In May, 1814, during the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson was named a Major General in the US Army. On January 8, 1815, he defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans and was lauded as a hero.
Rolling Meadows, IL. Online Offers. Rolling Meadows is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 24,607 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.1 kmÂ²), all of it land. Rolling Meadows is located in Cook County and is 24 miles (39 km) NW of the Loop. In 1836 Orrin Ford became the first landowner in the area that is now Rolling Meadows, staking his claim of 160 acres (0.65 km2) in the tranquil forests and gently rolling terrain of an area known as Plum Grove.
Sponsored Topics. Hillside is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,155 at the 2000 census. One notable landmark in Hillside is the Mount Carmel Cemetery. On the grounds of the cemetery are the graves of a number of organized crime figures, such as Al Capone and Dion O'Bannion.