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Palatine Township, Cook County, Illinois
Palatine Township is one of 29 Civil township, townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 114,403. It is the north central township of the six northwest townships that form the Cook County panhandle. Palatine Township was organized in 1850. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Palatine Township covers an area of ; of this, (99.04 percent) is land and (0.96 percent) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Arlington Heights, Illinois, Arlington Heights (Portions west of Wilke Road, like Arlington Park) * Barrington, Illinois, Barrington * Deer Park, Illinois, Deer Park * Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Hoffman Estates Northeast area * Inverness, Illinois, Inverness * Palatine, Illinois, Palatine * Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Rolling Meadows (north of Central Road) * Schaumburg, Illinois, Schaumburg * South Barrington, Illinois, South Barrington Adjacent townships * Ela Township, Lake County, Illinois, Ela Township, Lake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a County (United States), county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England town, New England, Political subdivisions of New York State#Town, New York, as well as Political subdivisions of Wisconsin#Town, Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. Specific responsibilities and the degree of Wiktionary:autonomy, autonomy vary in each U.S. state, state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide, especially in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg ( ) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, Cook and DuPage County, Illinois, DuPage counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Per the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 78,723, making Schaumburg the most populous incorporated village in the United States. Schaumburg is around northwest of downtown Chicago, and northwest of O'Hare International Airport. It is part of the Golden Corridor. Schaumburg's transition from a rural community to a suburban city began with Alfred Campanelli's first large-scale suburban-style development in 1959 and Woodfield Mall's opening in 1971. Schaumburg is bordered by Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Hoffman Estates and Palatine, Illinois, Palatine to the north, Inverness, Illinois, Inverness in northwest, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Rolling Meadows to the northeast, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Elk Grove Village to the southeast, Roselle, Illinois, Roselle to the south, Hanover Park, Illinois, Hanover Park to the southwes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illinois 62
Illinois Route 62 (IL 62) is a east–west state highway in northeast Illinois. It runs from western Algonquin at IL 31 (Western Algonquin Bypass) to the intersection with IL 83 (Elmhurst Road) by industrial Mount Prospect. Route description IL 62 is called Algonquin Road for its entire length, and it is a northern parallel to Interstate 90 (I-90). It is one of the few state roads in Illinois to be shorter than the name of the road that it marks, as Algonquin Road continues westward as McHenry CR A48 to IL 47 (about ), eastward as a local road to Oakton Street and Riverside Drive by I-294 (about ), and northward as a local road to U.S. Route 14 (US 14, about ) in Fox River Grove. The eastward extent of Algonquin Road is mainly residential, however. It is a four lane street through downtown Algonquin and then shifts to a two lane rural road east of IL 25. It returns to a four lane urban artery east of IL 59. In 2017, IL& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illinois Route 53
Illinois Route 53 (IL 53) is an arterial north–south state highway in northeast Illinois. IL 53 runs from Main Street west of historic U.S. Route 66 (US 66) in Gardner to IL 83 in Long Grove, a distance of . It mainly cuts through the western suburbs of Chicago, passes through Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Crest Hill and Joliet, merging into I-55 at Gardner. Route description IL 53 begins at the County Road 29 (CR 29) and I-55 interchange and heads east in Gardner. At the first intersection, the route runs along the path of historic US 66 for about before making a right and leaving former US 66. The route continues east and loops around Gardner before heading northeast, running parallel with I-55. It crosses over the Mazon River before passing through Braceville and Godley. In Braidwood, the highway intersects IL 113 and runs parallel with IL 129. IL 129 moves away from IL 53 before entering the Hitts Siding Prairie Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illinois 53
Illinois Route 53 (IL 53) is an arterial north–south state highway in northeast Illinois. IL 53 runs from Main Street west of historic U.S. Route 66 (US 66) in Gardner to IL 83 in Long Grove, a distance of . It mainly cuts through the western suburbs of Chicago, passes through Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Crest Hill and Joliet, merging into I-55 at Gardner. Route description IL 53 begins at the County Road 29 (CR 29) and I-55 interchange and heads east in Gardner. At the first intersection, the route runs along the path of historic US 66 for about before making a right and leaving former US 66. The route continues east and loops around Gardner before heading northeast, running parallel with I-55. It crosses over the Mazon River before passing through Braceville and Godley. In Braidwood, the highway intersects IL 113 and runs parallel with IL 129. IL 129 moves away from IL 53 before entering the Hitts Siding Prairie Nature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
US 14
U.S. Route 14 or U.S. Highway 14 (US 14), an east–west route, is one of the original United States Numbered Highways of 1926. It is about long. It is roughly parallel to Interstate 90 (I-90). The highway's eastern terminus is in Chicago, Illinois. Its western terminus is the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, with the western terminus of US 16 and the western terminus of the eastern segment of US 20. Route description , - , WY , , - , SD , , - , MN , , - , WI , , - , IL , , - , Total , Wyoming US 14 begins at the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park, along with US 16 and the eastern segment of US 20. It travels through Shoshone National Forest to Cody, where US 14A splits off to the north. Both routes traverse the dry Bighorn Basin, followed by a steep ascent up the Bighorn Mountains and through the Bighorn National Forest, where they rejoin at Burgess Junction. The highway desce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
US 12
U.S. Route 12 or U.S. Highway 12 (US 12) is an east–west United States Numbered Highway, running from Aberdeen, Washington, to Detroit, Michigan, for almost . The highway has mostly been superseded by Interstate 90 (I-90) and I-94, but, unlike most U.S. Highways that have been superseded by an Interstate, US 12 remains intact as an important link for local and regional destinations. The highway's western terminus in Aberdeen is at an intersection with US 101, while the highway's eastern terminus in Downtown Detroit is at the corner of Michigan and Cass avenues, near Campus Martius Park. Route description , - , WA , , - , ID , , - , MT , , - , ND , , - , SD , , - , MN , , - , WI , , - , IL , , - , IN , , - , MI , , - , Total , Washington The western terminus of US 12 is located in Aberdeen. The highway loosely follows the eastbound leg of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, between Wallula and Clarkston, thus being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuba Township, Lake County, Illinois
Cuba Township is a township in Lake County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 16,826. Cuba Township was originally named Troy Township, but was renamed to Cuba in support of the López Expedition of 1851, when it was discovered the township name of Troy was already taken. Geography Cuba Township covers an area of ; of this, or 5.91 percent is water. Lakes in this township include Davlins Pond, Grassy Lake, Honey Lake, Lake Barrington, Flint Lake, Lake Sheree and North Tower Lake. The stream of Flint Creek runs through this township. Cities and towns * Barrington Hills (northeast edge) * Barrington (northwest quarter) * Deer Park (west edge) * Fox River Grove (east edge) * Fox River Valley Gardens (southeast quarter) * Lake Barrington (vast majority) * North Barrington (west three-quarters) * Tower Lakes Adjacent townships * Wauconda Township (north) * Fremont Township (northeast) * Ela Township (east) * Palatine Township, Cook County ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barrington Township, Cook County, Illinois
Barrington Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 16,514 and it contained 6,172 housing units. This population increased, and in 2024, its estimated to be at 10,401. The northwestern corner of the Cook County panhandle, it is the county's northwesternmost township. It is also by far the least densely populated township in the county, with less than half the population density of the next least Lemont Township. Barrington Township was named after the town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts. It was incorporated in 1865. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Barrington Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and (3.26 percent) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Barrington (mostly) * Barrington Hills (south three-quarters) * East Dundee (part) * Hoffman Estates (part) * Inverness (west quarter) * South Barrington Unincorporated towns * Barrington Center at * Middlebury at * Sutto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schaumburg Township, Cook County, Illinois
Schaumburg Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 134,809. It is in the north west corner of Cook County. Geography According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Schaumburg Township has a total area of , of which (or 99.31%) is land and (or 0.69%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Elk Grove Village (small portion) * Hanover Park (half) * Hoffman Estates (half) * Rolling Meadows (south edge) * Roselle (upper third) * Schaumburg (mostly) * Streamwood Adjacent townships * Palatine Township (north) * Elk Grove Township (east) * Addison Township, DuPage County (southeast) * Bloomingdale Township, DuPage County (south) * Wayne Township, DuPage County (southwest) * Hanover Township (west) * Barrington Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains Greve Cemetery. Major highways * Interstate 90 * Interstate 290 * U.S. Route 20 * Illinois Route 19 * Illinois Route 53 * Illinois Rout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elk Grove Township, Cook County, Illinois
Elk Grove Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 95,508 and it contained 40,299 housing units. Elk Grove Township formerly housed the United Airlines headquarters. Geography According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Elk Grove Township has a total area of , of which (or 98.52%) is land and (or 1.48%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Arlington Heights (south third) * Des Plaines (west edge) * Elk Grove Village (vast majority) * Mount Prospect (southern portions) * Rolling Meadows (lower third) * Schaumburg (east edge) Unincorporated Towns * Schnells Corner at Adjacent townships * Wheeling Township (north) * Maine Township (east) * Addison Township, DuPage County (south) * Bloomingdale Township, DuPage County (southwest) * Schaumburg Township (west) * Palatine Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains Elk Grove Cemetery. Major highways * Interstate 90 * Interstate 290 * U. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheeling Township, Cook County, Illinois
Wheeling Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 157,487. It is the northeasternmost and most populated of the six northwest Cook County townships that form the panhandle. Geography According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Wheeling Township has a total area of , of which (or 99.66%) is land and (or 0.34%) is water. Cities, towns, villages * Arlington Heights * Buffalo Grove (only part in Cook County) * Des Plaines (northwestern edge) * Glenview (western edge) * Mount Prospect (northern edge) * Northbrook (western edge) * Palatine (east of Hwy 53) * Prospect Heights (vast majority) * Rolling Meadows * Wheeling (vast majority) Adjacent townships * Vernon Township, Lake County (north) * West Deerfield Township, Lake County (northeast) * Northfield Township (east) * Maine Township (southeast) * Elk Grove Township (south) * Palatine Township (west) * Ela Township, Lake County (northwest) Cem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
