Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Rolling Meadows is a city of 24,027 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1953.
Why visit Rolling Meadows
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 164 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cutting Hall, International Academy of Design and Technology, Charles H. Patten House and George Clayson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Rolling Meadows
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 24,200.
From the Wikipedia article Rolling Meadows, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Cutting Hall
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
Theater in Palatine, Illinois, United States
International Academy of Design and Technology
School · 2.9 mi
Private, for-profit media arts college, several of which are located in Canada and the United States
Museums and landmarks12
Charles H. Patten House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
United States historic home
George Clayson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Muller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Nathaniel Moore Banta House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Paul Schweikher House and Studio
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
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Wheeler-Magnus Round Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Round barn in Illinois, United States of America
Rolling Meadows Historical Museum
Museum · 0.6 mi
3100 Central Road, Rolling Meadows
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Arlington Lakes Golf Course
Golf course · 1.6 mi
1211 South New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes164
Alt Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 2.3 mi
40 South Arlington Heights Road
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 12:00-20:30
Chicago Ramin Annex
Restaurant · Japanese, Ramen · 0.9 mi
1608 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg
11:00-22:00
CoCo & Blu
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Cocktails, Tea · 2.2 mi
12 South Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights
Mo-We 07:00-16:00; Th 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 08:00-23:00;...
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.9 mi
1418 East Golf Road, Schaumburg
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Hangout Cafe
Cafe · Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Dessert, Cake, Asian, Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
1937 South Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows
Tu-Su 11:30-20:30
IMLI Indian Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
Welcome to IMLI Indian Restaurant, Schaumburg's premier destination for authentic Indian cuisine. Nestled in the heart of Illinois, we...
1725 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg
Mo 11:30-22:00; Tu-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Jerky Jerk Rolling Meadows
Restaurant · Caribbean · 0.9 mi
3991 West Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Miller's Ale House
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
1300 North Meacham Road, Schaumburg
Su-Th 11:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Naf Naf Grill
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.9 mi
1715 East Golf Road, Schaumburg
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Noodles & Company
Restaurant · Pasta · 2.3 mi
66 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights
We-Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa-Tu 09:00-21:00
P.F. Chang's
Restaurant · Asian · 2.1 mi
5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
152 more on the map.
History
The first recorded land claim in the area that later became Rolling Meadows was made in 1836 by Orrin Ford, who acquired 160 acres (0.65 km²) in an area known as Plum Grove. Additional farming families, many from Vermont, settled in the area in the following years. By the early 1840s, settlers had constructed a dam across Salt Creek and occupied the broader Plum Grove area.
In 1850, the settlement became part of the newly established Palatine Township as German immigrants settled in the area. In 1862, Salem Evangelical Church was constructed, and its 40-square-foot (3.7 m²) cemetery remains at the corner of Kirchoff and Plum Grove roads.
In 1927, H. D. “Curly” Brown purchased 1,000 acres (4 km²) in the area with plans to develop a golf course and racetrack. In the early 1950s, Kimball Hill acquired the land originally intended for the golf course and began selling homes after advertising a model floor plan in the Chicago Tribune. Although the development attracted interest from prospective buyers, officials in neighboring Arlington Heights opposed the project and sought to reserve the land for estate-style housing. Following zoning approval from the Cook County Board, Hill proceeded with development.
From the History section of Rolling Meadows, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Holiday Inn Express Rolling Mdws-Schaumburg Area
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
3477 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1551 Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg
Residence Inn Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1610 East McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg
SpringHill Suites Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1550 East McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg
Extended Stay America - Chicago - Rolling Meadows
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
2400 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows
Churches and places of worship17
Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic · 1.7 mi
116 East Illinois Avenue, Palatine
Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.6 mi
1001 West Kirchhoff Road, Arlington Heights
Saint Simon's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.7 mi
717 West Kirchhoff Road, Arlington Heights
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Chicago
Place of worship · Swaminarayan · 2.3 mi
401 South Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.6 mi
239 East Illinois Avenue, Palatine
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Healthcare7
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1711 West Campbell Street, Arlington Heights
Passport Health Rolling Meadows Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
3701 West Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows
Map of Rolling Meadows
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 30°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 39°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Palwaukee 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
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 Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Arlington Heights 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Palatine 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Mount Prospect 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Elk Grove Village 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Prospect Heights 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Hoffman Estates 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Des Plaines 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Buffalo Grove 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Barrington 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Hanover Park 9 mi southwest, about 14 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
- Rolling Meadows, IL, USA - panoramio (4), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Rolling Meadows, IL, USA - panoramio (4) (cropped), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Rolling Meadows, IL, USA - panoramio (2), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Rolling Meadows, IL, USA - panoramio (1), bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Muller House (Arlington Heights, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles H. Patten House (Palatine, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wheeler-Magnus Round Barn (Arlington Heights, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Banta, Nathaniel Moore House (Arlington Heights, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westside of Paul Schweikher House and Studio, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Clayson House (Palatine, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Opera In Focus stage right, Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Opera In Focus backstage puppets on display, Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Opera In Focus behind the scenes, Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hartwig John F 2015 0515Gibbs 1024x768, Jkurutz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Like this one - panoramio, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Schaumburg, IL, USA - panoramio (75), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Plum Grove Junior High School from Old Plum Grove Road, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Plum Grove Junior High School from Old Plum Grove Road, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Plum Grove Junior High School from Plum Grove Road, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Plum Grove Junior High School from Plum Grove Road, Mysterymanblue, CC0
- Canada Goose Standing, Joe Ravi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 145103 (34561005383), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 142551 (34527722604), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Brickworld IMG 20170617 143036 (35204108582), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 143111 (35375145095), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 142659 (35331285836), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 142835 (34560853463), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 143146 (34560906793), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 143135 (34560899283), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 143148 (35204125702), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 142826 (34983748340), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 142702 (35204055802), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 143327 (35370520945), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 142711 (35240755341), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 142635 (35370422815), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 142647 (35240747721), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brickworld IMG 20170617 143331 (35370521015), Jim Trottier from Kenosha, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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