Palos Hills, located in Cook County, Illinois, is a suburb of Chicago, positioned in the southwest region. Incorporated in 1958, the city has experienced steady growth, with a population of 18,530 recorded in the 2020 census. Notably, Palos Hills is home to esteemed educational institutions, including Moraine Valley Community College and Amos Alonzo Stagg High School.

As per the 2021 census gazetteer files, Palos Hills boasts a total area of 4.29 square miles (11.11 km2), with 4.25 square miles (11.01 km2) (or 98.97%) being land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 1.03%) consisting of water.

The 3rd congressional district of Illinois encompasses Palos Hills.

Palos Hills is governed by a Mayor/Council system where a Mayor, Clerk, and City Treasurer are elected citywide, along with 10 Aldermen chosen from 5 pairs of wards.

Palos Hills Elementary Schools

Palos Hills is served by two school districts: North Palos School District 117 and Palos School District 118. While all sections of Palos Hills are zoned to attend Palos South Middle School in Palos Park, some areas are divided between Palos East Elementary in Palos Heights and Palos West Elementary in Palos Park. Prior to the 2016-2017 school year, the entire District 118 portion of Palos Hills was part of the Palos East zone. Additionally, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School of Consolidated High School District 230 serves the community of Palos Hills.

The community college serving the local area is Moraine Valley Community College.

Pace offers bus transportation on various routes linking Palos Hills with various locations in the Southland region.

Renowned individuals
Nick Drnaso
Christian Dvorak, ice hockey player
Matthew Haag
T. J. McFarland, baseball pitcher
Herb Schumann, former Cook County commissioner
Ben Skora