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Proviso is a village located west of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. According to the Wikipedia page on Proviso, the village had a population of 7,597 as of the 2010 census. The village takes its name from Proviso Township.

History

Proviso was founded in 1869 around a railroad stop on the Chicago and North Western Railway. The village was incorporated in 1889. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Proviso was known for its greenhouses, brickyards, factories, and baseball. The Proviso Township Historical Society has more details on the history of the area.

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major employers in Proviso include:

Other industries in the village include healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and food service. For more on the Proviso economy, visit the Proviso Economic Development Commission website.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Proviso is provided by the Pace Suburban Bus Service. Popular routes include:

The Proviso Metro Transit District oversees and coordinates public transportation in the area. Visit their website for schedules, route maps, and more information.

Landmarks and Attractions

Proviso East High School

Proviso East High School (807 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153) is one of the village's most iconic landmarks. Constructed in the late 1950s, the school has served generations of students. The school's auditorium was declared a historic landmark by the Village of Maywood in 2010.

GPS Coordinates: 41.879096, -87.843864

Veterans Memorial Bandshell

This outdoor bandshell (410 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130) hosts summer concerts and events. It was dedicated in 1928 as a memorial to local veterans.

GPS Coordinates: 41.873231, -87.805582

Proviso Township Hall

The historic Proviso Township Hall (4565 W. Harrison St., Hillside, IL 60162) was built in 1887 and today houses township government offices.

GPS Coordinates: 41.877606, -87.863327

Local Government

Proviso is located in Cook County, Illinois. The Cook County government website can be found here.

Contact Info:

Cook County Government
118 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 603-6400

School Districts

Proviso is served by several public school districts:

There are also several private schools in the area.

Facebook

You can find updates and information on the Proviso Township Facebook page.

Sports

The village is home to the Proviso East High School Pirates sports teams. The school competes in the West Suburban Conference.

Additional Local Resources

Here are some other useful local resources and websites:




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