Romeoville Recreation Employee Honored With Award

Congratulations to Kristine Wahlgren, Facility Supervisor at the Romeoville Recreation Department, who has received the Professional of the Year Award by the South Suburban Park & Recreation Association (SSPRPA). The award is presented to individuals ...

Village of Romeoville Awarded Environmental Grant from ComEd, Openlands

ROMEOVILLE, IL – July 24, 2019 – ComEd and Openlands announced that the Village of Romeoville’s Parks & Recreation Department is one of 26 public agencies from northern Illinois to receive an environmental grant from the organizations through the annu...

Romeoville Fire Academy Receives Grant Towards Instructor Costs

The Romeoville Fire Academy, with cooperation from OAI, Inc., has the opportunity to provide grant funded training to firefighters from rural or under served communities. This will extend to courses taught at the Romeoville facility as well as the academy...

U.S. Conference of Mayors Honors Romeoville Mayor John Noak

Mayor Noak was honored to accept the CommunityWINS® top award in the small city category for economic development initiatives from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo. In addition to Mayor Noak’s recognition a $75,000 grant was awarded to Lewis ...

$6 Million in State Funding Announced for Lewis Air Traffic Control Tower

ROMEOVILLE – Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) today joined state and local officials at the Lewis University Airport (KLOT) to announce that the Joliet Regional Port District will receive $6 million in state funding to build an air traffic contro...

U.S. Conference of Mayors Presents Award to Mayor John Noak and Lewis University For Innovation Hub

Romeoville Mayor John D. Noak, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Wells Fargo joined together to present a 2019 First Place CommunityWINS^® (Working/Investing in Neighborhood Stabilization) Grant Award in the amount of $75,000 to Lewis Unive...

Village of Romeoville Wins 5th Consecutive Financial Reporting Award

For the 5th straight year, the Village of Romeoville has been recognized with the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2018 comprehensive annual fina...

Romeoville’s O’Hara Woods to Benefit from $80,000 Grant

The Conservation Foundation was awarded an $80,000 grant from CITGO to begin restoration work in the O’Hara Woods Nature Preserve. The grant is a part of CITGO’s “Caring for Our Coast” initiative, which is designed to boost ecological conservation, restor...

Romeoville Receives Grant Funds for Another Multi-Use Path

A new multi-use path will soon stretch from Normantown Road south to Taylor Road thanks to grant funds from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The path will start near the Village Plac...

Romeoville Receives $200,000 Grant for Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades

The Village of Romeoville has received an Illinois Environmental Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Efficiency Grant in the amount of $200,000. The competitive grant was administered through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who prioritiz...

Romeoville to Receive Fourth Grant in Last Three Weeks

The Village of Romeoville has received four grants in the past three weeks, including money for nature restoration, a multi-use path, and new wastewater treatment equipment. 

The latest is a grant for $2.6 million over three years (two installment...

Village of Romeoville Wins 6th Consecutive Financial Reporting Award

The Village of Romeoville’s Finance Department has been honored with their 6th consecutive Excellence in Financial Reporting Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The Certificate of Achievement was...

Romeoville Home Prices Jump 9% in Last Year

According to a January article on Crain’s Chicago Business, Romeoville experienced a 9% increase in home prices in 2019, one of the largest increases in the Will County and DuPage County communities that were detailed in the report.

 “This report ...

Romeoville to Receive $382,800 OSLAD Grant

The Village of Romeoville will receive $382,800 in matching grant funds from Open Space Land And Development (OSLAD) for renovations to Lake Strini.  

“We are excited to provide more enhancements to this park and we are grateful to the State of Il...

Mayor Noak Appointed to National League of Cities’ Transportation Committee

Romeoville Mayor John Noak has been reappointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2020 Transportation and Infrastructure Services federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC’s federal policy positions on ...

Romeoville Recreation Employee Honored with Award

Congratulations to Cassandra Proctor, Program Supervisor at the Romeoville Recreation Department, who has received the Young Professional of the Year Award by the South Suburban Park & Recreation Association (SSPRPA). This award recognizes an individu...

Arbor Day Foundation Names Village of Romeoville Tree City USA

The Village of Romeoville was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.

The village achieved the recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or departmen...

Mayor Noak Appointed to A National League of Cities Committee

Mayor Noak will serve on the 2021 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee

Romeoville’s Wayfair Project Named Most Significant Lease Transaction by RE Journals

At last night’s Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards ceremony, the Village of Romeoville’s Wayfair project was named Most Significant Lease Transaction. The Village was also a finalist for Municipality of the Year.

The e-retailer’s fulfilment center represe...

Romeoville Named a Finalist for Two Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards

The Village of Romeoville has been named a finalist for two Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards: City/Municipality of the Year and Most Significant Lease Transaction. Award winners will be announced at an event on July 22nd.

Highlights from the City/Munici...

Romeoville Recreation Employee Recognized with Advertising Award

Alex Vasiliades, the Marketing Coordinator for the Romeoville Recreation Department, took third place in the Paid Advertisement division at the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Agency Showcase event this past week. The professionally judged comp...

Romeoville Named Finalist for Municipality of the Year

For the second year in a row, the Village of Romeoville has been named a finalist for  Municipality of the Year and the Most Significant Lease Transaction by RE Journals, one of the most prestigious development real estate trade magazines. &n...

Romeoville Honored with Two Tree City Recognitions

                For the second year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the Village of Romeoville as a Tree City USA, one of 3,600 in the US. In addition to tha...

Mayor Noak Appointed to 2022 National League of Cities Committee

Mayor Noak has once again been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee. The 56 member committee, made up of municipal leaders from all over the country, will provide strategic ...

Romeoville Halloween Safety PSA Snaps Up Award

The Addams Family themed Halloween safety PSA that debuted last fall has won a 2022 Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation. The video won the category of Public Health Programming in the Access Center Professional division. ...

Romeoville’s Wayfair Project Named Most Significant Lease Transaction by RE Journals

At last night’s Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards ceremony, the Village of Romeoville’s Wayfair project was named Most Significant Lease Transaction. The Village was also a finalist for Municipality of the Year.

The e-retailer’s fulfilment center represe...

ROMEOVILLE RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

February 2016 - The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has, once again, been awarded to the Village of Romeoville. The award was given by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) to the Village of Romeoville for the...

2015 EDIE AWARD WINNER

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has recognized Romeoville's Magid Glove and Safety for the 2015 award for economic development and job creation.
"This is the third time that a Romeoville project has received this award. We are honored that business...Read on...

ROMEOVILLE ACCEPTS 2014 AWARD FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ILLINOIS

On June 26, 2014, Mayor Noak and representatives from Peacock Engineering accepted the 2014 Edie Award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes significant economic development projects that included the Peacock Engineering expansio...Read on...

2009 EDIE AWARD

Kimberly-Clark received the 2009 Edie Award by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and Illinois Economic Development Association for their 750,000-square-foot distribution center in the ProLogis Park 55 Development in Romeoville.

The Edie Awards are giv...Read on...

GOLD MEDAL WINNER

The Village of Romeoville Wins Gold Medal as Highest Performing Economic Development Organization for Communities 25,001 to 100,000 in Population in 2012/2013. The Village of Romeoville has been named the gold winner in the High Performance Economic Devel...Read on...

Mercedes-Benz Dealership Breaks Ground in Romeoville

Earlier today, Romeoville and Mercedes-Benz officials broke ground on the 40,000-square foot dealership located on 23 acres of land on the east side of Weber Road between Airport Road and Gaskin Drive (south of Blain’s and The Bluffs). The two-story build...

Former Dominick’s Site Gets New Owner

The shopping center that once housed Dominick’s at 135th Street and Weber Road in Romeoville is under new ownership. The new investment group has taken advantage of the benefits of the enhanced Weber Road interchange and has already been aggressively purs...

Fire Prevention Open House on 10/14!

To commemorate National Fire Prevention Week from 10/8-14, join the Romeoville Fire Dept. on Sat., 10/14 from 10 am- 2 pm at Fire Station #3, 698 N. Birch Ln. Face painting, Sparky, Touch-a-truck, demonstrations, obstacle course, food and more!

Romeoville’s Deer Crossing Park Gets Decorative LED Enhancement

The grounds of Village Hall are about to get a whole lot more festive! 52 LED light fixtures were approved for installation along the path that runs behind the Romeoville Toyota Pavilion and near trees on the grounds. These color changing lights will give...

Sept. 20th Update on the 500 Block of Concord Incident

Within hours of discovering the victims on September 17th, the Romeoville Police Department had developed a person of interest. That person of interest is 32-year-old Nathaniel Huey Jr., of Streamwood. A second person, a female with a relationship to Huey...

Lockport St. into Plainfield Closing for 4 Weeks

The Village of Plainfield has notified us that starting on Mon., 9/11, Lockport St. (Airport Rd.) will be closed between the railroad tracks & Rte. 59 for utility work for approx. 4 weeks. Use Renwick Rd. or another route to get into Plainfield.

Read on...

Metra's Heritage Corridor Line Offers Special Fall Service

Metra will be offering special service on the Heritage Corridor Line on six Saturdays this fall, giving Chicago area residents opportunities to explore the bike and running paths, festivals, craft breweries, restaurants, and vibrant communities along the ...

Construction Updates

Infrastructure is an important part of any community. We appreciate your continued patience as we work to enhance it and to make Romeoville a better place in which to travel. If you have questions or concerns about any of the projects below, please call P...

Halloween Decoration Registry 2023

Do you plan to put in a lot of work on your home’s outdoor Halloween display? Share it with the community! Submit your Romeoville mailing address to our Halloween Decoration Registry by 10/20. 

Click here to submit your address.

UPDATE - Romeoville Water: Securing Our Future

To learn more about the journey to a new water source for the Village of Romeoville click here.

Halloween Fest on 10/20!

Residents only are invited to join us for Halloween Fest 2023. Join us for a pumpkin Patch, inflatables, costume contest, trunk or treat, DJ, entertainment and petting zoo.

Village of Romeoville Trick-or-Treat Hours

Trick or Treat Hours for the Village of Romeoville are from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31st.

Halloween Decoration Registry 2023

Do you plan to put in a lot of work on your home’s outdoor Halloween display? Share it with the community! Submit your Romeoville mailing address to our Halloween Decoration Registry by 10/20. 

Click here to submit your address.

Halloween Happenings 2023

White Oak Library presents Teen Paint & Sip: Spooky Graveyard PaintingMonday, October 2, 20236:00-8:00 p.m. White Oak Library, 201 W. Normantown Rd.Enjoy a special spooky evening in which we create a dark and scary graveyard masterpiece. This...

Construction Updates

Infrastructure is an important part of any community. We appreciate your continued patience as we work to enhance it and to make Romeoville a better place in which to travel. If you have questions or concerns about any of the projects below, please call P...

GPWC Communities Advance Toward Establishing New Regional Water Utility

Since the introduction of the Grand Prairie Water Commission (GPWC) just over one year ago, the Cities of Crest Hill and Joliet, and the Villages of Channahon, Minooka, Romeoville, and Shorewood have worked together to achieve key milestones on the path t...

Metra's Heritage Corridor Line Offers Special Fall Service

Metra will be offering special service on the Heritage Corridor Line on six Saturdays this fall, giving Chicago area residents opportunities to explore the bike and running paths, festivals, craft breweries, restaurants, and vibrant communities along the ...

Complimentary Veteran's Breakfast

Returning this year, Veterans and a guest are invited to join us for a complimentary breakfast before the service begins at the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Rd. Breakfast will be available from 8:30-9 a.m. and registration is required to att...

Move with the Mayor in September

Move with the Mayor is a nationwide challenge developed by the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention. 

Your morning workout. Your karate class. Your trip to the grocery store. All the minutes you are moving matter!  

Rom...

Movie Under the Stars - Oct. 6th - Ghostbusters Afterlife

Join us at Deer Crossing Park for a movie under the stars. Ghostbusters Afterlife starts at dusk.

Autumn Colors Craft Show - Oct. 7th

Shop ‘til you drop at our 17th Annual Autumn Colors Craft Show. There will be over 100 booths, both indoor and outdoor, from which to shop.

Free admission and parking!  Concessions available.

Returning Seller Registration - Now through Au...

Fire Prevention Open House on 10/14!

To commemorate National Fire Prevention Week from 10/8-14, join the Romeoville Fire Dept. on Sat., 10/14 from 10 am- 2 pm at Fire Station #3, 698 N. Birch Ln. Face painting, Sparky, Touch-a-truck, demonstrations, obstacle course, food and more!

Halloween Fest on 10/20!

Residents only are invited to join us for Halloween Fest 2023. Join us for a pumpkin Patch, inflatables, costume contest, trunk or treat, DJ, entertainment and petting zoo.

Village of Romeoville Trick-or-Treat Hours

Trick or Treat Hours for the Village of Romeoville are from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31st.

Donate Blood and Platelets - Save Lives

There is an urgent need for blood & platelet donations. See the upcoming dates to donate. Make an appointment to donate before spots fill up! If you are healthy, feeling well and eligible to give blood or platelets, please make an appointment...

Upcoming Community Events

Don't miss the upcoming events being held in the community!

The following events are located in Romeoville, but are not sponsored by the Village of Romeoville. If you have any questions regarding the events, please contact the organization that is hosting ...

O'Hara Woods Volunteer Workday

Come join The Conservation Foundation and the Friends of O'Hara Woods improve the ecological health of O’Hara Woods at our monthly volunteer workday. Activities include cutting invasive brush, burning brush piles, pulling garlic mustard and more.

Complimentary Veteran's Breakfast

Returning this year, Veterans and a guest are invited to join us for a complimentary breakfast before the service begins at the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Rd. Breakfast will be available from 8:30-9 a.m. and registration is required to att...

Honor a Veteran or Service Member in 2024

Orders are now being accepted for the 2024 Veteran & Service Member Banner Program. The program is a way to remember, honor, or thank a veteran in your life with a vinyl banner that will be displayed on the light poles in front of Village Hall May - N...

Village of Romeoville Trick-or-Treat Hours

Trick or Treat Hours for the Village of Romeoville are from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31st.

Honor a Veteran or Service Member in 2024

Orders are now being accepted for the 2024 Veteran & Service Member Banner Program. The program is a way to remember, honor, or thank a veteran in your life with a vinyl banner that will be displayed on the light poles in front of Village Hall May - N...

Do You Know What Home Improvements Need a Permit?

Building permits are required for most home improvements so that the building inspectors may inspect for safety, zoning, compliance etc. For more info., click here.

Job Opportunities

NEED A JOB? View job openings for the Village and for local businesses. Instructions and additional information for the jobs are contained within each job posting. 

Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest c...

Waste Management's At Your Door Program

Romeoville residents living in single family homes and townhouses have the ability to dispose of household materials like paint, cleaners, motor oil, garden chemicals, batteries, electronics, and more. The program is called “At Your Door Special Collectio...

Prescription Drug Collection Program

Residents can safely dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medicines in the front lobby of the Romeoville Police Dept., 1050 W. Romeo Rd. The Village of Romeoville has joined many local law enforcement agencies by instituting the collection box.

The drug...

Unwanted Vehicle Tow Program

The Romeoville Police Department in conjunction with area tow companies has developed a program for residents who want to rid their property of a vehicle(s) they no longer wish to keep. If a resident has a vehicle that is operable or non-operable and has ...

Child Passenger Safety Request

The Romeoville Fire Department is committed to ensuring children are traveling safely within cars. They understand installing a car seat for younger children and babies can be a challenge. They have technicians available who can check to make sure a car s...

Senior Information

Romeoville is committed to providing the best possible service to our senior citizens. To find out more information on programs and services click here.

Veteran Information

We've gathered veteran related information into one, easy to navigate place. For helpful resources, click here.

Service Request System

The Online Service Request system allows visitors to request information, submit requests for service, or submit comments for review by clicking here.

Social Services

The Romeoville Police Department offers, free-of-charge, counseling services to residents. A licensed Clinical Social Worker is on staff full-time and can assist with family counseling, domestic violence and drug abuse. All services are strictly confident...