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

• Mary E. Lenzen Obituary Oct 26, 2026 Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Ltd · Oct 26
• Jane Norton Obituary (2026) - Lindenhurst, IL - Gurnee Salata Funeral Home Legacy | Obituary · Oct 30
• Family receives refund from assisted living facility in Lindenhurst, Illinois after 5-month delay when ABC7 I-Team investigates ABC7 Chicago · Sep 18
• Lindenhurst Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Lake Michigan Water Project for Grandwood Park, Fox Lake Hills, Lindenhurst and Lake Villa Lake County, IL (.gov) · Jul 10

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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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ 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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