Lynwood, Illinois
Village · Population 9,239 · #238 in Illinois
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About Lynwood
Lynwood, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois counting 9,239 people who proudly call it home.
Lynwood holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 5.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,804 residents per square mile.
📰 Lynwood News Today
- Sauk Village woman Maryiah Ford killed in hit-and-run crash on Illinois Route 394 in Lynwood, police say ABC7 Chicago · Aug 4
- Many without power Tuesday evening after storm, Lynwood declares state of emergency The Lansing Journal · Aug 11
- Lynwood Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Woman struck, killed in Lynwood hit-and-run identified - WGN-TV WGN-TV · Aug 3
- Woman killed in hit-and-run on Illinois 394 in Chicago's south suburbs CBS News · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lynwood 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 9,239.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lynwood
- Lynnie Ques Airport Bar and Grill — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lynwood
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lynwood
- Sandridge Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)9,239
Rank in state#238 of 1,294
Land area5.12 sq mi
Density1,804/sq mi
Coordinates41.5226, -87.5505