Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois facts for kids
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Proviso Township
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Location in Cook County
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Cook County's location in Illinois
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Illinois | ||
| County | Cook | ||
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| • Type | Township | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 29.68 sq mi (76.86 km2) | ||
| • Land | 29.68 sq mi (76.86 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% | ||
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 151,209 | ||
| • Density | 5,095.4/sq mi (1,967.33/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
60104, 60126, 60130, 60141, 60153, 60154, 60155, 60160, 60161, 60162, 60163, 60164, 60165, 60305, 60513, 60521, 60525, 60526, 60546, 60558
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| Area code(s) | 630/331, 708/464 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-031-62133 | ||
Proviso Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States. A township is a type of local government area. As of 2020, about 151,209 people live here.
The township was started in 1850. It was first called "Taylor." Soon after, its name changed to "Proviso." This new name came from the Wilmot Proviso. This was a plan from that time to stop slavery from spreading.
The main office for Proviso Township is in Hillside, Illinois. You can find it at 4565 W. Harrison Street, Hillside, IL 60162.
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Understanding Proviso Township's Location
Proviso Township covers an area of about 29.68 square miles (76.86 square kilometers). This is roughly the size of a medium-sized city.
Towns and Villages in Proviso Township
Many different towns and villages are part of Proviso Township. Some of these include:
- Bellwood
- Berkeley
- Broadview
- Brookfield (northwest part)
- Elmhurst (small parts)
- Forest Park
- Hillside
- Hinsdale (a small part)
- La Grange Park
- Maywood
- Melrose Park (most of it)
- North Riverside (small parts)
- Northlake (south part)
- Oak Brook (parts of some homes)
- Stone Park
- Westchester
- Western Springs (a small part)
Neighboring Townships
Proviso Township is surrounded by several other townships. These include:
- Leyden Township (to the north)
- River Forest Township (to the northeast)
- Berwyn Township (to the east)
- Oak Park Township (to the east)
- Riverside Township (to the southeast)
- Lyons Township (to the south)
- Downers Grove Township, DuPage County (to the southwest)
- York Township, DuPage County (to the west)
- Addison Township, DuPage County (to the northwest)
Cemeteries in the Area
There are many cemeteries located within Proviso Township. Some of them are Concordia, Forest Home, Mount Carmel, Queen of Heaven, and Woodlawn.
Major Roads and Transportation
Several important highways run through Proviso Township. These roads help people travel easily across the area and to other parts of Illinois.
Interstate 88
Interstate 290
Interstate 294
U.S. Route 12
U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 34
Illinois Route 38
Illinois Route 64
The township also has a few heliports. These are places where helicopters can land and take off. Examples include the 86th USARCOM Heliport and the Loyola University Medical Center Heliport.
Important Landmarks and Nature Areas
Proviso Township is home to several notable places. These include:
- Edward Hines Veterans Administration Hospital
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Millers Meadows (a forest preserve)
- Thatcher Woods (another forest preserve)
- Wolf Road Prairie (a natural area managed by the Forest Preserve District and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources)
Population and Community Life
In 2020, the population of Proviso Township was 151,209 people. The township is a diverse place. People from many different backgrounds live here.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 69,519 | — | |
| 1940 | 73,349 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 98,228 | 33.9% | |
| 1960 | 160,275 | 63.2% | |
| 1970 | 172,536 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 156,519 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 152,443 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 155,831 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 151,704 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 151,209 | −0.3% | |
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Education in Proviso Township
Students in Proviso Township attend various public high schools. The schools are part of different districts. These districts serve specific areas within the township.
- Lyons Township High School District serves parts like La Grange Park and Western Springs.
- Riverside-Brookfield High School District serves areas such as Brookfield, North Riverside, and Riverside.
- Proviso Township High Schools District serves many towns. These include Forest Park, Westchester, Maywood, Berkeley, Hillside, Melrose Park, Stone Park, Broadview, and Bellwood.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Proviso para niños
