1924History
Samuel Insull purchased the land in 1924 with plans to develop it for residential use and create an English-style town.
1951History
The extension of the line was removed in 1951.
1956Military
In 1956, the federal government began postwar construction of the Interstate Highway System, resulting in the construction of nearby expressways I-290 and I-294.
1968Education
In 1968 the school district proposed a bond for a junior high school, on a 12.5-acre (5.1 ha) parcel of land in Westchester.
1977Architecture
The facility was dedicated with a ribbon-cutting event on June 5, 1977, and officially opened on June 11, 1977.
1986Architecture
Constructed in 1986 and renovated in 1996, the complex consists of five 10-story towers encompassing more than 1 million square feet (93,000 m2) of office space.
1998Economy
In 1998 the district instead sold the land to Concord Homes for $2.6 million.
2012Education
=== Top employers ===
According to the Village's 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
== Education ==
=== Public schools ===
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2020History
== Demographics ==
As of the 2020 census there were 16,892 people, 6,811 households, and 4,385 families residing in the village.
2023Government
He was first elected to the position in 2023 as a successful write-in candidate.
2025Government
Greg Hribal is currently serving his second term as the Village President in Westchester, Illinois, having been re-elected to a four-year term in 2025.
2029History
Service is planned to begin in 2029.