Interesting facts

1. Bolingbrook was incorporated relatively recently compared to neighboring towns, officially becoming a village in 1965. 2. The area was initially developed in the early 1960s as a housing subdivision called "Westbury." 3. Bolingbrook is located across two counties: Will County and DuPage County. 4. It is located approximately 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. 5. The village is home to Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport, a small public-use airport. 6. The Illinois Aviation Museum is located on the grounds of Clow Airport. 7. The Promenade Bolingbrook is a large open-air shopping and dining center that opened in 2007. 8. Bolingbrook was governed for 33 years by Mayor Roger Claar (1986–2020), who oversaw its massive population and commercial boom. 9. Ulta Beauty, a massive national cosmetics retailer, has its corporate headquarters in Bolingbrook. 10. Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park is a premier regional water park managed by the local park district. 11. The Fountaindale Public Library underwent a massive $46 million reconstruction, opening a beautiful modern building in 2011. 12. Bolingbrook is intersected by Interstate 55 and heavily bordered by Interstate 355. 13. Boughton Ridge Golf Course is a scenic, 9-hole executive course owned by the park district. 14. The village hosts an annual "Pathways Parade" which draws thousands of residents each September. 15. The community boasts an extensive pathway system of over 8 miles of paved trails for biking and walking. 16. Bolingbrook has been ranked in *Money Magazine*'s "Top 100 Best Places to Live" in the United States multiple times. 17. A significant portion of the DuPage River flows along the western edge of the village, offering kayaking and fishing opportunities. 18. WeatherTech, famous for its automotive accessories, operates a factory store and massive distribution centers in the village. 19. The village is home to the "Jubilee," an annual summer festival featuring live music, food, and a carnival. 20. Bolingbrook's high diversity is a point of community pride, celebrated through events like the annual Joyfest and international food festivals.