Evanston

[ ev-uh n-stuh n ]

/ ˈɛv ən stən /

a city in NE Illinois, on Lake Michigan, near Chicago.

Example sentences from the Web for evanston

People there might say they live in Anaheim, or in Evanston instead of Chicago.

Why Warren Buffett Still Buys Newspapers as the Industry Sinks |Howard Kurtz |June 4, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
On July 11, Roberts was stopped by police for speeding in Evanston, Wyoming, but was let go with a warning.

The Seductive Killer Drifter |Justine Griffin |October 26, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
I 've been living in Evanston Avenue, and a very worthy locality it is, too!

The House |Eugene Field
The women that ride in Evanston Avenue wear dresses, the same as other women wear.

The House |Eugene Field

"Belle and mamma went to Evanston last week," Lorene explained bashfully.

The Lilac Lady |Ruth Alberta Brown
Northwestern University, in Evanston (at the extreme North of the city—actually outside the city limits).

The Greatest Highway in the World |Anonymous
Governor Barker, finishing his purchases at half-past three, went to meet a friend come from Evanston.

Lin McLean |Owen Wister

Evanston

/ (ˈɛvənstən) /

a city in NE Illinois, on Lake Michigan north of Chicago: Northwestern University (1851). Pop: 74 360 (2003 est)