The lakefront community of Glencoe in Cook County is known for its gently curving streets with large homes overlooking hills and valleys. The central business area features small boutiques and services, although the point of pride is the restoration of its oldest public building—a 100-year-old train station. Writing and artistic skills are stressed in the local school district through a student literary magazine, and New Trier High School is nationally recognized. While the area is quietly secluded from busy thoroughfares, the Edens Expressway passes two miles west of the village. In addition to bus service, the Metra’s Chicago & Northwestern North Line reaches the loop in about half an hour. Beautiful custom estates dominate the housing market, although the community is built out and virtually no land is available for new construction. Natural areas and parks provide tennis courts, jogging and biking paths, a community center, and sailing opportunities at Glencoe Beach.
Glencoe Historical Society – Eklund
