competition. Middle schoolers were invited to submit their original artwork, depicting the dangers of putting batteries in recycling bins. Now we all get to vote on our favorite design. View artwork and vote here. Voting ends Thursday!
Other News
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Larimer Park is finally open! Except for the gazebo, which we expect will be finished by the end of the month.
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Fitzsimons Park is next on the schedule for renovation—stay tuned for the details of neighborhood engagement.
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The building at Greenleaf and Wesley which was so badly damaged by fire earlier this year is being rebuilt. It took a while to ensure the structural integrity of the building. The owner intends to start construction as soon as they have building permits: “It will be beautiful with original brick, large windows and openings and all new interior when complete. Three prior tenants plan to return as well.”
With regards,
Jonathan Nieuwsma
Councilmember, 4th Ward
jnieuwsma@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org
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