1911
Tessville
The village was established as Tessville.
Source: Wikipedia: Lincolnwood, Illinois
Living in Lincolnwood, Illinois
A close-in village about 10 miles north of the Chicago Loop, with Chicago on three sides and Skokie to the north.
01 — At a Glance
A close-in village with a one-campus school district.
Lincolnwood was established as Tessville in 1911. It shares its southern and eastern borders with Chicago and borders Skokie to the north and west. The 2020 census counted 13,463 residents, and the ZIP code is 60712. Lincolnwood District 74 runs a single campus with three buildings named for the Lincoln family, and the Skokie Valley Trail runs through the village.
02 — History
The story of Lincolnwood.
Lincolnwood started as Tessville and grew into one of the closest-in suburbs on the North Side. A few chapters.
1970s
Big League champions
Lincolnwood’s Boys Baseball program won the Big League World Series in 1970 and 1973.
Source: Wikipedia: Lincolnwood, Illinois
1978
The library
The Lincolnwood Public Library opened in the center of the village at Pratt and Lincoln avenues.
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03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
Lincolnwood District 74 is a one-campus district, with Niles West for high school.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · PreK–8
Lincolnwood School District 74
One campus with three halls named for the Lincoln family.
- Todd Hall (preschool and early grades)
- Rutledge Hall (elementary)
- Lincoln Hall (junior high)
Public · 9–12
Niles Township District 219
High school students attend Niles West in neighboring Skokie.
- Niles West High School
Higher education
Nearby colleges
Oakton College has a campus in Skokie.
- Northwestern, Loyola, Northeastern Illinois and North Park nearby
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04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Lincolnwood.
Lincolnwood packs a lot of recreation into a small village, with the city right next door.
Recreation
Outdoor Pool
A pool complex run by the village.
Courts & Fields
9 tennis courts and 11 baseball diamonds.
Community Center
Programs from the Recreation Department.
Getting Around
Skokie Valley Trail
Runs through the village.
North Shore Channel Trail
Another trail through town.
Pace & CTA
Bus service in the village.
Source: Wikipedia: Lincolnwood, Illinois