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Bolingbrook, IL

Bolingbrook is a village in Will and DuPage counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is a southwest suburb of Chicago on I-55 and Historic Route 66 (Frontage Road). The village was a new town built on the Gateway Wetlands west of the Des Plaines River in the 1960s. Bolingbrook experienced rapid growth in the 1980s and 1990s, eventually becoming Will County's second-largest town after Joliet. Per the 2020 census, the population was 73,922. As of 2010, it is the 17th-largest incorporated place in Illinois and the state's second-largest village.

Bolingbrook is approximately 28 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Bolingbrook has a total area of 25.12 square miles (65.06 km²), of which 24.92 square miles (64.54 km²) (or 99.18%) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km²) (or 0.82%) is water.

Bolingbrook borders the communities of Woodridge, Romeoville, Plainfield, Naperville, and Darien.

Interstate 55, locally the Stevenson Expressway, runs through the village's southern part, heading northeast toward Chicago and southwest toward Plainfield and Joliet. Interstate 355, also known as the Veterans Memorial Tollway (formerly the North-South Tollway), runs along the far east side of the village between New Lenox and Addison. Illinois Route 53, locally known as Bolingbrook Drive, runs north-south through the middle of the town.

Other main streets in Bolingbrook include Boughton Road, Lily Cache Lane, Weber Road, Veterans Parkway (formerly Naperville Road), Briarcliff Road, Hassert Boulevard (formerly 111th Street), Rodeo Drive (formerly 119th Street), Schmidt Road, Crossroads Parkway, and Remington Boulevard.

Bolingbrook is a suburb of Chicago incorporated in 1965. Similar to the neighboring village of Woodridge, almost all of the businesses, homes, churches, and other buildings in Bolingbrook were built after 1960. The first settlement in what is now Bolingbrook was established in 1831, but the informal farming villages remained unincorporated for over 130 years. The area that is now Bolingbrook is located in the heart of the Gateway Wetlands, which begins in Downers Grove and ends just north of the Joliet city limits. The tiny Boardman Cemetery, in what is now the Heritage Creek subdivision, contains the remains of some of these early residents.

Bolingbrook places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with numerous healthcare facilities serving the community. Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital stands as a cornerstone, offering comprehensive medical services and contributing to the overall well-being of residents.  Bodyworks Massage Therapy specializes in therapeutic and sports massages, as well as myofascial release and trigger point therapy. Soothe offers in-home massage services, bringing professional therapists directly to clients’ homes. Massage Envy is a well-known chain with numerous locations across Illinois. They offer a variety of massage services including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, and sports massages. Athletico Physical Therapy provides orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, work rehabilitation, and women’s health services. ATI Physical Therapy is known for its comprehensive care including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, aquatic therapy, and hand therapy.

Top Sites in Bolingbrook, IL: Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park, Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, Wilderness Falls.

Population: 73,922 (2020). ZIP Codes: 60439. Area codes: 630, 331, 815, 779. Elevation: 630 ft. Area: 25.12 sq mi (65.07 km²).

FAQs

What is Bolingbrook, IL known for?

The Bolingbrook Park District was created in 1970, after being approved by referendum. In 1974, the Park District built its first new building, the Deatherage-Drdak Center, constructed only with volunteer labor. In the following three decades, the Bolingbrook Park District has grown to include numerous woodlands and parks, several community centers, the Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Complex, and the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex (BRAC). Most recently, the Bolingbrook Park District was one of the four finalists for the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park Management, Facilities, and Programs. 

Is Bolingbrook, IL a good place to live?

Bolingbrook is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 73,755. Bolingbrook is in Will County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Bolingbrook offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bolingbrook, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks.

What is the ethnicity of Bolingbrook, IL?

In 2021, there were 2.15 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (29.2k people) in Bolingbrook, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.57k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 25.9% of the people in Bolingbrook, IL are Hispanic (19.1k people).

Sources

Village of Bolingbrook

Wikipedia

Data USA

Niche 

Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital

Bodyworks Massage Therapy

Soothe

Massage Envy

Athletico Physical Therapy

ATI Physical Therapy

Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park

Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park

Wilderness Falls

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