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Wheeling, IL

Wheeling is a village in Cook and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. A suburb of Chicago, it is primarily in Cook County, approximately 23 mi (37 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 39,137. Wheeling is named after Wheeling, West Virginia.

According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 8.74 square miles (22.6 km²), of which 8.74 square miles (22.6 km²) (or 97.26%) is land and 0.24 square miles (0.62 km²) (or 2.74%) is water.

The land that is now Wheeling, Illinois, was controlled by the Miami Confederacy (which contained the Illini and Kickapoo tribes) starting in the early 1680s. The Confederacy was driven from the area by the Iroquois and Meskwaki in the early 1700s.

The French-allied Potawatomi began to raid and take possession of Northern Illinois in the 1700s. In the late 1700s and early 1800s, the Potawatomi expanded southwards from their territory in Green Bay and westward from their holdings in Detroit, until they controlled an L-shaped swath of territory from Green Bay to the Illinois River, and from the Mississippi River to the Maumee River.

The descendants of the Potawatomi who once inhabited the land that is now Wheeling currently live on a reservation in Mayette, Kansas.

The first cabin in Wheeling Township was built by Mr. Sweet in 1833. He sold it to George Strong for $60, making Mr. Strong the first permanent resident in Wheeling Township.

In terms of health and wellness, Wheeling prioritizes the well-being of its residents. The Wheeling Park District plays a crucial role in providing recreational and fitness opportunities. Chicago Touch specializes in therapeutic massages tailored to individual needs. Services include deep tissue, Swedish, sports, and prenatal massages. Urban Oasis offers a variety of massage therapies such as Thai massage, reflexology, hot stone massage, and couples massage. O2 Living provides a range of massage therapies including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massages. Revival Massage Therapy offers various massage services such as therapeutic, prenatal, and trigger point massages. Exhale Spa is part of a national chain known for its combination of fitness and spa services. Their massage offerings include deep tissue, sports, Swedish, and prenatal massages.

Top sites in Wheeling, IL are Wheeling Historical Society, Shri Swaminarayan Temple, and Par-King Skill Golf.

Population: 38,329 (2024). ZIP codes: 60089, 60090. Area codes: 847, 224. Elevation: 650 ft (200 m). Area: 8.73 sq mi (22.61 km²).

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What is Wheeling, IL known for?

Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs. Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods. Wheeling is known regionally and nationally as the home of the Milwaukee Avenue “Restaurant Row,” and is also the part-owner of Chicago Executive Airport, the third-busiest airport in Illinois.

What is the crime rate in Wheeling, IL?

Wheeling has an overall crime rate of 12 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Wheeling is 1 in 87. Wheeling's crime rate is lower than approximately 27% of Illinois communities.

Is Wheeling, IL expensive?

Wheeling's housing expenses are 9% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 13% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 4% higher than the national average. Wheeling has grocery prices that are 2% higher than the national average.

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Village of Wheeling

Wikipedia

Payscale

Neighborhoodscout

Wheeling Park District

Chicago Touch

Urban Oasis

O2 Living

Revival Massage Therapy

Exhale Spa

Wheeling Historical Society

Shri Swaminarayan Temple

Par-King Skill Golf

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