Submitted by MarkTendam on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 15:00
Evonda Thomas, Evanston Public Health Director, announced today the first bird testing positive for West Nile virus in Evanston this year.
“As temperatures start to warm up, we’re going to start seeing more mosquito activity and an increased risk for West Nile virus,” said Ms. Thomas. “Although most cases of West Nile virus are mild, the virus can still cause serious, life-altering and even fatal disease. That is why it is so important to protect yourself against mosquito bites by wearing insect repellent and getting rid of any standing water around your home.”
Submitted by Rick Nelson on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 11:06
This Saturday, Aug 14, from 3pm - 5pm, a DUCK RACE AND PLUCK will be held at the Dawes Park lagoon in Evanston. This event is held to raise funds for the care of the "critters" that reside at the Evanston Ecology Center. Rubber ducks race on waves created by volunteers with paddles. Sponsor one duck for $10, or three (in a Quack Pack) for $25. Kids and adults alike will have fun. Attendees can win cool prizes. For more information, or to reserve ducks, call 847 448-8256.
Submitted by MarkTendam on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 15:10
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting targeted adult mosquito control operations in portions of Evanston on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM, weather permitting.
This area is bounded by: Central St., Crawford Ave. Dempster Ave. and Lake Michigan.
Please see the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District's web site (www.nsmad.com) for detailed information regarding the specific NSMAD map numbers to be treated.
Submitted by MarkTendam on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:51
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District will be conducting targeted
adult mosquito control operations in portions of Evanston, Glenview, Skokie
and Wilmette on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, between the hours of 8:00 PM and
2:00 AM, weather permitting.
This area is bounded by: Lake Ave., Hibbard Rd., Old Orchard Rd./Central
Street, and Lake Michigan.
Please see the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District's web site
(www.nsmad.com) for detailed information regarding the specific NSMAD map
Submitted by MarkTendam on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:49
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) reported a pool of mosquitoes from Evanston has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first positive pool identified in Evanston in 2010. So far this year in Illinois there have been 28 positive pools statewide with no human cases reported. The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has not scheduled any spraying at this time.
Residents should follow these steps to keep safe:
- Eliminate mosquitoes that cause West Nile Virus from your property;
Submitted by Mary Rosinski on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 21:26
“Through their amazing and tireless grassroots advocacy, the Friends have clearly demonstrated that there is broad support throughout the community for retaining the branch libraries,” Schoenberg said. ”By working both harder and smarter, we can better align important public services that help give people a fighting chance in confronting the challenges of the Great Recession.”
Submitted by Alderman Jane Grover on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 10:26
Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University's athletic facility at 1501 Central Street, will host a number of graduation ceremonies during the next month. They are:
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