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Evanston, city, Cook county, northeastern Illinois, U.S. It lies on Lake Michigan, 13 miles (21 km) north of downtown Chicago. Illinois and later Potawatomi Indians were early inhabitants of the area. French explorers passed through the area in the 17th century and called it Grosse Pointe.

Evanston, Illinois is a suburban municipality in Cook County, Illinois 10 miles north of downtown Chicago, bordering Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, and Wilmette to the north, with an estimated population of 74,360 as of 2003. It is one of the North Shore communities that adjoin Lake Michigan.

On the leafy North Shore, Evanston is a city famed for its diversity and progressive politics. This is reflected in many aspects of local life, and for visitors it means ethical and sustainable independent businesses, especially in the shopping areas at Main Street and Dempster Street.

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Evanston, IL. Cook County, 12 miles N of the Loop. On the shore of Lake Michigan just north of Chicago, the area that is now Evanston was home to Potawatomis until the 1830s, when they were moved west to Iowa. During the 1840s the area became thinly settled by farmers from upstate New York and elsewhere in the eastern United States and by ...

Evanston is a city in Illinois in the United States. It is 12 miles (19 km) north to the center of Chicago , and is a part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area . The mayor of Evanston is Daniel Biss .

Prepare to raise a pint to toast the inventive take on comfort food served at the Peckish Pig, Evanston’s first brewpub. Pair a house-brewed draft with kimchi macaroni and cheese, bacon-wrapped dates, maple-habanero chicken wings or a host of other creative menu items. Visitors craving barbecue must visit Smylie Brothers Brewing Company.

Evanston, Illinois is a vibrant city located in the Northeastern region of the United States. Home to attractions such as Northwestern University and Chicago Botanic Garden, visitors can explore outdoor activities and educational sites when visiting Evanston. There are also plenty of museums, galleries, and performance venues such as the ...