Willowbrook, Illinois
Willowbrook is a village of 9,131 people in DuPage County, Illinois, founded in 1960.
Why visit Willowbrook
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, Downtown Hinsdale Historic District, Francis Stuyvesant Peabody House and Katherine Legge Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Willowbrook
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Willowbrook
Willowbrook is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States, in the Chicago metropolitan area. Per the 2020 census, the population was 9,236. It is a southwestern suburb of Chicago.
From the Wikipedia article Willowbrook, DuPage County, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Waterfall · 3.3 mi
Forest preserve in Illinois, U.S
Museums and landmarks15
Downtown Hinsdale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Francis Stuyvesant Peabody House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Henry C. Middaugh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Orland P. Bassett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Robert A. and Mary Childs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Robert Vial House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Western Springs Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Water tower in Illinois, United States of America
William and Helen Coffeen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
House in Hinsdale, Illinois
William L. Gregg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
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William Whitney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Hinsdale, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in DuPage County, Illinois
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Midway Park
Park · 1.4 mi
The park opened in 1976 and was upgraded to a ball field, roller blade park with restrooms and water
209 Midway Drive, Willowbrook
Tony and Florence Borse Memorial Community Park
Park · 1.3 mi
The park opened in 1986, the site includes: 17.17 acres 0.5 acre pond Three softball diamonds Football field Three volleyball courts Two...
208 Midway Drive, Willowbrook
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes50
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Restaurant · Chicken · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Restaurant in Willowbrook, Illinois, US
645 Joliet Road, Willowbrook
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Jojo Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.9 mi
7409 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook
38 more on the map.
History
Originally an unincorporated area of nearby Darien, Willowbrook grew from the Ridgemoor subdivision. It was named after a grove of willows along a local creek, which flows into Waterfall Glen. It was incorporated as a village in 1960 Construction of U.S. Route 66 along Willowbrook's south edge led to the development of several new gas stations and restaurants. In 1946, Ervin "Irv" Kolarik opened Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket on Route 66. The restaurant became a staple in the community. It continues to operate as one of the last surviving stops on Route 66 in Illinois. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In the 1980s, new development began along IL-83 and I-55 as the village population continued to grow. In 1990, a swampy pond along Route 83, was cleaned up and designated as "Willow Pond". A trail has since been built around the pond, and it is known as a popular ice skating spot during the winter season.
From the History section of Willowbrook, DuPage County, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Delta Hotels by Marriott Chicago Willowbrook
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
7800 South Kingery Highway, Willowbrook
SpringHill Suites Chicago Southwest at Burr Ridge/Hinsdale
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
90 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge
Extended Stay America - Chicago - Burr Ridge
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
15 W 122nd South Frontage Road, Burr Ridge
Crowne Plaza Chicago SW - Burr Ridge
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
300 South Frontage Road, Burr Ridge
Red Roof Plus+ Chicago - Willowbrook
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
7535 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook
Churches and places of worship13
Immanuel Hall
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
St Peter & St Paul Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 1.3 mi
6980 South County Line Road, Burr Ridge
St. Mark Orthodox Coptic Church
Church · Coptic Orthodox · 1.8 mi
15W455 79th Street, Burr Ridge
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Hinsdale South High School
School · 1.1 mi
7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien
Healthcare5
Loyola Center for Health at Burr Ridge
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
6800 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge
Map of Willowbrook
194 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 (5 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
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Burr Ridge 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Clarendon Hills 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Westmont 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Hinsdale 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Indian Head Park 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Darien 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Western Springs 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Countryside 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Willow Springs 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Downers Grove 4 mi northwest, about 7 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
- Robert A. and Mary Childs House, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Immanuel Evangelical Church Hinsdale, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gregg Museum, User:Teemu08 Uploaded by Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Coffeen House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Whitney House, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- WesternSpringsWaterTower, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orland P. Bassett House, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Francis Stuyvesant Peabody House, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hinsdale Memorial Building, Teemu08 at English 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
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, Timothy P Frakes, CC BY-SA 3.0
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