Lincolnwood

About Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood is a compact Chicago suburb of 2.69 square miles, home to a diverse population that includes many young families. The village is just 15 miles north of Chicago and welcomes a number of major businesses. Over the years, Lincolnwood has maintained a friendly balance of residential, commercial and industrial areas.

The History of Lincolnwood

Like many areas of the United States, the area where Lincolnwood now sits was originally home to Native Americans. The Potawatomi tribe lived in the region until the Indian Boundary Treaty of 1816, which forced them to migrate to other areas. Johann Tess and his family were the first white settlers to arrive in the area in 1856. The community grew slowly, and its first commercial business (a saloon) was opened in 1873.

Lincolnwood became a desirable place to live when the Chicago and North Western Railway arrived in the late 19th century. Lincoln and Crawford Avenues developed quickly in the early 20th century. The village was an especially popular destination during the Prohibition era thanks to its many speakeasies and gambling halls. The village was renamed Lincolnwood in 1936 and continued to attract commerce, industry and residents throughout the 20th century.

Jobs in Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood features thriving businesses in the retail, hospitality, food and beverage, and manufacturing sectors. The village's major hospitality and food and beverage employers include Village Resorts, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and Highland Baking Co., while major retailers include American Book Display Co. and Grossinger Motorcorp. The village's largest manufacturing employers include Ada Metal Products, Advanced Plastic Corp., American Generator Armature, Bell + Howell Postal Systems and Trim-Tex.

This diverse community of businesses provides a variety of jobs for locals, making it relatively simple to find a position no matter what your professional background may be.

Lincolnwood Schools

School District 74 serves the primary schools of Lincolnwood, including preschool, elementary and middle school facilities. High school students attend Niles West High School in School District 219, located in the neighboring community of Skokie.

There are several post-secondary institutions just a short drive from Lincolnwood, including the Oakton Community College campus, Northwestern University and Loyola University.

Resources for Moving to Lincolnwood

Here's some helpful information to simplify your move to Lincolnwood:

• Utilities: The village manages water and sewer services, while Commonwealth Edison supplies electricity.
• Garbage and Recycling: Groot Industries provides trash, recyclables and bulk-item collection to all residential areas in Lincolnwood.
• Transportation: The Chicago Transit Authority, Metra rail line and Pace Bus all operate routes and stops in Lincolnwood.

Lincolnwood Housing

Lincolnwood is home to five distinct neighborhoods. Central districts Lincolnwood Terrace, Lincolnwood North and Lincolnwood South all border U.S. Highway 41, otherwise known as Lincoln Avenue. Lincolnwood Towers lies on the western edge of the village, and Skokie South is on the northern side of Lincolnwood.

The median home price in Lincolnwood is higher than the Chicago metro average and national averages. However, because there is a range of housing options in the village, you can find something that fits your needs and budget.