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After Zero-Percent Salary Increase in 2019, Local Unions Weigh City Request for Unpaid Work Furloughs

June 3 City officials are pressing forward on cost-saving moves to meet a steep budget shortfall with revenues down due to the coronavirus. But some large pieces are still unresolved – including agreements with the local police and fire unions for unpaid furlough days.
Progress as of June 3 in Meeting the Criteria to Move to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan

June 3 There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported for Evanston residents today, the second day in a row in which there no new cases. As of June 3, 48 residents of Evanston have died due to COVID-19, 75% of whom were residents of long-term care facilities.
Call for Residents to Apply to Serve on the Citizen Police Review Commission

June 3 At the next City Council meeting on Monday, June 8, Mayor Hagerty will present recommendations to the Council for the Citizen Police Review Commission, which was created by a unanimous vote of the City Council on Nov. 11, 2019.
Funding for a Full-Scale Elm Protection Program May Still See the Light

June 2 With several community groups pledging support and a different set of funds to tap, aldermen are showing interest in restoring funding toward a full fungicide injection program, which has been used to preserve the City’s parkway elms since 2005.
Progress as of June 2 in Meeting the Criteria to Move to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan

June 2 There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported for Evanston residents today, but six Evanston residents lost their lives to the virus in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of deaths reported for a 24-hour period.
City Seeks Public Comment on Substantial Amendments to 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, 2019 Action Plan and Citizen Public Participation Plan for CARES Act Funding

June 2. Residents are invited to make a comment during the five- day comment period, now through Monday, June 8, for the City’s substantial amendments to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, 2019 Action Plan, and Citizen Public Participation Plan.
EPD Increasing Uniformed Patrols to Maintain Public Safety

June 1 The Evanston Police Department will maintain an increased presence in Evanston business districts overnight tonight, as reports of property damage and theft continue in Chicago and its suburbs.
Monitoring Progress, as of June 1, in Meeting the Criteria to Move to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan

June 1. The Restore Illinois plan contains three criteria relating to hospitalizations, the surge capacity of hospitals, and testing that must be met for a region of the State to move from phase 3 to phase 4. The plan also has an “internal goal” relating to contact tracing.
City of Evanston Celebrates Pride Month with Virtual Activities and Resources

June 1 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City's second annual Pride Fest has been canceled. The City will instead celebrate Pride Month (June) virtually this year.
Taking a Look at the Criteria to Move from Phase 3 to Phase 4 Under the Restore Illinois Plan

June 1. The Restore Illinois plan lists five criteria to move from phase 3 to phase 4, three of which must be met. This article discusses the criteria.
Thousands Attend Protest Here, Keeping It Peaceful and Solemn

Posted May 31, updated June 1 and June 2 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.

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