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Proviso is a village located west of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. According to the Wikipedia page on Proviso, the population was 7,893 at the 2010 census. The village President is Jeffrey Tobolski.

History of Proviso

Proviso was incorporated as a township on April 2, 1850. The first settlement in the area was established in 1833. The name "Proviso" comes from the Wilmot Proviso, a legislative proposal in 1846 that aimed to ban slavery in territory acquired from Mexico after the Mexican-American War.

Some key moments in Proviso's history:

• 1871 - Chicago and Northwestern Railway built through Proviso
• 1900s - Growth of factories, retail stores, schools and parks
• 1950s - Construction of the Eisenhower Expressway which brought more residents and businesses

To learn more about the history of Proviso, visit the Village of Proviso History page.

Demographics and Population

According to the 2020 census, Proviso has a population of 7,875 residents. The racial makeup of the village is 52.7% White, 29.8% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 11.7% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race make up 23.9% of the population.

The median age in Proviso is 36.7 years. The gender makeup is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

For more demographic information, visit the Proviso Demographics page.

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major industries and employers in Proviso include:

• Manufacturing - Many industrial firms located along Madison Street.
• Healthcare - Loyola University Medical Center (1111 Madison St, Maywood, IL 60153) employs over 3,500 people.
• Education - Proviso Township High Schools (807 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153).
• Retail - Walmart Supercenter (1421 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153) and other big box stores along Madison Street.

For more on the Proviso economy and business environment, visit the Business in Proviso page.

Landmarks and Points of Interest

Some of the most notable landmarks and attractions in Proviso include:

Proviso Township High Schools

The high schools in District 209 serve the villages of Maywood, Melrose Park, Broadview, Forest Park and Westchester. The schools play a central role in the community.

Address: 807 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153

Phone: (708) 450-2700

Loyola University Medical Center

Founded in 1969, Loyola is a quaternary care system with a 61-acre main medical center campus in Maywood. It is a major source of employment and economic activity in Proviso.

Address: 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153

Phone: (708) 216-9000

Cook County Forest Preserve - Des Plaines River Trail

This scenic trail runs through the Des Plaines River Valley Forest Preserve in Proviso and is popular for walking, running and biking.

Trailhead Parking Address: 950 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130

Transportation

Proviso is served by the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Green Line along Lake Street as well as Pace suburban bus service. The Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) also runs through the area.

Key public transportation options include:

• CTA Green Line - Rail service connecting Proviso to Chicago's Loop and west suburban Oak Park.
• Pace Bus 309 - Harlem Avenue
• Pace Bus 331 - Madison Street

Public Library

Proviso residents are served by the Proviso Township Public Library District which has locations on Madison Street in Forest Park, Maywood, Melrose Park and Westchester.

Address:

1001 Madison St, Maywood, IL 60153

Phone:

(708) 343-3391

Museums and Cultural Attractions

Top museums and cultural destinations in Proviso include:

Triton College Arboretum

This 40 acre arboretum on the Triton College Campus features labeled trees and plants from around the world.

Address: 2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL 60171

Phone: (708) 456-0300

Loyola University Museum of Art

Located on the Loyola University Chicago campus, this museum houses an eclectic collection of over 5000 objects.

Address: 820 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: (312) 915-7600

County Information

Proviso is located in Cook County, Illinois. The Cook County website can be found at cookcountyil.gov.

Cook County Address:

118 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60602

Phone:

(312) 603-6400

School Districts

Public schools in Proviso are served by the following districts:

Proviso Township High School District 209

Website: pths209.org

Elementary District 89

Website: maywood89.org

Elementary District 87

Website: berkeley87.org

Elementary District 83 1/2

Website: district83.com

Local Resources

Chamber of Commerce

Proviso Chamber of Commerce - provisochamber.org

Parks and Recreation

Proviso Park District - provisoparkdistrict.com

Local News and Information

Forest Park Review - forestparkreview.com

Maywood Patch - patch.com/illinois/maywood

Government

Village of Proviso - proviso.com

Community Facebook Page

Proviso Township on Facebook

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