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Hainesville, Illinois
Hainesville is a village of 3,524 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1846.
Why visit Hainesville
Townapedia lists 12 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include College of Lake County, Antler Park and Brittany Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hainesville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hainesville
Hainesville is a village in Avon Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 3,546. Hainesville has the distinction of being the oldest incorporated community within Lake County.
From the Wikipedia article Hainesville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
College of Lake County
School · 3.3 mi
Public community college in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Whipple O. Parrot Park
Park · 1.1 mi
North Forest Glen Drive, Round Lake Park
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes21
Cafezinho at Main Street Café
Cafe · Brazilian · 0.9 mi
202 East Main Street, Round Lake Park
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-15:30
YHANA’s Boba Cafe
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Cafe · 1.6 mi
10 North Lake Street, Grayslake
Mo-Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Black Lung Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.6 mi
2 South Lake Street, Grayslake
Mo off; Tu-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Orale Cafe
Cafe · Mexican · 1.6 mi
306 North Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
El Alex Carnitas y Taqueria Estilo Michoacan
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
118 East Main Street
Tu-Su 06:00-20:00
El Rey De Las Cemitas Y Tacos Poblanos
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
133 East Main Street
Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00; Mo-Th 09:00-21:00
Julio's Restaraunt
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
224 East Main Street
Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su-Th 10:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
60 East Belvidere Road
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 05:30-20:00
The Park Inn
Bar and pub · American, Fish And Chips · 1.0 mi
30 East Main Street
Mo-Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa-Su 11:00-03:00
Yeli's Bakery
Bakery · 0.9 mi
218 East Main Street, Round Lake Park
Mo-Su 05:00-21:00
9 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship5
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
427 South Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake
Saint Andrews Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.6 mi
31q Park Avenue, Grayslake
St Paul Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
420 North Greenwood Drive, Round Lake Park
History
In 1838, a young boy named Elijah M. Haines (1822–1889) and his family moved from New York City to the Chicago area. In 1836, the young boy purchased a farm in Hainesville. During the winter of 1841–42, Haines taught school in Waukegan, Illinois (then known as Little Fort). In 1846, he surveyed and platted Hainesville. On February 26, 1847, the village incorporation papers were drafted. It is recorded that Elijah Haines met Abraham Lincoln in 1847. The two men met frequently and became well acquainted. It has been said that Lincoln spent the night in Hainesville a few times.
In 1848, construction began on the Lake and McHenry Plank Road. By 1851, the road was completed to Squaw Creek just west of Hainesville, and the settlement became the location for one of three toll houses.
In 1851, Haines was accepted to the bar, and a year later he moved to Waukegan. In 1859, he was sent to the state legislature where he served eight terms. He was a member of the Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1869-70 and is considered by some historians to have been its most influential member.
From the History section of Hainesville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping4
Lomeli's International Supermarket
Grocery · 1.5 mi
230 North Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare2
Doctor Latino Natural Chiropractic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
107 East Main Street
Map of Hainesville
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 12.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mundelein 4 Wsw (6 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
Waukegan National Airport (UGN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Round Lake 2 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Grayslake 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Round Lake Beach 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Gages Lake 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Mundelein 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Wauconda 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Lindenhurst 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Grandwood Park 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Fox Lake Hills 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Libertyville 7 mi southeast, about 10 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
- Hainesville Rd south from Washington St - Hainesville, IL - July 2026, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Grayslake, IL, 4 days after the blizzard (5431748429), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grayslake, IL, 4 days after the blizzard (5432359030), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grayslake, IL, 4 days after the blizzard (5432361566), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grayslake, IL, 4 days after the blizzard (5432355526), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grayslake, IL, 4 days after the blizzard (5431751117), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grayslake, IL, 4 days after the blizzard (5431747257), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chateu de Bures Trophy, Mackenzie I Page, CC BY-SA 4.0
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