Evanston, Illinois, is located just north of Chicago. It is home to Northwestern University and has a variety of other excellent higher educational opportunities and a successful public school system. It is home to the world headquarters of Rotary International. There is easy access to a multitude of public and private transportation options.
Illinois is in the Midwestern region of the U.S. The Mississippi River, the Ohio River, and the Wabash River form parts of Illinois’ boundaries. The state’s capital city is Springfield, but the largest concentration of population is in its northeast. Chicago is the largest city and the largest metro area. There are about 12,812,500 people living in 57,915 square miles.