<P> Skokie ( / ˈskoʊki / ; formerly Niles Center ) is a village in Cook County , Illinois , United States , neighboring the City of Chicago 's northern border . Skokie lies approximately 15 miles north of Chicago 's downtown loop . Its name comes from a Potawatomi word for `` marsh . '' For many years Skokie promoted itself as `` The World 's Largest Village . '' Its population , according to the 2010 census , was 64,784 . Skokie 's streets , like that of many suburbs , are largely a continuation of the Chicago street grid , and the village is served by the Chicago Transit Authority , further cementing its connection to the city . </P>
<P> Skokie ( / ˈskoʊki / ; formerly Niles Center ) is a village in Cook County , Illinois , United States , neighboring the City of Chicago 's northern border . Skokie lies approximately 15 miles north of Chicago 's downtown loop . Its name comes from a Potawatomi word for `` marsh . '' For many years Skokie promoted itself as `` The World 's Largest Village . '' Its population , according to the 2010 census , was 64,784 . Skokie 's streets , like that of many suburbs , are largely a continuation of the Chicago street grid , and the village is served by the Chicago Transit Authority , further cementing its connection to the city . </P>
what is the largest village in the united states
what is the largest village in the united states
Skokie
Skokie