Welcome to the official Village of Harwood Heights web site.

The Village of Harwood Heights, nestled between the City of Chicago and O’Hare International Airport, was built in the 1940’s as the Chicago metropolitan area expanded to the northwest. Harwood Heights is an inner-ring suburb of 8,300 people situated to the northwest of Chicago which enjoys excellent access to CTA rail and bus service. Harlem Avenue, a regional commercial corridor, forms the main transportation spine through town and connects the Village of Harwood Heights to both the Kennedy and Eisenhower Expressways.

Harwood Heights is greatly affected by the real estate forces affecting urban centers across the county. Recent trends in urban real estate and land use are responding to the desire of young professionals and retirees to return to communities with strong urban fabric, public transportation, and proximity to recreational and cultural amenities.

The newly relocated Village Hall and relocation of the library provide the core of a new “civic center” along Wilson Avenue. The revitalization of Lawrence Avenue will create a downtown area, making it the heart of the village with new housing options, retail, and dining components within walking distance and public transportation for everyone to enjoy.

Harwood Heights provides youth and senior activities, special events, snow plowing, garbage pickup, and many other services. Please visit our site often for up to date information.