La Grange Park, Illinois
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| La Grange Park, Illinois | |
|---|---|
| Name | La Grange Park, Illinois |
| Settlement type | Village |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | Illinois |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Cook |
| Subdivision type3 | Township |
| Subdivision name3 | Lyons |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | James Discipio |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | 1892 |
| Area total km2 | 4.48 |
| Area total sq mi | 1.73 |
| Area land km2 | 4.48 |
| Area land sq mi | 1.73 |
| Area water km2 | 0.00 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.00 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 13931 |
| Population density km2 | 3110.49 |
| Population density sq mi | 8054.34 |
| Timezone | CST |
| Utc offset | -6 |
| Timezone DST | CDT |
| Utc offset DST | -5 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 60526 |
| Area code | 708 & 331 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 17-40767 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 2398380 |
| Website | https://www.lagrangepark.org/ |
La Grange Park, Illinois. La Grange Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, located approximately 15 miles west of Chicago. Incorporated in 1892, it is a residential suburb within the historic Lyons Township and is part of the broader Chicago metropolitan area. The community is known for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and proximity to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe commuter rail line.
History
The area now known as La Grange Park was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi people before European settlement. Development accelerated with the arrival of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in the 1860s, connecting the region to Chicago. The village was officially incorporated in 1892, with early growth influenced by prominent Chicagoans like John V. Farwell, who owned large estates. The construction of the iconic Romanesque Revival water tower in 1892 became a local landmark. Throughout the 20th century, the village evolved from a summer retreat into a established suburb, with significant residential development following World War II.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, La Grange Park has a total area of 1.73 square miles, all land. It is bordered by the villages of La Grange to the south and east, Brookfield to the north, and Western Springs to the west. The Salt Creek flows along its northwestern edge. The village's topography is generally flat, characteristic of the glacial plain of northeastern Illinois. Major thoroughfares include La Grange Road and 31st Street.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 13,931. The racial makeup was predominantly White, with smaller populations of African American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino residents. The median household income is significantly higher than the national average. Housing is primarily single-family homes, with a mix of historic properties from the early 1900s and post-war developments. The village is served by the La Grange Park Public Library District.
Government
La Grange Park operates under a village trustee form of government with an elected Board of Trustees and a village president, who serves as mayor. The current mayor is James Discipio. The village provides services including police protection through the La Grange Park Police Department, public works, and community development. It is part of Illinois's 3rd congressional district, represented in the United States House of Representatives by Marie Newman.
Education
Public education is provided by La Grange School District 102 and Lyons Township High School District 204. District 102 operates several elementary and middle schools within the village, including Congress Park Elementary School and Park Junior High School. High school students attend Lyons Township High School in Western Springs. The village is also home to St. Francis Xavier Parish School, a private Roman Catholic elementary school.
Notable people
Notable current and former residents of La Grange Park include John Cusack, actor; Joan Cusack, actress; Ann-Margret, actress and singer; Bill Murray, actor and comedian; and John Prine, singer-songwriter. Businessman and philanthropist W. Clement Stone also resided in the village. Several notable figures from the worlds of baseball and academia have called La Grange Park home.
Category:Villages in Cook County, Illinois Category:Chicago metropolitan area Category:1892 establishments in Illinois