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Bensenville, Illinois

Bensenville is a village located near O'Hare International Airport in DuPage County, Illinois, with a portion of the town in Cook County.
Population 18,813

Top Events in Bensenville History

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1873Government
First known as Tioga, it was formally established as Bensenville in 1873 along the Milwaukee Road (now Canadian Pacific) right-of-way.
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1933Military
in 1933 and Edward Bremer in 1934, who they had kidnapped from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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1990Education
Bensenville is mentioned by name in the movie Flatliners, and a scene was filmed at the old green house that was next to Blackhawk Junior High School in 1990.
4
2007History
In 2007, homes and businesses were acquired by the City of Chicago for its O'Hare Modernization Program.
5
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 18,813 people, 6,661 households, and 4,274 families residing in the village.

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Historical Timeline

1873Government
First known as Tioga, it was formally established as Bensenville in 1873 along the Milwaukee Road (now Canadian Pacific) right-of-way.
1933Military
in 1933 and Edward Bremer in 1934, who they had kidnapped from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
1990Education
Bensenville is mentioned by name in the movie Flatliners, and a scene was filmed at the old green house that was next to Blackhawk Junior High School in 1990.
2007History
In 2007, homes and businesses were acquired by the City of Chicago for its O'Hare Modernization Program.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 18,813 people, 6,661 households, and 4,274 families residing in the village.

Did You Know?

1
Bensenville is located in the state of Illinois.
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Bensenville has a population of 18,813 residents.
3
As of the 2020 census, the village population was 18,813.

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Famous People from Bensenville, Illinois

MK
Marcin Kleczynski
Polish-American Programmer, Businessman · Born Nov 1, 1989 · Age 36
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William A. Redmond
Politician · Born 1908 · Died 1992 (age 84)
AW
Audrey Wagner
Baseball Player · Born Dec 27, 1927 · Died Aug 31, 1984 (age 56)
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Fern Battaglia
Baseball Player · Born Jan 6, 1931 · Died Mar 15, 2001 (age 70)
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Richard Oruche
Basketball Player · Born Aug 30, 1987 · Age 38
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