Willow Springs, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Willow Springs, Illinois
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Old Willow Shopping Center on Archer, by the Palos Forest Preserves
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Location of Willow Springs in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Willow Springs, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Willow Springs, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Willow Springs, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Counties | Cook, DuPage | |
| Townships | Lyons, Palos, Lemont, Downers Grove | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.25 sq mi (11.02 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.15 sq mi (10.75 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) | |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,857 | |
| • Density | 1,411.67/sq mi (545.00/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60480
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| Area code(s) | 708/464, 630/331 | |
| FIPS code | 17-82049 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399701 | |
Willow Springs is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. A small part of the village is also in DuPage County. The village was started in 1892. It got its name from the natural springs found near the Des Plaines River. In 2020, about 5,857 people lived there.
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Where is Willow Springs Located?
Willow Springs is right next to the Des Plaines River and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. It is also very close to the Palos Forest Preserves, which are large natural areas.
The village covers about 4.25 square miles (11.02 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.15 square miles (10.75 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.10 square miles (0.27 square kilometers), is water.
Willow Springs shares its borders with several other towns. These include Hickory Hills, Justice, Hodgkins, and Burr Ridge.
Who Lives in Willow Springs?
In 2020, the village of Willow Springs had 5,857 residents. There were 2,303 households, which are groups of people living together. The average number of people in each household was about 3.
Most people in Willow Springs are White, making up about 81.85% of the population. Other groups include African American (1.33%), Native American (0.38%), and Asian (3.45%). About 12.21% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Willow Springs was about 46.1 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 46.1. About 21.4% of the residents were under 18 years old.
The median income for a household in the village was $98,664. For families, the median income was $123,531. This shows how much money households and families earned each year.
| Year | Population | % Change |
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| 1900 | 378 | |
| 1910 | 334 | |
| 1920 | 134 | |
| 1930 | 733 | 447.0% |
| 1940 | 948 | 29.3% |
| 1950 | 1314 | 38.6% |
| 1960 | 2348 | 78.7% |
| 1970 | 3318 | 41.3% |
| 1980 | 4147 | 25.0% |
| 1990 | 4509 | 8.7% |
| 2000 | 5027 | 11.5% |
| 2010 | 5524 | 9.9% |
| 2020 | 5857 | 6.0% |
Schools and Learning
Students in Willow Springs go to different schools depending on where they live.
Elementary and Middle Schools
- If students live south of the Des Plaines River, they attend schools in Willow Springs School District 108.
- If students live north of the river, they go to Pleasantdale Elementary and Pleasantdale Middle School in Pleasantdale School District 107.
High Schools
- All students from District 107 go on to Lyons Township High School (District 204). This high school is located in La Grange/Western Springs, Illinois.
- Some students from District 108 attend Argo Community High School (District 217) in Summit, Illinois.
- Other students from District 108 go to Amos Alonzo Stagg High School (Consolidated High School District 230) in Palos Hills, Illinois.
- Trinity Lutheran School is also a private school option in the area.
Colleges
- For higher education, the College of DuPage serves residents who live north of the river.
- Moraine Valley Community College serves those who live south of the river.
Getting Around Willow Springs
Train Service
The Willow Springs train station is part of Metra's Heritage Corridor line. This train service runs on weekdays, connecting Willow Springs to Joliet and Chicago Union Station in Chicago.
Bus Service
Pace offers bus service on Route 390. This bus route connects Willow Springs to places like Burbank, Chicago, and other nearby areas.
Willow Springs in Movies and TV
Willow Springs has been a filming location for several movies and TV shows!
- The movie The Lake House, which starred Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, filmed some scenes here.
- Parts of the Amazon TV series Night Sky were also filmed in Willow Springs.
- The 2015 horror movie Anguish, directed by Sonny Malhi, also used locations in the village.
Images for kids
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Old Willow Shopping Center on Archer Avenue.
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The official seal of Willow Springs.
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A map showing Willow Springs in Cook County, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Willow Springs (Illinois) para niños
