Glenview, IL, Website

Glenview, Illinois. The Village of Glenview went through a number of names including South Northfield, North Branch, and the name it was given in 1878 by Fred Hutchings, Oak Glen. Unfortunately the railroads already had a stop listed by that name, so another destination had to be found. The town attempted to go by the name Hutchings, which was the name of the previous land owner, though Sara Hutchings did not want her name on the railroad station. Barr was the next choice after a railroad superintendent. However, in the end it was decided to go with Glen View, and the name was set from then on.

Originally a tiny farmland community, the Village of Glenview was incorporated in 1899. The 1999 Centennial Celebration paid respect to the early days of the Village while looking forward to the future.

Today, Glenview still shows signs of its rural beginnings with its quaint parks and churches. The community has grown in both size and services, and continues to be one of the most progressive suburbs in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the 2000 special census, there are 41,847 residents in Glenview and the community encompasses 13.27 square miles. Glenview is known and respected for its beautiful residential neighborhoods, vibrant business districts, stable taxes, and high quality services.

Glenview residents are concerned and caring citizens committed to enriching their community through involvement. Evidence of the exceptional quality of life within this community is revealed in the number of residents who grew up here and have returned to make Glenview home for their young families.

Glenview offers recreation, housing, education, cultural and business services to accommodate virtually every taste and lifestyle.

Every day Glenview continues to grow and prosper with the numerous citizens that call the village home. Glenview’s population is upwards of 41,847. Glenview offers a prime spot for a quiet comfortable home, for a variety of lifestyles.

Long ago, in 1917, a man by the name of Ed Jackman gave Glenview a tall, three-tiered fountain at the top of which was a statue of a bear. Ever since, the bear has symbolized a legacy of giving within the community.

The Glenview Area Historical Society museum and headquarters are housed in a gracious late 19th century country home. The museum is furnished with turn-of-the-century furniture and displays many artifacts, utensils and fabrics that reflect life in Glenview in the late Victorian period, 1860-1890. The museum and adjacent coach house offers something for everyone: the young and the old; the antique "buff"; the serious antiquities scholar... all in a charming atmosphere of days past.

Throughout history, this picturesque community has earned its reputation as a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Glenview encompasses an area of more than 13 square miles and the population has grown to over 38,000.

Quality demographics, access to transportation and services, and an excellent school system are the motivating factors for residents who make Glenview home. Businesses are attracted to the vital and diverse commercial base that Glenview offers. The strong partnership that exists between Glenview residents and businesses creates that winning economic base that distinguishes this community from others.

For those who work, shop or play in Chicago yet desire the peacefulness of a quiet, amicable suburb to come home to, consider Glenview, where big city advantages and small-town tranquility come together. Glenview is a northern suburb of Chicago; the Loop is a short drive or train ride away. The Tri-State Tollway (I-294), the Edens Expressway (I-94) and Illinois State Routes 43, 58 and 21 are all easily accessible, ensuring an easy commute to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

For those who would rather avoid the morning traffic and opt instead for a good book and cup of coffee, Metra provides ‘round the clock express rail service to the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Metra and Amtrak stops at the Glenview Train Station.

For those requiring air travel, O’Hare International and Midway Airports fly to most major U.S. and international cities.