Homer Glen, Illinois
Homer Glen is a village of 24,529 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in April 17, 2001.
Why visit Homer Glen
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 52 parks and trails, 83 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ninth Street Seven Arch Stone Bridge, Des Plaines River Valley Bridge, Fitzpatrick House and John Heck House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Homer Glen
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Homer Glen
Homer Glen is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States, with a small portion in Cook County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 24,543. It is located 32 miles (51 km) southwest of downtown Chicago, IL.
From the Wikipedia article Homer Glen, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Ninth Street Seven Arch Stone Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Des Plaines River Valley Bridge
Bridge · 5.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks12
Fitzpatrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
John Heck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
John Humphrey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
House in Orland Park, Illinois
Lemont Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Lockport Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Robert Milne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Stone Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Lemont Central Grade School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Will County Historical Society Headquarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
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Parks, trails and playgrounds52
Goodings Grove Park
Park · 2.9 mi
13900 Greystone Drive, Homer Glen
sunrise-sunset
40 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes83
Golden Sun
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.4 mi
14211 South Bell Road, Homer Glen
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
14150 South Bell Road, Homer Glen
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su unknown
Nick's Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.6 mi
15800 South Bell Road, Homer Glen
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Rubi Agave Latin Kitchen
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
12622 West 159th Street, Homer Glen
Mo-Su 16:00-22:00
Tazza Italian Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 2.6 mi
14065 South Bell Road, Homer Glen
Tu-Sa 16:30-22:00; Su 15:00-21:00
71 more on the map.
History
The area that is now Homer Glen was formerly known as Goodings Grove.
From the History section of Homer Glen, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship17
Lemont Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Twin Tower Sanctuary
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Annunciation of the Mother of God
Church · Catholic · 2.8 mi
14610 South Will Cook Road, Homer Glen
Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.2 mi
13030 West 143rd Street, Homer Glen
Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis Lithuanian Catholic Mission
Church · Catholic · 4.0 mi
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging15
Lenny's Food n Fuel
Gas station · Pizza, Donut · 3.8 mi
2560 Cedar Road, New Lenox
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare6
Dialysis Care Corporate Office
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
15801 South Bell Road, Homer Glen
Map of Homer Glen
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.2 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.0 in | 8.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 7.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Romeoville Wfo (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
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lewis University Airport (LOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Frankfort 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Crest Hill 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Bolingbrook 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Darien 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Burr Ridge 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Joliet 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Hickory Hills 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Chicago Ridge 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Crestwood 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Bridgeview 12 mi northeast, about 20 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): 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
- Menards (Homer Glen, Illinois) 1, Retail Thriller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Humphrey House Orland Park, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gaylord Building, Lockport IL, JoeBalynas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lemont Methodist Episcopal Church, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stone Manor Homer Glen, User:Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Twin Tower Sanctuary, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles Fruhauf Building, 107 Stephens, Lemont, Illinois, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JohnHeckHouse, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FitzpatrickHouseLewis, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MilneHouse, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WillCoHS, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lemont Central Grade School, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Des Plaines River Valley Bridge, Lpangelrob, CC BY 3.0
- GaylordBuildingToday DSCN5884, User:Lar, CC BY 2.5
- Barnyard Dance (Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm) 1, Wacky Windjammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barnyard Dance (Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm) 2, Wacky Windjammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haunted Barn (Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm) 1, Wacky Windjammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fun Barn (Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm) 1, Wacky Windjammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dacryopinax spathularia 104012027, jerr17, CC BY 4.0
- Artomyces pyxidatus 308556085, Reagan P, CC BY 4.0
- Illinois Agriculture License Plate, Tholle33, CC0
- Callosamia promethea 87486456, jerr17, CC BY 4.0
- Permeable Pavers, Center for Neighborhood Technology from Chicago, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Walmart (Lockport, Illinois) 1, Retail Thriller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northwest view of Illinois Route 171 in Lemont, Illinois (P1012041), Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY 4.0
- Illinois Route 171 traffic light in Lemont, Illinois (P1012042), Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY 4.0
- Panda Express (Lockport, Illinois) 1, Retail Thriller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southeast view of Illinois Route 171 in Lemont, Illinois (P1012038), Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY 4.0
- Illinois Electric Vehicle License Plate, Tholle33, CC0
- Illinois Dealer License Plate 2024, Tholle33, CC0
- Illinois Charitable Vehicle License Plate, Tholle33, CC0
- Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation license plate, Tholle33, CC0
- IL State Police Heritage Foundation license plate, Tholle33, CC0
- Lockport Township building 2026-06-03, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lockport Police Vehicle MP 19 302 02, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
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