and Mannheim Middle School in Melrose Park District 87: Riley Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School, and Northlake Middle School Two high school districts serve sections of Northlake: West Leyden High School District 212 North of North Ave, west of Mannheim Rd, and south of Belmont Ave is served by West Leyden High School District 212 (with few exceptions). Proviso Township High Schools District 209; the section is served by Proviso West High School in Hillside. Private schools: St. John Vianney Triton College is the designated community college. Centerpoint Preserve The Centerpoint Preserve (Grant Park) is a preserve that was donated to the City of Northlake by Centerpoint Properties. Located in the heart of Northlake, Centerpoint Preserve has become the center of activity for the city. The park has a walking/bicycle path and a dog park. Along the walking path there are many different workout stations for pull ups, wall hurdles, squat bars, sit-up benches and there is also beautiful metal art work along the path. The park is monitored by several cameras, and the Northlake police department surveys the area often, making it a safe place to work out at night. The city also has plans for a picnic area with running water. Notable people Tom Dore, retired American basketball player and former play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bulls. He is a native of Northlake. Eugene C. Doyle, member of the Illinois House of Representatives and Mayor of Northlake Little Arthur Duncan, a Chicago blues and electric blues harmonica player, singer, and songwriter. Duncan died in Northlake of complications following brain surgery. Richard Fegley, professional photographer who worked for Playboy magazine for 30 years. He died in Northlake. Manny Flores, Alderman for Chicago's 1st ward from 2003 to 2010. He was raised in Northlake. Geoffrey Obrzut, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993. He was a Northlake resident while serving as State Representative. Mark Venturini, actor. He was a Northlake native and attended West Leyden High School. Linda Williamson, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991. She was a Northlake resident while serving as State Representative. References External links City of Northlake official website Northlake Public Library District Chicago metropolitan area Cities in Illinois Cities in Cook County, Illinois