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Lindenhurst's motto, "Developing Today for Tomorrow" makes a strong statement toward a positive future. It expresses an attitude for planned positive growth in which we invite you to become a part. Lindenhurst offers the ideal business and family environment. Lindenhurst is located along Route 132 (Grand Avenue) only minutes west of the I-94 Tollway. Chicago's O'Hare Airport and Milwaukee's Mitchell Field are both less than a 45 minute ride away. Limitless shopping needs are met at Gurnee Mills, just 5 minutes away and Hawthorn Center, approximately 20 minutes away.

Due to good planning, Lindenhurst has not lost sight of its rural beginnings. Its high quality neighborhoods incorporate scenic wetland preserves, lakes, rolling hills, woods and over 400 acres of forest preserve. The Lindenhurst Park District offering summer camps and a host of programs. Chain-of-Lakes State Park and Great America theme park are also nearby offering boundless recreational.

Our 14,078 residents have an average family income that exceeds $74,000.  Over 90 percent of our residences are owner-occupied, detached, single-family homes.  We have an abundant pure water supply and a new wastewater treatment facility.

Lindenhurst's educational needs are met by numerous school districts offering elementary, middle and high schools.  The area also offers parochial and other private education to its residents.  Colleges, universities and vocational schools are within commuting distance.

With this kind of profile, we think Lindenhurst offers an ideal environment for commercial trade and suburban living.