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A few inland suburbs -- e.g., Skokie , Glenview , Deerfield , Lincolnshire , Northfield and Northbrook -- are considered by some also to be part of the North Shore because of their contiguity and affluence. These suburbs are also home to various regional shopping destinations, including Northbrook Court and Old Orchard Shopping Centers . Other locals insist that the North Shore comprises only the older suburbs (fully or substantially developed before World War II ) directly adjacent to the lake, not the younger (mostly developed after World War II), inland suburbs. The North Shore is noteworthy for being one of the few remaining agglomerations of Streetcar Suburbs in the United States. EARLY YEARS The North Shore was first settled right after the signing of a 1833 treaty with local Native Americans. Thanks to Walter S. Gurnee , a two-term mayor of Chicago, the North Shore began to flourish. He had made numerous investments along the western shore of Lake Michigan and was very influential in the area. With the Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad he helped to create commuter train service to Chicago. This service let people move out of the city and move into the surrounding area. While trains ran from Chicago all the way to Milwaukee, the term "North Shore" typically refers only to the communities between Waukegan and Chicago. This area became popular with the affluent wanting to escape the undesirable parts of Urban life, and the area grew just before and especially in the years just after World War II . Huge, lavish houses were built in the area. The largest North Shore suburb is Evanston , which is also closest to Chicago. Evanston is the home of Northwestern University . MODERN TIMES Today the North Shore continues to be popular with some of Chicagoland 's most affluent residents. The area is a desirable place to live because of its relatively low crime rate and excellent schools. COMMUNITIES ON THE NORTH SHORE PLACES OF INTEREST
MOVIES THAT TAKE PLACE IN THE NORTH SHORE
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