Homer Glen, Illinois facts for kids
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Homer Glen, Illinois
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Messenger Woods, Homer Township, IL
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Location of Homer Glen in Will and Cook Counties, Illinois.
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Illinois | ||||
| County | Cook, Will | ||||
| Township | Homer, New Lenox, Orland | ||||
| Incorporated | April 17, 2001 | ||||
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| • Type | Council–manager | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 22.16 sq mi (57.41 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 22.13 sq mi (57.30 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24,543 | ||||
| • Density | 1,109.29/sq mi (428.29/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP Code |
60491
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| Area code(s) | 708/464, 815/779 | ||||
| FIPS code | 17-35835 | ||||
Homer Glen is a small village in Illinois, United States. It is located about 32 miles (51 km) southwest of downtown Chicago. Most of Homer Glen is in Will County, Illinois, with a small part in Cook County.
The village was officially started on April 17, 2001. Before it became Homer Glen, this area was known as "Goodings Grove". According to the 2020 census, about 24,543 people live here.
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Where is Homer Glen Located?
Homer Glen is found at 41°37′22″N 87°56′29″W. Its borders are:
- North: Just south of 131st Street, near the Cook County line.
- South: 183rd Street.
- East: Will-Cook Road.
- West: Gougar Road.
Homer Glen shares its borders with other nearby villages and cities. These include Lemont to the north, Orland Park to the east, New Lenox to the south, and Lockport to the west. The main roads in Homer Glen are Bell Road (running north-south), and 143rd Street and 159th Street (both running east-west).
Who Lives in Homer Glen?
Homer Glen was first counted as a village in the 2010 U.S. Census.
Population in 2020
In 2020, the population of Homer Glen was 24,543 people. Most residents are White, making up about 88.62% of the population. Other groups include:
- Black or African American: 0.81%
- Asian: 1.65%
- People of two or more races: 2.34%
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 6.40%
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 24,220 residents. The population was mostly White (95.5%), with 91.7% being non-Hispanic White. About 4.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homer Glen has many people with Polish and Lithuanian backgrounds. You can find Polish delis and stores in the area. There are also many Serbians living in Homer Glen.
Learning and Schools
The village of Homer Glen is served by two different school districts for younger students and one high school district.
- Most students attend schools in Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C.
- A smaller part of the village is served by Will County School District 92.
- For high school, students go to Lockport Township High School, which is part of District 205.
Fun and Recreation
Homer Glen offers many parks and sports clubs for kids and teens. Some of these include:
- The Homer Athletic Club
- Homer Stallions Football and Lacrosse
- Homer Heat Baseball
- Illinois Crush Baseball
- Lockport Homer Swim Club
- Homer Hawks soccer
The village also has a special walking and biking path called the Homer Glen Heroes Trail. It was finished in 2011 and is dedicated to local heroes and people who have helped the community. The first event on the trail was a 5k run called the Mike Hike, which honored PFC Michael C. Olivieri, a local resident who died while serving in Iraq.
Places of Worship
Homer Glen is home to several churches and religious centers:
- Annunciation of the Mother of God Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church: This church is known for its "green" efforts, like its 10 acres (40,000 m2) of landscaping with native plants that help manage water.
- St. Bernard's Parish and Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish: These are both Roman Catholic churches.
- There are also 15 other Christian churches in the village.
- St. John Serbian Orthodox Church.
- The Sri Ramakrishna Universal Temple: This is a branch of the Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago.
News and Media
Homer Glen is part of the larger Chicago metropolitan area for news and entertainment. This means residents can access Chicago's TV, radio, and newspapers.
- Major newspapers like the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times are available.
- The Joliet Herald also covers the area.
- Local news for Homer Glen was mainly covered by The Homer Horizon newspaper. This paper focused only on Homer Township and was read by about 13,400 homes and businesses in Homer Glen and nearby Lockport.
Getting Around
Pace provides bus service in Homer Glen. Route 832 connects the village to downtown Joliet and other places, making it easier for people to travel without a car.
See also
- In Spanish: Homer Glen para niños
