Ford Heights is a village and a suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,813 at the 2020 census. Many of the area’s first settlers were African American and since its incorporation in 1949 the village has remained predominantly Black. Due to the lack of commercial activity and financial stability, the village has declined over the years. Urban renewal efforts were attempted in the 1960s, although the village has continued to decline.
Lynwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States and a suburb of Chicago. The population was 9,116 at the 2020 census.
Richton Park is a village and a south suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,775 at the 2020 census.
Thornton Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 157,865.
Worth Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 152,934, with its most populous municipalities including Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park (19,943), Alsip, and Chicago Ridge. It was founded in 1849, when the county voted to subdivide itself into townships.
Bremen Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 107,149 and it contained 42,611 housing units. It was organized in 1850 and is located southwest of Chicago in southern Cook County. An administrative office for Bremen Township is located at 16361 South Kedzie Parkway, Markham, Illinois. It is named after the State of the same name in Germany as this area was settled by primarily German settlers.
Barrington Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 16,514 and it contained 6,172 housing units. This population increased, and in 2024, its estimated to be at 10,401.The northwestern corner of the Cook County panhandle, it is the county's northwesternmost township. It is also by far the least densely populated township in the county, with less than half the population density of the next least Lemont Township.
Elk Grove Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 95,508 and it contained 40,299 housing units. Elk Grove Township formerly housed the United Airlines headquarters.
Lemont Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 22,645 and it contained 8,580 housing units.
Lyons Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 115,105, with its most populous municipalities including La Grange, Justice and Summit. Lyons Township was established in 1850. The village of Lyons, almost all of which lies within the township, is often confused with it.
Northfield Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 91,565. The township office is located at 2550 Waukegan Road in Glenview. The township was established on April 2, 1850.
Palos Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 56,836, with its most populous municipality being Palos Hills. The vast majority of the township's population resides in its eastern half; the half west of La Grange Road consists of the Palos Forest Preserves, a section of the Cook County Forest Preserves. In 1850 the small town of Trenton, Illinois changed its name to Palos; this recommendation was made by M.S. Powell, the local postmaster, whose ancestor supposedly sailed with Christopher Columbus from Palos de la Frontera. When it incorporated as a village in 1914, Palos officially became Palos Park. Nearby communities incorporated later: Hickory Hills, in 1951, and Palos Hills, in 1958. All three municipalities lie completely or substantially within Palos Township. Palos Heights, partially in Worth Township, incorporated in 1959.
Proviso Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 151,209. It was organized in 1850 and originally named "Taylor", but shortly afterward its name was changed to make reference to the Wilmot Proviso, a contemporary piece of legislation intended to stop the spread of slavery.
Rich Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States located south of Chicago. As of the 2020 census, its population was 76,138. Richton Park serves as the governmental seat for the township.
Schaumburg Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 134,809. It is in the north west corner of Cook County.
Downers Grove Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, US. As of the 2020 census, its population was 149,921 and it contained 61,933 housing units. It is the largest township in the county, both in terms of area and population.
York Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 128,425 and it contained 53,543 housing units.
Bloomingdale Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 111,875 and it contained 42,488 housing units.
Kewanee Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,800 and it contained 4,464 housing units.
Breese Township is one of fifteen townships in Clinton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,594 and it contained 2,410 housing units.
