Glenview, Illinois facts for kids

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Location of Glenview in Cook County, Illinois.
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Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Cook
Township	Northfield
Incorporated	1899
Government
• Type	Trustee Village government
Area
• Total	14.04 sq mi (36.37 km2)
• Land	14.00 sq mi (36.26 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)  0.29%
Population  (2020)
• Total	48,705
• Density	3,478.68/sq mi (1,343.11/km2)
Standard of living (2009–11)
• Per capita income	$50,615
• Median home value	$454,500
ZIP code(s)	60025, 60026
Area code(s)	847 & 224
Geocode	29938
FIPS code	17-29938

Glenview is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. In 2020, about 48,705 people lived there. Glenview is known for its friendly neighborhoods and many parks.

History of Glenview

The area around Glenview was first called Northfield Township. Different parts of the community had their own names. The Post Office asked for one official name. So, the villagers held a special meeting on May 7, 1895. They voted on names like Rugenville, Glendale, and Glenview. The name Glenview won! The village officially became a town in 1899. After World War II, many farms in Glenview became suburban neighborhoods.

The Park Neighborhood

"The Park" is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Glenview. It is located near the center of the village. Hugh Burnham, Glenview's first village president, started it in 1894. He was the nephew of famous architect Daniel Burnham. This area was home to a religious group called the New Church. Their beliefs were based on the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, a scientist and theologian from the 1700s.

In the late 1890s, New Church members bought 40 acres of land. They built their homes in an oval shape around a central park. The church and school were also built there. Architect Swain Nelson, who helped design Lincoln Park, planned the neighborhood. Today, the Glenview New Church Schools welcome many students. The original church and many buildings still look like they did in 1900.

Naval Air Station Glenview

The control tower of the village's former Naval Air Station has been turned into shops at The Glen Town Center.

For many years, Naval Air Station Glenview was a very important place in Glenview. It was a large military base with many squadrons. This included the Coast Guard's air/sea rescue helicopter service for Chicago and Lake Michigan. It also had P-3 Orion planes used for anti-submarine warfare. The base was huge, with 1 million cubic yards of concrete and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of runways. It had 108 U.S. Navy buildings.

Today, only two buildings from the naval air station remain: the pilot control tower and the chapel. The rest of the base was changed into "The Glen Town Center." This is a popular shopping area.

The Glen Development

In 1995, the naval base closed down. This was part of a military plan to reorganize bases. The land was given back to Glenview by the U.S. Department of Defense. The village then created a plan for the land. In 1999, this 1,121-acre (4.54 km²) area was named "The Glen." It makes up about 15% of Glenview's total area.

The Glen has new homes, offices, and shopping centers. It includes a movie theater and The Glen Town Center. There is also a lake, soccer fields, tennis courts, and walking trails. You can find two golf courses, the Kohl Children's Museum, and the Glenview Park District Park Center here. It also has Attea Middle School and the North Glenview Metra train station.

Geography and Climate

Glenview is located at 42°4′46″N 87°48′56″W / 42.07944°N 87.81556°W / 42.07944; -87.81556. The village covers about 14.04 square miles (36.36 km²) of land. Most of it is land, with a small amount of water. Glenview Creek flows through the southeastern part of the village. It empties into the Middle Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River.

Glenview has a continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters. Summers are usually wetter than winters.

The hottest temperature ever recorded was 104 °F (40 °C) in June 1988. The coldest was −25 °F (−32 °C) in January 1982.

People of Glenview

In 2020, Glenview had 48,705 people living there. There were 18,058 households and 12,862 families. About 32.1% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 3 people.

The median age in Glenview was 46.2 years. This means half the people were older than 46.2 and half were younger. About 24.5% of the population was under 18.

The median income for a household was $118,019. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 4.8% of the people lived below the poverty line.

Religious Communities

The Chicago Illinois Temple was built in 1985 and is located northwest of downtown Glenview.

Glenview has many different religious groups. These include Catholics, Protestants, Mormons, Jews, Hindus, and Muslims. Some religious communities are even older than the village itself. There are two Catholic churches: St. Catherine Laboure and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. In 1985, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built the beautiful Chicago Illinois Temple in Glenview. It serves Mormons in Illinois and nearby states.

Economy and Jobs

Many large U.S. companies have offices or facilities in Glenview. These include Illinois Tool Works, Reedy Industries, and Scott Foresman. Kraft Heinz does its research and development at its Glenview center. There are also big non-profit groups here. These include the American College of Chest Physicians CHEST Foundation.

Top Employers

Here are some of the biggest employers in Glenview:

Parks and Recreation

The Glenview Park District takes care of the parks and fun places in Glenview. They run two outdoor pools, the Glenview Ice Center, and two golf courses. There's also the Glenview Tennis Club and Wagner Farm. The Grove National Historic Landmark is also managed by the Park District. You can find many public parks like Swenson Park and Little Bear Park.

Park Center

The Park Center is a large community center. It is located in The Glen, next to Lake Glenview. The Park Center has an indoor pool called Splash Landings. It also has a health and fitness center, a preschool, and a senior center. Many programs are offered here, including arts, dance, and sports for all ages.

The Grove

The Grove includes the Kennicott House, built in 1856.

The Grove is a special area of prairie land. It has a learning center, old buildings, and nature trails. You can see many animals there, like snakes and snapping turtles. The Grove covers 123 acres (0.50 km²). It was once the home of Dr. John Kennicott, who moved there in 1836. His family lived in a log cabin before building the Kennicott House in 1856.

John Kennicott helped grow plants in Illinois. His son, Robert Kennicott, loved nature. His research helped the U.S. buy Alaska! Robert also helped start the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The Kennicott family lived at The Grove until 1966. In 1976, The Grove became a National Historic Landmark.

Wagner Farm

Wagner Farm is an 18.6-acre (7.5 ha) farm owned by the Glenview Park District. It is the last part of a much larger farm. The Wagner family, who came from Germany in the 1850s, owned and farmed this land for many years.

In 1997, Rose Wagner, the last family member, passed away. She wanted the farm to be sold to help her church. But a group of citizens asked the park district to buy it. They wanted to save it as a historic working farm. Voters approved the money in 1998, and the park district bought the farm in 2000. In 2007, over 54,000 people visited Wagner Farm. It also became home to the Glenview Farmer's Market.

Wagner Farm offers hands-on programs. These programs let you experience what farm life was like in the 1920s. You can try horseback riding or driving a tractor.

Glenview's Farmers' Market started in 1988. It moved to Wagner Farm in 2007. This was a great fit because Wagner Farm used to grow many crops for the Chicago area. The market happens every Saturday from June to October. It's a fun place for families, with food, products, and live music.

Wildlife in Glenview

Glenview has many different animals living there. They share the area with people and live in the many forest preserves.

Common birds you might see include robins, sparrows, cardinals, and Canada geese. You might also spot hawks, eagles, and sometimes great horned owls. In neighborhoods, you can find squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, and skunks.

If you walk in The Glen or the forest preserves, you might see white-tailed deer. Sometimes, you can even spot a coyote or a fox. There are also brown rabbits, turtles, and small frogs. Many insects and spiders, like ants, bees, and wolf spiders, also live in Glenview.

Forest Preserve

Parts of Glenview are within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. This district protects about 68,000 acres (280 km²) of open space around Chicago. These preserves have forests, prairies, wetlands, streams, and lakes. They are home to many animals. The preserves also have bike paths and camping spots.

Education in Glenview

Public Schools

Several school districts serve the children of Glenview. Glenview's public schools are known for being highly rated.

Most of Glenview is in Glenview School District 34 for grades K-8. Schools in this district include:

• Henking Elementary School
• Westbrook Elementary School
• Lyon Elementary School
• Hoffman Elementary School
• Glen Grove Elementary School
• Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
• Attea Middle School
• Springman Middle School

Other parts of Glenview are served by different districts. These include Wilmette Public Schools District 39, Avoca School District 37, Northbrook/Glenview School District 30, and West Northfield School District 31.

Most high school students in Glenview attend Glenbrook South High School. Some students in the eastern part of Glenview go to New Trier High School. A small area in the south attends Maine East High School.

Private Schools

Glenview has several private schools. These include:

• Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
• Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
• Saint Catherine Labouré School
• Glenview New Church School
• Kensington School

These schools offer education from preschool up to eighth grade. Glenview New Church School also has some high school classes.

Transportation

Glenview station is served by Amtrak and Metra passenger trains

Glenview has two train stations: Glenview station and North Glenview station. These stations offer Metra commuter rail service. You can take a train south to Chicago Union Station or north to Fox Lake. The Glenview station also serves Amtrak trains, which travel to other cities.

Pace provides bus service in Glenview. These buses connect Glenview to many places in the area.

Notable People

Many well-known people have lived in or are from Glenview:

• Emily Bergl, actress
• Jami Gertz, actress
• Artis Gilmore, former NBA basketball player
• Brian Hansen, Olympic silver medalist in speed skating
• Robert Kennicott, explorer and naturalist
• Al Montoya, NHL hockey goaltender
• Olivia Smoliga, Olympic swimmer
• Patrick Stump, lead singer of Fall Out Boy
• Samuel Witwer, actor and musician
• Molly Yeh, cooking television show hostess

See also

In Spanish: Glenview (condado de Cook, Illinois) para niños