North Shore
Area Information for Glencoe, Illinois
Located in Cook County, Illinois, Glencoe is a lovely village of about 8,700 people as of the 2000 Census.
Despite its size of 3.8 square miles, Glencoe has had a number of larger than life residents over the years, including poet Archibald MacLeish, brother actors Fred and Ben Savage, and former Chicago Bears quarterback Briane Briese.
In addition, Glencoe has been featured in several movies over the years, including "Risky Business," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Mean Girls."
Living in Glencoe, Illinois
Why is Glencoe such a popular place to live? Perhaps it's because of all the incredible amenities that are just minutes away from anywhere in the town.
These fantastic amenities include:
- Glencoe Beach
- Writers Theatre
- Glencoe Golf Club
- Glencoe Sailing Beach
- Friends Club
- Glencoe Park District, which features disc golf
- And more!
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