Is the North Shore still regarded prestigious?

[ahava]

Originally Posted by crbcrbrgv

The only suburbs that compare to the North Shore burbs are Hinsdale (similar to Winnetka) and Western Springs (similar to Wilmette). One big advantage Wilmette has over Western Springs is it is a part of New Trier's district while Western Springs is not a part of Hinsdale's. Hinsdale Central and New Trier high are very comparable. Lyons Township, although a good school is no New Trier or Hinsdale Central.

I agree except that Western Springs is smaller and nowhere near as diverse as Wilmette. To some people that's another advantage Wilmette has.

[crbcrbrgv]

Originally Posted by ahava

I agree except that Western Springs is smaller and nowhere near as diverse as Wilmette. To some people that's another advantage Wilmette has.

Ahava, and sadly to some people this is another advantage Western Springs has.

[mom2toddlers]

Originally Posted by prairiestate

No, all those towns filled with multi-million dollar mansions and huge estates back then are now a ghetto. Amazing what ten years will do.

This has to be a joke..funny if it is..weird if it's not.
Lincolnshire and the majority of the North Shore is still thriving and lovely.

[ahava]

Originally Posted by crbcrbrgv

Ahava, and sadly to some people this is another advantage Western Springs has.

Yes, racists can be found anywhere, but diversity of race does not always equal diversity of ideas or values, especially in a place as solidly upper-middle class as Wilmette.