Lisle

by The Linguist

Population

Lisle, Illinois is a village located in DuPage County approximately 25 miles west of Chicago. According to the Wikipedia page for Lisle, the population was recorded as 22,390 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the top employers in Lisle include:[1]

  • Navistar International – a manufacturer of commercial trucks and engines
  • Abbott – a global healthcare and medical devices company
  • Regional Transportation Authority – the transit provider for northeastern Illinois
  • Amita Health Adventist Medical Center – a full-service hospital
  • Walgreens – a major pharmacy store chain

Other major companies with facilities in Lisle include State Farm Insurance, Nuveen Investments, and Van Kampen Investments. The corporate headquarters for Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region III is also located in the village.

The economy of Lisle and surrounding communities benefits from access to transportation including highways and rail. The area is considered part of the high-tech corridor of western suburbs along with Naperville and Downers Grove.

Attractions and Points of Interest

Some of the notable attractions and landmarks in Lisle include:

  • Morton Arboretum – an outdoor arboretum and tree museum with hiking trails
  • Museum of Contemporary Art – a contemporary art museum
  • Benedictine University – a Roman Catholic university
  • Four Lakes Ski Hill – a small downhill ski area
  • The Arboretum of South Barrington – another popular arboretum in the area

Downtown Lisle offers shops, restaurants, seasonal festivals, and summer concert series in parks. The Lisle Station Park district manages over 300 acres of open space for recreational activities.

Sports

While Lisle does not have any major professional sports teams, there are opportunities for residents to participant in youth sports leagues and high school athletics. The village is home to LisleYouthBaseball, one of the largest baseball and softball leagues in the suburbs.

Benedictine University competes in NCAA Division III athletics in sports like football, basketball, volleyball, golf, and more. Their mascot is the Eagles.

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