Minooka, Illinois
Minooka is a village of 12,891 people in Grundy County, Illinois, founded in 1869.
Why visit Minooka
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 31 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Briscoe Mounds, Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District, Lakewood Trails East Recreation Area and Prairie Ridge Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Minooka
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Minooka
Minooka is a village in Grundy, Kendall, and Will counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,758 at the 2020 census, up from 10,924 at the 2010 census. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Minooka, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
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Briscoe Mounds
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Archaeological site in Channahon, Illinois
Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Cookie's Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
103 West Mondamin Street, Minooka
We-Fr 16:00-21:00, Su-Tu 16:00-20:00
Aces Garage Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
502 Twin Rail Drive, Minooka
Mo-Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Minooka Basement Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.9 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
19 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
Minooka was established as a place in 1852 when the railroad was built through this area. It was incorporated as a village in 1869. The name "Minooka" is derived from a Native American word meaning "maple forest" or "good earth".
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad served the town at Minooka Station.
From the History section of Minooka, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Three Rivers Public Library District- Minooka Branch
Library · 0.9 mi
109 North Wabena Avenue, Minooka
Healthcare2
Map of Minooka
95 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 (4 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, 7 miles away.
- Channahon 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Joliet 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Crest Hill 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Lockport 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Manhattan 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Bolingbrook 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Homer Glen 20 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Naperville 21 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Frankfort 21 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Aurora 22 mi north, about 35 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
- Illinois Traction System Minooka Passenger Station, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Aux Sable Spings Park Minooka Illinois, Jagu0436, CC0
- Minooka Combined Cycle Power Plant, Minooka, Illinois (9181545544), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Briscoe Mounds, QuartierLatin1968, CC BY-SA 3.0
- California Zephyr in Buda - Flickr - string bass dave, David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Minoka, Illinois Village Hall, Jagu0436, CC0
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