Island Lake, Illinois

About Island Lake

Island Lake, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 8,066.

Officially, Island Lake is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,393 residents per square mile.

📰 Island Lake News Today

• Island Lake Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• 'I couldn't believe it': Island Lake man wins $1 million after purchasing winning lotto ticket at Island Lake store lakemchenryscanner.com · May 13
• William Harry "Bill" Hoffmann Obituary (2026) - Island Lake, IL - Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 8
• Former Trustee Accused Of Kicking Woman At Restaurant Patch · Aug 17
• Illinois Lottery player celebrates $1 million scratch-off prize FOX 32 Chicago · May 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Island Lake Unique

• The only place in America named Island Lake — 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,066.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Island Lake

• El Norteno — mexican
• Island Lake Cafe — american
• Nancy's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Island Lake

• Cotton Creek Marsh Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Converse Park reviews ★
• Maple Ridge Park reviews ★
• Veteran's Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Island Lake

• Cotton Creek School
• Matthews Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Island Lake

🏘️ Nearby Communities