Sleepy Hollow Illinois Map

About Sleepy Hollow, Illinois

Sleepy Hollow is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Sleepy Hollow is located at 41.8142°N, 87.7412°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60118.

Sleepy Hollow unfolds as a quiet expanse where the land gently slopes, a subtle topography hinting at the glacial history that shaped this corner of Cook County. It lies 2.3 miles south-south-east of Cicero, IL (from Cicero, IL: bearing 163°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-south-west of Chicago. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a soft, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the distant whisper of mown grass, a scent that clings to the low-lying fields and the scattered woodlands. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching with a patient grace, cast dappled shadows across the roads that meander through the residential pockets, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed secrets. It is a place where the sky feels vast, even when framed by the suburban sprawl, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a faraway windowpane can hold a surprising brilliance. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile soil, Sleepy Hollow's economy has long been rooted in the land, though the agricultural hum has softened over the years, replaced by the steady pulse of residential life and the commerce that supports it. Its history is a quiet narrative, less about grand pronouncements and more about the steady, enduring presence of families who have called this place home for generations. While not a hub of major industry, it offers a comfortable rhythm, a place where local businesses, from the corner bakery to the small hardware store, serve as gentle anchors in the community. The nearby natural preserves, remnants of the original prairie landscape, stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time, offering a breath of wildness that still touches the edges of Sleepy Hollow.

About This Sleepy Hollow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.814199, -87.741166. 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 Sleepy Hollow and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Sleepy Hollow includes the ZIP code (60632), telephone area code (618, 312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Community Unit School District 300). 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 Sleepy Hollow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.