Kenilworth
Located approximately 17 miles north of downtown Chicago, the Village of Kenilworth is the newest of the eight North Shore communities fronting on Lake Michigan. The beauty of the village attracted many distinguished residents including architect and town planner George W. Maher.
Village of Kenilworth
Chamber of Commerce
Glenview is located between the Edens Expressway (I-94) to the east and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) to the west, just 20 miles north of downtown Chicago.
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Kenilworth's history dates back to 1889, when 223.6 acres of land for the village was purchased by Joseph Sears and developed as a planned community. Streets were platted to maximize the availability of sunlight in each home. Utilities were placed underground. There were large lots and paved streets, and construction standards were high.
Town planner George W. Maher, a contemporary and colleague of Frank Lloyd Wright, designed approximately 37 of the village's homes. His planning expertise and civic dedication further enriched the village with most of the parks, entry fountain, stone benches, planter urns, bridges and entry pylons that residents enjoy today.
The Kenilworth Club
Kenilworth Beach
Kenilworth Sailing Club
Ravinia Festival
Winnetka Library
Wilmette Library
Historical Society
Glenview is served by several public school districts as well as local private schools.
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Joseph Sears School
New Trier High School
Neighboring Communities
Highland Park
Winnetka
Wilmette
Glencoe
Evanston
Northfield
