Maywood, Illinois

Maywood, Illinois is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, approximately 10 miles west of Chicago, Illinois. The village is situated near the Des Plaines River and is bordered by the villages of Melrose Park, Illinois, Bellwood, Illinois, and Forest Park, Illinois. Maywood is also close to the Chicago Loop and is accessible via the Eisenhower Expressway and the Union Pacific Railroad. The village is home to the Loyola University Medical Center and the Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, which are both affiliated with the Loyola University Chicago.

Geography

Maywood is located at 41.8783° N, 87.8433° W, and has a total area of 2.72 square miles. The village is situated in the Midwest Region of the United States, near the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. Maywood is also close to the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Palos Forest Preserve, which offer opportunities for outdoor recreation. The village is accessible via the Illinois Route 171 and the Illinois Route 38, which connect to the Chicago Metropolitan Area and the surrounding suburbs, including Oak Park, Illinois, River Forest, Illinois, and Elmhurst, Illinois.

History

The area that is now Maywood was first settled in the mid-19th century, with the village being incorporated in 1881. The village was named after the nearby Maywood Station on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, which was established in 1856. Maywood has a rich history, with notable events including the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which led to an influx of immigrants and settlers in the area. The village is also home to the Maywood Historical Society, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the village and the surrounding area, including the Proviso Township and the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Maywood has been influenced by the history of the United States, including the American Civil War and the Industrial Revolution, which shaped the development of the village and the surrounding region, including the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Maywood was approximately 23,000 people, with a diverse range of ethnic and racial groups, including African Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, and European Americans. The village has a mix of residential and commercial areas, with a range of housing types, including single-family homes, apartments, and condominiums. Maywood is also home to a number of community organizations, including the Maywood Chamber of Commerce and the Maywood Community Development Corporation, which work to promote economic development and improve the quality of life for residents, in partnership with organizations such as the United Way and the Salvation Army. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan area, which has a population of over 9.5 million people, and is connected to other nearby cities, including Aurora, Illinois, Joliet, Illinois, and Naperville, Illinois.

Economy

The economy of Maywood is diverse, with a range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. The village is home to the Loyola University Medical Center, which is a major employer in the area, as well as the Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. Maywood is also close to the O'Hare International Airport and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, which provide opportunities for employment and economic growth, in partnership with companies such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and Boeing. The village has a number of small businesses and entrepreneurs, including restaurants, shops, and services, which are supported by organizations such as the Small Business Administration and the National Federation of Independent Business.

Government

Maywood is a non-home rule village, with a village president and a board of trustees. The village has a number of departments, including the Maywood Police Department and the Maywood Fire Department, which provide public safety services to residents. Maywood is also part of the Cook County Government and the Illinois State Government, which provide additional services and support, including the Cook County Sheriff's Office and the Illinois State Police. The village is represented in the Illinois General Assembly by the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives, and is part of the United States Congressional Districts.

Education

Maywood has a number of schools, including Proviso East High School and Proviso West High School, which are part of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209. The village is also home to the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89, which provides elementary and middle school education to students. Maywood is close to a number of colleges and universities, including Loyola University Chicago, Dominican University, and Concordia University Chicago, which offer higher education opportunities to residents, in partnership with organizations such as the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. The village is also part of the Chicago Public Library system, which provides access to books, media, and other resources, including the Maywood Public Library and the Melrose Park Public Library.