Robbins, Illinois
Robbins is a village of 4,556 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1917.
Why visit Robbins
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails and 20 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include George R. Thorne House, Joshua P. Young House, Ozinga Field and Bremen Heights Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Robbins
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Robbins
Robbins is a village and south suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,629 at the 2020 census. It is the second oldest African American incorporated town in the north following Brooklyn, Illinois, and was home to the country's first black-owned airport, Robbins Airport.
From the Wikipedia article Robbins, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
George R. Thorne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Midlothian, Illinois
Joshua P. Young House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Memorial Park Playground
Playground · 1.5 mi
Jungle Gyms for Older and Younder Kids. Swings, Slides, Obstacle Course.
Restaurants and cafes20
Bartolinis Restaurant Catering and Banquets
Restaurant · Pizza, American, Italian · 1.1 mi
14420 South Pulaski Road, Midlothian
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
14631 South Pulaski Road, Midlothian
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-20:00
Panda Express
Fast food · Chinese · 1.5 mi
13581 Cicero Avenue, Crestwood
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:30-20:30
Juiced by Shic
Fast food · Juice, Smoothie · 1.4 mi
14736 Pulaski Road, Midlothian
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
8 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship25
Saint Augustine Catholic Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
4130 147th Street, Midlothian
Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
McKinley Avenue, Posen
Saint Stephen Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
14700 Kildare Avenue, Midlothian
13 more on the map.
History
Robbins was incorporated on December 14, 1917 and named for Eugene S. Robbins, a real estate developer who laid out the village's early subdivisions. The village's founder and first mayor was Thomas J. Kellar, who noted in an early interview "Our people in Robbins are mostly people who got tired of the white fights and the crowded city. They come out here to raise chickens, make gardens, and be a little more free". Robbins was the only municipality in the north that was entirely governed by African-Americans. Kellar, who was a clerk for the Cook County Board of Assessors, was tasked with investigating the procedures of incorporation. Thomas J. Kellar School in Robbins was named in his honor and first opened for the 1954 school year.
After incorporation the community became a popular recreation spot for black Chicagoans, who crowded its picnic grounds and nightclubs on summer weekends.
From the History section of Robbins, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries54
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
School · 3.6 mi
13049 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
School · 1.4 mi
12700 Sacramento Ave, Blue Island
Healthcare4
Map of Robbins
138 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw 72534 (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
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 Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Midlothian 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Posen 2 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Blue Island 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Crestwood 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Alsip 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Dixmoor 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Merrionette Park 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Markham 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Calumet Park 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Oak Forest 3 mi southwest, about 6 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
- George Thorne House, Teemu08 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joshua P Young House, Burnhamandroot, Public domain
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