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  North Shore (Chicago) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The North Shore is noteworthy for being one of the few remaining agglomerations of streetcar suburbs in the United States.
The North Shore is also the home of the Ravinia Festival, a world-class outdoor music theater.
The North Shore was first settled after the signing of a 1833 treaty with local Native Americans.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Shore_(Chicago)   (607 words)

  
 North Shore Living - Your Online Information Guide to Moving & Living in North Shore, Chicago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The villages run north of the downtown metro area along the magnificent Lake Michigan and are located in both Cook and Lake County.
One example of the fine communities in the North Shore is Highland Park, located twenty-three miles north of the Chicago's loop with pristine coastline along Lake Michigan for nearly five miles.
From the awesome thrill of indoor ice skating and cross country skiing to a relaxing stroll along the lakefront, the North Shore excites its residents with the abundance of recreational activities and stunning beauty.
www.northshore-chicago-living.com   (597 words)

  
 Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Highwood, IL The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad, often called the North Shore Line, was an interurban railroad line that operated between Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin until its abandonment in 1963.
The North Shore Line of 1916 consisted of a main line whose southern terminus was in Evanston, Illinois, just north of the Chicago city limits.
North Shore saw its traffic increase to the extent that the railroad was forced to borrow equipment from the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and fellow interurban Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad, both former Insull properties.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chicago_North_Shore_and_Milwaukee_Railroad   (2492 words)

  
 north shore NANNIES
North Shore Nannies performed all of the necessary screening prior to allowing me to meet with anyone.
I have worked for North Shore Nannies since I moved to Chicago and have found it to be a great way to work with children and make extra money.
I like working for North Shore Nannies because they are not only concerned with the needs of the clients but also care about the nannies' concerns.
www.northshorenannies.com /content_testimonials.html   (558 words)

  
 The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad had a colorful and significant history, from the first one-truck electric trolley in 1896 to the two startling Electroliners, modern and sleek interurbans capable of speeds up to 85 miles per hour.
Finally, Samuel Insull, a Chicago utilities tycoon, bought the bankrupt Chicago and Milwaukee Electric line for roughly $4.5 million on May 1,1916, and promptly reorganized it as the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad.
The North Shore Line lacked a direct entry into Chicago, and passengers hated to have to transfer to the North Western "L." Insull realized that a direct entry into Chicago would bring the line much more profit and an end to the hassle for countless commuters.
www.lib.niu.edu /ipo/1994/ihy941205.html   (1316 words)

  
 North Shore Insider   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
North Shore communities maintain their very own downtown locations with a mixed selection of storefronts and business offices.
North Shore residents have a variety of options for commuting downtown: car, public transportation-even bicycle, for those closest to the city proper.
I know it may seem as though I've been writing a lot about crime in the North Shore.  While that may be true, it's also true that these things are happening in the area and residents need to know the information.
www.northshoreinsider.com   (407 words)

  
 Chicago & The North Shore
Chicago is one of the greatest of American Cities as well as an Internationally known city.
The zero point for all addresses in Chicago is State street and Madison, which is in the heart of the loop.
The RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) runs several different train systems including the Metra in the North and the Illinois Central in the south as well as the buses which serve the city and parts of the suburbs.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/redmoonproject/chicago.html   (603 words)

  
 North Shore Choral Society
The North Shore Choral Society, a 120 member community chorus, has been a prominent musical force serving the North Shore and beyond for 70 years.
Sharon Rich Peterson has served as accompanist for the NSCS from 1979 to 1989 and 1994 to the present, having lived in Norway with her family in the interim.
The North Shore Choral Society was born in Winnetka as a men's chorus.
www.northshorechoral.org /about.html   (1387 words)

  
 Welcome to North Shore Van Lines, Inc.
North Shore Van Lines, Inc has made a commitment of reliability, professionalism and integrity in every move we make.
North Shore Van Lines, Inc ensures that all our staff is well trained professional movers, our local crew is polite and courteous, and will be happy to answer any questions that may arise during your move.
North Shore Van Lines, Inc is a fully licensed and insured moving company.
www.northshoremovers.com   (307 words)

  
 Welcome - North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie (NSCPAS), brings the spirit of New York's Lincoln Center and Washington's Kennedy Center to Chicago's bustling North Shore.
The State-of-the-Art, Award-Winning North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie was designed by Boston-based architect Graham Gund and opened in November 1996.
The NSCPAS is managed by Professional Facilities Management of Providence, Rhode Island, and is supported by the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Foundation.
www.northshorecenter.org   (195 words)

  
 North Shore Retirement Hotel - Chicago area retirement facility with assisted living benefits.
North Shore Retirement Hotel - Chicago area retirement facility with assisted living benefits.
The North Shore Hotel is a thriving retirement community famous for housing and serving seniors in the Chicago, Illinois area since 1971.
The North Shore Hotel is well respected for making it possible - and leading the way - for retirees to maintain interactive relationships and independent life-styles while providing the facilities, services, amenities and caring consideration that everyone deserves.
www.northshorehotel.com   (139 words)

  
 North Shore Chicago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The suburban residential area running north above Chicago along the majestic shoreline of Lake Michigan is the fulfillment of the American dream for a cool, forested, refuge from the industrialized urban environment.
Formed by nine towns founded mostly in the 1860s and 1870s, the North Shore of Chicago runs 13 to 35 miles north of the Loop, placing country living within easy commute of work, shopping, and entertainment.
North Shore Chicago: Houses of the Lakefront Suburbs, 1890–1940 is the first detailed history of the residences and the noted owners and architects who created this famous Chicago enclave.
www.acanthuspress.com /book_pages/chicago.html   (170 words)

  
 North Shore Periodontics Home Page
We are one of the few specialty dental practices (licensed by the State of Illinois) providing periodontal and implant care on the North Shore of Chicago since 1981.
North Shore Periodontics has been built on the many recommendations from dentists and patients, not only in the Chicagoland area, but throughout the United States.
North Shore Periodontics provides a home for the practices of some of the finest Periodontists in our region.
www.northshoreperio.com /index.htm   (1254 words)

  
 Chicago: 1900 Flow of Chicago River Reversed
A plan was evolved to cut through that ridge with a canal from the southerly tip of the south branch of the Chicago River and carry the wastes away from the lake and down to the Mississippi River through the Des Plaines and Illinois rivers.
To reverse the flow of the Chicago River, a 28-mile canal was built from the south branch of the river through the low summit and down to Lockport.
The wastes from the north suburban communities of Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, and others were diverted away from the lake and drained through the newly created main canal.
www.chipublib.org /004chicago/timeline/riverflow.html   (632 words)

  
 North Shore (Oahu) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The North Shore, in the context of geography of the Island of O
The northern hemisphere winter months on the North Shore see a concentration of surfing activity, taking advantage of swells originating in the stormy North Pacific.
The Fox Network TV show North Shore was filmed in the area, as were the last few seasons of Baywatch.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Shore_(Oahu)   (209 words)

  
 Real Estate in North Shore Chicago Illinois with Anne Branning, REALTOR
Located between Chicago and Wisconsin and extending from the shores of Lake Michigan westward to Milwaukee Avenue is a network of established residential communities known as the North Shore of Chicago.
Suburban living combined with easy train access to Chicago and, of course, Lake Michigan, continue to be the primary attractions of the North Shore.
The North Shore suburbs are an ideal place to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy life, while located within minutes of downtown Chicago.
www.northshorechicago.com   (306 words)

  
 North Shore Chicago Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
You’ll enjoy the peace of mind knowing that a lifelong resident of the Chicago area is your real estate advocate.
So whether you’re relocating to the Chicagoland area from out-of-state, just moving from the suburbs to the city, or investing in a property in the city, Chicago North Shore Realty has the wherewithal and insider know-how to get you and your family settled in no time.
The Chicago area is filled with some of the most diverse suburbs and communities.
www.chicagonorthshorerealty.com   (316 words)

  
 Renaissance Chicago North Shore | Northbrook, IL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Renaissance Chicago North Shore is a first class hotel located on the beautiful North Shore 15 miles from Chicagos O'Hare International Airport.
With their commitment to quality you enjoy a high standard of hospitality reflected in the quiet elegance of its surroundings and the personal attention from the staff dedicated to making your stay an enjoyable experience.
The Renaissance Chicago North Shore is home to Ruths Chris Steak House and located near many fortune 500 companies as well as restaurants and area shopping malls.
www.idcide.com /hotels/il/renaissance-chicago-north-shore.htm   (149 words)

  
 Coldwell Banker Evanston - Real Estate
As a life long resident of the North Shore, (growing up in Winnetka) and a long time homeowner in Evanston, I have always loved this area.
Beautiful architecture in charming towns with warm friendly neighbors and great services make the Chicago's North Shore one of the best places in the country to live, work, and raise a family.
Located just north of Chicago, Evanston has a stunning natural setting on Lake Michigan with wide sandy beaches, historic homes on landscaped streets, tree-lined bicycle paths and beautiful parks make Evanston real estate a popular homestead for many.
www.coldwellbankerevanston.com   (285 words)

  
 favorite systems
The Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad (CNSandM) is more commonly known as the North
Later, the name was changed to Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad.
One of the Electroliners rounds the curve at North Chicago Junction on a
www.trainweb.org /twerhs/northshore.html   (427 words)

  
 Chicago Tribune news : North Shore
A former North Chicago librarian was sentenced Friday to probation for 2 years for her part in defrauding the North Chicago Housing Authority.
A Chicago high school office clerk charged with forgery was ordered held in lieu of $70,000 bail on Friday.
Investigators are probing the deaths of five residents at a Woodstock nursing home in an inquiry that focuses on possible morphine overdoses, a source familiar with the case said Friday.
www.chicagotribune.com /news/local/northshore   (785 words)

  
 400 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
According to the architect, the tower's shape was derived by imagining the plume of smoke from a campfire lit centuries ago by Native Americans at the mouth of the Chicago River.
Fordham Spire's lot is situated by the mouth of the Chicago River, and also guards the entrance to Ogden Slip, a short branch of the river to the north.
This is the third serious proposal in Chicago for an extremely narrow tapering skyscraper passing Sears Tower in height; the earlier proposals were the Miglin-Beitler Skyneedle and 7 South Dearborn.
www.emporis.com /en/wm/bu/?id=fordhamspire-chicago-il-usa   (207 words)

  
 eBay - chicago north shore, Transportation, Posters items on eBay.com
Chicago North Shore Line Railroad 4 Inch Teapot
Murder of Innocence Winnetka North Shore Chicago Dann
North Shore Drive, Chicago IL postcard, Potter Palmer
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 Real Estate in North Shore Chicago Illinois with Anne Branning, REALTOR
She and Tom have lived on Chicago’s North Shore for over 30 years.
Tom and Anne's first daughter, Meredith, currently lives on the North Shore with her husband, Todd Schreiber.
Since coming to Chicago's North Shore, Anne has been involved in charitable and community organizations such as the Junior League of Evanston and the North Shore, the Young Women's Auxiliary of the Woman's Club of Evanston, Kappa Alpha Theta's North Shore Alumnae Chapter, and the North End Mother's Club.
www.northshorechicago.com /about.htm   (454 words)

  
 NSBC Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
For over one hundred years, North Shore Baptist Church has welcomed in the name of Christ neighbors who have come to Chicago from all over the world.
Whether you have come to Chicago from the Philippines, Texas, Columbia, Puerto Rico, Milwaukee, Germany, Japan, or have lived here all your life...
We are located just north of Foster Ave., between Broadway and Clark, 2 and 1/2 blocks west off the Berwyn stop on the CTA Red Line.
www.northshorebaptist.org   (133 words)

  
 The North Shore Church of Seventh-Day Adventists
We are located at 5220 N. California, Chicago, IL 60625.
North Shore Junior Academy: Provides quality Christian education for grades K-10.
Copyright © The North Shore Church of Seventh-Day Adventists All rights reserved.
www.northshoresda.net   (138 words)

  
 North Shore Home Search and North Shore MLS Listings. Chicago's North Shore Real Estate and Homes for Sale.
North Shore Home Search and North Shore MLS Listings.
Use this site to research all of Chicago's North Shore communities and find the neighborhood that fits your likes and priorities.
We keep current on all transactions in these areas, and we are also very knowledgeable of the School Districts in these communities.
northshorehomesonline.com   (448 words)

  
 Chicago's North Shore CVB - Dining
Whether you're in the mood for a slice of Chicago's famed deep-dish pizza, a corned beef sandwich on rye, sizzling Mexican fajitas, or a juicy steak cooked to perfection, Chicago's North Shore has it all.
Serving fine food and cocktails since 1997, EJ’s Place is the North Shore’s premiere club.
Forty One North serves the highest quality, most consistently prepared American comfort food in a relaxed family atmosphere.
www.cnscvb.com /visitors_dining.cfm   (1437 words)

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