The Village of Maywood is located in Cook County, Illinois. Maywood is an Illinois home-rule corporation that was organized on October 22, 1881. Situated 10 miles west of Chicago, Maywood has an estimated population of approximately 27,000 people.

Western Cook County, which emcompasses Maywood, supports strong and diverse economic activity. Residents of Maywood are employed in a wide array of jobs. Twenty one percent of its residents are employed in the educational, health and social services sector. The many companies operating in the manufacturing sector employs sixteen percent ot Maywood's residents, and the retail trade sector employs ten percent.

The Village of Maywood, Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing programs designed to enhance the quality of life of all its residents. Recreational and sports programs are highly popular amongst children and adults alike. The Fred Hampton Aquatic Center and Maywood's state of the art Fitness Center provides additional activities.

The Village of Maywood has a strong minority population with the majority of its residents being African American. Set in a quaint and quiet setting, Maywood offers a peaceful alternative to the non-stop pace of the Windy City.