Highland park was a lot richer than Lincinwood, which ticked off my snobby peers. I dont.know what its like now either. Once I left, I was forever gone.
Desplaines was more middle class and even some lower middle and a few rich. It wasnt snobby and it fit me better. I would make a miserable Valley girl. I cant get excited over stuff. I don't know or care about name brands or even which cars are status symbols.
Lincolnwood was all about that. Yuk. Glad I escaped.