Maine stands at the heart of northwest Cook County, tying together the tree-lined streets of Park Ridge, the amenities of Des Plaines, and unincorporated pockets near Niles, with Chicago and Edison Park nearby. Travel is simple: the UP-NW line on Metra speeds commuters downtown, and flights are easy via O’Hare International Airport.
Strong schools anchor community life. Maine Township High School District 207 serves the area with Maine East, Maine West, and Maine South—known for rigorous academics, award-winning arts, and standout athletics—while elementary districts in Park Ridge and Des Plaines feed in with neighborhood schools and active PTAs. Township services through Maine Township support residents with senior assistance, youth programs, and a full calendar of community events.
Weekends fill quickly. Families spread out at Park Ridge Park District facilities, tee off, swim, or catch youth sports with the Des Plaines Park District, and wander miles along the Des Plaines River Trail managed by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Shopping and dining span Uptown Park Ridge, Metropolitan Square in Des Plaines, and Golf Mill Shopping Center, while quiet side streets offer classic bungalows, mid‑century ranches, and thoughtful new construction.
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