Plano, Illinois
Plano is a city of 12,203 people in Kendall County, Illinois, founded in 1872.
Why visit Plano
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Brummel Farms, Albert H. Sears House, Farnsworth House and Cedardell Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Plano
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About Plano
Plano is a city in Kendall County, Illinois, United States, with a population of 11,847 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area, being about 55 miles (90 km) from Chicago. The city was home to the Plano Harvester Company in the late 19th century, as well as the Plano Molding Company more recently. In 2011, downtown Plano was used as a set for Man of Steel.
From the Wikipedia article Plano, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Brummel Farms
Farm and orchard · 1.1 mi
13349a Faxon Road, Plano
sunrise-sunset
Museums and landmarks6
Albert H. Sears House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Plano, Illinois
Farnsworth House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House designed by Mies van der Rohe
Lewis Steward House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Plano
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Railway station in Plano, Illinois
Plano Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Hotel in Illinois, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes43
Suzy's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
141 East South Street, Plano
Su-Th 16:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:30
Tako Chido Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
10 North Center Street, Plano
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Two Partners Family Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Latin American · 2.1 mi
212 Mitchell Drive, Plano
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Uncle Lar's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
108 West Main Street, Plano
We,Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 15:00-20:00
Lacey's Place
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
7000 Burroughs Avenue, Plano
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Chick Fry
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.4 mi
133 East South Street, Plano
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 14:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Cielito Mexican Restaurant;Cielito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
11 West John Street, Plano
Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Cielo Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
1 East Main Street, Plano
Su-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:30
Exquisite Skillet Pancake House
Restaurant · Breakfast · 2.0 mi
1180 West Route 34, Plano
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00
Ivana's Cafe
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
12 West Main Street, Plano
Tu-Th,Sa-Su 07:00-14:00; Fr 07:00-19:00
31 more on the map.
History
In the early 1860s, the Marsh brothers began producing their Marsh Harvester in Plano. From 1863 to the beginning of the twentieth century the Plano Manufacturing Company, as it became known, provided the foundation for Plano's development. Because of this, Plano High School has adopted the reaper as its mascot.
Plano was the one-time headquarters for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Joseph Smith III, son of slain LDS movement founder Joseph Smith Jr., moved to Plano in 1866 and ran the church's printing operation from there. As the schism with the Utah branch of the Latter Day Saints deepened, he moved with the church headquarters to Lamoni, Iowa in 1880 to be closer to what the Community of Christ believed to be the true church headquarters at Temple Lot in Missouri rather than in Utah.
Community development has been centered around a strong agricultural setting, with the only inhabitants of the area before its incorporation being the owners of grist mills. This development was supported by the city's location along US Route 34 and the Illinois Zephyr Amtrak passenger rail service.
From the History section of Plano, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Plano Stone Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Village Bible Church
Church · Nondenominational · 2.0 mi
1111 West South Street, Plano
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Map of Plano
111 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Aurora Muni Ap (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
Kendall County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2006-12-29: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Montgomery 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Oswego 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- North Aurora 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Aurora 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Plainfield 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Batavia 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Geneva 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Naperville 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- DeKalb 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Campton Hills 20 mi north, about 31 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
- Plano Il Downtown1, IvoShandor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plano stone church13, A. McMurray ( A. McMurray ), CC BY 2.5
- Plano depo3, A. McMurray ( A. McMurray ), CC BY 2.5
- Farnsworth House by Mies Van Der Rohe - exterior-8, Victor Grigas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sears House Plano Il5, A. McMurray A mcmurray, CC BY 2.5
- Lewis Stewart House Plano Illinois, Lester1950, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plano Il Plano Hotel1, IvoShandor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Major Industry Plaque, KCGIS, CC0
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