1828Government
== History ==
As early as 1828, a German farming family had settled in the area that is now Evergreen Park.
1873Culture
The first railroad, now part of the Grand Trunk Railroad, passed through the area in 1873.
1875Education
In 1875, the community constructed its first school just west of the intersection of 95th Street and Kedzie Avenue.
1893Government
The first of the village's thirteen churches was established in 1893.
1899Government
In 1899, shortly after incorporation, the village introduced telephone service.
1910Government
In 1910, gas and electric lines were extended into homes, and streetlights were installed.
1918Disaster
In July 1918, a spark from a passing train ignited the original village hall, which was destroyed despite residents' efforts to extinguish the fire.
1920History
By 1920, most homes had indoor plumbing, although some residents continued to rely on a well located behind the village hall.
1930Architecture
In 1930, Little Company of Mary Hospital opened at 95th Street and California Avenue.
1950Economy
=== First successful organ transplant ===
On June 17, 1950, Little Company of Mary Hospital was the site of the world’s first successful organ transplant.
1952Architecture
=== The Plaza ===
Evergreen Plaza, located at 95th Street and Western Avenue, opened in 1952.
1967Disaster
As part of the Tornado outbreak of April 21, 1967, an F4 tornado passed through Evergreen Park.
1968Government
Following the death of Mayor Henry Klein shortly after the village’s 75th anniversary in 1968, the park was renamed Klein Park in his honor.
1979History
Lawler retired in 1979 and died in 1982.
1983Education
John Tumpane (born 1983), baseball umpire
Mike Wengren, drummer for metal band Disturbed
== Schools ==
It is located within the Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 a...
2000History
This is slightly more Democratic than in 2000 when Bush lost to Al Gore 51.13% to 45.60% in the village.
2004History
Bush here 55.77% to 43.40% in 2004.
2006Economy
As of 2006, it attracted roughly 7 million visitors annually.
2008History
The village backed Barack Obama by a margin of 61.25% to 37.40% over John McCain in 2008.
2009Infrastructure
Szabo, 12th Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (2009–2015).
2013History
After 61 years of operation, The Plaza closed in 2013.
2018Architecture
Its redeveloped replacement, Evergreen Marketplace, opened in 2018.
2020History
In 2020, the population was 19,943.