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Bensenville, IL

Bensenville is a village located near O'Hare International Airport in DuPage County, Illinois, with a portion of the town in Cook County.

First known as Tioga, it was formally established as Bensenville in 1873 along the Milwaukee Road (now Canadian Pacific) right-of-way. The community is named after Bensen, Germany, a village in the municipality of Sudwalde. A post office was established in 1873, but because there was an existing "Benson", the suffix "ville" was added.

The Edge Ice Arena is located in Bensenville, the former home of the Chicago Steel junior ice hockey team. The Churchville School in Bensenville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Bensenville has a total area of 5.58 square miles (14.45 km²), of which 5.53 square miles (14.32 km²) (or 99.09%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km²) (or 0.91%) is water.

The Barker-Karpis Gang used a house on May Street to hide kidnap victims William Hamm, Jr in 1933 and Edward Bremer in 1934, who they had kidnapped from Saint Paul, Minnesota. In 2007, homes and businesses were acquired by the City of Chicago for its O'Hare Modernization Program.

Health and wellness are integral to the Bensenville community. The Alexian Brothers Medical Center, situated nearby, is a cornerstone for healthcare services. Residents have access to various parks and recreational areas, promoting an active lifestyle. The Bensenville Park District offers fitness programs, sports leagues, and community events, contributing to the overall well-being of its residents. Get personalized nutrition advice and counseling sessions at Amita Health. Access comprehensive mental health services, including counseling and support groups, at NAMI DuPage. Engage in social activities and wellness programs tailored for seniors at the Bensenville Senior Center. Join charity walks and fun runs to support local causes and promote community health, such as those organized by the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA).

The top sites in Bensenville, IL are Navy Pier, Safari Land, and Schiller Woods.

Population: 18,402 (2022). ZIP Code: 60106. Area codes: 630. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Area: 5.58 sq mi (14.46 km²).

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What is Bensenville, IL is known for?

Bensenville is the site of Victory Auto Wreckers, a 7-acre (2.8 ha) auto recycling facility on Green Street which has repeatedly aired the "door-falling-off-the-car" commercial, starring Bob Zajdel, on Chicago television stations since 1981. Bensenville is mentioned by name in the movie Flatliners, and a scene was filmed at the old greenhouse that was next to Blackhawk Junior High School in 1990. In the television series Boss, a multi-episode story arc involves the main character, Mayor of Chicago Tom Kane (Kelsey Grammer), being damaged by a scandal in which he authorized the dumping of carcinogenic chemicals that soak into the groundwater of Bensenville.

Is Bensenville, IL a suburb of Chicago?

Bensenville is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 18,673. Bensenville is in DuPage County. Living in Bensenville offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Bensenville, there are a lot of parks.

What are the demographics of Bensenville, IL?

Bensenville, IL is home to a population of 18.7k people, of which 84.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 28.9% of Bensenville, IL residents were born outside of the country (5.4k people). In 2022, there were 2.19 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (7.94k people) in Bensenville, IL than any other race or ethnicity.

Sources

Bensenville, Illinois - Wikipedia

Village of Bensenville

Alexian Brothers Medical Center

Bensenville Park District

Amita Health

NAMI DuPage

Bensenville Senior Center

Bensenville Community Public Library

Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)

Navy Pier

Safari Land

Schiller Woods

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