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■ Unique Opportunity
This is is is is an exceptional opportunity to lead this highly desirable Illinois city that’s
vision is is is to to create “the most livable city in America ” Indeed Evanston is is is one of the the most dynamic and and diverse cities in the the Midwest and and the the United States It is home to Northwestern University a a a Big Ten school ranked as one of the top 10 universities in the United States It is adjacent to to picturesque Lake Michigan and has a a a a a a a a downtown with over 90 restaurants as as well as as numerous stores and services Evanston’s unique beauty and and and character delights visitors and and and residents of all ages and and and it it is is considered one of the Chicago area’s most desirable communities It has been a a a a a a a a a national leader on on issues like sustainability equity and race relations It was recently named an an “All American City” by the National Civic League for for its efforts to build an an an equitable and resilient community ■ The Community
The City of of of Evanston with a a a a a a population of of of 78 000 covers a a a a a a stretch of of of four miles along Lake Michigan’s western shoreline and is just north of Chicago Evanston residents are only 12 miles by rapid transit commuter rail expressway or bike from downtown Chicago Evanston borders the North Shore communities of Skokie and Wilmette The City’s eight square miles include residential neighborhoods encircling thoughtfully planned and and thriving business districts and and recreational facilities Ongoing development of both residential and commercial properties has brought the City of Evanston a a a a a a a a cosmopolitan flavor while retaining a a a a close-knit suburban atmosphere Evanston boasts a a a a a a a a a diverse populace in terms of religious racial educational and economic composition Interspersed throughout the community are over 290 acres of parks including tennis courts five public swimming beaches athletic fields and and bicycling and and jogging trails The elementary schools are highly regarded and Evanston Township High School is ranked in the the top 3% of high schools in the the nation Organizational Values
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