South Holland celebrates its Centennial with many events celebrating its heritage all year long.
1994
South Holland is ranked #5 out of 138 Chicagoland communities as one of the best places to live in the
metropolitan area.
1994
Mayor Harold J. Gouwens passes away. The Village Board appoints Don A. De Graff as Mayor.
1994
The Village Center is built on Route 6 at School Street, the first major redevelopment, getting things started
for future development projects for years to come.
2000
The US Census reports South Holland's population at 22,147.
July 1, 2000
The South Holland Community Center opens to the public.
2002
South Holland wins "Outstanding Municipality" award from the Chicago Southland Alliance.
2005
South Holland celebrates the completion of the first stage of the Deep Tunnel Project, which keeps 3.1 Billion gallons of flood waters away from residents' homes.
April 2005
South Holland announces Town Center, the redevelopment of its downtown area.
2007
Forbes ranks South Holland as the #1 most liveable suburb in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.
August 2008
New floodplain maps take effect in South Holland, showing a significant reduction in the floodplain. Over 200 buildings formerly in the floodplain are now out of it.
2010
The US Census reports South Holland's population at 22,030.
