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New eviction moratorium

The CDC has issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in areas with higher levels of COVID-19, which includes Cook County. This eviction moratorium on evictions remains in effect through Sunday, Oct. 3. The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a site, evictionhelpillinois.org, to connect tenants and landlords with free legal aid regarding eviction issues. There is also still rental aid available through IDHS. More information is available by calling (855) 631-0811 or texting (844) 938-4280.

Green infrastructure bike tour

Today, Aug. 12, is the deadline to reserve your spot at the ribbon-cutting celebration for the new-and-improved Techny Basin bike path at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. There will be a leisurely bike tour of all the sites along the path between the basin and downtown Glenview, which is an 8.6 mile round trip. To reserve your spot, contact Robyn Flakne at (847) 904-4536 or rflakne@glenview.il.us.

Blood drive

The village of Glenview and Vitalant are partnering for a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at Village Hall, 2500 E. Lake Ave. Each donor receives a coupon for a free pint of Culver's frozen custard. Be sure to eat beforehand, be well-hydrated and bring an ID. To make an appointment, call (877) 258-4825 or visit vitalant.org, select "donate" or "make an appointment," login, then search by group code 857A.

North Suburban Y honored for diversity

The North Suburban YMCA, along with 17 local companies and organizations, has been selected as an honoree of the inaugural Daily Herald Diversity in Business Awards. The Diversity in Business Awards honor those who have shown exceptional commitment to promoting practices that advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace, in business leadership, and in bolstering equality across all areas of diversity, including age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion.

"We are so grateful to be honored with a Diversity in Business Award. The NSYMCA recognizes that a diverse and inclusive organization is foundational to developing and engaging everyone in the community. Together we work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and compassion," said Kathy Fielding, CEO of the North Suburban YMCA. "Our focus is on offering enriching programs and tools that help residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive." The honorees will also be profiled in a special publication of the Daily Herald Business Ledger on Monday, September 13. For more information about the North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook, visit nsymca.org.

Grand addition

In July builders broke ground on a new, 29,000 square-foot performing arts center on the campus of Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Designed by Krueck Sexton Partners with fellow Chicago firm Valenti Builders serving as general contractor, the $25.76 million Loyola Academy Center for the Performing Arts will form a new campus quadrangle and outdoor plaza that will function as an open-air performance space and a general gathering place for the Loyola community.

Inside a 125-foot, undulating curved glass wall will be a lobby and gallery space leading to the 565-seat Leemputte Family Theater, which will offer a balcony, orchestra pit, fly tower and premier lighting and production technologies.

Next to the theater will be rehearsal and staging areas, a green room, makeup and dressing rooms, and a scene shop. A student lounge will connect the Loyola Academy Center to the fine arts wing on the east side of campus.

Students from Loyola Academy's American Institute of Architecture contributed to the planning and design process.

Sara Lundgren, a partner with Krueck Sexton, said the all-electric building will use 58% less energy than the average output of local peer institutions.

Construction of the center is expected to be completed by 2022.

Book it

The Glenview Public Library is presenting a community survey to help determine service priorities to help the library better-serve its clientele. The quick, 15-question survey is available on the library website's landing page, glenviewpl.org.