Willow Springs, Illinois
Willow Springs is a village of 5,868 people in Cook County, Illinois.
Why visit Willow Springs
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mile-Long Bridge, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket and Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Willow Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Willow Springs
Willow Springs is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, with a small portion extending into DuPage County. The village was founded in 1892 and was named for the springs along the Des Plaines River. In 2020, the population was 5,857.
From the Wikipedia article Willow Springs, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks11
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Canal in Illinois, United States of America
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Restaurant in Willowbrook, Illinois, US
Robert Vial House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
St. James Catholic Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Church and cemetery in Lemont, Illinois, United States
Flagg Creek Historical Museum
Museum · 1.6 mi
7425 Wolf Road, Burr Ridge
Mo 10:00-13:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
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36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Ashbary Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
8865 Archer Avenue, Willow Springs
Mo,Tu,Th 10:00-22:00; We,Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Capri Lounge & Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
131 Market Street, Willow Springs
We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Willow Springs Family Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
8306 Archer Avenue
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Imperial Oak Brewing
Brewery and winery
501 Willow Boulevard, Willow Springs
Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Mo's Willow Pub and Grub
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
Archer Avenue
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
20 more on the map.
History
As the French began to explore the region, its position on the Des Plaines River made it a part of the Chicago portage. In would later gain the I&M Canal and the Sanitary and Ship Canal in 1848 and 1900 respectively.
In 1957, the Grimes sisters were found dead in Willow Springs. In 1987, former chief of police Michael J. Corbitt was arrested and convicted of racketeering and murder.
From the History section of Willow Springs, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
1200 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge
Churches and places of worship8
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.1 mi
11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare1
Map of Willow Springs
159 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Little Red School Hse (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
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, 7 miles away.
- Burr Ridge 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Indian Head Park 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Hodgkins 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Countryside 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Hickory Hills 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Justice 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Palos Hills 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Bridgeview 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Western Springs 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Darien 5 mi west, about 8 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
- Our Lady Mother of the Church Polish Mission, Willow Springs, Illinois, MrHarman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sanktuarium św. Jana Pawła II - Kard. Stanisław Dziwisz - Willow Springs, Illinois, 5 III 2018 - 38838502990, Biuro Prasowe, Public domain
- Sanktuarium św. Jana Pawła II - Kard. Stanisław Dziwisz - Willow Springs, Illinois, 5 III 2018 - 38838502360, Biuro Prasowe, Public domain
- U.S. 45, Willow Springs, Illinois (11127486313), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- U.S. 45, Willow Springs, Illinois (11127487223), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Willow Springs, Illinois (14187523436), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- StJamesLemont, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vial House 1 (NRHP), Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willowbrook Ballroom 1, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Willow Shopping Center, Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maple Lake in DuPage County, Illinois, United States 02, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Maple Lake in DuPage County, Illinois, United States 01, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Mile Long Bridge, Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Vial House (5978681926), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6304941 (50136784431), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6304954 (50137021367), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6304934 (50137021547), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Duck with the lilies and lotus flowers (50115589292), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Northern Water Snake Passing the Lotus Flower (50115590272), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6305030 (50136242518), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6305029 (50136242533), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6304991 (50136785721), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6305053 (50137022517), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6304914 (50137021572), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6304882 (50136241588), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6304910 (50137022442), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Clear-winged sphinx moth (50136241638), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6304972 (50136785676), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A6305075 (50136785526), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hiking Alone With A Mask (50136784546), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-55 north at I-294 - Indian Head Park, IL - December 2021, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Savoy Club Development, Burr Ridge, Illinois (14230835853), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lithuanian National Cemetery, Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-55 north approaching I-294 south exit - Indian Head Park, IL - December 2021, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Hypomyces chrysospermus 307999339, Reagan Peschke, CC BY 4.0
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