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Lisle, Illinois
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| Village of Lisle | |
Lisle Library District entrance canopy.
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| Motto(s):
"The Arboretum Village"
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Location of Lisle in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage |
| Townships | Lisle, Milton |
| Settled | 1832 |
| Incorporated | June 26, 1956 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.08 sq mi (18.35 km2) |
| • Land | 6.90 sq mi (17.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24,223 |
| • Density | 3,509.56/sq mi (1,354.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60532
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| Area codes | 630, 331 |
| FIPS code | 17-43939 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Lisle, Illinois |
Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It's a suburb southwest of Chicago. In 2020, about 24,223 people lived there. Lisle is also known as "The Arboretum Village" because of the famous Morton Arboretum nearby. It's part of the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor.
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History
Early Days in Lisle
The first settler in what is now DuPage County was Bailey Hobson in 1830. Two brothers, James C. Hatch and Luther A. Hatch, founded the town of Lisle in 1832. They bought land near what is now Ogden Avenue. They started a small farming community. They first called it "DuPage" or "East DuPage." This was because it was close to the east branch of the DuPage River.
In 1831, DuPage County was officially created. Another settlement, Naper's Settlement (now Naperville, Illinois), was founded nearby.
Lisle had many "firsts" in the 1830s. In 1832, James C. Hatch set aside land for the first community burial ground. Today, Lisle Cemetery is one of Illinois' oldest cemeteries. Hatch also opened the first wagon and blacksmith shop. He started Lisle's dairy industry with a creamery. The first Christian group in DuPage County began in 1833. It later became the First Congregational Church of DuPage. The first post office opened in 1834. A log schoolhouse was built that same year.
How Lisle Got Its Name
In 1849, DuPage County created its first townships. An early settler, Alonzo B. Chatfield, suggested the name "Lisle." He was from Lisle, New York. The name was accepted, creating the Lisle Township. The village was officially formed on June 26, 1956. It was also named after Lisle, New York. Another reason for the name change was to avoid confusion. There was another town called DuPage in Will County. Some also say the town was named after S. Lisle Smith from Chicago.
Railroad and Growth
In 1864, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad arrived in Lisle. A new train depot was built. A fire destroyed the depot in 1874, but it was rebuilt. Today, you can still take commuter trains from Lisle using Metra.
On July 4, 2006, Lisle celebrated its 50th birthday. They had the biggest fireworks show in Illinois!
Geography
Lisle covers about 7.08 square miles (18.35 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part is water, like rivers and streams. Most of Lisle is in the area drained by the east branch of the DuPage River.
Climate
| Climate data for Lisle, Illinois (Morton Arboretum) (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1936–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
74 (23) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
97 (36) |
103 (39) |
105 (41) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
90 (32) |
78 (26) |
70 (21) |
105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 53.0 (11.7) |
57.1 (13.9) |
70.8 (21.6) |
80.8 (27.1) |
89.2 (31.8) |
93.9 (34.4) |
94.7 (34.8) |
93.3 (34.1) |
90.0 (32.2) |
82.8 (28.2) |
68.5 (20.3) |
56.5 (13.6) |
96.2 (35.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.5 (−0.3) |
35.2 (1.8) |
47.2 (8.4) |
59.2 (15.1) |
70.6 (21.4) |
80.7 (27.1) |
84.4 (29.1) |
82.7 (28.2) |
76.0 (24.4) |
62.6 (17.0) |
48.4 (9.1) |
36.6 (2.6) |
59.6 (15.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.1 (−4.9) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
36.7 (2.6) |
47.7 (8.7) |
59.0 (15.0) |
69.3 (20.7) |
73.1 (22.8) |
71.4 (21.9) |
64.2 (17.9) |
51.5 (10.8) |
39.2 (4.0) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
49.2 (9.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.7 (−9.6) |
17.7 (−7.9) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
36.1 (2.3) |
47.4 (8.6) |
57.9 (14.4) |
61.8 (16.6) |
60.2 (15.7) |
52.3 (11.3) |
40.4 (4.7) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
20.6 (−6.3) |
38.8 (3.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −6.6 (−21.4) |
−2.9 (−19.4) |
9.1 (−12.7) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
32.6 (0.3) |
43.0 (6.1) |
50.5 (10.3) |
49.8 (9.9) |
37.5 (3.1) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
14.7 (−9.6) |
1.6 (−16.9) |
−10.5 (−23.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−25 (−32) |
−12 (−24) |
4 (−16) |
22 (−6) |
32 (0) |
41 (5) |
38 (3) |
26 (−3) |
14 (−10) |
−4 (−20) |
−21 (−29) |
−26 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.19 (56) |
1.96 (50) |
2.36 (60) |
3.82 (97) |
4.79 (122) |
4.43 (113) |
4.25 (108) |
4.35 (110) |
3.36 (85) |
3.58 (91) |
2.77 (70) |
2.32 (59) |
40.18 (1,021) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 48 | — | |
| 1960 | 4,219 | — | |
| 1970 | 5,329 | 26.3% | |
| 1980 | 13,638 | 155.9% | |
| 1990 | 19,512 | 43.1% | |
| 2000 | 21,182 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 22,390 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 24,223 | 8.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Lisle?
In 2020, Lisle had a population of 24,223 people. There were 9,787 households in the village. About 26% of these households had children under 18 living there.
Lisle is a diverse community. Here's a look at the different groups living there in 2020:
- White: 67.64%
- African American: 6.13%
- Native American: 0.35%
- Asian: 15.26%
- Pacific Islander: 0.03%
- Other races: 3.77%
- Two or more races: 6.81%
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 8.93%
The average age in Lisle was about 36.8 years old. The median income for a household was $96,945. For families, the median income was $133,133.
Economy
Lisle is home to several large companies. Some of the biggest include CA Technologies, Molex, Armour-Eckrich, and Navistar. These companies provide many jobs for people in the area.
Top Employers
Here are the top ten employers in Lisle, based on a 2023 report:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Footprint Acquisition | 3,200 |
| 2 | Amita Alexian Brothers Foundation | 2,720 |
| 3 | HGS, LLC | 1,500 |
| 4 | Molex | 1,100 |
| 5 | Navistar | 1,000 |
| 6 | Kantar Operations | 1,000 |
| 7 | CTS Advanced Materials LLC | 729 |
| 8 | Kone, Inc | 580 |
| 9 | Serene Ast, LLC | 528 |
| 10 | Bolingbrook Communications, Inc. | 510 |
Arts and culture
Fun Places to Visit
Lisle has many interesting places to visit:
- The Lisle Library: It has books, resources, and often hosts art exhibits.
- Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum: A great place to learn about nature.
- Morton Arboretum: A huge tree museum and research center. It's famous for its beautiful trees and plants.
- Pioneer village museum: Located at Lisle Station Park, it shows what life was like in the past.
- Bulls/Sox Training Academy: Created by the Chicago Bulls and White Sox. It offers year-round training in baseball, fastpitch softball, and basketball for young athletes.
Education
Lisle has its own school district, Lisle Community Unit School District 202. A small part of Lisle is in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203. Most high school students in Lisle attend Lisle Senior High School.
Schools in Lisle
- Middle Schools:
- Kennedy Junior High School (for District 203 students)
- Lisle Junior High (for District 202 students)
- St. Joan of Arc (Grades PreK-8)
- High Schools:
- Lisle High School (for District 202 students)
- Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family (a Catholic school)
- Benet Academy (a Catholic school run by Benedictine monks)
Colleges and Universities
Lisle is also home to several colleges:
- Benedictine University: This university has a large campus in Lisle. It used to be called Illinois Benedictine College.
- National Louis University: Another university located on Warrenville Road.
- The Center for Entrepreneurship of the College of DuPage: This center helps people learn about starting businesses.
- Universal Technical Institute: This school trains students for jobs in automotive, diesel, and welding fields.
Transportation
Getting around Lisle and to other cities is easy. The Lisle station offers Metra commuter train service. You can take trains from Lisle to Chicago Union Station, Aurora Transportation Center, and other places.
Pace also provides bus service. Route 722 connects Lisle to Naperville and other nearby towns.
Famous People From Lisle
Many interesting people have connections to Lisle:
- Glenn Earl: A safety who played for the Houston Texans professional American football team.
- John Grochowski: An author about gambling, a radio personality, and a newspaper columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.
- Lester Lewis: A television writer and producer for shows like Flight of the Conchords and The Office.
- Joy Morton: He founded the Morton Salt Company and the Morton Arboretum. He was the son of Julius Sterling Morton, who started Arbor Day.
- Brian Plotkin: A midfielder for professional American soccer teams like the Chicago Fire.
- Frank Kaminsky: A center for the Charlotte Hornets basketball team. He was named the best NCAA Division I men's player in 2014–15 while at Wisconsin. He is also a graduate of Benet Academy.
See also
In Spanish: Lisle (Illinois) para niños
