About

Our District

A Hub of Diversity, Culture, and Community.

 
 

About

Welcome to the 16th District!

Our district is made up of 24 towns, cities, and villages, including parts of three Chicago wards. Our district goes as south as Bridgeview and as North as Leyden Township, from southwest Chicago to Hillside on our western border, with so many wonderful people, towns and activities to do in between.

Our District has seven townships - Cicero, Berwyn, Proviso, Lyons, Stickney, Riverside, and Leyden - bringing in a diverse group of people, businesses, organizations, and amenities.

We are a heavily Latine district with a large percentage of Spanish-only speakers, and so, we must ensure all our materials and resources are accessible for those who do not speak English as their first language. We are a district of small businesses, filling up our communities with restaurants, stores, and services.

We are a district of public spaces. One of the crown jewels of Cook County, Brookfield Zoo, is located in the 16th District. We are filled with vibrant public squares, with live music, with farmer’s markets, block parties, and so much more.

FAQ

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  • Cook County Commissioners are responsible for developing policy and managing budgets for:

    • Cook County Forest Preserves

    • Cook County Property Tax System

    • Cook County Public Health Department

    • Cook County Jails and Sheriff’s Office

    • Cook County Roads and Transportation

    • Unincorporated Areas of Cook County

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Where we are

District Map

View a PDF version of the district's boundaries here. These resources will give you a clear visual of the district's layout and communities it encompasses.

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