Stickney Township, Cook County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Stickney Township is one of thirty townships
in Cook County
, Illinois
, USA
. As of the 2000 census
, its population was 38,673, with approximately 72% of that total living in the city of Burbank
(pop. 27,902).
Township offices are located at 5635 W. State Road in Burbank. Other municipalities in the township include Stickney
(pop. 6,148) and Forest View
(pop. 778), and the largely industrial eastern half of Bedford Park
, as well as some small portions of Bridgeview
. The unincorporated communities of Central Stickney and Nottingham Park are also within the township. Stickney Township's approximate borders are Pershing Road (39th Street) on the north, Cicero Avenue on the east, 87th Street on the south, and Harlem Avenue on the west, excepting those areas in the Chicago
communities of Garfield Ridge
and Clearing
(which include Chicago Midway International Airport), but also including the area between Laramie and Cicero Avenues as far north as 35th Street.
, Stickney Township covers an area of 12.69 square miles (32.9 km²); of this, 12.51 square miles (32.4 km²) (98.57 percent) is land and 0.18 square mile (0.4661978598 km²) (1.43 percent) is water.
and Cicero Townships
, on the west by Lyons Township
, and on the south by Worth Township
. On the east, it is bordered by the Chicago communities of West Lawn
and Ashburn
. Stickney Township was originally part of Lake Township, until much of its area was annexed by the city of Chicago in 1889; afterward, the remaining area became part of Lyons Township until 1901.
The southwest edge of the city of Chicago is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
in Cook County
Cook County, Illinois
Cook County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois, with its county seat in Chicago. It is the second most populous county in the United States after Los Angeles County. The county has 5,194,675 residents, which is 40.5 percent of all Illinois residents. Cook County's population is larger than...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, its population was 38,673, with approximately 72% of that total living in the city of Burbank
Burbank, Illinois
Burbank is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 27,902 at the 2000 census. It is located at the southwest edge of the city of Chicago; the Chicago city limit – specifically that of the Ashburn neighborhood – is in common with Burbank's eastern city limit...
(pop. 27,902).
Township offices are located at 5635 W. State Road in Burbank. Other municipalities in the township include Stickney
Stickney, Illinois
Stickney is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,148 at the 2000 census. It was well known in the 1920s and early 1930s as the home for several bordellos linked to mobster Al Capone's empire....
(pop. 6,148) and Forest View
Forest View, Illinois
Forest View is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 778 at the 2000 census. It is close to Chicago and has a large Slavic population...
(pop. 778), and the largely industrial eastern half of Bedford Park
Bedford Park, Illinois
Bedford Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 574 at the 2000 census. Bedford Park consists of a small residential area and vast amounts of heavy industry sprawling to the east and a small amount to the west.-Geography:...
, as well as some small portions of Bridgeview
Bridgeview, Illinois
Bridgeview is a village in Cook County, Illinois in the United States. It is located approximately from the Chicago Loop. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 16,446...
. The unincorporated communities of Central Stickney and Nottingham Park are also within the township. Stickney Township's approximate borders are Pershing Road (39th Street) on the north, Cicero Avenue on the east, 87th Street on the south, and Harlem Avenue on the west, excepting those areas in the Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
communities of Garfield Ridge
Garfield Ridge, Chicago
Garfield Ridge is one of the 77 official community areas of Chicago, Illinois, and is located on the southwest side of the city. The northern half of Chicago Midway International Airport is located in this community area.-General information:...
and Clearing
Clearing, Chicago
Clearing, one of the 77 official community areas, is located on the southwest side of the City of Chicago, Illinois. The southern portion of Chicago Midway International Airport is located in this community area.- History :...
(which include Chicago Midway International Airport), but also including the area between Laramie and Cicero Avenues as far north as 35th Street.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, Stickney Township covers an area of 12.69 square miles (32.9 km²); of this, 12.51 square miles (32.4 km²) (98.57 percent) is land and 0.18 square mile (0.4661978598 km²) (1.43 percent) is water.
Borders
Stickney Township is bordered on the north by BerwynBerwyn Township, Cook County, Illinois
Berwyn Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 54,016. It is coterminous with the city of Berwyn.-Geography:...
and Cicero Townships
Cicero Township, Cook County, Illinois
Cicero Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 85,616.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Cicero Township covers an area of...
, on the west by Lyons Township
Lyons Township, Cook County, Illinois
Lyons Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 109,264. Lyons Township was established in 1850.-Geography:...
, and on the south by Worth Township
Worth Township, Cook County, Illinois
Worth Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 152,239. It was founded in 1849, when the county voted to subdivide itself into townships.-Geography:...
. On the east, it is bordered by the Chicago communities of West Lawn
West Lawn, Chicago
West Lawn, one of Chicago's 77 official community areas, is located on the southwest side of the city. It is considered to be a "melting pot" of sorts, due to its constant change of races moving in and out of the area, as well as the diversity that exists there. It has a small town atmosphere in...
and Ashburn
Ashburn, Chicago
Ashburn, one of Chicago's 77 community areas, is located on the southwest side of the city. Greater Ashburn covers nearly five square miles. The approximate boundaries of Ashburn are 75th Street , Western Avenue , 87th Street and Cicero Avenue ....
. Stickney Township was originally part of Lake Township, until much of its area was annexed by the city of Chicago in 1889; afterward, the remaining area became part of Lyons Township until 1901.
Cities, towns, villages
- Bedford ParkBedford Park, IllinoisBedford Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 574 at the 2000 census. Bedford Park consists of a small residential area and vast amounts of heavy industry sprawling to the east and a small amount to the west.-Geography:...
(east three-quarters) - BridgeviewBridgeview, IllinoisBridgeview is a village in Cook County, Illinois in the United States. It is located approximately from the Chicago Loop. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 16,446...
- BurbankBurbank, IllinoisBurbank is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 27,902 at the 2000 census. It is located at the southwest edge of the city of Chicago; the Chicago city limit – specifically that of the Ashburn neighborhood – is in common with Burbank's eastern city limit...
- Forest ViewForest View, IllinoisForest View is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 778 at the 2000 census. It is close to Chicago and has a large Slavic population...
(vast majority) - StickneyStickney, IllinoisStickney is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,148 at the 2000 census. It was well known in the 1920s and early 1930s as the home for several bordellos linked to mobster Al Capone's empire....
The southwest edge of the city of Chicago is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.
Adjacent townships
- Berwyn TownshipBerwyn Township, Cook County, IllinoisBerwyn Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 54,016. It is coterminous with the city of Berwyn.-Geography:...
(north) - Cicero TownshipCicero Township, Cook County, IllinoisCicero Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 85,616.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Cicero Township covers an area of...
(north) - Worth TownshipWorth Township, Cook County, IllinoisWorth Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 152,239. It was founded in 1849, when the county voted to subdivide itself into townships.-Geography:...
(south) - Palos TownshipPalos Township, Cook County, IllinoisPalos Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 53,419.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Palos Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Boundaries:Palos Township is bordered by Harlem...
(southwest) - Lyons TownshipLyons Township, Cook County, IllinoisLyons Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 109,264. Lyons Township was established in 1850.-Geography:...
(west) - Riverside TownshipRiverside Township, Cook County, IllinoisRiverside Township is one of thirty townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 15,704.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Riverside Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Brookfield *...
(northwest)
Major highways
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Interstate 55Interstate 55Interstate 55 is an Interstate Highway in the central United States. Its odd number indicates that it is a north–south Interstate Highway. I-55 goes from LaPlace, Louisiana at Interstate 10 to Chicago at U.S. Route 41 , at McCormick Place. A common nickname for the highway is "double... -
Illinois Route 43Illinois Route 43Illinois Route 43 is a major north–south state road in the U.S. state of Illinois. It runs from U.S. Route 30 in Frankfort north to the large intersection of Illinois Route 120 and U.S...
Political districts
- Illinois' 3rd congressional districtIllinois' 3rd congressional districtThe 3rd Congressional District of Illinois includes part of Cook County, and has been represented by Democrat Dan Lipinski since January 2005. The district was previously represented by his father Bill Lipinski beginning in 1993....
- State House District 21
- State House District 22
- State House District 23
- State House District 31
- State Senate District 11
- State Senate District 12
- State Senate District 16