About Evanston
Just 12 miles north of Chicago, Evanston is a culturally-diverse city of students and professionals.
The 8-square mile city is home to the prestigious Northwestern University and two major
hospital systems: Northshore University Healthsystem and Saint Francis Hospital.
There are plenty of opportunities to explore and learn in Evanston, from the city’s
weekend Farmers’ Market to a visit to the Grosse Point Lighthouse.
Interesting facts
The City of Evanston is currently exploring the development of a wind farm four miles
off-shore in Lake Michigan. This project is the single largest carbon-reducing strategy
identified in the Evanston Climate Action Plan. Read more about it here.