Evanston IL Moving Companies

Evanston, Illinois

Evanston, Illinois is both a suburban and residential community which borders on Lake Michigan. Those moving to Evanston can look forward to caring community, the city plays host to the headquarters of the women’s fraternity Alpha Phi International, Rotary International, the National Lekotek Center, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Economy:
Evanston is home to Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, St Francis Hospital of Evanston, Rush North Shore Medical Center, Swedish Covenant Hospital and HCA Chicago Lakeshore Hospital serve the city’s medical needs.

In 2006, the Evanston Strategic Plan was established in order to make Evanston one of the most livable cities with the highest quality of life in the United States. In 2010 the Evanston City Council adopted a plan which will allow developers to submit proposals to build wind turbines near the city on Lake Michigan which, if implemented, would annually provide enough renewable, cheap and clean power for the entire city.

The largest employers in Evanston are Northwestern University, Saint Francis Hospital and NorthShore University Health System. Minor contributors to the economy of the city are the manufacturing sector and retail businesses.

History:
The Potawatomi Native Americans inhabited the area now known as Evanston when it was mostly as swamp. The first European settlers appeared in the region in 1836 and a township, Ridgeville, was established in 1850. The City of Evanston was officially incorporated in 1892.

Tourism:
The history and culture of the city are to be found at the Frances Willard House and Grosse Point Lighthouse. The Ford Engineering Design Center at Northwestern University and the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation have both been designated as LEED certified buildings.

Colleges/Universities:

• Northwestern University

Interesting Facts:

• From 1858-1872 Evanston was what was known as a dry community, with no liquor allowed to be sold. Thereafter, it became legal to sell liquor only in hotels and restaurants. Retail liquor stores were only licensed in 1984.
• The city is also known as The City of Churches, Heavenston, The City of Homes, The Republic of Evanston, The People's E-Town and The 'E.'
• Charlton Heston was born in Evanston.