Maywood Village is located in the Proviso Township in Cook County. It was founded on April 6, 1869 and is 12.7 square miles.

During World War II, Maywood became home to the 33rd Tank Company. On November 25, 1940, 122 men from the company were sent on active duty to the Philippine Islands as part of the 192nd Tank Battalion. Only 41 of the men returned to Maywood alive. Every year the city holds the Bataan Day Parade in honor of those lost.

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Notable natives and residents of Maywood include actor Dennis Franz, Pulitzer Prize winning poet Carl Sandburg, and Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Nitschke.

Maywood is a great city for a wedding if you are on a budget. We found resources to help you find some essentials on your wedding checklist. You can obtain a marriage license and have a civil ceremony at the Cook County Clerk's office, which is conveniently located in Maywood. Afterwards, you can have a reception in the privacy of your home, decorated with flowers from Albert Hey Flowers Inc., and catered by T&JJ's Supreme Steaks.

Keep in mind that Maywood is only 10 miles from Chicago, which makes it an excellent location for a wedding. You can visit all the major attractions, plan a bachelorette weekend downtown, and then have an intimate gathering, away from the noise of the city.