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Old 03-18-2021, 05:23 PM
 
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I don't know if you mentioned the ages of your children but if you pick a suburb and look at a few houses, it will tell you the ranking of the public schools and which schools your kids would attend (if you send to public).
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Old 03-18-2021, 08:51 PM
 
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Going back to something you mentioned a few pages back... if your husband is Jewish, I would look into how much/any Jewish community there is in some of those towns, if that matters to him. I’m Jewish, live in the northern burbs, and my impression is that some Chicago suburbs (especially west and south) are really not at all Jewish. I think particularly if my immediate family was Christian and we weren’t going to be joining a synagogue, I might find that isolating. I know some people don’t care as much though, so YMMV of course.
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Old 03-19-2021, 12:00 AM
 
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Thank you! No children yet but hopefully soon.
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Old 03-19-2021, 07:30 AM
 
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Going back to something you mentioned a few pages back... if your husband is Jewish, I would look into how much/any Jewish community there is in some of those towns, if that matters to him. I’m Jewish, live in the northern burbs, and my impression is that some Chicago suburbs (especially west and south) are really not at all Jewish. I think particularly if my immediate family was Christian and we weren’t going to be joining a synagogue, I might find that isolating. I know some people don’t care as much though, so YMMV of course.
I'd like to think that every town/village where you can spend $1M+ on a house is fairly religion tolerant.

But, yeah, I think everyone can agree that cultural and religious diversity in the northern suburbs exists in spades vs. comparable western suburbs.. Niles, Skokie, Morton Grove for sure, but also Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park/Highwood. Very large Jewish presence/Muslim community/Chinese/ Korean/Hispanic.

Now to be fair, western and southern suburbs probably have more black residents and similar Hispanic pockets. So, it's not as though every suburbs outside of the Northern belt lacks any diversity.
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Old 03-19-2021, 10:51 AM
 
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I think that there is only one major synagogue in all of DuPage County. I remember reading an article about a family that was complaining about the fact that Hinsdale schools didn't even attempt to observe or accommodate any Jewish holidays. Most north suburban districts accommodate them, at the very least.
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Old 03-19-2021, 12:54 PM
 
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I think that there is only one major synagogue in all of DuPage County. I remember reading an article about a family that was complaining about the fact that Hinsdale schools didn't even attempt to observe or accommodate any Jewish holidays. Most north suburban districts accommodate them, at the very least.
On balance, though, the Western suburbs have significant representation re Hindu worship, there is a large temple located on Lemont road, maybe around 111th Street (on the western edge of Waterfall Glen), and there is at least one mosque near Burr Ridge, if I remember correctly. There is a large mosque (and a Buddhist temple) in Bridgeview, IL, and another mosque in Orland, I believe. Not pertinent to the OP's needs, but it goes to show the amount of change in the area in the last maybe 30 years or so, when the vast majority of Chicagoland was Christian (or Jewish) in nature. Chicagoland has historically been a hot spot for those emigrating to the U.S., it will be interesting to see how that changes going forward, the scuttlebutt has been much less Mexican Nationals movement to Chicago, even after it officially became a Sanctuary City.

I wish some Asian Massage Parlors would open up near me, so I could show my support after last week's violence...although I did patronize an Asian nail salon after having back surgery a few years ago. Does Panda Express count?
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Old 03-19-2021, 01:37 PM
 
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I'd like to think that every town/village where you can spend $1M+ on a house is fairly religion tolerant.

But, yeah, I think everyone can agree that cultural and religious diversity in the northern suburbs exists in spades vs. comparable western suburbs.. Niles, Skokie, Morton Grove for sure, but also Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park/Highwood. Very large Jewish presence/Muslim community/Chinese/ Korean/Hispanic.

Now to be fair, western and southern suburbs probably have more black residents and similar Hispanic pockets. So, it's not as though every suburbs outside of the Northern belt lacks any diversity.
Chinese are more noticeable in the NW and direct Western suburbs. As Curly Q noted, there's also a significant Indian/specifically Hindu community in these areas.

The largest Hispanic and Muslim communities are also in the west (Cicero, Berwyn, Melrose Park; also further out Aurora) and south (Bridgeview, Burbank, Oak Lawn), respectively. IMO the only groups of those you mentioned that are more well-represented up north are Jewish and Korean.

EDIT: I may have misinterpreted your comment - if you're saying that northern suburbs have more diverse populations living together in the same area, then I'd agree. But most of the "hubs" for these groups are not in that area.

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Old 03-19-2021, 04:46 PM
 
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Chinese are more noticeable in the NW and direct Western suburbs. As Curly Q noted, there's also a significant Indian/specifically Hindu community in these areas.

The largest Hispanic and Muslim communities are also in the west (Cicero, Berwyn, Melrose Park; also further out Aurora) and south (Bridgeview, Burbank, Oak Lawn), respectively. IMO the only groups of those you mentioned that are more well-represented up north are Jewish and Korean.

EDIT: I may have misinterpreted your comment - if you're saying that northern suburbs have more diverse populations living together in the same area, then I'd agree. But most of the "hubs" for these groups are not in that area.
Yes, you're edit is more in line with what I was trying to communicate.

I don't think, based on the OPs requirements, they would consider Cicero, Berwyn, Melrose Park. I think, considering the criteria, the middle-upper-solidly upper class communities up North have better representation in those pockets being considered. Glenview vs. Elmhurst, Northbrook vs. Western Springs, Highland Park vs. Clarendon Hills as examples. Without looking at hard data, which is something I should do, I'd put a good amount of money on those Northern suburbs having better religious/ethnic representation.
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Old 03-20-2021, 08:35 AM
 
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Thank you for this insight!
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Old 03-25-2021, 04:00 PM
 
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I think that there is only one major synagogue in all of DuPage County. I remember reading an article about a family that was complaining about the fact that Hinsdale schools didn't even attempt to observe or accommodate any Jewish holidays. Most north suburban districts accommodate them, at the very least.
There are 2 synagogues located in Du Page County. Cong. Etz Chaim is in Lombard, and Cong. Beth Shalom is in Naperville. I believe that both of these congregations adhere to the Reform tradition.

Naperville is also home to the Chabad Jewish Center, which welcomes members of the Jewish community regardless of philosophy or level of commitment to Judaism.
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