Harwood Heights, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harwood Heights, Illinois
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The Mont Clare at Harlem Avenue, formerly known as Parkway Towers
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| Motto(s):
A small town of big opportunities
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Location of Harwood Heights in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Harwood Heights, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Harwood Heights, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Harwood Heights, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Township | Norwood Park | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.14 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,065 | |
| • Density | 10,987.88/sq mi (4,243.39/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60706
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| FIPS code | 17-33435 | |
Harwood Heights is a small village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It's known for its motto: "A small town of big opportunities." In 2020, about 9,065 people lived there. Harwood Heights and its neighbor, Norridge, are special. They form an enclave, meaning they are completely surrounded by the big city of Chicago.
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Geography of Harwood Heights
Harwood Heights is located in northeastern Illinois. It covers about 0.82 square miles (2.14 square kilometers) of land. The village is unique because it's entirely surrounded by the city of Chicago. This makes it feel like a small island within a much larger city.
People Living in Harwood Heights
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Harwood Heights has changed a lot over the years. When it was first counted in 1950, only 655 people lived there. By 1970, the population grew to over 9,000! In 2020, the population was 9,065.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 655 | — | |
| 1960 | 5,688 | 768.4% | |
| 1970 | 9,060 | 59.3% | |
| 1980 | 8,228 | −9.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,680 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 8,297 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 8,612 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 9,065 | 5.3% | |
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Who Lives in Harwood Heights Today?
In 2020, there were 9,065 people living in Harwood Heights. About 74.59% of the people were White. Around 9.66% were Asian, and 0.81% were African American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 16.09% of the population.
There were 3,282 households in the village. About 28.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many families were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people. The median age in the village was about 40 years old.
Leaders of Harwood Heights
Village Mayors Through the Years
Harwood Heights has had several mayors who have led the village since 1947. Here is a list of the mayors and the years they served:
| Mayor | Years |
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| Herbert Huening | 1947–1957 |
| Theodore Schwegel | 1957–1961 |
| Joseph Zizzo | 1961–1965 |
| Patrick Arbor | 1965-1967 |
| Harold Majeski | 1967-1973 |
| Ray Willas | 1973-2001 |
| Norb Pabich | 2001-2005 |
| Margaret "Peggy" Fuller | 2005-2009 |
| Arlene Jezierny | 2009–present |
Local Life and Media
High School Media Programs
Ridgewood High School has cool Multimedia Clubs. They say they are the only media group in both Norridge and Harwood Heights. They have four different stations!
- The radio club creates "Jack FM 89.7 WRHS-FM Norridge."
- They also produce "Theatre of the Ears on Smooth 88.1 WRWX-FM Harwood Heights/Jack Frost 88.1 WXMS Harwood Heights."
- The television department runs an in-house station called "WRWX Television 4."
- The television club also runs "WRHS Television 19."
A Special Golf Tournament
In 1942, the U.S. Open Golf Tournament was canceled because of World War II. Instead, a special tournament called The Hale America National Open Golf Tournament was held. Famous golfer Ben Hogan won this tournament. It raised over $20,000 to help the Navy Relief Society and the U.S.O.. These groups supported soldiers and their families during the war.
Education in Harwood Heights
Public Schools for Kids
Harwood Heights has several public school districts that serve its students.
- Elementary Schools:
- Pennoyer Elementary School District 79
- Norridge School District 80
- Union Ridge School District 86
- High Schools:
- Maine Township High School District 207 (which includes Maine South High School)
- Ridgewood High School
Colleges and Libraries
For students who want to continue their education, Triton Junior College serves the Harwood Heights area. The Eisenhower Public Library District provides library services for both Harwood Heights and Norridge residents.
Getting Around Harwood Heights
Public Transportation Options
Getting around Harwood Heights is easy thanks to public transportation. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) provides bus service. These buses travel along the main streets and connect the village to Chicago. The main business area is along Harlem Avenue. This road is also Illinois Route 43. It's close to the Kennedy Expressway and the Harlem station of the CTA Blue Line train.
Sister Cities
Harwood Heights has special connections with two cities in other countries. These are called "sister cities." They are:
See also
In Spanish: Harwood Heights para niños
