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  2. Park Ridge, Illinois - Wikipedia

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    17-57875. Website. parkridge.us. Park Ridge is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and a suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 39,656. [3] It is located 15 miles (24 km) north of downtown Chicago. It is close to O'Hare International Airport, major expressways, and rail transportation.

  3. Chicago Ridge, Illinois - Wikipedia

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    Chicago Ridge is located at 41°42′9″N 87°46′43″W (41.702482, -87.778690). [6] According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Chicago Ridge has a total area of 2.27 square miles (5.88 km 2), all land. [7] Located in Cook County, the village is 18 miles (29 km) southwest of the Loop.

  4. Chicago Park District - Wikipedia

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    The Chicago Park District is one of the oldest and the largest park districts in the United States. As of 2016, there are over 600 parks included in the Chicago Park District as well as 27 beaches, 10 boat docking harbors, two botanic conservatories, a zoo, 11 museums, and one stadium. The Chicago Park District also has more than over 230 field ...

  5. Garfield Ridge, Chicago - Wikipedia

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    parts of 60629, 60632 and 60638. Garfield Ridge is the 56th of Chicago's 77 community areas. Located 10 miles (16 km) from the Loop, it is on the city's far southwest side. As of 2017, the area had 36,396 inhabitants. Named for Garfield Boulevard and a nearby glacial ridge, the area suffered from land of poor quality and was historically used ...

  6. Bedford Park, Illinois - Wikipedia

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    Bedford Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and is an industrial suburb of Chicago. The population was 602 at the 2020 census. The population was 602 at the 2020 census. Bedford Park consists of a small residential area and vast amounts of heavy industry sprawling to the east and a small amount to the west.

  7. Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Wikipedia

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    The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is a governmental commission in Cook County, Illinois, that owns and manages land containing forest, prairie, wetland, streams, and lakes. These land holdings are primarily managed as undeveloped natural areas and for outdoor recreation. The Forest Preserve District encompasses approximately 70,000 ...

  8. List of nature centers in Illinois - Wikipedia

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    Springfield. Sangamon. Central. 40 acres, operated by the Illinois Audubon Society. Andresen Nature Center. Fulton. Whiteside. Northwest. information, operated by volunteers, open for city events and education programs, features displays of local wildlife, insects, and flora found along the local watershed of the upper Mississippi River.

  9. Maine Township, Cook County, Illinois - Wikipedia

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    FIPS code. 17-031-46162. Website. www.mainetownship.com. Maine Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 140,600 at the 2020 census. [ 1 ] The township was founded in 1850. Maine Township is located in Cook County, directly north and east of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.