Oak Brook, Illinois 2025

Oak Brook is an affluent village located in DuPage County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,848. It is situated approximately 15 miles west of Chicago.

Oak Brook is well-known for its lovely residential areas, numerous parks and open spaces, and thriving business district. The Village' $100 million annual retail sales tax revenue comes from several shopping centers, including Oakbrook Center, a 1,100,000-square-foot outdoor mall. Oakbrook Center is situated just west of York Road (IL Route 83) and north of Interstate 88.

Several major corporations have their headquarters in Oak Brook, including McDonald's, Ace Hardware, and Dairy Queen. Other notable firms based in Oak Brook include Blount International, Ecolab, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), and TreeHouse Foods.

Three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school of Excellent School District 88 serve Oak Brook. Oak Brook's salt plains, also called "oak savannas," were originally home to many Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi nation. Following the Treaty of Chicago in 1833, the government removed members of the tribe to farmland areas west of the Mississippi River.

The DuPage Historical Museum, a free public museum dedicated to the history of DuPage County, is in Oak Brook.

Oak Brook has 14 parks, including the 176-acre Central Park, which features walking and bicycle paths, a 13-acre lake, and the Oak Brook Golf Course. Other parks include Drake Park and the Mayslake Peabody Estate.

"Oak Brook: Discover The Difference" is the village's motto, and it appropriately describes what visitors can anticipate from their visit. Rich in history, culture, recreation, shopping, and natural beauty, this prestigious Chicago suburb offers a memorable trip just 25 miles west of the city.

Whether walking through the lovely neighborhoods, shopping, or relaxing in one of the many parks, visitors to Oak Brook will discover the difference.