The town of Newark is located in Kendall County in northeastern Illinois. In 2000, the population in Newark was 887; by 2005, the number of people residing there had increased to 1,031. Newark covers 1.1 square miles; the nearest towns include Millington (2.2 miles), Sheridan (7.1 miles), Lisbon (7.8 miles), Sandwich (8.1 miles), and...
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The town of Newark is located in Kendall County in northeastern Illinois. In 2000, the population in Newark was 887; by 2005, the number of people residing there had increased to 1,031. Newark covers 1.1 square miles; the nearest towns include Millington (2.2 miles), Sheridan (7.1 miles), Lisbon (7.8 miles), Sandwich (8.1 miles), and Plano (9.3 miles). It is located 56 miles from O'Hare International Airport, 57 miles from Rockford Airport and 60 miles away from Midway Airport. Adjacent counties include Kane County to the north, DuPage County to the northeast, Will County to the east, Grundy County to the south, La Salle County to the west, and DeKalb County to the northwest. Students in Newark attend Newark Elementary School (K-4), which has 143 students, Lisbon Grade School (K-8), with an enrollment of 120 students, and Newark Community High School (9-12), which has 182 students. Housing in Newark is very moderately priced compared to many other towns. As of 2000, the population of Kendall County was 54,544; according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics released in March, 2006, its 2005 estimated population was 79,514, making it the third fastest-growing county in the United States. It covers a total area of 323 miles, and its county seat is Yorkville, Illinois. The majority of Kendall County's population lives in the north and eastern sections of the County, and along the Fox River, the only river in the County. Many new subdivisions have been constructed in recent years, which have contributed to its considerable population growth. The organization, Protect Kendall Now, was created in response to Kendall County's rapid population growth, and in order to protect the remaining natural areas of the county. Southern Kendall County still remains largely an agricultural region. The only designated state park in the county is Silver Springs State Park.
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