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Wadsworth is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,083 at the 2000 census. It is named after Julius Wadsworth, who was on the board of directors for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, which passes through the village.

The Lake County village of Wadsworth is known for its rural surroundings, rolling terrain and upscale single-family homes. Named after Milwaukee Road investor, Elisha Wadworth, it is situated near the Illinois/Wisconsin border. Commuters can board a Metra train in Waukegan; a trip into downtown Chicago takes an hour. Major highways connect Wadsworth to Gurnee and too many lakeshore communities. The city of Milwaukee is an hour's drive away.

Wadsworth residents can take advantage of the many area trails that are available for walking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. There's also a canoe launch, a community park with a ball field, tennis and basketball courts, playground equipment, an ice skating pond, a ¾ mile jogging trail, and a sledding hill. And thrill seekers can spend the day with their families at Great America amusement park in nearby Gurnee.

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