Berkeley, Illinois

About Berkeley

Set in the northeastern part of Illinois, Berkeley is a close-knit town, home to 5,155 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Berkeley is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.4 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,682 residents per square mile.

📰 Berkeley News Today

• Police chase unfolds on Eisenhower Expressway, with suspect vehicle losing tire NBC 5 Chicago · Sep 23
• Berkeley Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Berkeley, Illinois - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 9
• Berkeley, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 31
• Gale Berkeley Obituary Aug 9, 2026 Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation · Aug 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Illinois headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Berkeley Unique

• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,155.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Berkeley

• JK's Restaurant
• Moon Temple Chinese Restaurant — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Berkeley

• Berkeley Park reviews ★
• Butterfield Park reviews ★
• Crescent Park reviews ★
• East End Park reviews ★
• Eisenhower Park reviews ★
• Golden Meadows Park reviews ★
• Hillside Commons reviews ★
• Kiwanis Park reviews ★
• Van Voorst Park reviews ★
• Washington Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Berkeley

• MacArthur Middle School
• Sunnyside Intermediate School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Berkeley

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