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Villa Park, Illinois

Villa Park is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States.
Population 22,263

Top Events in Villa Park History

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1908Architecture
== History == Following the construction of two residential subdivisions—Villa Park (1908) and Ardmore (1910) by the real estate firm Ballard & Pottinger—the community incorpora...
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1917History
The name was changed to Villa Park in 1917.
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1957History
Passenger service on the CA&E ended in 1957 amid declining ridership following completion of the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290).
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1986Economy
The village was also home to the Ovaltine factory, which operated for much of the twentieth century and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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2017Architecture
The Villa Park Public Library underwent a major renovation and expansion beginning in 2017 and completed in 2019.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census there were 22,263 people, 8,000 households, and 5,575 families residing in the village.
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2023Infrastructure
== Economy == According to the Village of Villa Park’s 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the community’s economy is primarily based on retail, light manufacturing, con...
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2025History
The Village President of Villa Park as of December 2025 is Kevin Patrick.

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Historical Timeline

1908Architecture
== History == Following the construction of two residential subdivisions—Villa Park (1908) and Ardmore (1910) by the real estate firm Ballard & Pottinger—the community incorpora...
1917History
The name was changed to Villa Park in 1917.
1957History
Passenger service on the CA&E ended in 1957 amid declining ridership following completion of the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290).
1986Economy
The village was also home to the Ovaltine factory, which operated for much of the twentieth century and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
2017Architecture
The Villa Park Public Library underwent a major renovation and expansion beginning in 2017 and completed in 2019.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census there were 22,263 people, 8,000 households, and 5,575 families residing in the village.
2023Infrastructure
== Economy == According to the Village of Villa Park’s 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the community’s economy is primarily based on retail, light manufacturing, con...
2025History
The Village President of Villa Park as of December 2025 is Kevin Patrick.

Did You Know?

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Villa Park is located in the state of Illinois.
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Villa Park has a population of 22,263 residents.
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Situated along the Illinois Prairie Path, Villa Park was originally built as a company town in the early 20th century.

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