A close-in village about 11 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop, an island community surrounded by the city.
01 — At a Glance
Harwood Heights and neighboring Norridge form an enclave surrounded by the city of Chicago. Residents voted to incorporate in 1947, and the village received its charter on March 4, 1948. The 2020 census counted 9,065 residents. The main business district runs along Harlem Avenue, a short distance from the Kennedy Expressway and the CTA Blue Line. The ZIP code is 60706.
02 — History
Harwood Heights is a small village with a big sense of identity. A few chapters.
1938
Duro-Craft Homes built the community’s first subdivision on about six acres south of Foster Avenue and west of Harlem Avenue.
Source: Wikipedia: Harwood Heights, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Village of Harwood Heights: History
1947
Residents voted for incorporation, with 350 votes cast, and Herbert Huening became the first village president.
Source: Wikipedia: Harwood Heights, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Village of Harwood Heights: History
1948
On March 4, 1948, the village was awarded its official charter. The name combines Harlem Avenue and Norwood Park Township.
Source: Wikipedia: Harwood Heights, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Village of Harwood Heights: History
1942
The Hale America National Open, won by Ben Hogan, raised over $20,000 for the Navy Relief Society and the USO.
Source: Wikipedia: Harwood Heights, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Village of Harwood Heights: History
03 — Education
Three elementary districts and two high school districts serve Harwood Heights.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · K–8
Three districts serve the village.
Public · 9–12
Two options depending on address.
Higher education
Triton Community College District 504 serves the village.
Source: Wikipedia: Harwood Heights, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Village of Harwood Heights: History
04 — Lifestyle
Harwood Heights shares a library, a park district and a high school with Norridge, and Chicago is all around.
The library district serving Harwood Heights and Norridge.
Ridgewood High School’s radio and TV clubs, serving both villages.
The main business district.
The Harlem station, a short distance north.
Bus service on the major streets into Chicago.
A short distance from the business district.
Source: Wikipedia: Harwood Heights, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Village of Harwood Heights: History
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