Lindenhurst, Illinois

About Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois, home to 14,564 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Lindenhurst holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.53 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,215 residents per square mile.

📰 Lindenhurst News Today

• Lindenhurst Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Daniel Timothy Burchard Obituary Dec 31, 2025 Strang Funeral Home of Antioch · Jan 4
• Patrick J. Bradley - View Obituary & Service Information - Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Burnett-Dane Funeral Home · Dec 3
• Francisco Rivera Jr. Obituary (2026) - Lindenhurst, IL - Linden Funerals & Cremation, LLC Legacy obituary · May 13
• NAI Hiffman announces 10,700 square feet of new leases at Lindenhurst medical building REJournals · May 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lindenhurst Unique

• 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 14,564.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lindenhurst

• Grande Jake's Authentic Mexican Grill — mexican
• Emily's
• Red Sun — asian
• Twisted Cow (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lindenhurst

• Hastings Lake Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• McDonald Woods Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Auburn Meadows Park reviews ★
• Beck Basin Park reviews ★
• Bonner Heritage Farm reviews ★
• Country Place Park reviews ★
• Elmwood Tot Lot reviews ★
• Engle Memorial Park reviews ★
• Forest View Park reviews ★
• Heritage Trails Park reviews ★
• Independence Park reviews ★
• John Janega Memorial Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Lindenhurst

• B J Hooper Elem School
• Millburn Middle School

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

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🗺️ Map of Lindenhurst

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