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Living in New Lenox

The New Lenox City Guide is your online resource to information about living, working and playing in New Lenox. If you need additional information beyond what you see here, please feel free to contact Steve Loerop, your New Lenox expert.

 

New Lenox History

Originally settled in the 1820's, a plot of land then named VanHorne Point, later would become what is now known as New Lenox. Finally established when Will County was created in 1852 after the Rock Island Railroad between Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois was built. Originally named Tracey in honor of the general superintendent of the Rock Island Railroad. Mr. Tracy later requested that the community be renamed New Lenox after the Township which was named after Lenox, New York. The Village of New Lenox wasn't officially created until October 4, 1946.

New Lenox Lifestyle
  • Median resident age: 33.3 years
  • Median household income: $67,697 (year 2000)
  • Median house value: $180,000 (year 2000)

New Lenox News
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  1. Gotta Do It - Herald News
    Parish picnic: Noon to 9 p.m. July 6, St. Mary Nativity at St. Joe's Park in Joliet.

  2. Mother of All Baits lives up to hype - Lincoln-Way Sun
    So there we were, Rich Komar and I are pulling up to the ramps at Heidecke Lake and this guy pulls up behind us, jumps out of his car, comes up to us introducing himself.

  3. librarynotes - Lincoln-Way Sun
    There is still time to sign up for the summer reading program at the New Lenox Public Library.

  4. Gotta Do It - Lincoln-Way Sun
    Car wash: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 5, Papa Joe's restaurant parking lot, 400 W. Maple Road in New Lenox.

  5. support groups - Lincoln-Way Sun
    TOPS New Lenox: 5:30 p.m. weigh-in begins and from 6 to 7 p.m. meeting Wednesdays at Lincoln-Way Central High School.

  6. Fox Chain of Lakes makes great fishing in north suburbs - Lincoln-Way Sun
    Editor's note: This is the column that was inadvertently cut off in the June 44 issue.

New Lenox Recreation

New Lenox is a growing community, adding more and more to do with each passing day. There are scenic park areas, historic locations, (like Route 66 - America's highway), sports teams, racing, shopping, and more! Check out a few of these locations to add a little more fun and relaxation into your life.

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