Hines Illinois Map

About Hines, Illinois

Hines is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 17,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Hines is located at 41.8536°N, 87.8395°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60141.

Hines unfurls across a stretch of gently rolling terrain, its character shaped by the broad, open skies that seem to hold a particular, muted blue over this part of Cook County. It lies 2.4 miles west of Berwyn, IL (from Berwyn, IL: bearing 275°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Chicago. The landscape here is a study in subtle variations: fields of ripening corn, their stalks rustling like dry paper in the breeze, give way to modest residential blocks, punctuated by the occasional stand of mature oak trees that offer a dappled, verdant shade. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum that is more felt than heard, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across driveways and manicured lawns. The flatness, though not absolute, allows the horizon to feel both accessible and vast, a constant reminder of the land's agricultural roots. The history of Hines is as much about industry as it is about open land, a narrative that has seen cycles of growth and adaptation. Once a significant hub for agricultural processing and distribution, the local economy has since diversified, with a steady presence of light manufacturing and a growing service sector catering to the surrounding population. Traces of its past can still be discerned in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture of some of the older industrial buildings, their brick facades bearing the patina of decades. While no single, towering landmark defines Hines, its collective identity is built upon the quiet diligence of its residents and the enduring practicality that permeates its daily life, a place where the rhythm of work and the changing seasons still hold a discernible sway.

About This Hines Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hines, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.853642, -87.839504. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hines and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Hines includes the ZIP code (60141), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hines is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.