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Ford Heights is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,587.

Population1,331
Median Home Value$66,300
Median Income$36,053
Area2.04 sq mi
TIF Districts2

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NewsAPR 10, 2026

Ford Heights Man, 23, Assaulted Undercover Cop In Drug Deal, Robbed Him Of $10,000: U.S. Attorney

Ford Heights Man, 23, Assaulted Undercover Cop In Drug Deal, Robbed Him Of $10,000: U.S. Attorney Patch

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NewsAPR 08, 2026

Boys & Girls Club reopens in Ford Heights after funding issues

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NewsFEB 18, 2026

Ford Heights welcomes first new restaurant in 60 years | ChicagoLIVE

Ford Heights welcomes first new restaurant in 60 years | ChicagoLIVE FOX 32 Chicago

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