Cities & Towns in Cook County, IL
Cook County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,108,284 inhabitants. The county was created 194 years ago in 1831. Its county seat is Chicago.
There are 6 city/town in Cook County, IL. The largest city of Cook County is Orland Park with a population of 57,347. Other cities include, Oak Lawn population 54,376, Oak Park population 51,852, Oak Forest population 26,884, Orland Hills population 6,943
Orland Park
Orland Park, Village in Illinois
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn, Village in Illinois, United States of America
Oak Park
Oak Park, Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Cook County, Illinois is home to over 5 million residents and contains 130 municipalities. Most notably, it contains the city of Chicago, the third largest city in the United States. Chicago dominates the county with its towering skyscrapers, world-class museums, distinct neighborhoods, and culinary scene.
Just north of Chicago sit smaller cities like Evanston, home to Northwestern University, and Wilmette. Going further north are affluent suburban communities like Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Winnetka.
To the west of Chicago is Oak Park, famous for being the hometown of author Ernest Hemingway and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The western suburbs also include towns like Cicero, Berwyn, Forest Park, and Elmwood Park.
Southwest lies the city of Cicero, known for its Czech and Italian roots. Further south, suburban towns like Evergreen Park, Hometown, and Oak Lawn retain a blue-collar vibe.
The southern suburbs are home to cities like Calumet City, Lansing, and University Park which border Indiana.
In the south, Blue Island and Calumet Park sit along the Calumet River. And along the shores of Lake Michigan in northern Cook County, you'll find Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth and Winnetka.
With its mix of distinct and diverse communities, Cook County provides something for everyone, from bustling city life to quaint suburban charm. Though Chicago garners much of the attention, the county's other municipalities each contribute unique local flavor.
All Cook County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Forest | City in Cook County, Illinois | 26,884 |
| Oak Lawn | Village in Illinois, United States of America | 54,376 |
| Oak Park | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois | 51,852 |
| Olympia Fields | City in Illinois, United States of America | 4,747 |
| Orland Hills | Village in United States of America | 6,943 |
| Orland Park | Village in Illinois | 57,347 |
