Hodgkins, Illinois
Village · Population 1,487 · #541 in Illinois
About Hodgkins
Hodgkins is a small town in northeastern Illinois counting 1,487 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Hodgkins is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 549 residents per square mile.
📰 Hodgkins News Today
- Hodgkins, Illinois body found: John Pisano cold case solved as 1998 Lincoln pulled from pond near Joliet Road, police say ABC7 Chicago · May 24
- Hodgkins Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Chicago Tours with Geoffrey Baer | The Staggering Logistics of a Suburban UPS Facility PBS · Dec 9
- Body Found In Hodgkins Pond Identified As Man Missing For 25 Years Patch · May 20
- ‘We’ve redefined what a convenience stop should feel like’ CSP Daily News · May 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hodgkins Unique
- The only place in America named Hodgkins — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hodgkins
- Stefan Grill — balkan
- Buck's Pit Stop
- Salerno's Pizzeria & Sports Bar — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hodgkins
- Santa Fe Prairie · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Hodgkins Park reviews ★
- Theodore Stone Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Whispering Willow Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hodgkins
- Hodgkins Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,487
Rank in state#541 of 1,294
Land area2.71 sq mi
Density549/sq mi
Coordinates41.7661, -87.8619