New Lenox, Illinois
New Lenox is a village of 28,006 people in Will County, Illinois, founded in 1946.
Why visit New Lenox
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Showplace New Lenox 14, Joliet East Side Historic District, Stone Manor and Freedom Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in New Lenox
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Lenox
New Lenox is a village in central Will County, Illinois, United States. It is a Southwest suburb of Chicago. The village population was 27,214 as of the 2020 census. New Lenox has schools like Lincoln-Way West High School, Providence Catholic High School, and Lincoln-Way Central High School.
From the Wikipedia article New Lenox, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Joliet East Side Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Park in Illinois, United States of America, United States of America
Stone Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
McGovney–Yunker Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes51
Aji Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.1 mi
651 East Lincoln Highway, New Lenox
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30, Su 12:00-21:30
Beggars Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
650 West Maple Street, New Lenox
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Nancy's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
1840 East Lincoln Highway, New Lenox
Su-Th 15:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 15:00-22:00
Pizza Di Farfalla
Restaurant · Italian Pizza, Pizza · 2.4 mi
1333 South Schoolhouse Road
We-Fr 11:30-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
39 more on the map.
History
The first European settlement in the modern-day village of New Lenox was settled near the intersection of US-30 and Gougar Road as Van Horne Point. New Lenox Township was established when Will County was created in 1852 with the building of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad main line from Chicago to Omaha. Originally named Tracey in honor of the general superintendent of the Rock Island Railroad, the town was later renamed by New Lenox Township's first Rock Island Line supervisor, John van Duser, in honor of Lenox, New York, Van Duser's hometown, at the request of Tracey. The Village of New Lenox was incorporated on October 4, 1946 under the guidance of F. Carlton Cole, Walter Baers, and 44 other community leaders.
From the History section of New Lenox, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging11
Lenny's Food n Fuel
Gas station · Pizza, Donut · 2.7 mi
2560 Cedar Road, New Lenox
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Lincoln-Way West High School
School · 1.8 mi
21701 Gougar Road, New Lenox
Healthcare11
Premier Occupational Health at Silver Cross
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
1851 Silver Cross Boulevard, New Lenox
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
662 Cedar Crossing Drive, New Lenox
Map of New Lenox
206 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Joliet Brandon Rd Dam (7 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
Will County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lewis University Airport (LOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Ingalls Park 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Ridgewood 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Mokena 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Frankfort 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Lockport 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Manhattan 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Fairmont 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Preston Heights 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Homer Glen 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Arbury Hills 7 mi east, about 11 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
- New Lenox Village Hall from Library, Nlpictures, Public domain
- Inbound platform at New Lenox, looking west, Jacob G., CC BY-SA 2.0
- New Lenox Township building 2026-08-23, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-80 west at Old Plank Road Trail - New Lenox, IL - June 2023, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- I-80 east at Old Plank Road Trail - New Lenox, IL - June 2023, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Stone Manor Homer Glen, User:Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet East Side Historic District 2012-09-29 11-58-45, Bwheelerrtrm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McGovney–Yunker Farmstead, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New-Lenox IL CSX-4 GE-AC44CW 2012-10-16, Milan Suvajac, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Male hamster, SalemStardust, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS018-E-27547 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Bishop Kaffer Stadium at Matt Senffner Field, Jjh042414, CC BY 4.0
- DSC01205 (2), Choochoo34, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tropics in Illinois (49571063473), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tropical Joliet Illinois (49571797627), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wall of Water (49571569756), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Don't Be Koi (49571798547), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Indoor Waterfall in Joliet (49571569656), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cactus Plant (49571569956), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Neonemobius variegatus, Erik Attaway, CC BY 4.0
- Metra Gallery Car interior door with announcement, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
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