Also the eastern tier of
Chicago suburbs located north of the
city along the shore of
Lake Michigan and noted for their
affluence and tendency to vote for
liberals. Includes
Evanston,
Wilmette,
Winnetka,
Kenilworth,
Glencoe,
Highland Park (home of
Ravinia park),
Highwood,
Lake Forest and
Lake Bluff. Some places in the region which are less affluent and therefore not always thought of as part of the North Shore include
North Chicago and
Waukegan.
Served by Sheridan Road, the Edens expressway, Green Bay Road and the Union Pacific north line commuter trains.