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City of Plano, Illinois

Welcome to Plano, Illinois

Welcome to the official Website for the City of Plano, Illinois. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at planomayorbob@aol.com.

Sincerely,
Bob Hausler Mayor

About Plano

The town of Plano was organized by a special act of the Legislature, approved February 16, 1865.

The City of Plano was first organized as a City under an act of the General Assembly entitled " An act to provide for the incorporation of Cities and Villages", approved April 10, 1872, by an annual election held on the 3rd day of December, 1883.

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To reach Plano follow these directions:

  • From North: Take Route 47 south to Route 34 and turn right.
  • From South: Take Route 47 north to Route 34  and turn left
  • From East: Take Route 34 West
  • From West: Take Route 34 East

Click here for more of Plano's rich history.

With a population of over 5,600 residents, Plano boasts a unique combination of agriculture, business, and industry. Plano Molding is one of the largest manufacturers of plastic tackle boxes. A Menard's distribution center opened in late 1997.

A Wal-Mart Superstore opened in the fall of 1996 and there are several more shopping centers, medical facilities, and recreation areas nearby, including Silver Springs State Park and Cedardell Golf Club in Plano. The local YMCA and library offer a variety of activities for all ages year round. Locally sponsored baseball, softball, and tackle football leagues offer enjoyment for many boys and girls.

Cultural events are offered in the area by the Paramount Arts Center in Aurora, Rialto Theater in Joliet, Waubonsee Community College, Joliet Junior College, Aurora University, the Sandwich Opera House and Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

The schools are supported by many local service organizations and not for profit organizations like the Plano Community Coalition for Wellness and the Plano Education Foundation. Parents in the community have also joined together to form the Plano Parent's Association, Sports Boosters and Music Boosters.

City Links

Everything you need to know about Plano Schools

Visit Waubonsee Community College.

See Below for future plans with WCC and the City of Plano.

Open your arms to the Aurora Area— nine cities and towns unique in their own charms, yet unified by the flowing Fox River that rolls throughout our valley.

Plano Police Commission To provide independent civilian oversight and governance of the Plano Police Department to ensure a safe community. We strive to create a climate of mutual respect and partnership between the community and the Police Department.
The biggest character education program in the nation.
Plano is a Character Counts Community!

The Plano Community Library District is located on 15 W. North Street in Plano, Illinois.

Where the Past and the Present Mingle for a Moment.

FVTV is a public and government access channel serving the communities of North Aurora, Plano, Sandwich, and Yorkville, Illinois. FVTV's locally produced programming is carried on Comcast cable channel 17.

Relay For Life® of Lower Fox Valley

June 12 - 13 at Plano High School

Since our charter began Jan 2, 1920 our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community.

"The Mission of the Plano Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote, perpetuate and make prosperous the business, civic and agricultural interests of Plano which make it a beautiful and a better place in which to live and do business."

Welcome to the Plano Economic Development Corporation website. Plano is a small city that boasts many amenities that have always ensured a high quality of life to its citizens. Our roots in industry and manufacturing are the foundation of our proud heritage and access to the rail and transportation have been the center of our life and our reason for prosperity.

WAUBONSEE your future take shape in Plano

A comprehensive college campus in the heart of a growing community.

Waubonsee Plano Campus
Route 34 at Waubonsee Drive

Groundbreaking: Spring 2009
Open for Classes: Spring 2011

Lakewood Homes generously donated the nine-acre site adjacent to the Lakewood Springs development on Route 34 west of Eldamain Road. Waubonsee's 2020 College Master Plan identified the need to increase access to education, and success, for residents of the growing Route 34 communities. The Plano Campus will fulfill that goal.

The www.waubonsee.edu/plano page has been updated to include a downloadable brochure and will be updated as the project progresses.


Frequently Asked Questions

PLANO CITY HALL  |  17 E. MAIN STREET  |  PLANO, IL 60545
630-552-8275  |  FAX:  630-552-8292

City Hall Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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