Cook County · Illinois
Tree removal in Summit, IL
Summit, in Cook County: 469 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Cook County
- 469
(844) 505-0950 Free call · answered 24/7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Cook County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 620 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 469 |
| Tornado reports | 33 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cook County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 106 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 41 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Summit
| Households | 3,620 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1958 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| Village of Winnetka |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Summit
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Cook County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1958, among older trees
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in Illinois
Illinois: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Illinois Department of Insurance.
Map of Summit
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Close by
- Lyons 1 with trees
- Justice 1 with trees
- Forest View 3 with trees
- Stickney 3 with trees
- Hodgkins
- Riverside 2 with trees
- Brookfield 4 with trees
- Countryside 1 with trees
- Bridgeview 3 with trees
- La Grange 4 with trees
- Burbank 5 with trees
- Berwyn 6 with trees