Wayne, Illinois
Wayne is a village of 2,562 people in DuPage County, Illinois, founded in 1958.
Why visit Wayne
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arcada Theater, Charlestowne 18, Andrew Weisel House and City Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Wayne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wayne
Wayne is a village in DuPage and Kane counties, Illinois, United States. The eastern portion, in DuPage County, is in Wayne Township, while the western portion, in Kane County, is in St. Charles Township. The population was 2,286 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Wayne, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Arcada Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Theater and movie theater in St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks11
Andrew Weisel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House in St. Charles, Illinois
City Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Hotel Baker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
St. Charles, Illinois, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Kane County
Hunt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Joel H. Hubbard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
St. Charles, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in Kane County, Illinois
Oaklawn Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic property in Wayne, Illinois, United States
St. Charles Municipal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic building
Wayne Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
William Beith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Bartlett Nature Center
Museum · 2.2 mi
2054 West Stearns Road, Bartlett
Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-13:00; PH off
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Royal Fox Country Club
Golf course · 0.9 mi
4405 Royal and Ancient Drive
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-17:00
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Pottawatomie Park
Park · 3.6 mi
Park in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes25
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.3 mi
2701 East Main Street, St. Charles
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Andy's Frozen Custard
Ice cream · 2.2 mi
2630 East Main Stret, St. Charles
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-23:30; Fr, Sa 11:00-00:00
13 more on the map.
History
Wayne was originally named Wayne Station and was named after Anthony Wayne. Wayne was incorporated in 1958. Previously, the community was administered as a private association called the "Wayne Community Association" with voluntary contributions funding village services including police.
Since World War II, Wayne has grown steadily, adding subdivisions near Illinois Route 59, off Munger Road, near Smith Road, near Dunham Castle at Army Trail Road, along Powis Road, and filling in throughout the Village. For work, residents are primarily commuters to Chicago via railroad stations in Geneva, Bartlett, or West Chicago or drive to Chicago or other suburbs particularly in Kane, DuPage, Lake, Cook, or McHenry County.
From the History section of Wayne, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping7
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare1
Map of Wayne
108 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for West Chicago Dupage Ap (2 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
DuPage County has had 8 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)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2010-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DuPage County Airport (DPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- St. Charles 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Bartlett 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- West Chicago 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- South Elgin 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Hanover Park 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Geneva 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Streamwood 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Carol Stream 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Elgin 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Batavia 7 mi southwest, about 12 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
- DunhamCastle, Otherbeach ( talk )BJS, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Beith House (St. Charles, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andrew Weisel House (St. Charles, IL) 05, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hubbard House St Charles, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Charles Municipal Building (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcada Theater Building (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Baker (St. Charles, IL) 05, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Building (St. Charles, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wayne2011Snow, Otherbeach, CC BY 3.0
- Hunt House (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pottawatomie Park riverbank in 2018, Dane Vandeputte, CC BY-SA 2.0
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