Old Mill Creek, Illinois

About Old Mill Creek

Set in the northeastern part of Illinois, Old Mill Creek is a tiny community, home to 160 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Old Mill Creek is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 10.67 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 15 residents per square mile.

📰 Old Mill Creek News Today

• 5 teens charged with murder after Illinois homeowner shoots 14-year-old during burglary attempt - ABC News ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Feb 12
• Many fire departments battle wind-fueled wildland fire that burned 159 acres on border of Antioch, Old Mill Creek Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Mar 1
• Air Quality Forecast for Old Mill Creek, Illinois 60083 - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · Jun 8
• Susan Jane (Nee Irwin) Rodriguez Obituary Jan 19, 2026 hamsherfoxlake.com · Jan 19
• Joan Stephens Schroeder Obituary Dec 4, 2025 Strang Funeral Home of Antioch · Dec 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Old Mill Creek Unique

• The only place in America named Old Mill Creek — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Gold Pyramid House · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Old Mill Creek

• Millburn Elem School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Old Mill Creek

🏘️ Nearby Communities