Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

About Hawthorn Woods

Hawthorn Woods is a close-knit town in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 9,584.

Hawthorn Woods holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 8.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,177 residents per square mile.

📰 Hawthorn Woods News Today

• James Jenz Obituary - Hawthorn Woods, IL (1938-2026) Chicago Tribune · Oct 10
• Hawthorn Woods Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Hawthorn Woods, Illinois - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 9
• Former Hawthorn Woods man facing charges for allegedly voting multiple times in Illinois, Michigan Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Jun 29
• PAWS Chicago breaks ground on new Rescue Ranch facility in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois CBS News · Jul 19

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Hawthorn Woods Unique

• The only place in America named Hawthorn Woods — 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 9,584.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Hawthorn Woods

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Hawthorn Woods

• Gilmer Road House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hawthorn Woods

• Bridlewoods Park reviews ★
• Copperfield Park reviews ★
• Heritage Oaks Park reviews ★
• Meadowlark Park and Arboretum reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Hawthorn Woods

• Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
• Seth Paine Elem School
• Spencer Loomis Elementary School

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

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