Winnetka-Northfield Chamber Guide 2019

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AT A GLANCE
POPULATION: 5,531 (2010 sp. Census)
HOUSING UNITS: 2,381 (2010 sp. Census)
AREA: 3.3 square miles
COUNTY: Cook
TOWNSHIP: New Trier & Northfield
ZIP CODE: 60093
GOVERNMENT: Council-Manager
INCORPORATED: July 7, 1927
DISTANCE FROM CHICAGO: 20 miles
DRIVING TIME TO LOOP: 20 minutes
DRIVING TIME TO O’HARE AIRPORT: 25 minutes (average)
SHOPPING: Northfield Village Center
SALES TAX RATE: 9.75 percent
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Winnetka-Northfield
Chamber of Commerce.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Middlefork School (K-3), Sunset Ridge (4-
8), New Trier High School (9-12) and AVOCA (K-8).
PRIVATE SCHOOLS: Three daycares, four preschools, two
elementary and one high school.
PLACES OF WORSHIP: Seven
HEALTH CARE: Lake Forest Hospital, North Shore University
Health System: Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie
Hospitals and St Francis Hospital in Evanston
FIRE PROTECTION: One Station, 5 captains, 8 Lieutenants, 37
firefighters and paramedics
POLICE PROTECTION: 19 commissioned officers, three
civilian employees, four part-time employees
AMBULANCE SERVICE: 5 captains, 8 Lieutenants, 37
firefighters and paramedics
PARKS & RECREATION: Community Center, outdoor ice rink,
five community parks, four outdoor tennis courts, four baseball
fields, six soccer fields, two preschool-age playgrounds, one
elementary-age playground, jogging and bicycle paths, yearround
recreational programs.
POST OFFICE: 1787 Orchard Lane, Northfield.
PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Winnetka- Northfield Public Library
District provides exceptional service, reliable information,
enriching programs for all ages and welcoming spaces for
everyone at both the Winnetka Library and Northfield Branch
Library. Books, magazines and movies are available for
checkout and digital download with a district library card. The
Studio at the Winnetka Library features equipment such as 3D
printers, a laser engraver, custom embroidery machine and
large format printer. Branches are located at 1785 Orchard
Lane, Northfield and 768 Oak Street, Winnetka.
TRANSPORTATION: Five Metra stations: Elm Street, Hubbard
Woods, Indian Hill, all in Winnetka and The Glen in Glenview.
BUS: Pace
Your Community
A CLOSER LOOK
Northfield is the best of both worlds: a thriving, desirable
suburb and a village with hometown charm. Incorporated
in 1927, the village is located 20 miles from the heart of
Chicago’s Loop. With a population of approximately 5,600,
Northfield attracts those looking for a small-town way of
life with a close proximity to a large city. When the village
was incorporated, a commitment was made to protect open
spaces. This commitment continues today as the village
successfully balances that prized open space with commercial
development. Northfield has more than 30 acres of open
parkland that includes a bird sanctuary. The village is one of
the few suburbs that issues licenses for boarding horses. The
Village of Northfield is a warm, family-orientated community
with scenic properties, an outstanding school system and a
wonderful mix of businesses. The Edens Expressway (I-94) is
east of Northfield and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) is less than
four miles west of Northfield.
BUSINESS, SHOPPING AND DINING
Northfield is proud to be the world headquarters of Medline
Industries, The College of American Pathologists and Stepan
Chemical Company. There are many service oriented
business’s as well, such as The Fields Auto Group – BMW, Volvo,
Land Rover, and Jaguar. Unique locally owned stores create
a strong customer base in Northfield’s retail business district.
Many outstanding shops in Northfield offer antiques, specialty
gifts, home accessories, jewelry, women’s clothing, women’s
accessories, children’s clothing, children’s items, shoes and
sporting goods. Northfield also has many wonderful dining
options. Patrons can choose from sophisticated fine dining,
charming cafes, shops with specialty foods and fun family
dining options.
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WinnetkaNorthfieldChamber.com | 2019 community guide