Why We Love Evanston
We love to share our enthusiasm for the city’s wonderful neighborhoods, schools, and amenities with potential buyers. Evanston residents have a passion for their community—we all agree that we can’t think of a better place to live, work and raise a family.
Explore the Amenities of Evanston and the North Shore
Appliances and Electronics
Asbestos Testing/ Environmental Services
- Brian Bussey
Bussey Environmental
1604 Chicago Avenue Suite 9, Evanston, IL 60201; (847) 492-7465
Attorneys
- Rick Spain, (312) 220-9112
- Katy Hart, (773) 848-9916
Chimney Inspectors
- Lindemann Chimney, (847) 450-0552
Decorators
- Christine Paschen
409 Greenwood, Evanston, IL; (847) 866-6999 - Julie Fleps
Fleps Designs
2151 Forestview, Evanston, IL; (847) 491-0032
Estate Sales
- Fulton & Coard
Curtis Tate (owner)
(847) 712-3100
General Contractors
- Scott Walker
McMurray Inc.
(847) 486-9393 - Scott Simpson
Scott Simpson Builders
1529 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062; (847) 291-2457 - Jonathon McKnight-McKnight & Partners
McKnight & Partners
(847) 864-2329
Handymen
- Cos, (312) 933-6133
- Clayton Jarvinen, (773) 406-5282
Inspectors
- Chuck Ryan-Precision Property Inspections, (773) 447-5598
- Mike Jacobic, Inspectrum, (773) 929-9889
- George Reiger, North Branch Property Inspectors, (847) 864-6212
- Pete Arndt, Household Inspection Team, (800) 934-6773
Landscape Contractor and Architects
- Chalet Landscape, (847) 256-0561
- Mariani Landscape, (847) 234-2172
- Martin Associates, (847) 634-1660
- Craig Bergmann, (847) 251-8355
- Jeanne Pinsof Nolan: The Organic Gardener, (847) 636-2720
Lawn Care and Maintenance
- Chalet Landscape, (847) 256-0561
- Wilson Lawn and Landscape, (847) 272-1655
- AG Landscaping, (847) 733-1659
Movers
- First Class Moving and Storage ,
Northbrook, IL (847) 272-9988
Tree Care
- Nels Johnson Tree Experts, (847) 475-1877
Window Washing
- L.A. McMahon
538 Pratt Ave. North, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60193; (800) 820-6155
Community Websites
- Evanston (cityofevanston.org)
Website with information for residents and visitors about Evanston’s arts and culture, transportation, dining and shopping, education, concerts and festivals, lakefront and beaches, the library, the farmer’s market, sports and leisure, and their wonderful parks and recreation department including the most recent Recreation and Arts Activity Guide. Information about government and business interests is included as well. - Wilmette (wilmette.com)
Information for residents and business owners on current events and activities in Wilmette. Includes information on shopping, dining, lakefront activities, the French Market, library programs and much more. For Wilmette Park District information go to wilmettepark.org. - Kenilworth (villageofkenilworth.org)
Village news, government information, resident information, and park district programs. - Winnetka (villageofwinnetka.org)
Provides government-related information. For Winnetka parks and recreation information, including the ice arena, golf club, tennis center, and lakefront, go to winpark.org.
Dining
- Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitor’s Bureau > Dining
- Zagat Survey
- Chicago Tribune Metromix
- Chicago Magazine
- Northshore Magazine
- Make It Better > Dining
Shopping
Evanston offers a unique blend of one-of-kind shops & boutiques and national retailers. Find more information about shopping in Evanston at the following sites:
General Information
Preschools and Child Care
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Evanston
- Baker Demonstration School
- Beth Emet Synagogue Early Childhood Program
- Bright Horizons Child Care
- Cherry Preschool
- Chiaravalle Montessori School
- Chicago Waldorf School
- Childcare Network of Evanston
- Covenant Nursery School
- Learning Bridge
- McGaw YMCA Children's Center
- Midwest Montessori Children's House and Elementary School
- Roycemore School
- Saint Joan of Arc
- School for Little Children
- Total Child Preschool and Childcare
- Unity Preschool of Evanston
- Wilmette and Winnetka
Public Schools
- Evanston
- Elementary (district65.net)
- Evanston Township High School (eths.k12.il.us)
- North Shore
- Wilmette (wilmette39.org)
- Kenilworth (kenilworth38.org)
- Winnetka (winnetka36.org)
- New Trier High School (newtrier.k12.il.us)
- Chicago
Private Schools
- Baker Demonstration School
- Beacon Academy
- Chiaravalle Montessori School
- Chicago Waldorf School
- Loyola Acadamy
- Midwest Montessori Children's House and Elementary School
- North Shore Country Day School
- Pope John XXIII School
- Regina Dominican High School
- Roycemore School
- Sacred Heart Schools
- Saint Athanasius School
- Saint Francis Xavier
- Saint Joan of Arc School
Catholic Schools
Jewish Day Schools
Higher Education
- Northwestern University
- Garret-Evangelical Theological Seminary
- Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
- Oakton Community College
Continuing Education
Phone, Cable, and Internet Providers
- AT&T, General: 800.288.202; Wireless: 888.333.6651
- Comcast, 800.266.2278
- DIRECTV, 888.777.2454
- Dish Network, 800.823.4929
Gas and Electric Companies
- Nicor Gas, 1-888-NICOR4U (642-6748)
- Commonwealth Edison, 800.334.7661
General Information
- Post Office, 800.275.8777
- Cook County
- Cook County Clerk’s Office, General: 312.603.5656
- Cook County Assessor, 312.443.7550
- Cook County Treasurer, 312.443.5100
- State of Illinois – Secretary of State, General: 800.252.8980; Local: 312.793.1010
Museums
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Terra Museum of American Art
- Chicago Historical Society
- Evanston Art Center
- Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
- Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
- Field Museum
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Adler Planetarium
- Shedd Aquarium
- Chicago Children’s Museum
- Kohl Children’s Museum
Music
- Ravinia
- Evanston Symphony Orchestra
- Pick Staiger Concert Hall
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Chicago Opera Theater
- Light Opera Works
Theater
- Steppenwolf Theater
- Goodman Theatre
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- Broadway in Chicago
- Northlight Theater
- Chicago Theater Directory (centerstage.net)
- Chicago Children’s Theater
- Actor’s Gymnasium
- Next Theatre
Gardens and Zoos
Professional Sports Teams
High School Sports
- Evanston High School (eths.k12.il.us)
- New Trier High School (newtrier.k12.us)
Youth Sports
The best place to start is to check out the park district offerings in each community. You don't have to live in the town to participate, although non-resident fees are often slightly higher.
- Evanston (cityofevanston.org/parks-recreation)
- Wilmette (wilmettepark.org)
- Winnetka (winpark.org)
- Northwestern University in Evanston offers youth summer camp programs in many sports. Tennis is offered all year round.
Other organized sports opportunities for children on the North Shore include:
- Baseball and Softball
- Evanston (evanstonbaseball.com)
- Wilmette (wilmettebaseball.org)
- Kenilworth/Winnetka (kwba.org)
- Basketball
- FAAM Basketball (faamhoops.org)
- Tennis
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Skating
- Hockey
- Football
- Soccer (AYSO)
- Evanston (evanstonsoccer.org)
- Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield (playsoccer.org)
- Sailing
- Lacrosse
…and many more!
A highly selective list of favorite places to eat, shop, etc.
Restaurants and Carryout
- Al's Deli
914 Noyes St (at Maple Ave), Evanston - Avli Estiatorio
An authentic Greek eatery in Winnetka - Campagnola Restaurant
815 Chicago Ave, Evanston
Evanston's Neighborhood Italian Restaurant - The Cellar at The Stained Glass
Evanston - Convito Cafe & Market
Plaza del Lago, Wilmette
Celebrated Italian food and wine market and trattoria - Edzo's Burger Shop
1571 Sherman Ave, Evanston; (847) 864-3396 - Kinship
625 Davis St, Evanston - Union Pizzeria
The union of big tastes, small plates & great music - Coast Sushi Bar
Best sushi in town - The Stained Glass Wine Bar & Bistro
- Hecky's Barbeque
Coffee Shops
- Brothers K Coffeehouse
500 Main Street, Evanston; (847) 328-7940
Brian and John Kim, proprietors - Cupitol
812 Grove St, Evanston - Peet's Coffee & Tea
Fresh-roasted coffees, hand-selected teas and unique gifts. Best cappuccino. - Unicorn Cafe
1723 Sherman Avenue, Evanston
Yoga
- Niyama Yoga
742 12th St., Wilmette - Yogaview
Locally owned by Tom Quinn & Quinn Kearney, Chicago
Health Clubs
Bookstores
Hair Salons
- Art + Science Salon
1629 Orrington Ave, Evanston - Trio Evanston Salon
Specializing in haircut, color, brazilian blowout, hair extensions
Clothes
- Chalk Boutique
2611 Prairie Avenue, Evanston
Great North Shore resource for wearable designer pieces.
For Kids
- Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony
Clothing, toys, books, and gifts for children ages 0 to 12 - Giggles & Giraffes
Plaza del Lago, Wilmette
Children’s clothing from newborn sizes to age 10
Wine/Liquor
- Bottle Shop
Full-service wine shop and wine bar in downtown Wilmette - Schaefer's Wines, Foods & Spirits
9965 Gross Point Rd, Skokie
Also great party snacks!
Plants and Flowers
- Bloom 3
1503 Chicago Ave, Evanston; (847) 424-0003 - Chalet Nursery
Specializing in North Shore and Chicago landscape design
Specialty Food
- Convito Cafe & Market
Plaza del Lago, Wilmette
Celebrated Italian food and wine market and trattoria - Foodstuffs
- Spice House
Merchants of exquisite spices, herbs and seasonings