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ARTICLE: Tinley Park In-Depth

Originally known as Bremen, Tinley Park, IL received its current name in honor of its first railroad agent, Samuel Tinley, Sr. The population of Tinley Park, IL is 48,401 according to the 2000 US Census. Nearby cities include Orland Hills, Frankfort Square, Orland Park, and Oak Forest.

Of Tinley Park's population over the age of 25, almost 90% have a high school diploma or higher, and the median household income is $61,648. The per capita income in Tinley Park is $25,207, which is substantially higher than the national average.

Over 500 different manufacturers are already operating in Tinley Park. Panduit Corporation, a plastic manufacturing unit, is the top employer, with W. A. Howe Development Center, a company engaged in manufacturing CTRs for the handicapped, in second place. Comcast, the third largest employer in Tinley Park, deals with cable and Internet services. Healthcare, hospitality, food services, and manufacturing are the leading employment sectors in this city.

The US Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration declared Tinley Park the National Winner of their 2006 Excellence in Economic Development Award, because of the city's excellent infrastructure, connectivity, and good governance. By all accounts, Tinley Park is very business-friendly and has aggressively sought to create new jobs, attract businesses, reduce barriers to commerce, and spur innovation. This explains why Tinley Park is one of the fastest-growing cities in the entire Midwest.

Sources:

• Epodunk
• City Data
• Illinois Biz
• Tinley Park City Homepage

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