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July 13: Evanston Had 3 New COVID-19 Cases Today, Illinois’s Cases Drop for Third Day in Row

July 13 Evanston had 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. The State had 883 new cases, the third day new cases have declined in the State. In the last 13 days, though, the State has reported more than 800 new cases on 10 days.
Afternoon Attic Fire Displaces Residents

July 13 At 4:41 p.m., Saturday, July 11, Evanston fire companies were dispatched to a two story single family home in the 3200 block of Park Pl, for the report of heavy smoke coming from the roof.
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July 10: Evanston Had 3 New COVID-19 Cases Today, Illinois’s Cases Jump to 1,317

July 10 Evanston had 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. The State had 1,317 new cases, the highest number since May 31. The average number of new cases in the State in the last three days is 1,105 per day. In the three prior days, the average was 613 per day.
Census-Taking During Time of Pandemic

July 10 Evanston officials had to do some creative scrambling to reach residents about participating in the 2020 Census after the Coronavirus hit earlier this year, making in-person efforts more difficult.
July 9: Evanston Had No New COVID-19 Cases Today, Illinois’s Cases Jump to 1,018.

July 9 Evanston had no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. The State had 1,018 new cases, the highest number since June 5. This follows a jump to 980 yesterday. CDC reported today that there were 64,771 new COVID-19 cases in the nation on July 8.
Mayor Hagerty's Next 'Q&A and Discussion on Policing in Evanston' to Focus on Police Budget, July 13

July 9 Evanston community members are invited to join Mayor Stephen Hagerty, members of the Evanston Police Department, and other guests for an upcoming Q&A and discussion on the Police Budget.
Some Want Racial Equity and Police Defunding Weighed in Evanston City Manager Hiring Decision

July 8 Residents on July 7 dished up a second helping of suggestions of the attributes and traits they would like to see in Evanston’s next City Manager, including a need to consider candidates’ positions on racial equity and police defunding – issues that have been in the backdrop of recent demonstrations.
July 8: Evanston Had 4 New COVID-19 Cases Today, Illinois’s Cases Jump to 980

July 8 Evanston had 4 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, according to data reported by the City. The State had 980 new cases today, the highest number since June 5, and reversing a trend where cases averaged 613 in the prior three days.
Recommendation: No Change to Elected Officials’ Salaries for Next Two Years, But Insurance Coverage Limited

July 8 The committee recommended no increase in compensation for the 10 members of City Council and the City Clerk in 2021 and 2020. In 2023 and 2024, the recommended increase is the same percentage rate that non-union employees receive.
Training, Discipline – And Body Cameras: Essential Tools As Police Carry Out Policing in a New Era

July 7 Police recognize that the organizational culture of police departments can be an influence in how officers intervene – or fail to intervene – in such instances as the George Floyd murder, and they are working to change that, officials said at a wide-ranging Q&A session on policing July 6.
Most Second Installment Residential and Commercial Property Tax Bills Higher

July 7 Second installment property tax bills from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office that were to go out last week show increases for most of the City’s residential and commercial properties, running counter to officials’ hopes that taxes would not rise despite a recent reassessment.
July 7: Evanston Had 2 New COVID-19 Cases Today, Illinois’s new Cases Decline to 587

July 7 Evanston had 2 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, and an average of 1.25 new cases in the last four days. The State had 587 cases today, after having 614 yesterday and 639 the day before.
Today CDC reported there were 46,329 new COVID-19 cases in the nation on July 6. On a nationwide basis, the average number of new COVID-19 cases in the last seven days is 50,276 per day, compared to an average of 21,596 in the first seven days of June, or a 133% increase.
Chicago Man Drowns at Clark Street Beach

July 7 On July 6 at approximately 8:23 p.m., Evanston Police Officers responded to 1811 Sheridan Road, the Clark Street Beach, in regards to a subject drowning.
Confronting Mayor on Defunding Police

July 7 Over the years, City Council has reduced staff in the City's Health Department, eliminated the Victim Advocate position in the Police Department and reduced funding for mental health and other social services. Discussions about the 2021 budget have begun.

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