Lyons, Illinois

About Lyons

Lyons, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 10,440.

Officially, Lyons is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.21 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,724 residents per square mile.

📰 Lyons News Today

• Lyons Township High Fixing Failure To Get Project Permit Patch · Aug 17
• Christopher Brian "Kip" Lyons Obituary (2026) - LaGrange, IL - Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Downers Grove Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Thomas John Lyons Obituary May 2, 2026 Davenport Family Funeral Homes And Crematory · May 2
• Lyons Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Richard E Lyons Obituary May 1, 2026 Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center · May 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lyons Unique

• One of 15 places in the US named Lyons — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• 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 10,440.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lyons

• Dukat — balkan
• La Chilanguita Restaurant — mexican
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Waterworks Pizzeria — pizza
• Egg Beater Cafe
• Hall of Fame Sports Lounge — american
• PJ Klems

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lyons

• Amelia Park reviews ★
• Cermak Woods · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Chicago Portage National Historic Site · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Forest View Park reviews ★
• Ottawa Trail Woods North · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Ottawa Trail Woods South · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Plank Road Meadow · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Smith Park reviews ★
• Stoney Ford Woods · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Veterans Park reviews ★
• White Eagle Woods North · Nature reserve reviews ★
• White Eagle Woods South · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Lyons

• Costello School
• J W Robinson Jr Elem School
• Washington Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lyons

🏘️ Nearby Communities