Kenilworth, Illinois
Kenilworth is a village of 2,503 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1889.
Why visit Kenilworth
Townapedia lists 61 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 33 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wilmette Theatre, Northwestern University, Alfred Bersbach House and Andridge Apartments.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Kenilworth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kenilworth
Kenilworth is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 15 miles (24 km) north of downtown Chicago. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 2,514. It is the newest of the nine suburban North Shore communities bordering Lake Michigan, and is one of those developed as a planned community. It is the wealthiest neighborhood in Illinois and one of the wealthiest in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Kenilworth, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Northwestern University
School · 3.0 mi
Private university in Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
The Rock (Northwestern University)
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
Boulder on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 3.3 mi
Performing arts center in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks61
Alfred Bersbach House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Wilmette, Illinois
Andridge Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Apartment building in Evanston, Illinois
Anita Willets Burnham Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Home and studio of artist and author Anita Willets-Burnham
Bahá'í House of Worship for the North American Continent
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Bahá'í temple in Wilmette, Illinois, United States
Bailey–Michelet House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic Italianate residence on Sheridan Road in Wilmette, Illinois
Building at 1505–1509 Oak Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic apartment in Evanston, Illinois, USA
Building at 1929–1931 Sherman Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic apartment in Evanston, Illinois, USA
Building at 2517 Central Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic building in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Building at 2519 Central Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic building in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Building at 2523 Central Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic building in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Castle Tower Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic apartment building at 2212-2226 Sherman Avenue in Evanston, Illinois
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Charles N. Ramsey and Herry E. Weese House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic residence in Winnetka, Illinois
49 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Rocky Miller Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Baseball stadium in Evanston, Illinois
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Torino
Restaurant · Ramen, Japanese · 0.9 mi
1162 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Alchemy Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
416 Linden Avenue, Wilmette
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:30; Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:00-12:00
Firefly Kitchen
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
111 Green Bay Road, Wilmette
Mo 14:30-02:00; Tu-Th 17:00-00:30; Fr-Su 10:00-02:00
Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
1167 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
21 more on the map.
History
Kenilworth was founded in 1889 when Joseph Sears purchased 223.6 acres of land consisting of several farms between the Chicago and North Western Railroad and Lake Michigan for $150,300. Sears and several of his associates formed The Kenilworth Company to execute his suburban dream.
Sears founded the town on four principles: "Large lots, high standards of construction, no alleys, and sales to Caucasians only." The Caucasians only provision intended the exclusion of all non-whites and Jews as well. Sears later used an informal poll to amend this provision so that live-in servants of color were allowed. This resulted in a population of 79 African Americans by 1950, all of whom worked as servants. As of 2020, just 10 African Americans lived in Kenilworth (0.4% of the population).
From the History section of Kenilworth, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship14
Church of the Holy Comforter
Church · Episcopal
222 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth
Faith, Hope and Charity Church
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
191 Linden Street, Winnetka
Saint Augustine's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.9 mi
1140 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
Saint John's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.0 mi
1235 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Healthcare2
Map of Kenilworth
212 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 | 2.1 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 2.3 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Botanic Garden (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
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 Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Wilmette 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Winnetka 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Evanston 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Northfield 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Skokie 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Glencoe 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Morton Grove 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Glenview 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Lincolnwood 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Niles 6 mi southwest, 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
- Kenilworth club entrance, architect George W. Maher, photographer Henry Fuerman, Public domain
- Kenilworth Club (8618497589), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenilworth Metra Station, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Noel-149KenilworthAveKenilworthIL, Dannoel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dwight H. Perkins House, Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Rogerson Montgomery House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baha'i Temple - Wilmette, IL, Wenbinbin2010, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anita Willets Burnham Log House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orth House 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilmette Historical Society (Gross Point Village Hall), Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wildflower and Bird Sanctuary in Mahoney Park 5, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ridgewood 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rookwood Apartments 4, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Root-Badger House 2, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenilworth Club 3, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 2517 Central Street, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paul Eunice Greeley House, Zol87, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Building at 2519 Central Street, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grosse Point Lighthouse, User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Maher, George W House 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roycemore School, Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McJunkin, William House 3, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ridge Manor 2, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Warren, Edward Kirk House and Garage 3, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oak Circle HD - 344 05, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James B. Irving House, Evanston, front, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Hohf, Dr Robert House 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 2523 Central Street, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Womans Club of Evanston (7345675592), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Building at 1505-1509 Oak 3, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 141KenilworthAve, Dannoel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castle Tower Apartments 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oak Ridge Apartments 5, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winnetka Community House, Zol87, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Building at 1929-1931 Sherman 4, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R. C. Wieboldt Company (8129279683), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union Administration Building 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ridge Grove 3, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bailey-Michelet House, Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frank J. Baker House, Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
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