Lincolnwood, Illinois

About Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois, home to 13,055 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Lincolnwood holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.69 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,853 residents per square mile.

📰 Lincolnwood News Today

• Lincolnwood Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Garage fire destroys home in Lincolnwood, Illinois cbsnews.com · Mar 1
• J. Jones Obituary (1930 - 2026) - Lincolnwood, IL - Kansas City Star Legacy obituary · Jul 29
• Large fire rips through home in Lincolnwood, no injuries report, officials say abc7chicago.com · Mar 1
• Lincolnwood Town Center closing after more than 35 years in business wgntv.com · Apr 29

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lincolnwood Unique

• The only place in America named Lincolnwood — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,055.
• Easy reach of Evanston (3 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in Lincolnwood

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lincolnwood

• 11 Degrees North — american (café)
• 5411 Empanadas — empanada
• 5411 Empanadas - Lakeview — argentinian
• A Pizza Pie — pizza
• A Taste Of Heaven — bakery
• Agami — japanese
• Al Safa Mandi House — middle eastern
• Alexander's
• Alexander’s Restaurant
• Alice and Friends' Vegan Kitchen — asian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chuck E. Cheese
• Event Horizon Gallery & VR Lounge · Art gallery
• Irish American Heritage Center · Museum
• Leather Archives and Museum · Museum
• National Cambodian Heritage Museum · Museum
• North Park Village Nature Center · Museum
• Ruschman · Art gallery
• The Catcade - Cat Cafe & Rescue · Arcade
• The Haitian American Museum of Chicago · Museum
• Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lincolnwood

• AIDS Garden Chicago · Garden reviews ★
• Algonquin Park reviews ★
• Andersonville Park reviews ★
• Ashmore Park reviews ★
• Aster Park reviews ★
• Athletic Field Park reviews ★
• Avondale Park reviews ★
• Berger Park reviews ★
• Bernard Stone Park reviews ★
• Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Brands Park reviews ★
• Broadway Armory Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lincolnwood

• Bridges Adult Transition Center
• Lincoln Hall Middle School
• Rutledge Hall Elem School
• Todd Hall Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lincolnwood

🏘️ Nearby Communities