Roselle, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roselle, Illinois
Village
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Motto(s):  "Tradition Meets Tomorrow"
Location of Roselle in DuPage County, Illinois.
Country	United States
State	Illinois
Counties	DuPage and Cook
Area
• Total	5.61 sq mi (14.52 km2)
• Land	5.53 sq mi (14.32 km2)
• Water	0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation	709–797 ft (216–243 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	22,897
• Density	4,140.51/sq mi (1,598.80/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code	60172
Area code(s)	224 and 847
FIPS code	17-65806

Roselle is a village in Illinois, located near Chicago. It's split between DuPage County and Cook County. Roselle was officially started in 1922. It became a "bedroom community," which means many people lived there and traveled to Chicago or other nearby towns for their jobs. In 2020, about 22,897 people lived in Roselle.

Roselle's History

Roselle Flour and Feed Mill in 1895, before it burned down in 1916

People started settling in the Roselle area in the early 1830s. They moved in near the native Potawatomi people. The government sold land for about $1.25 per acre. Families like the Meachams and the Houghs were among the first to arrive.

In 1868, a man named Rosell Hough came back to the area. He had been a businessman in Chicago. He saw that the area was great for farming corn and flax. He opened a company called the Illinois Linen Company.

Rosell Hough was also the president of a railroad company. It's said that he used his position to change the path of a new railroad line. This line was supposed to go through other towns, but it ended up going through Roselle instead. When the train schedule was printed, the town's name was accidentally spelled "Roselle" instead of "Rosell." That's how the village got its name!

Roselle's Geography

Roselle covers about 5.61 square miles (14.52 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Two important water spots are Goose Lake and Spring Creek. Spring Creek flows into the East Branch of the DuPage River. There's also a man-made pond called Turner Pond, located north of the town center.

Getting Around Roselle

Roselle has clear boundaries. Nerge Road is to the north, Lake Street (U.S. Route 20) is to the south, and Gary Avenue is to the west. The village is next to Medinah on the east.

Two main roads cross through the middle of Roselle: Irving Park Road (running east-west) and Roselle Road (running north-south). These roads help people travel through the village.

If you like biking, there are bicycle trails that connect Roselle to nearby towns like Schaumburg and Bloomingdale. The North Central DuPage Regional Trail also goes through the southeastern part of Roselle.

For longer trips, Roselle has a train station. The Metra train line, called the Milwaukee District West Line, offers daily service. You can take the train from Roselle to Elgin or all the way to Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

Roselle's Population

In 2020, Roselle had 22,897 people living there. There were about 8,519 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.

The people in Roselle come from many different backgrounds. Most residents are White, but there are also many Asian, African American, and Hispanic or Latino residents. This mix of cultures makes Roselle a diverse place.

About 20.7% of the people in Roselle are under 18 years old. The median age is about 40.6 years old. This means half the people are younger than 40.6 and half are older.

The average income for a household in Roselle was about $92,470. For families, the average income was higher, around $107,719. This shows that Roselle is a community with a good economic standing.

Businesses in Roselle

Roselle has three main areas where businesses are located. One is along Lake Street, on the southern edge of the village. Another is in the center of town, near Park Street and Irving Park Road. This area is the historical heart of Roselle.

In 2005, a new business area called Main Street Station opened. It's located near the old Soo Line Railroad tracks. There are also plans to make the downtown area even better with a project called Village Crossing. The third business area is along Nerge Road, on the northern side of the village.

Roselle is also home to Lynfred Winery, which started in 1979. It began as a hobby for Fred and Lynn Koehler. Now, it makes over 120 different kinds of wine and more than 50,000 cases of wine each year!

Schools in Roselle

Students in Roselle attend schools in several different districts.

• Lake Park Community High School District 108 serves high school students.
• Parts of western Roselle are in Keeneyville School District 20. Waterbury Elementary school is located in Roselle.
• Parts of eastern Roselle are in Medinah School District 11. Their middle school is in the village.
• Some northern parts of Roselle are in Schaumburg School District 54.
• Some southern parts are in Bloomingdale School District 13.

There are also private elementary schools in Roselle. These include St. Walter Catholic School, Trinity Lutheran, and Medinah Baptist.

Famous People from Roselle

Roselle has been home to some notable people:

• Don Schulze – A baseball pitcher who played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Chicago Cubs.
• Don Sunderlage – An All-Star basketball player for the Milwaukee Hawks and Minneapolis Lakers.
• Mark Gorski – A track cyclist who won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics. He went to Lake Park High School.
• Glenn Kotche – A famous American drummer and composer. He is best known for being in the band Wilco. He was named one of the greatest drummers of all time by Gigwise in 2008. He also attended Lake Park High School.

See also

In Spanish: Roselle (Illinois) para niños