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Northlight Theatre’s Return to Evanston Featured in Chicago Reader
A recent Chicago Reader article explores new and expanding theater venues across the Chicago region, including Northlight Theatre’s return to Evanston. Eckenhoff Saunders is serving as the lead designer for Northlight Theatre’s new home, supporting the company’s next chapter while continuing its long-standing presence in the community. Read the full article in the Chicago Reader
A Look Inside the New Northlight Theatre
Northlight Theatre is entering an exciting new chapter as construction continues on its long-anticipated return to downtown Evanston. Eckenhoff Saunders is proud to be leading the design effort for the new, purpose-built home, supporting the continued growth and evolution of this beloved Evanston institution. After years of planning and fundraising, the project is now visibly…
Northlight Theatre announces groundbreaking for long-awaited Evanston theater
Northlight Theatre was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune announcing the upcoming groundbreaking of their soon to be new home in downtown Evanston. This long-awaited project marks a transformative chapter for the arts community, bringing a state-of-the-art cultural destination to the heart of Evanston. This new facility will not only serve as a beacon for…
Northlight Theatre Receives $2M in Funding
Evanston City Council voted Monday to allocate $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Northlight Theatre. The money will support the construction of a new performing arts center in downtown Evanston. This recent Daily Northwestern article discusses the ongoing project. Eckenhoff Saunders is proud to be the architect for this important community…
Northlight Theatre Moving
Eckenhoff Saunders is partnering with Northlight Theatre to bring the company back to Evanston, where it originally started 45 years ago. Currently located in Skokie, Illinois, Northlight is one of the largest non-profit professional theatres in Chicago. Northlight will purchase a building located at 1012-1016 Church Street near downtown Evanston by the end of the…
Catalyst Construction Starts
Music and the arts may not come to mind when you think of Chicago’s west side. But in a neighborhood with a bad rep for crime, there’s a new plan to change the focus, by building a performing arts center in Austin. The hope is to replace violence with violins. “When people value their lives, they value their community.…

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