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Lynwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 9,047.

Population9,083
Median Home Value$218,000
Median Income$85,237
Area5.12 sq mi

How Lynwood Ranks

#4
Lowest Property Taxesin Cook County
0.60%
#6
Most Jobsin Illinois
1.70 per capita

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May 1LynwoodEducation Scholarship Applications Available9:00 AMMay 8LynwoodMother's Day Bingo1:00 PMMay 9LynwoodGospel Fest1:00 PMMay 22LynwoodMemorial Day Coffee w/Veterans10:00 AMJun 13LynwoodCamping @ Liberty Park1:00 PMJun 17LynwoodEducation Scholarship Fundraiser10:00 AMJun 20LynwoodLynvinia Father's Day Celebration4:00 PMJun 26LynwoodEducation Scholarship Application Deadline5:30 PM

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NewsMAR 07, 2026

Show of support for Lynwood, Illinois mayor after questions about her salary

Show of support for Lynwood, Illinois mayor after questions about her salary MSN

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NewsMAR 06, 2026

Chicago, Illinois-area severe weather: Heavy rain causes flooding in Lynwood, South Chicago Heights, Steger, 4 killed in Michigan

Chicago, Illinois-area severe weather: Heavy rain causes flooding in Lynwood, South Chicago Heights, Steger, 4 killed in Michigan ABC7 Chicago

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NewsFEB 24, 2026

7-year-old girl Lynwood girl receives key to village for saving dad after falling down stairs

7-year-old girl Lynwood girl receives key to village for saving dad after falling down stairs CBS News

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