Will County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 688,726 inhabitants. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is Joliet.
There are 30 city/town in Will County, IL. The largest city of Will County is Joliet with a population of 85,583. Other cities include, Bolingbrook population 74,025, Lockport population 59,877, Romeoville population 39,770, New Lenox population 27,088
Located just south of Chicago, Will County, Illinois is home to a diverse collection of cities and communities. The county seat is Joliet, a historic city situated along the Des Plaines River best known for attractions like the Chicagoland Speedway and Rialto Square Theatre.
To the east lies University Park, centered around Governors State University. Continuing south will lead you to Crete with its small-town atmosphere. Further south you'll find Beecher situated in an agricultural area.
Bolingbrook in the central part of the county offers family-friendly living with nature trails, parks, and a large amusement park known as Safari Land. The village of Homer Glen to the west provides a peaceful country setting.
On the western edge of Will County sits the city of Lockport, named after the canal locks that allow boats to navigate the change in elevation. Here you'll find the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal connecting Lake Michigan with the Illinois River.
Whether you enjoy the bustle of Joliet, college-town vibes in University Park, or a quieter pace in Homer Glen, the cities and villages of Will County capture life in both metropolitan Chicago and rural Midwest. The county offers the perfect blend of history, culture, activity and nature waiting to be explored.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Will County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Beecher | City in United States of America | 4,385 |
Bolingbrook | Town in Illinois | 74,025 |
Braidwood | City in Will County, Illinois, United States | 6,148 |
Channahon | City in Illinois, United States of America | 13,409 |
Crest Hill | City in Will County, Illinois, United States | 21,153 |
Crete | Town in the U. | 8,493 |
Crystal Lawns | Census designated place | 1,872 |
Elwood | City in Illinois, United States of America | 2,207 |
Frankfort Square | Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States | 9,276 |
Godley | City in Illinois, United States of America | 771 |
Goodings Grove | City in Illinois, United States of America | 18,569 |
Homer Glen | Village in Illinois, United States | 24,281 |
Ingalls Park | Census designated place | 3,314 |
Joliet | The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. | 85,583 |
Lakewood Shores | Census designated place | 1,347 |
Lockport | The most populous city in Will County, Illinois. | 59,877 |
Manhattan | Village in Illinois | 8,798 |
Mokena | City in Illinois, United States of America | 20,050 |
Monee | City in Illinois, United States of America | 5,029 |
New Lenox | Village in Illinois | 27,088 |
Peotone | City in United States of America | 4,100 |
Polk | City in Illinois, United States of America | 534 |
Preston Heights | Census designated place | 2,575 |
Rockdale | City in Illinois, United States of America | 1,884 |
Romeoville | Town | 39,770 |
Shorewood | Village in Illinois | 17,495 |
Symerton | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 91 |
Willowbrook | Town in Will County, Illinois, United States | 2,076 |
Wilmington | Town in Will County, Illinois, United States | 5,597 |
Wilton | City in Illinois, United States of America | 814 |