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Streamwood, Illinois

A diverse Cook County village northwest of Chicago, Streamwood is part of the Hanover Park area and grew rapidly during the suburban boom of the 1960s and 70s.

Founded 1957 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Cook County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Streamwood, Illinois

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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Streamwood's character and economy.

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1950Economic Development: Streamwood grew through the automobile industry.

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1957Inc: NW suburb.

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2010Modern Era: Streamwood continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture

Higher Education

1950 Industry

Economic Development

1957 Government

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2010 Culture

Modern Era

Did You Know?

NW Chicago suburb.

Cook County village.

Diverse.

Streamwood was founded in 1957.

Streamwood has a population of approximately 40,000.

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