Manteno, Illinois

About Manteno

Manteno is a close-knit town in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 9,241.

Manteno holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 5.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,727 residents per square mile.

📰 Manteno News Today

• 100 mph winds recorded in Manteno as storms knock WKAN off the air Shaw Local · Aug 11
• Manteno Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Ellen Brouwers Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Manteno, IL - Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 8
• Bailey Caldwell, bicyclist, killed in car crash on 4000 East Road near Manteno, Illinois: Kankakee County sheriff ABC7 Chicago · Jun 29
• Gotion Illinois welcomes veterans to Job Fair in Manteno Southwest Regional Publishing · Jun 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Manteno Unique

• The only place in America named Manteno — 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

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,241.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Manteno

• Monical's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Manteno

• Boudreau Park reviews ★
• Don Belcher Park reviews ★
• Eagles Landing Park reviews ★
• Eddie Reed Park reviews ★
• Ghrotto Park reviews ★
• Hendrickson Park reviews ★
• Heritage Park reviews ★
• Legacy Park reviews ★
• Legion Park reviews ★
• Square On Second Park reviews ★
• Thies Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Manteno

• Manteno Elem School
• Manteno High School
• Manteno Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Manteno

🏘️ Nearby Communities