City of Evanston, Illinois

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Information on Evanston, Cook County

The City of Evanston is located in the state of Illinois, in Cook County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Evanston at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Evanston City HALL, Cook County

Evanston City Hall's addressEvanston Evanston Municipal Building
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
United States
Phone number of Evanston City HallNot available
Evanston, IL emailNot available
Evanston official websiteNot available
Mayor of EvanstonDaniel Biss
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Common questions about Evanston

What county is Evanston IL in?

Evanston, IL is located in Cook County

Where is Evanston, Illinois ?

Evanston lies in Cook County, situated in the northeastern part of the United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and is located directly north of Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan. Evanston is a key suburb of Chicago, contributing to its urban continuum.

What is the cost of living in Evanston IL ?

Evanston administrative division

Evanston building department, IL

If you're planning a construction project in Evanston, IL, securing the necessary permits is a crucial first step. To initiate the process, you should contact the City of Evanston's Building and Inspection Services Division, located at the Civic Center. They provide detailed guidance on submitting your application, and it's essential to reach out to them directly to obtain the most accurate information regarding fees and processing times, as these can vary based on the specifics of your project. The office staff can help ensure you have everything in order to comply with local regulations and move forward smoothly with your construction plans.
OfficeCity of Evanston Building & Inspection Services
CityEvanston
StateIllinois
Address2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone847-448-4311
Websitehttps://www.cityofevanston.org/government/departments/community-development/building-inspection-services

Demography of Evanston

Name of Evanston inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
PopulationNot availableN.C / N.C
Population density in EvanstonNot available

Air quality

Evanston Air Quality Today27 (Good)

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List of Passport Facilities in Evanston, IL

Where to apply for a passport in Evanston, IL? There are 2 passport offices in Evanston, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
EVANSTON CITY CLERK2100 RIDGE AVENUE8474488189
EVANSTON POST OFFICE1101 DAVIS STREET8473286288

Top 3 most popular banks in Evanston

There are 22 bank branches in Evanston.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Evanston with 4 branch offices, followed by Byline Bank with 4 branch offices and then U.S. Bank National Association with 4 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Evanston:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Byline Bank4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
U.S. Bank National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
BMO Harris Bank National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wintrust Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PNC Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Citibank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
TCF National Bank1Full Service Retail Office
Fifth Third Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Evanston administrative numbers

Evanston City code1724582
Evanston City postcode60201

Toponymy and translation of Evanston

Belarusian: Горад ЭванстанBulgarian: ЕванстънHebrew: אוונסטון
Japanese: エバンストンKorean: 에번스턴 (일리노이 주)Lithuanian: Evanstonas
Serbian: ЕванстонChinese: 埃文斯顿 

Transportation modes in Evanston

Airport
Chicago Executive Airport 11.6 miles
Chicago O'Hare International Airport 11.7 miles
Chicago Midway International Airport 18.3 miles

Evanston territory

Evanston area7,82 sq mi (20,25 km²)
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 42.0464
Longitude: -87.6944
Latitude: 42° 2' 47'' North
Longitude: 87° 41' 40'' West
Time zone
UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago)
Summer time : UTC -5:00
Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Namesake of Evanston
  • Evanston, Wyoming, États-Unis
Natural parksEvanston isn't part of a natural park

What is Evanston close to?

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Nearby cities include: Skokie, Wilmette, Kenilworth and Lincolnwood
WilmetteWilmette
SkokieNeighbouring towns
SkokieSkokie
Skokie 2.5 milesWilmette 2.8 milesKenilworth 3.1 miles
Lincolnwood 3.5 milesGolf 4.7 milesWinnetka 4.8 miles
Morton Grove 4.9 milesNorthfield 5.8 milesNiles 6.1 miles
Glencoe 7 milesGlenview 7.2 milesHarwood Heights 8 miles
Park Ridge 8 milesNorridge 8.8 milesNorthbrook 9.2 miles
Rosemont 9.9 milesElmwood Park 10.6 milesDes Plaines 10.6 miles
Schiller Park 10.9 milesHighland Park 11.1 milesRiver Grove 11.2 miles

Distance between Evanston and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 1753 milesHouston : 951 milesPhiladelphia : 670 miles
Phoenix : 1450 milesSan Antonio : 1060 milesSan Diego : 1728 miles
Dallas : 810 milesSan Jose : 1834 milesJacksonville : 877 miles
Indianapolis : 177 miles closestSan Francisco : 1886 milesAustin : 986 miles
Columbus : 284 milesFort Worth : 831 milesCharlotte : 601 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Evanston, IL

Elementary schools in Evanston

Dawes Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 375

Dewey Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 538

Dr ML King Junior Literary&Fine Arts

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 576

Joseph E Hill Education Center

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 344

Kingsley Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 378

Lincoln Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 525

Lincolnwood Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 405

Oakton Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 404

Orrington Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 395

Rice Childrens Center

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 8
Students : 33

Walker Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 368

Washington Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 545

Willard Elementary School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 536

Middle schools in Evanston

Chute Middle School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 601

Haven Middle School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 833

Nichols Middle School

District of Evanston Ccsd 65
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 717

High schools in Evanston

Evanston Township High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 3288

Private schools in Evanston

Beacon Academy

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 11
Students : 83

Chiaravalle Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 318

Midwest Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 32

Pope John Xxiii School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 246

Roycemore School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 232

St Athanasius Elementary School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 297

St Joan Of Arc Elementary School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 236

The Barbereux School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 1
Students : 58

schools in Evanston

Park School

Students : 69

Leisure and activities in Evanston surrounding area

Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
to Chicago 9.3 miles		Brookfield Zoo
to Brookfield 16.5 miles
Golf course
Peter N. Jans Community Golf CourseEvanston Golf Club
to Skokie 2.3 miles
Westmoreland Country Club
to Wilmette 2.8 miles		Weber Park Golf Course
to Skokie 2.9 miles
Robert A. Black Golf Club
to Chicago 3 miles		Bryn Mawr Country Club
to Lincolnwood 3.6 miles
Chick Evans Golf Course
to Morton Grove 4.5 miles		Wilmette Golf Course
to Wilmette 4.6 miles
Winnetka Golf Club
to Winnetka 5 miles		Billy Caldwell Golf Course
to Chicago 5.1 miles