Glenwood, IL is a vibrant small city located in Cook County. This charming city is known for its beautiful parks, vibrant music and art scene and a variety of fun activities to enjoy with family or friends. The people of Glenwood are friendly and welcoming, making it an ideal place to live or visit. Reviews of Glenwood, IL speak highly of the community and its attractions. Residents appreciate the safe neighborhoods with well maintained sidewalks and streets, as well as its convenient location near Chicago. The popular walking trails along the Des Plaines River are perfect for leisurely strolls or outdoor activities like biking or jogging. Visitors can also take advantage of unique shopping opportunities in downtown Glenwood or explore the nearby historic sites such as Pullman Historic District and Fort Dearborn. With its many recreational activities, cultural attractions and friendly people, it’s no wonder why Glenwood has become one of Chicago’s most beloved suburbs.
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GLENWOOD IS DECEIVING! - 9/15/2011
This is ridiculous! This is suppose to be "Suburban Living" I beg to differ. This is a complete and utter GHETTO! There is violence all around Glenwood. Most people ignore it because they are confined to their homes and own lives or they are part of the problem. My Husband and I both working responsible adults, decided to rent a condo in this "Suburb" after reading nothing but great reviews about Glenwood and how diverse Glenwood is and how most of the families are 2 parent households with a great income (according to Census 2000)...... MAYBE it USED to be but this is a Section 8 prone HOOD! With more white tees and flamin' hots than you would care to see. The news just doesn't report all of the crime that goes on here. Several houses rented out to Section 8 having families, full of children and teenagers who ride up and down the roads on bicycles and commit drug deals and petty thefts making Glenwood a eyesore. The reviews on Google about Glenwood are all outdated! This is a Suburban
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Chicago Suburbs.... - 5/4/2008
Livin in the Chigoland area for 23 years i learned that is one of the greatest cities in the world. I personally don't care for the climate as winters tend to be pretty harsh and long lasting. I also want to pursue a carer in the music industry, but there's no industry here. So i'm forced to
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