Winnetka
Winnetka is an affluent village located approximately 20 miles north of downtown Chicago. Named "one of the best places to live" by CNN Money in 2009. Its small-town spirit, charm and traditions make it one of the most delightful, congenial, and dynamic Villages along Lake Michigan's North Shore.

With tree-lined streets, sandy beaches, renowned schools, outstanding parks, quality recreational facilities and four business districts, Winnetka is truly a "beautiful land" - as its name suggests. Its striking landscape is why it has been home to many feature films. The movie Home Alone and the beginning of Home Alone 2 are both filmed in Winnetka. Numerous other movies filmed in the village include Ocean's 12, Breakfast Club, National Lampoon's Vacation, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Sixteen Candles, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, She's Having a Baby and Uncle Buck.

There are four business districts in Winnetka each with its own character and charm. Within each district -East Elm, West Elm, Hubbard Woods, and Indian Hill - there is pride and commitment to providing quality, value, expertise and personalized customer service.

East Elm is comprised of both traditional and contemporary styles of architecture and features upscale fashion boutiques for men, women and children, jewelry stores, antique dealers, and an art gallery. It is also home to the Winnetka Community House. This village institution is on the national Registry of Historic Places is host each year to the Antiques + Modernism Show and has wonderful facilities for weddings and other special occasions.

West Elm is the hub of traditional banking and financial service businesses and also is the center of the civic activities including the public library, post office and ivy-covered Village Hall. There is also a variety of al fresco dining restaurants, fashion apparel and accessory boutiques, specialty gift shops, toy store, and sporting goods shops. Don't miss The Book Stall, a renowned independent bookstore that brings in sought after authors for readings and signings and boasts an extremely knowledgeable staff.

Hubbard Woods, on the northern edge of the village is the where one finds quaint courtyards and charming tutor-styled buildings bringing a delightful "old world" atmosphere to the area - one of the reasons many of the shops carry fine European imports. The district is strong in home furnishings, accessories, antiques apparel and gift shops.

Indian Hill, immediately north of the village of Kenilworth, Indian Hill is proud home to several service businesses but is most renowned to visitors as the home of Restaurant Michael. Chef Michael Lachowicz, whose impressive resume includes stints under both Jean Banchet and Roland Liccioni at the former Le Francais, is behind this Winnetka gem. Food aficionado from around the world travel to this restaurant to dine at this restaurant recognized in several pieces placed in Bon Appetit, Gourmet and Food & Wine magazines to name a few.