Channahon, Illinois
Channahon is a village of 13,927 people in Grundy County, Illinois, founded in December 11, 1961.
Why visit Channahon
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Briscoe Mounds, Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District, Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Channahon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Channahon
Channahon is a village in Grundy and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 13,383 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Channahon, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Briscoe Mounds
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Archaeological site in Channahon, Illinois
Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Park · 5.4 mi
State park in Grundy County, Illinois, United States of America
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Cookie's Restaurant
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
103 West Mondamin Street, Minooka
We-Fr 16:00-21:00, Su-Tu 16:00-20:00
Aces Garage Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
502 Twin Rail Drive, Minooka
Mo-Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Minooka Basement Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
109 West Mondamin Street, Minooka
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
22 more on the map.
History
Archaeological evidence suggests that the land on which the village now stands was inhabited as long as three to four thousand years ago by Mound Builders. When white settlers arrived in the early 1830s, the region was populated by Potawatomi, with whom the early settlers had friendly relations. The settlers began to call the area "Channahon," a Potawatomi phrase translated as "meeting of the waters."
From the History section of Channahon, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship8
Channahon United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.9 mi
24751 West Eames Street, Channahon
St Ann Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.5 mi
24500 South Navajo Drive, Channahon
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Three Rivers Public Library District- Minooka Branch
Library · 2.2 mi
109 North Wabena Avenue, Minooka
Healthcare2
Map of Channahon
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 1.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 2.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 6.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Channahon Dresden Isl Dam (2 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
Grundy County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Joliet 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Bolingbrook 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Naperville 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Aurora 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Bourbonnais 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Bradley 28 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Batavia 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Burr Ridge 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Alsip 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Chicago 41 mi northeast, about 1 h 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Channahon, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Channahon State Park 3, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Channahon State Park 4, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Channahon State Park, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Channahon State Park 2, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Channahon Township buildings 2026-06-02 adjusted, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Briscoe Mounds, QuartierLatin1968, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minoka, Illinois Village Hall, Jagu0436, CC0
- Rutherford mule barn, Minooka IL, on the Illinois & Michigan Canal, Cnkaufmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I&M canal lock 6 and locktender house, Cnkaufmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- California Zephyr in Buda - Flickr - string bass dave, David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Allodus podophylli 303697417, Alexandra Destria, CC BY 4.0
- Allodus podophylli 303697401, Alexandra Destria, CC BY 4.0
- Aux Sable Spings Park Minooka Illinois, Jagu0436, CC0
- Carex B12, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B2, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B7, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B3, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B11, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B5, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B9, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B10, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B1, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B13, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B6, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B4, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carex B8, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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