Northlake, Illinois

About Northlake

Northlake, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois, home to 12,433 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Northlake holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.18 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,910 residents per square mile.

📰 Northlake News Today

• Frances Dedio Obituary (2026) - Northlake, IL - Knollcrest Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• 2 women killed in fire in Northlake, Illinois CBS News · Feb 23
• Northlake Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Deep Roots Illinois Institute of Technology · Dec 9
• 2 women, Susan Palos, Maricarmen Wilkerson, killed in Northlake house fire on West Drive, police say ABC7 Chicago · Feb 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Northlake 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 12,433.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Northlake

• Cochiaros Pizza Resturant — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Northlake

• Centerpoint Preserve & Recreational Facility reviews ★
• Charles Lederer Park reviews ★
• Coach Jim Wagner Park reviews ★
• Conrad Fisher Park reviews ★
• Creekside Park reviews ★
• Crestview Park reviews ★
• Friendly Park reviews ★
• Ful-Roy Park reviews ★
• Grant Park Recreation Center reviews ★
• Kahl Park reviews ★
• Millennium Park reviews ★
• Nagle-Perri Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Northlake

• J W Riley Intermediate School
• Mannheim Early Childhood Ctr
• Northlake Middle School
• Roy Elem School
• West Leyden High School
• Westdale Elem School
• Whittier Primary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Northlake

🏘️ Nearby Communities