Romeoville, IL
Living in Romeoville.
Romeoville is a village of about 40,000 people in Will County, about 26 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, between Bolingbrook and Joliet along the Des Plaines River. Its nickname, Stone City, comes from the limestone quarries that supplied the Illinois State Capitol.
Things to do in Romeoville.
Isle a la Cache Museum
A Will County museum on a Des Plaines River island about the fur trade and Potawatomi culture, where the town of Romeo was first settled.
Centennial Trail
A riverside trail along the Des Plaines River, great for biking, running and walking.
O'Hara Woods Preserve
Wooded trails right behind Village Hall, known for spring wildflowers.
Mistwood Golf Club
A public golf course with a clubhouse that opened in 2015.
Lewis University
A private university founded in 1934 with its main campus in Romeoville.
RomeoFest
The village's summer festival with live music, a carnival and fireworks.
Romeoville Area Historical Society Museum
A small museum on the history of Romeoville and Stone City, run by the local historical society.
Schools.
Most of Romeoville is in Valley View District 365U, home of Romeoville High School, with some areas in Plainfield 202, home of Plainfield East High School. Lewis University and a Joliet Junior College campus are in the village. Always confirm the district for a specific address.
Getting around.
I-55 and I-355 are close by, Route 53 runs through the village, and the Metra Heritage Corridor stops at Romeoville station on weekdays. Pace route 834 serves the area.
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Romeoville questions.
What is Romeoville known for?
Romeoville is known as Stone City for the limestone quarries that supplied the Illinois State Capitol. It's home to Lewis University, the Isle a la Cache Museum, the Centennial Trail along the Des Plaines River and the summer RomeoFest.
How far is Romeoville from Chicago?
Romeoville is about 26 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The Metra Heritage Corridor stops at Romeoville station, and I-55 and I-355 are close by.
Which school districts serve Romeoville?
Most of Romeoville is in Valley View School District 365U, with some areas in Plainfield 202. Always confirm the district for a specific address.
How much does it cost to sell a home in Romeoville with Yousef?
The listing fee is 1% of the sale price, with a $5,000 minimum. The buyer agent fee is separate and always negotiable, and Yousef works to bring it down with each offer so you net more at closing.
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