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Westchester is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 16,524.

Population16,436
Median Home Value$327,300
Median Income$98,954
Area3.69 sq mi
TIF Districts2

How Westchester Ranks

#1
Safest Citiesin Cook County
4.6 total crimes per 1k
#7
Most Affordable Homesin Cook County
69 / 100

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NewsOCT 01, 2025

Chicago police search for missing teen last seen in Westchester, Illinois, last month

Chicago police search for missing teen last seen in Westchester, Illinois, last month CBS News

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NewsJUL 30, 2025

Westchester corruption case involving bathtub and ex-public works director appears over

Westchester corruption case involving bathtub and ex-public works director appears over Chicago Sun-Times

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NewsMAY 28, 2025

New restaurant Tastefull opens in Westchester

New restaurant Tastefull opens in Westchester ABC7 Chicago

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