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A Brief History of Glendale Heights

Until 1958 the area that is now Glendale Heights was largely rural with the exception of small pockets of subdivisions, on the east side of Bloomingdale Road, north of North Avenue, Glen Ellyn Countryside had been subdivided in 1951. During 1958, Midland Enterprises, operated by Charles and Harold Reskin, bought two farms on Glen Ellyn Road, north of North Avenue. The first houses were built that year on Glen Ellyn Road and Larry Lane near Fullerton Avenue.

By early summer of 1959 with a population of 104, a petition to incorporate was circulated and filed on June 16, 1959. On July 13, 1959 the court declared the Village organized and the first election was held on August 2, 1959. The first meeting of the Village board was September 1, 1959 at the home of the newly elected Village President Anthony Larry. Though incorporated as Glendale, the name was changed to Glendale Heights in March 1960 because of a conflict with another Glendale in southern Illinois. The name chosen is appropriate for "Glendale" reflects a close geographic identity with two neighbors, Glen Ellyn to the south and Bloomingdale to the north. "Heights" describes the unique topography of the Village as it rests on two distinct elevations with a 100-foot variation.

Today Glendale Heights is a modern residential, urban community. Over the years, the Village has experienced a welcome and significant growth, both in population, and within our business community. Its landscape is dotted with ranch homes, split levels, apartments, condominiums, shopping centers, churches, industrial business parks, beautiful community and neighborhood parks, modern service facilities, and three excellent elementary school systems.

The positive influence of many improvements to the Village, including Camera Park, renovations to the Civic Center, Public Services expansion, the Armitage Ditch project, the Aquatic Park, and the large gymnasium, unmistakably echo the vibrant character and the vitality of our community. We have become an attractive, growing community, that boasts within its boundaries industrial parks, GlenOaks Hospital, and the beautiful Glendale Lakes Golf Club, owned and under management by the Village of Glendale Heights.

The current population is 31,765 as of the 2000 census, and the Village has a projected population of 32,866 by the year 2010. The Village of Glendale Heights is dedicated to maintaining its progressive atmosphere, while offering its residents superior community amenities and services that respect the concerns of residents, while striving to provide safe, viable community in which to live.

Electronic Water Billing Payment
An Electronic Water Billing Payment option is now available under the E-PAY program by clicking here. For a small fee per transaction, the property owner may pay their Village Water Bill on line with a designated credit card number at any time of the day. Fees will be applied to late payments.
Warming/Cooling Center
The Village of Glendale Heights has a designated warming/cooling center. If you are in need of a warming or cooling center during extreme weather conditions, call the non-emergency Police Department number at (630) 260-6070. Click here to view the State of Illinois' website on cooling centers.
Champions of Industry 300
Click here to view the Champions of Industry 300 video. (Adobe Flash)

 


September is National Preparedness Month - Link to Homeland Security's Preparedness Site for the Public

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visit Homeland Security's preparedness site.

Latest News

Police Department Citizen Satisfaction Survey: We want your input! Please click here to complete the 23 question survey. This survey will be available until October 1, 2008.

 

Street Sweep Week. Street sweeping will take place August 25, 26, 27 and 29. To ensure the most efficient cleaning, residents are reminded not to park vehicles in the street on street sweeping dates.

 

Now Playing on Cable Channel 6

Village Board & COW Meetings of August 21, 2008
1:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Fishing Derby
5:00 pm

College of DuPage
"Images"
8:00 am


Check out our new Senior Website. Click here.

 

Registration is now being accepted for the 2008/2009 Preschool Program. Click here for more information.

 

The September/October Newsletter is now available. Click here to download.

 

The Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Fall 2008 Activity Guide is now available. Click here to download.

 

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Character Counts Logo & Link
Glendale Heights is a CHARACTER COUNTS! community.

Photos of Village Events