Students living in Willowbrook are served by six highly-regarded school districts, including Gower School District 52, Cass School District 63, Hinsdale District 181, Maercker District 60, Darien District 61 and Hinsdale Township High School District 86.

Willowbrook provides easy access to Chicago via the Metra BSNF West Hinsdale train stop. The village is also accessible from Chicago via I-55 and I-294. Closer to home, Willowbrook residents can take a quick trip up Route 83 to enjoy additional shopping, dining, and the Drury Lane theater at Oakbrook Center.

Willowbrook is an easy bike ride away from Argonne National Laboratory. Many Argonne employees live in Willowbrook and bike to work.

What to See

Willowbrook is home to three shopping centers and restaurants along Route 83. The village is also home to the historic Del Rey’s Chicken Basket, which has been serving fried chicken to hungry travelers along the classic Route 66 since 1938.

In commemoration of Route 66, residents of Willowbrook and Burr Ridge celebrate the Crusin’ 66 Festival and Car Show in August. The festival includes a variety of family activities, food, and entertainment, along with awards for antique and specialty cars.

Portions of Willowbrook are in Illinois’ 11th congressional district, while other areas of the village are in the 6th district.

In the 11th district, cardiologist Nick Stella (R) is running against the incumbent, physicist Bill Foster (D), who has held the 11th congressional seat since 2013.

In the 6th district, Sean Casten is running against the incumbent Peter Roskam, who has held the 6th district congressional seat since 2006.

Sean is committed to serving Willowbrook and the rest of the 6th district by focusing on facts and working to strengthen the community’s schools and economy.

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