2017 Village of Glenview Comprehensive Plan glenview_comp_plan_2017_03_29_sm | Page 7

Overview
As the home of Illinois’ first naturalist, Robert Kennicott,
and the former home of the Glenview Naval Air
Station, Glenview has a rich history of pioneers and
civic service.
Today, Glenview is known for its many cultural
attractions such as:
u u The Grove
u u Wagner Farm
u u The Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie
u u The Kohl Children’s Museum
Incorporated in 1899, the Village of Glenview is recognized as one of the foremost
communities in the North Shore for the preservation of its cultural heritage and
natural open spaces, and its forward thinking municipal leadership.
Glenview Looking Forward
To ensure our high-quality of life, the Comprehensive
Plan honors our past, celebrates our present, and
thoughtfully plans our future.
Village of Glenview • Comprehensive Plan • 2017
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