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  Evanston, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Evanston (formerly Ridgeville, Illinois) is a city on Lake Michigan located in Cook County, Illinois directly north of Chicago, east of Skokie, and south of Wilmette.
Evanston is also the birthplace of tinkertoys, automobile racing, and (allegedly) the ice cream sundae.
Evanston has a City Manager system of government and is divided into nine wards, each of which is represented by an Alderman, or member of the Evanston City Council.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Evanston,_Illinois   (1090 words)

  
 Evanston, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Evanston (elevation 600 ft., Central Time: UTC-0600, 42° 02′ 28″ N 087° 41′ 24″ W (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=42_02_28_N_087_41_24_W_)) is a city on Lake Michigan located in Cook County, Illinois directly north of Chicago, east of Skokie, and south of Wilmette.
Evanston is also the birthplace of tinkertoys and (allegedly) the ice cream sundae.
Since the closing of St. George High School in 1969, there is no Catholic high school in Evanston, but many Evanston residents attend co-educational Loyola Academy in Wilmette, all-boys in Niles, all-girls in Chicago or in Wilmette, and other area Catholic high schools.
www.lighthousepoint.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Evanston,_Illinois   (1057 words)

  
 Evanston, Wyoming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Evanston is a city located in Uinta County, Wyoming.
Out of the total population, 14.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Evanston is the official practice center for the Jamaican Bobsled Team.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Evanston,_Wyoming   (402 words)

  
 Economic Development -- Evanston, Wyoming   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Evanston is committed to ensuring that its educational facilities provide unparallel opportunities for students of all ages.
Evanston is nestled in the Bear River Valley, framed to the south by the High Uinta Mountains, adjacent to the Wasatch Front.
Evanston's housing stock is a mix of new and historic multi and single-family units.
www.evanstonwy.org /departments/econ-dev.asp   (4295 words)

  
 Access Spencer County, Indiana, USA
Evanston is located at the intersection of County roads 1150 East and 1050 North 2.5 miles north of Highway 66.
Surrounded by scenic wooded hills and farmland, Evanston was founded in 1888 when Southern Railroad built a line through the area.
The village also is home to the Evanston Civic Association, which built the park and a community building.
www.spencerco.org /about_towns/evanston/evanston.cfm   (92 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Evanston, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Evanston is an education center; Northwestern Univ., the National College of Education, Kendall College, and two theological seminaries are there.
Frances E. Willard lived in the city, and her home is a national landmark.
The house of Vice President Charles G. Dawes seats the Evanston Historical Society.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/E/Evanston.html   (220 words)

  
 Evanston Real Estate of houses and Homes For Sale in Cook County, Illinois
Part of Cook County, Evanston occupies four miles of the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline with a population of approximately 75,000.
Pioneers first settled in Evanston in 1836, when the original residents, the Potawatami Indians, were forced to cede their land to the US government.
Condominiums and townhouses in Evanston are plentiful and prices start in the low $200,000’s for older properties in mature communities and range up to more than $900,000 for large units in high-rises.
www.evanston-realestate.com   (711 words)

  
 Roszak/ADC | Downtown Evanston: a hot alternative for home buyers
Evanston has undergone a building boom of its own, attracting new residents, retail shops and commercial ventures.
"Evanston is upscale, yet it's casual," she says, admitting that it didn't hurt that Evanston has better restaurants than other towns.
Evanston Galleria, the redevelopment of the former Marshall Field's building with about 50 units at the northwest corner of Sherman Ave.
roszakadc.com /downtownevanston.html   (1171 words)

  
 Union Pacific Railroad Complex   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The first cars reached Evanston in December, 1868 and, in the space of a few weeks, nearly 600 people, some living in tents, populated the area.
Evanston appeared to be destined to suffer the same fate of other "end of the tracks" towns.
In 1974, the railroad deeded the land and facilities to the City of Evanston; local businessmen formed a corporation to develop the area.
wyoshpo.state.wy.us /uprr.htm   (542 words)

  
 The Comix Revolution - Evanston, IL
Comix Revolution is currently accepting resumes for the position of manager at their Evanston location.
The staff at our Evanston store can help to track down any in-print titles your looking for and provide clues on where you might find out-of-print titles.
Evanston does not carry any back issues, however we do keep the last four to six months worth of comics on the racks.
www.online-revolution.com /evanston.htm   (307 words)

  
 Evanston --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Like the city of Rock Springs, Evanston was one of the Wyoming cities that had a relatively high population of Chinese immigrants as a result of the labour used in the mines and to build the railroads.
Like the city of Rock Springs, Evanston was one of the Wyoming cities that had a relatively high population of Chinese immigrants as a result of the labour used in the mines and to build the...
U.S. public official, born in Evanston, Ill.; graduated from University of Santa Clara, Calif., 1967, Loyola University Law School (Los Angeles) 1971; Las Vegas police department legal adviser 1973–75; justice of the peace 1975–78; Clark County, Nev., district attorney 1979–86; lieutenant governor (Democrat) 1987–88; governor of Nevada 1989–99, succeeded...
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9096295?tocId=9096295   (690 words)

  
 Evanston on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
EVANSTON, IL-- Wisconsin quarterback Matt Shabert Keeps the ball during a second quarter run as No. 20 Wisconsin lost to Northwestern 16-7, Saturday, October 25, 2003 in Evanston, Illinois.
EVANSTON, IL-- Northwestern's Jason Wright plunges in to the endzone for a third quarter touchdown as No. 20 Wisconsin lost to Northwestern 16-7, Saturday, October 25, 2003 in Evanston, Illinois.
EVANSTON, ILL- Hundreds of mourners file past St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Evanston, Illinois, Saturday, March 5, 2005 for the funeral of Micahel Lefkow.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/E/Evanston.asp   (860 words)

  
 History & Genealogy of Evanston Township, Cook County, IL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In 1864 he came to Evanston and was proprietor of the Avenue House five years; then kept a tobacco and cigar store in Chicago for two years; then turned his attention to his trade of painting in Evanston, which he is engaged in at the present time.
His death took place at Evanston, Jan. 14, 1889, as the result of an attack of pneumonia, and was deeply deplored not only by his own church and denomination, but by the whole community.
Some two weeks after it occurred a union meeting was held in one of the churches at Evanston, at which addresses in commemoration of his services were delivered by some dozen ministers of that village and of Chicago, while various social and literary organizations and the press bore testimony to his high character.
www.iltrails.org /cook/evanston.htm   (1056 words)

  
 Rotary: Evanston, Wyoming Home Page
The kickoff event for the Evanston Rotary Club's Centennial Project was held at the B.E.A.R. Community Center was held Sunday 2/13/05.
Evanston has been without a recycling center for several years.
Although the attendance was down a little this year, the food was great and the community spirit was quintessential Evanston.
www.rotary5440.org /evanstonwy   (962 words)

  
 Evanston Campus
National-Louis University's Evanston campus sits on four acres on the border of the northern Chicago suburbs of Evanston and Wilmette at 2840 Sheridan Road.
The Evanston Campus also is the site of the Baker Residence Hall which houses faculty offices and living areas for undergraduate students and those who serve and work with them.
The Evanston Campus occupies four acres on the border of the northern Chicago suburbs of Evanston and Wilmette and occupies 268,000 sq.
www.nl.edu /campuses/evanston.cfm   (336 words)

  
 Evanston, Illinois IL, city profile (Cook County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Evanston is a city in Cook County, in the Chicago metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Evanston was $33,645, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Evanston, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $813.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=6124   (623 words)

  
 Evanston
But the interesting thing is that for Evanston, Wyoming, as the number of Chinese increased and a Chinatown formed, the ratio of males to females remained at or near this 14% level.
It is known that like the male population in Evanston, the average age in the census slowly rose, showing that there were few births to Chinese women in Evanston after 1880, and also there were fewer younger female immigrants entering the area.
It appears, from the historical records, that women at Evanston did not always occupy the larger structures.The interesting thing is that by the turn of the century one of the prostitutes succeeded in becoming an entrepreneur involved in several different businesses.
www.wwcc.cc.wy.us /wyo_hist/ev.women.htm   (1357 words)

  
 Keep Evanston Beautiful || Lucansky Award
Craig's vision and leadership in creating an environmental jewel in the middle of Evanston was recognized with the Walter Lucanksy Environmental Stewardship Award presented at Keep Evanston Beautiful's annual meeting last September.
The award is presented annually to an individual who has been a leader in Evanston in environmental stewardship and/or recycling.
Keep Evanston Beautiful, Inc., and Evanston North Shore Bird Club jointly hosted the annual meeting and Dr. Robert Klem of Muhlenberg College spoke on "Some Buildings are for the Birds" after the presentation of the Lucansky Award.
www.evanstonkeb.org /html/award.html   (333 words)

  
 American Civil Liberties Union : Evanston, IL City Council Resolution   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
That the City of Evanston, while opposing terrorism, insists that efforts to end terrorism not be waged at the expense of fundamental rights and civil liberties.
That the City of Evanston opposes those measures that single out individuals for legal scrutiny or enforcement activity based on solely on their county of origin, religion, ethnicity or immigration status.
That the City of Evanston urges Congress to repeal the USA PATRIOT Act and to refrain from passing any further legislation that violates or unduly limits the civil rights and liberties guaranteed by the United States Constitution.
www.aclu.org /SafeandFree/SafeandFree.cfm?ID=12700&c=207   (531 words)

  
 Lessons of a staellite city: Evanston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Evanston built a new four-story public library within a block of the bookstores, creating synergy, says library director Neal J. Ney.
Downtown Evanston emerged as the restaurant center of the North Shore.
Evanston is served by four means of mass transit: the Pace system of suburban buses, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses, the CTA’s elevated transit line to the Chicago Loop, and the higher-priced Metra commuter rail system.
www.newurbannews.com /Evanston.html   (1073 words)

  
 Evanston, IL News
Local news for Evanston, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Evanston Wildkits fans were pleased Saturday as they witnessed their football team trounce the visiting Waukegan Bulldogs, 56-6 in a league game.
Anne Noggle, who died on August 16 aged 83, was a pioneering woman pilot in the Second World War and the Korean War, and also flew a crop duster and performed stunts in an aerial circus; in later life she was...
www.topix.net /city/evanston-il   (1181 words)

  
 Historic Evanston Photos
Evanston, named after Union Pacific Division Engineer James A. Evans (1830-1887), was founded in November 1868, when the first graders for the Union Pacific arrived in the area.
Piedmont, southeast of Evanston, was settled about 1867 as a tie camp to provide railroad ties for the Union Pacific.
The ponds remain and are used for fish and in the winter for ice skating.
www.wyomingtalesandtrails.com /evanston.html   (596 words)

  
 NEWS MEDIA CORPORATION - The Uinta County Herald - Evanston, Wyoming   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Herald serves the city of Evanston and Uinta County in southwestern Wyoming, an area rich with natural beauty, tourist attractions and historical significance.
Evanston combines Old West friendliness with superb accommodations - more than 1,000 motel rooms, an RV park, several eating establishments and numerous entertainment spots.
The Uinta County Herald is a twice-weekly newspaper with a paid circulation of 3,400 on Tuesday and 3,700 on Friday.
www.newsmediacorporation.com /publications/0316Evanston.htm   (368 words)

  
 Evanston
Evanston, Illinois, United States [City]; population was 73,233 in 1990; housing units was 29,164 in 1990; location is 42°3'N 87°42'W; land area is 7.75 square miles (4,961 acres); water area is 0.02 square miles (15 acres); FIPS code is 24582 [SourceCBP]
Evanston, Wyoming, United States [City]; population was 10,903 in 1990; housing units was 4,411 in 1990; location is 41°16'N 110°58'W; land area is 9.63 square miles (6,163 acres); water area is 0.05 square miles (34 acres); FIPS code is 25620 [SourceCBP]
Evanston, Wyoming, United States [Populated Place] is in Uinta County; location is 41°16'6"N 110°57'45"W; elevation is 6,749 feet [SourceGSP]
www.placesnamed.com /e/v/evanston.asp   (291 words)

  
 City of Evanston - Police Department
Evanston can be extremely proud of its Police Department’s efforts to create a new style of policing.
Our mission reflects a balance of traditional and innovative policing methods, supporting our view that crime and disorder problems are most successfully addressed by police working in partnership with the community.
At the foundation of our Partnership philosophy is a problem-solving strategy that relies on a supportive and involved public, with frequent contacts between us, and a commitment, not only from the department, but also from the community we serve.
www.cityofevanston.org /departments/police   (143 words)

  
 First United Methodist Church of Evanston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
When Jane is not at the church she can be found studying dance, enjoying the Evanston beaches or in her van driving her children to their next activity.
He was born and raised in Evanston and has returned after 20 years in Michigan.
During the past four years, Chris has specialized in bookkeeping and accounting services; his clients include a large Evanston church, familiarizing him with church operations, pledges and payments, managing a variety of funds, and being accountable to hundreds of customers.
www.firstumc-evanston.org /staff.htm   (1232 words)

  
 Evanston Real Estate Agents, Evanston Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Evanston
Evanston is well known for having an excellent school district, a vibrant downtown shopping district, quiet tree-lined streets and popular sandy beaches on Lake Michigan.
Evanston also features many cultural and educational attractions, including internationally known Northwestern University.
Evanston is a popular place to live, with easy access to downtown Chicago via two train lines and bus, and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is only 45 minutes away.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/IL/evanston.html   (592 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of Evanston, Illinois
Located just north of Chicago, Evanston has a
Evanston, Illinois boasts one of the largest and most diverse arts communities in the state.
Arts Week Evanston celebrates the local cultural arts community by staging special performances and activities that highlight the various visual and performing arts disciplines.
www.cityofevanston.org   (76 words)

  
 Terms & Conditions | The Park Evanston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
PARK EVANSTON's decision not to pursue legal action for any violation of the Terms and Conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of the Terms and Conditions or PARK EVANSTON's legal rights.
In the event that any provision of PARK EVANSTON Web site Terms and Conditions is determined to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall nonetheless be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.
PARK EVANSTON's failure to act on any breach of any provision hereof shall not be construed as a waiver of the enforcement of any provision unless PARK EVANSTON agrees to such waiver in writing.
www.medialawn.com /staging3/parkevanston/terms.htm   (1551 words)

  
 Evanston Virtual Travel in 606 images
In 1868, the Union Pacific Railroad was in construction near present-day Evanston.
In November, Harvey Booth began the settlement of the town by opening a saloon and restaurant in a building described as a tent with a wooden floor.
Interstate 80 passes through Evanston and many travelers leave the freeway here to travel to recreation sites like the Uinta Mountains, Bear Lake, and Yellowstone National Park.
www.untraveledroad.com /USA/Wyoming/Uinta/Evanston.htm   (207 words)

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