Bolingbrook, Illinois
About Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook, IL is a thriving city located in northeastern Illinois, home to 74,756 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Bolingbrook holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 24.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,993 residents per square mile.
📰 Bolingbrook News Today
- Fleeing driver hits officer, leading to Bolingbrook police chase, car crash near West Main and Illinois streets in Plainfield, IL ABC7 Chicago · Aug 15
- 706 Crestview Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Realtor.com · Aug 16
- Francisco De La Cruz Obituary (2026) - Bolingbrook, IL - Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- Suspects Fleeing Bolingbrook Police Hit Officer, Crash In Plainfield: Police Patch · Aug 15
- ICC Approves Rare Second Public Hearing in Bolingbrook on Proposed Illinois American Water Rate Increase Suburban Chicagoland · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bolingbrook Unique
- A top-25 city in Illinois by population (#16 of 1,294 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Bolingbrook — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 74,756.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bolingbrook
- All Blue Sushi and Hibachi — asian
- Cracker Barrel — american
- Family Square Restaurant — american
- Garden China — chinese
- Golden Chopsicks Chinese Cuisine — chinese
- Home Run Inn Pizzeria — pizza
- Honey Berry Cafe — breakfast
- JJ Fish & Chicken — seafood
- Kick Off Pizza & Sports Bar — grill
- Noodles & Company — pasta
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Illinois Aviation Museum · Museum
- Knoch Knolls Nature Center · Museum
- Pelican Harbor Indoor Outdoor Aquatic Park · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bolingbrook
- A. George Pradel Park reviews ★
- Arrowhead Pond Park reviews ★
- Balstrode Park reviews ★
- Blackhawk Pond Park reviews ★
- Bloomfield Oasis reviews ★
- Bradford Park reviews ★
- Bulldog Park reviews ★
- Central Park reviews ★
- Century Park reviews ★
- Champions Park reviews ★
- Cider Creek Park reviews ★
- Clow Creek Greenway reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bolingbrook
- Bernard J Ward Elem School
- Bolingbrook High School
- Brooks Middle School
- Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
- Independence Elem School
- Jamie McGee Elementary School
- Jane Addams Middle School
- John R Tibbott Elem School
- Jonas E Salk Elem School
- Liberty Elementary School
- Oak View Elem School
- Pioneer Elementary School
- Wayne Builta Elementary School
- Wood View Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.