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Romeoville, IL

Romeoville is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. The village is located 26 mi (42 km) southwest of Chicago on the Gateway Wetlands, directly west of the Des Plaines River. It is located in the southwest suburban area of Chicago near Interstate 55 and Interstate 355.

According to the 2010 census, Romeoville has a total area of 18.759 square miles (48.59 km²), of which 18.44 square miles (47.76 km²), comprising 98.3%, is land and 0.319 square miles (0.83 km²), comprising 1.7%, is water. Romeoville borders the neighboring communities of Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Crystal Lawns, Crest Hill, Lockport, and Lemont.

Romeoville was one of the last areas of Will County occupied by Native Americans. The village of Romeo was first settled on September 14, 1835, on Isle a La Cache, a small island in the Des Plaines River. Around this time, the first bridge was built to allow access to the island from the west bank of the river. In 1848, the I&M Canal was finished, drawing new residents to the area. On January 19, 1895, residents of Romeo voted to incorporate and change the village's name to Romeoville. The community, along with nearby Joliet, became known as "Stone City" because of its prosperous limestone quarries. The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield was unveiled in 1888 and is constructed entirely of Romeoville limestone. Lewis University was established on the outskirts of town in 1934.

Romeoville is home to Citgo's Lemont Refinery. The refinery was constructed in 1922 across the river from the village. It was later the site of the 1984 Romeoville petroleum refinery disaster.

In 1950, Romeoville had approximately 46 homes and a population of 147. The village remained sparsely populated until 1957 when over 600 acres (240 ha) of wetlands along IL-53 became the Hampton Park Subdivision. An additional 400 acres (160 ha) were added in 1964, as Romeoville's population slowly grew. On October 5, 1990, the first interchange on I-55 and Weber Road was built, connecting the village to the rest of the Chicago metropolitan area. Over the following decade, the area along Weber Road quickly became suburbanized as several new housing developments were completed. Romeoville was one of the fastest-growing communities in Illinois throughout the 1990s and 2000s. The population grew rapidly, and the village experienced an influx of over 25,000 new residents in two decades.

On September 16–17, 2023, a family of four, consisting of two adults and two children, were killed in a mass shooting at their home in Romeoville; their three dogs were also killed. Police believed the killings were a targeted attack. The shooter, identified as 31-year-old Nathaniel Huey Jr., was tracked down with his fiancée at Catoosa, Oklahoma, on September 20. During an attempted traffic stop, Huey fled but eventually crashed his vehicle. Afterward, he fatally shot his fiancée and then himself.

Romeoville prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents, offering a range of healthcare services and recreational opportunities. Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, located nearby, serves as a comprehensive healthcare facility, providing medical services to the community. ATI Physical Therapy is known for its comprehensive care including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, aquatic therapy, and hand therapy. NovaCare Rehabilitation offers a wide range of physical therapy services such as orthopedics, sports medicine, neurological rehabilitation, and pediatric therapy. IBJI’s physical therapy services include orthopedic rehabilitation, sports-specific therapy, aquatic therapy, and pediatric therapy. Chicago Physical Therapists offers comprehensive rehabilitation services for conditions such as sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal disorders. Impact Physical Therapy specializes in sports physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and post-operative care.

Top Sites in Romeoville, IL: Isle a la Cache Museum, Heritage Falls Water Park, The Beller Museum.

Population: 39,863 (2020). ZIP Codes: 60446. Area codes: 815, 779, 630,331. Elevation: 630 ft (190 m). Area: 20.16 sq mi (52.21 km²).

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What is Romeoville, IL famous for?

The bustling quarry industry supplied the basic materials for early road construction and buildings in such large quantities that, even before Joliet, Romeoville acquired the nickname "Stone City." One of the most famous buildings constructed with Romeoville limestone is the Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield. The coming of concrete as a building material, however, spelled the decline of quarrying, and Romeoville's importance was greatly diminished.

Is Romeoville, IL a good place to live?

Living in Romeoville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Romeoville, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Romeoville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Romeoville are highly rated.

What is the ethnicity of Romeoville, IL?

In 2021, there were 3.56 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (18.3k people) in Romeoville, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.15k White (Hispanic) and 4.73k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 33.8% of the people in Romeoville, IL are Hispanic (13.5k people).

Sources

Village of Romeoville

Wikipedia

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Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital

ATI Physical Therapy

NovaCare Rehabilitation

IBJI

Chicago Physical Therapists

Impact Physical Therapy

Isle a la Cache Museum

Heritage Falls Water Park

The Beller Museum

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