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Schaumburg, Illinois

Located in Cook County, Illinois, Schaumburg was established in 1956. Woodfield was largest U.S. mall when it opened 1971. Motorola HQ was here for decades.
Founded 1956 | Population 78,000 | Peak 78,000 (2024) | County Cook County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Schaumburg, Illinois

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1956Founded: Schaumburg was founded in Cook County.
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1956Postwar Growth: Schaumburg grew rapidly during the postwar suburban expansion.
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1971Woodfield Mall: Largest U.S. mall at opening.
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2000Motorola HQ: Corporate hub.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1956 Culture
Founded
1956 Culture
Postwar Growth
1971 Business
Woodfield Mall
2000 Business
Motorola HQ

Did You Know?

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Woodfield was largest U.S. mall when it opened 1971.
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Motorola HQ was here for decades.
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Named after Schaumburg, Germany.
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Schaumburg is located in Cook County, Illinois.
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Schaumburg was founded in 1956.
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