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Tinley Park, Illinois

Located in Cook/Will County, Illinois, Tinley Park was established in 1892. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is a major outdoor concert venue. Village straddles Cook and Will Counties.
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Founded 1892 | Population 57,000 | Peak 57,000 (2024) | County Cook/Will County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Tinley Park, Illinois

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Tinley Park.
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1892 Founded: Tinley Park was founded as a railroad town in Cook/Will County.
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1966 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre: Major concert venue.
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2010 Modern Era: Tinley Park continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1892 Culture
Founded
1966 Culture
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is a major outdoor concert venue.
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Village straddles Cook and Will Counties.
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SW Chicago suburb.
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Tinley Park is located in Cook/Will County, Illinois.
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Tinley Park was founded in 1892.

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