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Introduction to Glenwood, Illinois
Glenwood, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 22 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. There are 9,000 residents in the village.
Glenwood History
Glenwood is located in Cook County, which was created on January 15, 1831. The county, originally a part of Putnam County, was named in honor of Daniel Cook, the first Attorney General of Illinois. The Glenwood School for Boys was established in 1887. One of the founders of the school was Todd Lincoln, the son of Abraham Lincoln.
Glenwood and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Glenwood
Glenwood offers easy access to various parks such as the Buckley Homestead County Park, the Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve, the Oak Ridge Prairie County Park, the Deep River County Park, and the William W. Powers State Recreation Area. History buffs can visit the Midwest Carvers Museum, the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, and the Matteson Historical Museum. The Hickory Glen Park, Estates Park, and the George Arquilla Park are some of the local parks. The Glenwoodie Country Club provides opportunities for recreation for golf enthusiasts.
Glenwood Transportation
Chicago Midway International Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.
Glenwood Higher Education
Prairie State College, Governors State University, and South Suburban College are nearby.
Glenwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
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