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Hometown, Illinois
Hometown is a city of 4,215 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1953.
Why visit Hometown
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Ford City 14, Saint Xavier University, Anker Site and Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hometown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hometown
Hometown is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,343 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hometown, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Saint Xavier University
School · 1.8 mi
Private Roman Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois, US
Museums and landmarks9
Anker Site
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Museum · 3.1 mi
Ethnic museum in S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois
Hoxie Farm Site
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Huber Site
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Knoll Spring Site
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Oak Forest Site
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Palos Site
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Marquette Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Public park in Chicago, Illinois, United States
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
3977 West Columbus Avenue, Chicago
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-20:00
Crab King Cajun Boil & Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.7 mi
8708 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Cork and Bean
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
4931 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00, Fr 07:00-24:00, Sa 08:00-24:00, Su 08:00-22:00
54 more on the map.
History
Joseph E. Merrion developed inexpensive duplex houses in Hometown after World War II, targeting former GIs and their families. Hometown incorporated in 1953, and its population peaked at over 7,000 in 1958. On April 21, 1967, an F4/F5 rated tornado tore through Hometown, devastating the area, and destroying 86 homes while damaging 500 others.
From the History section of Hometown, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
8220 South Cicero Avenue, Burbank
Churches and places of worship27
Ashburn Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
3341-3347 West 83rd Street, Chicago
Ashburn United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.0 mi
3801 West 83rd Place, Chicago
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
94th Street, Evergreen Park
Golgotha Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.5 mi
8600 South Kilpatrick Avenue, Chicago
Most Holy Redeemer Church
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
Lawndale Avenue, Evergreen Park
Saint Bede the Venerable Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
4400 West 83rd Street
Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.5 mi
8550 South Kedvale Avenue, Chicago
Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church
Church · Evangelical · 0.6 mi
9230 South Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn
Evergreen Park Christian Church
Church · 1.5 mi
9547 South Homan Avenue, Evergreen Park
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Richard Byrd Elementary School
School · 1.0 mi
8259 Lavergne Avenue, Burbank
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
School · 5.7 mi
13049 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights
Healthcare9
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
8901 South Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park
Map of Hometown
231 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw 72534 (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
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
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Oak Lawn 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Evergreen Park 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Burbank 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Chicago Ridge 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Bridgeview 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Alsip 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Worth 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Hickory Hills 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Justice 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Palos Hills 5 mi southwest, about 9 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
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- Grave of Raymond Stephen McKeough (1888–1979) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Edward Austin Kelly (1892–1969) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Louis Brian Piccolo (1943–1970) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of George Joseph Moriarty (1884–1964) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
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- Grave of Martin Patrick Durkin (1894–1955) at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
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