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Northbrook
Northbrook is located 25 miles north of downtown Chicago at the
north border of Cook County. Situated east of the Tri-State Tollway
(294), west and south of Interstate 94 (Edens Expressway) and on the
Metra Commuter Line 40 minutes from Chicago, Northbrook has a
premier transportation location. The Village features high value
residential and complementary commercial and retail development. The
Village is known for its outstanding school and park systems and
large amounts of public open space.
Northbrook combines a
strong diversification of employment in industry, commercial/retail
and office development with its residential, educational,
recreational and cultural amenities. The result is a thriving local
economy and first class services for both businesses and residents.
With broad based sources of Village revenue, Northbrook prides
itself in having low municipal taxes while providing an extremely
high level of government services.
Population (2000 census): 33,435
Square Mileage: 12.75
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