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Welcome to Evanston, Illinois, the unique, livable, and innovative city on the edge of Chicago, Lake Michigan, and the North Shore
Unparalleled connectivity, urban sophistication, natural serenity and entrepreneurial spirit come together in Evanston. Home to top ranking Northwestern University, a strong business community, thriving urban downtown, picture perfect neighborhoods and exceptional talent all make Evanston a truly livable city with something for everyone. An honor that Forbes magazine’s “America’s Top 25 Towns to Live” agrees with. Whether you are simply visiting or call Evanston home, school, work, or you plan to soon, we welcome you to explore our city and discover what gives Evanston its edge!
Evanston Spotlight
The Business Event Coming June 20th
What? Join Jewish B2B Networking, Inc. and Small Business Advocacy Council at our third annual small business and employment event—The Business Event. Over 100 vendors, 5,000 business networkers, over 30 employment recruiters, and prominent speakers will be participating. Where? Evanston Township High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois Free parking When? Event date: Thursday, June 20, 2013…
Evanston to Host Statewide Preservation Conference June 27-29
Evanston will be host to the 2013 statewide Illinois Preservation Conference June 27-29. This year’s conference promises an exciting round of educational sessions, tours and events. Preservation commissioners can take advantage of a full-day Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) conducted by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC). The conference offers sessions for everyone,…
The 42nd Annual Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts June 15-16
Visitors to Custer’s Last Stand are happy to be there. Smiles greet you wherever you go. From the historic Main St. and Chicago Ave. store buildings to the tree lined Washington St. residential area you can find places to please. 350 Artists and craftspeople from across the nation come together on the third weekend of…
Revolution Spinning at the Forefront of the Spinning Revolution
Revolution Spinning was recently featured in SELF Magazine’s article “It’s a Thing: Themed Spin Rides” as one of the nation’s studios that are “Trailblazing the path in crazy-fun rides.” Featured along some of the nation’s megahouses in spin studios, Revolution Spinning stood on its own as the only independent location on the list. Highlighted in the article is the “Themed…
Get Printing 3-D Hosts Open House and Ribbon Cutting
All are invited to join Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, 4th Ward Alderman Don Wilson, Downtown Evanston Board of Directors and staff, City of Evanston, Evanston Chamber of Commerce, and The Technology Innovation Center to celebrate the grand opening of GetPrinting3D on June 5th from 4pm-7pm. Stop by for light refreshments, to tour the office, meet the…
