Why visit Ridgewood
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rialto Square Theatre, University of St. Francis, Joliet Central High School and Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Ridgewood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ridgewood
Ridgewood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is northwest of the center of the county, bordered to the east and west by the city of Joliet. U.S. Route 30 runs along the southern edge of the CDP, leading west 2 miles (3 km) to the center of Joliet and east 3 miles (5 km) to Interstate 80.
From the Wikipedia article Ridgewood, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Rialto Square Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Joliet, Illinois, United States
University of St. Francis
School · 2.7 mi
Catholic university in Joliet, Illinois
Museums and landmarks15
Joliet Central High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Public school in Joliet, Illinois
201 E Jefferson St, Joliet
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Canal in Illinois, United States of America
Hiram B. Scutt Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Canal
Jacob H. Henry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Joliet East Side Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Park in Illinois, United States of America, United States of America
Joliet Iron and Steel Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Former iron & steel mill in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet Union Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Former train station in the United States
Joliet YMCA
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Louis Joliet Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Hotel in Illinois, United States of America
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Government building in Joliet, Illinois
Upper Bluff Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes7
Taquería Los Comales
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
Mo-Th,Su 08:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi
571 Collins, Joliet
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Churches and places of worship23
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare1
Map of Ridgewood
120 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 (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
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, 6 miles away.
- Ingalls Park 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Fairmont 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Preston Heights 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Lockport 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- New Lenox 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Crest Hill 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Joliet 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Homer Glen 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Romeoville 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Crystal Lawns 7 mi west, 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): 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
- Joliet Township High School 1, QuartierLatin1968, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office 1903, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet ironworks ruins, Mendaliv, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SR Locktender house AuSable Aqueduct, Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet Y 1927, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet East Side Historic District 2012-09-29 11-58-45, Bwheelerrtrm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacob Henry Hs Joliet 2, Smallbones, CC0
- Joliet Upper Bluff HD 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Joliet Union Station, Zol87, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Louis Joliet Hotel 1926 - Copy, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hiram Scutt Hs Joliet, Smallbones, CC0
- Slovenian Women's Union (49571798232), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus - Joliet 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U of St Fran Joliet, Smallbones, CC0
- 20030424 28 MTD Shop Joliet, IL, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 20030424 31 MTD Shop Joliet, IL, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Rail Yard, Joliet, Illinois (9181546456), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Plank Road Trail at its western terminus at Washington St - Joliet, IL - June 2023, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Metra Gallery Car interior door with announcement, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet IL, 23 Nov 2012, Immewnity, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Joliet, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (7886665908), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- IL 171 NB past US 6, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baltimore & Ohio B&O 8403 (SW1) & B&OCTRR 8416 (SW1) (10568232334), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
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