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Evanston exudes a progressive and intellectual atmosphere. You'll find a mix of historic architecture and modern development, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and sustainability. The city is family-friendly and offers a welcoming environment for all.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · EVANSTON
Evanston, Cook County

City Snapshot

Population

78,110

County

Cook County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Median Income

$93,188

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Evanston Hospital Emergency Department

NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital

This Week

Glenview Golf 101 Session #1

2026-06-17

Glenview GC

June Jazz Reception 2026

2026-06-20

Frick Center, Founders Lounge

30th Annual June Jazz Concert

2026-06-20

University Mall (Rain Site: Hammerschmidt Chapel)

Summer Band Concert 2026 - Sousa Band Reenactment

2026-06-24

Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel

ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition

2026-06-25

Chicago Convention Center

Community Leaders

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Richard Durbin

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

T
Tammy Duckworth

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

JB Pritzker
JB Pritzker

Governor

Democratic Party