Mokena has a population of more than 18,000 and is the fastest growing community in the region. Mokena owes its existence largely to the Rock Island Railroad. In 1851 the right-of-way for the railroad was surveyed through Mokena. Subsequently, the land along the north side of the Rock Island tracks along Front Street was subdivided and lots were sold for $100.00 each, thus forming the majority of the original village.
In our historic Downtown Mokena, we are working to restore the area to an early 1900’s theme by encouraging the merchants to participate in a cooperative Façade and Signage grant program with the Village.
Frankfort is a community with historic charm. You will find a balance between growth in development and preservation of our quality rural and rural environment. Frankfort strives to preserve its 1890’s prairie town charm. Frankfort has a population of over 14,000.
While the first pioneers were mostly of English and Scottish descent, coming mainly from New England Colonies, German settlers made the Village of Frankfort a reality. The 1840’s brought German settlers from the Pennsylvania area to Frankfort. Frankfort Township was named by Frederick Cappel after his native city, Frankfurt-Am-Main, Germany. Years later, in 1855, the Joliet & Northern Indiana Railroad built a line through the present Village ‘Frankfort Station’. After the Village was incorporated in 1879, the word ‘Station’ was dropped from its name.
Frankfort has seen residential home values skyrocket as residents realize that Frankfort’s short commute to Chicago and other employment areas combined with agricultural roots, make Frankfort the leading choice in the southwest suburbs and Will county.
Oak Street
Frankfort, IL 60423
Phone: (815) 469-9400
21119 Pfeiffer Road Frankfort, IL 60423
Phone:(815) 469-2423
18001 S. 80th Avenue. Tinley Park, IL 60477
Phone: (708) 614-8562
New Lenox is located approximately 36 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago. The Village is about 10 square miles in area and is located in the center of New Lenox Township in the east central portion of Will County. The City of Joliet borders immediately to the west, and the remainder of the Village is surrounded by unincorporated Will County. Other nearby communities include Mokena and Frankfort to the east and Manhattan to the south.
The Population is about 16,000. The Village of New Lenox wasn’t officially created until October 1946 by a group of merchants serving the agricultural community east of Joliet. New Lenox Park District currently maintains over 400 acres of parkland, which is well above the national standard, for the population of the district.
1 Manor Drive New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 485-3584
485 N. Marley Road New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 462-4653
1 Major Art Schultz Drive New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 726-2255
300 N. Church Street New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 485-2431
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