Incorporated in 1901, and originally known as Shermerville, the village of Northbrook received its name from the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River running through the village. In a recent study, Northbrook ranked #1 in Illinois on a list of the “Safest Small Cities in America”. Fun Fact: Famous film director John Hughes was a Northbrook native and filmed several parts of his movies in the village.
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