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Grayslake, Illinois

Grayslake is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States.
Population 21,248

Top Events in Grayslake History

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1840History
== History == === Early history === In 1840, Massachusetts-born William M.
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1845History
Gray moved to Waukegan in 1845.
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1880Architecture
In 1880, the Wisconsin Central Railroad built a line from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Chicago that passed by the east side of Grays Lake.
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1886Architecture
In 1886, the railroad built a station there, naming it Grayslake.
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1895Government
The village incorporated in 1895.
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1955Sports
== Notable people == Tyler Blevins (better known as Ninja) Melinda Bush, state senator Steve Cohen (born 1955), Olympic judoka Robert E.
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1997Architecture
Grayslake Library was moved to a brand new building in 1997.
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2000Architecture
Petersen Foundation Family Aquatic Center, opened in 2000.
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2008Architecture
In 2008, the Grayslake Park District opened a new sports complex on Alleghany Road across from Campbell Airport.
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2009Infrastructure
In a county-wide referendum in April 2009, 76% of voters voted in support of the extension.

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Historical Timeline

1840History
== History == === Early history === In 1840, Massachusetts-born William M.
1845History
Gray moved to Waukegan in 1845.
1880Architecture
In 1880, the Wisconsin Central Railroad built a line from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Chicago that passed by the east side of Grays Lake.
1886Architecture
In 1886, the railroad built a station there, naming it Grayslake.
1895Government
The village incorporated in 1895.
1955Sports
== Notable people == Tyler Blevins (better known as Ninja) Melinda Bush, state senator Steve Cohen (born 1955), Olympic judoka Robert E.
1997Architecture
Grayslake Library was moved to a brand new building in 1997.
2000Architecture
Petersen Foundation Family Aquatic Center, opened in 2000.
2008Architecture
In 2008, the Grayslake Park District opened a new sports complex on Alleghany Road across from Campbell Airport.
2009Infrastructure
In a county-wide referendum in April 2009, 76% of voters voted in support of the extension.
2020History
Route 45 Barron Boulevard/Ivanhoe Road Belvidere Road Buckley Road == Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 21,248 people, 7,686 households, and 5,270 families ...
2021Culture
=== Finances === According to an April 2021 article in Forbes Magazine, Grayslake Village Manager Michael J.

Did You Know?

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Grayslake is located in the state of Illinois.
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Grayslake has a population of 21,248 residents.
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The village's population at the 2020 census was 21,248.

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Famous People from Grayslake, Illinois

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Melinda Bush
Politician · Born Mar 18, 1956 · Age 69
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Ninja (gamer)
Streamer, Youtuber · Born Jun 5, 1991 · Age 34
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Korbin Shrader
Soccer Player
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Jim McMillen
Football Player · Born Oct 23, 1902 · Died Jan 27, 1984 (age 81)
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Michael Bond (American politician)
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