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

Top 10 Most Important Events for Streamwood, Illinois

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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Streamwood's character and economy.
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1950 Economic Development: Streamwood grew through the automobile industry.
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1957 Inc: NW suburb.
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2010 Modern Era: Streamwood continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Streamwood

May 6, 2026
Wheel of Fortune Player Turns Heads After Solving Tough $65k Puzzle 
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Feb 20, 2026
They’ve Won $288 Million From The Lottery But The State Won’t Pay Them
Winning the lottery has been the dream for many, and in Illinois, lottery winners are hitting the jackpot.
May 2, 2016
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In the bustling streets of American cities back in May 2016, a splash of purple began popping up in parking lots, catching the eye…
Apr 6, 2016
Mother Makes Shocking Discovery About Son who Disappeared 30 Years Ago
Chicago, Illinois – It was a quiet spring day in 2016 when Mary Thompson’s world turned upside down, all because of a rout…
Jan 13, 2016
Illinois Legislature Would Force Welfare Recipients Take Drug Tests Meet
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In early 2016, Illinois lawmakers pushed forward a controversial bill that would have required welfare recip…
Jan 7, 2016
Man Defends Home Break Using Lethal Force Faces Consequences
Chicago, Illinois – On a chilly January evening in 2016, a homeowner took matters into his own hands when intruders targeted his…

Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture
Higher Education
1950 Industry
Economic Development
1957 Government
Inc
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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NW Chicago suburb.
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Cook County village.
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Diverse.
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Streamwood was founded in 1957.
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Streamwood has a population of approximately 40,000.

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Famous People from Streamwood, Illinois

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Matt Ulrich
Football Player · Born Dec 30, 1981 · Died Nov 5, 2023 (age 41)
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Tim Miller (politician)
Politician · Born Dec 20, 1965 · Age 60
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Marcus Lewis (basketball, born 1992)
Basketball Player · Born Feb 16, 1992 · Age 34
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