Enjoying a strategic location with convenient access to downtown Chicago, O'Hare Airport and surrounding communities, the Village of Lincolnwood is a thriving community with attractive residential areas and a strong business sector. Detached single-family homes make up most of the village's housing stock, and more than 90 percent of housing units are owner occupied. Homes and values in Lincolnwood are strong. It is a village of great neighbors and neighborhoods.
"The City of Evanston is the first suburb north of Chicago located on Lake Michigan. With its close proximity to Chicago, Evanston is extremely easy to reach. Evanston is only a half hour drive away from the bustling O'Hare International Airport and an hour away from Chicago Midway International Airport. The Chicago Transit Authority has extensive bus routes and trains running to and from Evanston to the city, the surrounding suburbs and the airports."
Source: City of Evanston Website
"Northwestern University, a major landmark of Evanston, was actually founded before the City itself. In 1851, the plans for Northwestern began and in 1855, Northwestern University opened its doors for the first time to 10 students. The founders of Northwestern, one being John Evans, submitted to the county judge their plans for a city and their wishes to rename the town Evanston in 1854. In 1857, the town of Evanston was named.
Today, Evanston is still thriving as an independent city. There are many cultural outlets in Evanston, there is a thriving business economy and public lakefront recreation activities. Evanston continues to prosper and refuses to be overshadowed by Chicago."
The City's website is absolutely packed with useful, fun information about everything from dining to shopping to museums and more.
The Lincolnwood Parks Department provides residents with a wide variety of programs, parks and recreational facilities including senior activities, swim lessons, sports, softball leagues, fitness, tennis, special events and concerts in the park. Thirteen park locations offer neighborhood playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, walking and bike paths, fishing and picnicking. One park even has an inline hockey rink. Channel Runne Park offers long paths with numerous sculptures by artists from around the country. The new Family Aquatics Center, located in Proesel Park, offers zero depth pools, two large slides and water play features. Lincolnwood Town Center is the local mall with anchor stores Carson Pirie Scott, Old Navy and Kohl's in addition to more than 90 other popular retailers. A wide selection of dining options, from full-service restaurants to quaint diners to fast food, can be found throughout the village.
Lincolnwood's history dates back to 1844 with the arrival of the Proesel family from Bavaria, and Johann Tess who joined them in 1856. As other Europeans settled in the area, the emerging community first organized itself as Tessville in 1911. In 1936, the Village of Tessville formally became the Village of Lincolnwood. Today, Lincolnwood is an affluent, mature community that is home to over 12,000 culturally diverse residents.
"Home to Northwestern University, Evanston has a variety of excellent higher educational opportunities, as well as a successful public school system."
Source: City of Evanston Website
Evanston, IL 60201
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