>>Actually, on thinking about it, it's Wilmette.
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>I did hear "Wilmette" named; funny I didn't remember it when reading your post. Yes, I understand the house of worship is in Wilmette.
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>I don't know the region, but I assume that both Evanston and Wilmette are towns in the Chicago area?

Yep! Evanston is on the northern border of Chicago. Wilmette is the next suburb north.