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Thousands Attend Protest Here, Keeping It Peaceful and Solemn

May 31 By the hundreds they crossed Lake Street at Dodge Avenue, walking toward Evanston Township High School, chanting, holding signs, protesting the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota and what appeared to be an aggressive arrest of a young black man here last week.
Statement from Mayor Stephen Hagerty

May 31 Below is a statement issued today by Evanston Mayor Stephen Hagerty about today's rally and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis:
Statement from Interim City Manager Erika Storlie on Evanston Police Department Use-of-Force Incident\

May 30 "As your Interim City Manager, I have a responsibility to ensure that members of our community feel safe and protected by the Evanston Police Department and that we constantly work to maintain a positive relationship with all of the people who call Evanston home.
Post From Ninth Ward Alderman

May 30 Cicely Fleming, Ninth Ward Alderman, sent the following to the RoundTable; she posted it earlier on social media.
Alderman Calls for ‘Fair and Thorough’ Investigation of Alexander Arrest

May 30 Sixth Ward Alderman Thomas Suffredin, having seen videos of the arrest of Trenton Alexander, sent the following statement to the RoundTable.
Young Black Man Wrestled to Ground and Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

It appears there was a foot chase, and an officer grabbed the young man’s foot from behind, which brought the young man to the ground. The young man got up and was then brought to the ground by three police officers. The young man continued to say he had not done anything wrong.
All Regions of the State Moved to Phase 3 of Restore Illinois Plan Today

May 29 “Today I’ll be signing a new executive order that reflects the changes under Phase 3 of Restore Illinois,” said the Governor. “This brings to an end the Stay-at-Home order executive order. The success of the last phase is evidenced by the decline of the positivity rate [the positive test rate], the declining hospitalizations, the declining ICU bed uses and the declining number of deaths.
Churches File Emergency Petition in U.S. Supreme Court Challenging Stay-at-Home Order, Gov. Pritzker Given Hours to Respond

May 28 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) provided guidance today, containing eight pages of recommendations for places of worship to use in holding religious services. The guidance was posted on IDPH’s website after the Governor was given until 8 p.m. tonight to respond to an emergency petition filed by two churches seeking to enjoin him from enforcing his Stay-at-Home order against the churches.
City Works to Expand Safe Outdoor Dining Options for Evanston Restaurants

May 28 As Evanston and Illinois move towards Phase 3 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, the City is taking action to better accommodate and expand safe outdoor dining options for local establishments.
City Issues Update on Public Health Guidelines, Business Openings as State Moves to Phase 3 of ‘Restore Illinois’ Recovery Plan

May 28 Additional businesses will be allowed to reopen while following strict public health guidelines tomorrow, May 29, as Illinois and Evanston progress to Phase 3 of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois recovery plan.
State Rep. Robyn Gabel Provides Special Session and Budget Update

May 28. During the recent special session in Springfield, we were able to come together to pass a budget and address other urgent matters in response to this global pandemic that is devastating families, businesses, and health care systems. I am honored to have been able to fight for our values on behalf of our district during this unprecedented crisis.
CVS Opens 3 Covid-19 Test Sites in the Area

May 28. CVS Health announced today that is expanded its COVID-19 testing program by adding 24 additional test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Illinois. The opening of additional test sites on Friday, May 29 add to the 16 locations previously opened in Illinois.
COVID Statistics and Guidelines for Summer Day Camps

May 27 After discussing the latest COVID-19 statistics, this article takes a look at the guidelines applicable to summer day camps in Phase 3. All four regions of the State are still on track to move on Friday to Phase 3 of Governor J. B. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois Plan.
Downtown Spots Eyed for Temporary Civic Center

May 27 Evanston officials are promoting a new reason for vacating their longtime governmental home at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., and setting up shop elsewhere.
Gov. Pritzker: ‘We Seem to Have Come Off the Peak’

May 26 In their daily briefing today, Governor J. B. Pritzker and Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, each pointed to some positive trends in the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois, leading Gov. Pritzker to say that the State seems to be coming down from the peak. Both, however, emphasized the pandemic is not over and that it is essential that everyone maintain social distancing, wear a face-covering and adhere to other aspects of the Restore Illinois Plan.

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