Bannockburn, Illinois
Bannockburn is a village of 1,148 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1924.
Why visit Bannockburn
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marriott Theatre, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield and Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Bannockburn
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About Bannockburn
Bannockburn is a village in West Deerfield and Vernon townships in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,013. A northern suburb of Chicago, the village is generally considered part of the North Shore subregion of Chicagoland. It is best known as the location of the main campus of Trinity International University and its component Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, though the university often lists its address as being the larger and more recognizable neighboring suburb of Deerfield.
From the Wikipedia article Bannockburn, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Marriott Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
School · 0.7 mi
Academic divinity school
Museums and landmarks9
Deerfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Railway station in Illinois
Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in United States of America
Evert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Highland Park, Illinois
Fort Sheridan Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic United States Army base water tower
Highland Park Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Water tower in Highland Park, United States of America
Louis F. Swift House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Mildred and Abel Fagen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house at 1711 Devonshire Lane in Lake Forest, Illinois
Philip H. Sheridan Reserve Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historical United States Army base in Lake County, Illinois
Robert P. Lamont House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Lake Forest, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Prairie Wolf Forest Preserve
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
11403 West Half Day Road, Deerfield
06:30-sunset
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes8
Dogout
Restaurant · Sandwich, American, Hot Dog, Sausage, Burger · 0.7 mi
2567 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Mo-Su 11:00-15:00
Eggspresso
Restaurant · Breakfast, American, Burger, Salad, Soup, Sandwich, Diner, Coffee Shop, Juice · 0.7 mi
2545 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Mo-Su 06:00-15:00
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
2565 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
2587 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Rosati's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
2539 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
History
Bannockburn was founded by Scottish real estate developer William Aitken, who planned a community of "country estates" on 110 acres (0.45 km2) in inland Lake County. Named for the Scottish village of Bannockburn, the village began construction in 1924 and was incorporated in 1929. Aitken designed his development for the affluent members of his bridge and country club. His plan for Bannockburn featured large lots to imitate country living, and this design has been preserved; in fact, the original 1-acre (4,000 m2) minimum on home lots has been increased to two.
Gradually, Bannockburn expanded its boundaries to its current 1,318 acres (5.33 km2). The Tri-State Tollway was built through the village in the 1950s, encouraging growth, though traffic noise pollution has been a persistent local concern. In the late 1960s Bannockburn's citizens, after some debate, approved the construction of the first of several business parks along the village's northern edge. It created its first commercial zone in 1984 along Illinois Route 22. Bannockburn's municipal services expanded slowly in an effort to limit taxes, but it established a police department in the 1970s and built a village hall in 1992.
From the History section of Bannockburn, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
The Church of Scientology Highland Park
Church · 1.6 mi
2145 Berkeley Road, Highland Park
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Trinity International University
School · Evangelical · 0.6 mi
2065 Half Day Road, Deerfield
Deerfield High School
School · 0.9 mi
1959 North Waukegan Road, Deerfield
Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center - Deerfield Campus
School · 1.4 mi
760 North Avenue, Deerfield
Healthcare2
North Shore Medical Group Bannockburn Medical Office
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
2151 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
Map of Bannockburn
93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 30°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 39°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Palwaukee Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Deerfield 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Highland Park 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Lake Forest 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Northbrook 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Buffalo Grove 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Wheeling 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Vernon Hills 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Prospect Heights 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Glenview 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Arlington Heights 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Edward L. Ryerson Country House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louis F. Swift House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sheridan Water Tower, US gov, Public domain
- Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Passenger Depot, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park Water Tower3, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evert House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert P. Lamont House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marriott Theatre, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FLW-AllanFriedmanHouse, Shmcnulty, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Children's section 3image, JenJ17, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Children's collection2image.jpeCg, JenJ17, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Homecoming 049 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 026 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 090 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 012 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming Lock In 095 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Halloween 039 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 127 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming Lock In 037 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 087 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Halloween 006 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 006 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 094 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- FallPlay 063 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- FallPlay 030 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming Lock In 075 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Svetlik's Car 005 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 017 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Halloween 008 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 047 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- FallPlay 015 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 110 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Halloween 043 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Svetlik's Car 004 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 064 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming Lock In 093 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming Lock In 090 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Halloween 001 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Homecoming 086 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- FallPlay 008 - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
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