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Downloadable map. Return to main community page. Chicago's North Shore community Evanston, Illinois home to the world-renowned Northwestern University, wide sandy beaches, historic mansions on landscaped boulevards and bike paths make the city a popular lakefront destination.
The community is on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan and a short trip by car or transit from the City of Chicago. With a vision to create the most livable city in America, Evanston celebrates the diversity of the City's opportunities and residents.
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. [3] In March 2021, after Evanston passed a measure offering reparations to black residents over slavery, becoming the first in the United States to do so.
