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Introduction to Orland Hills, Illinois
Orland Hills, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles S of Orland Park, Illinois (center to center) and 21 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village contains a population of approximately 6,779.
Orland Hills History
Orland Hills is a village in Cook County. The area that is now Orland Hills was sold to land speculators in 1836-37. Farmlands and agricultural areas developed by the 1850s and caused significant poplulation growth. In 1961, the village was incorporated and in order to clarify that the village was a part of the Orland Township, the name was changed to Orland Hills in 1986.
Orland Hills and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Orland Hills
People may visit museums like Warrenville Historical Museum, DuPage County Historical Museum, and Isle a la Cache Museum which are situauted not far from Orland Hills. Recreational opprtunities are available at Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area, Channahon State Park, Channahon State Park, and Cantigny Park. The Chicago Portage National Historical Site, Robert S. Abbott House, and Lockport Pioneer Settlement are popular historical sites located nearby.
Orland Hills Transportation
Flights are available from Chicago Midway International Airport.
Orland Hills Higher Education
Governors State University, South Suburban College, Prairie State College, Moraine Valley Community College, and Benedictine University are colleges near Orland Hills.
Orland Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Orland Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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