Thornton Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 157,865. [1] Incorporated in 1850, it is located immediately south of the city of Chicago. It is the second most populous township in Illinois as of the 2020 census, after Rockford Township (pop. 170,478) in Winnebago County. [1]

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Illinois’ 1,434 townships continue to serve more than 8 million of the state’s residents. Thornton Township, the largest township in the State of Illinois, has approximately 185,000 residents.

The Thornton Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history ofThe Village of Thornton, Illinois, the oldest settlement in Thornton Township.

1 day ago · Dolton is one of 17 south suburbs completely or partially in Thornton Township, which describes itself as the largest township in Illinois. As supervisor, Henyard is the township’s chief ...

Jan 22, 2025 · SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (CBS) -- A special election was held Tuesday to pick a new Thornton Township trustee — a pick that Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard wanted to make herself.

2 days ago · SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (WLS) -- Services are expected to return to Thornton Township Wednesday after steps by the board Tuesday night. The action took place before a brawl broke out. A representative ...

Dec 20, 2024 · DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Thornton Township still does not have crucial insurance or funds for important programs after Friday's meeting devolved into chaos.

Thornton is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and a south suburb of Chicago. The population was 2,386 at the 2020 census. [4] Thornton is home to the Thornton Quarry, one of the largest quarries in the world.

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (CBS) -- Punches were thrown and expletives flew as a brawl erupted during a Thornton Township Board meeting Tuesday night. Leaders of the south suburban Chicago township were ...