Frankfort

Also known as Frankfort, Illinois, Frankfort, IL

village on border of Cook and Will Counties in Illinois, United States of America

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Illinois
Counties: Will , Cook
Townships: Frankfort , Rich
Type: Mayor-Council
Mayor: Keith Ogle ( R )
Total: 15.80 sq mi (40.91 km )
Land: 15.80 sq mi (40.91 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
Elevation: 735 ft (224 m)
Density: 1,285.0/sq mi (496.14/km )
Time zone: UTC-6 ( CST )
Summer dst: UTC-5 ( CDT )

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Frankfort is a village in Will County and Cook County in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is a suburb of Chicago, about 28 miles (45 km) southwest of the city. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,296.

Frankfort's historic downtown area contains the Frankfort Grainery, Breidert Green, and part of the Old Plank Road Trail, a 22-mile-long paved recreation trail. The village also contains Commissioners Park and multiple schools, including Lincoln-Way East High School, Hickory Creek Middle School, and Dr. Julian Rogus School.