Norwood Park Township is one of 29 townships in Cook County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 26,385. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Norwood Park Township covers an area of . Its ZIP Code is 60631. Cities, towns, villages Chicago (unincorporated part of Norwood Park) Harwood Heights Norridge (vast majority) Park Ridge (southeast edge) Adjacent townships Leyden Township (southwest) Maine Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these two cemeteries: Acacia Park and Westlawn Jewish. Major highways Interstate 90 Illinois Route 171 Illinois Route 19 Illinois Route 43 History After World War II a housing complex called Thatcher Homes was built to accommodate war veterans and their families. The complex was demolished around 1955. Serial killer John Wayne Gacy lived in the township, killing his 33 victims at his home and burying most of the bodies in its crawlspace. Demographics Political districts Illinois's 5th congressional district Illinois's 9th congressional district State House District 19 State House District 20 State Senate District 10 References United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States National Atlas External links City-Data.com Illinois State Archives Township Officials of Illinois Townships in Cook County, Illinois Townships in Illinois