Thornton Junction
in Cook County of Illinois, United States
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Gary Chicago International Airport (10 mi) - Chicago Midway International Airport (16 mi)
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (31 mi)
- South Bend Regional Airport (67 mi)
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (87 mi)
- Purdue University Airport (89 mi)
- General Mitchell International Airport (95 mi)
- University of Illinois Willard Airport (113 mi)
- River Oaks Golf Course (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Joe Louis Golf Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Beverly Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Calumet Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Flossmoor Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Glenwoodie Golf Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Idlewild Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Lansing Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Ravisloe Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Chicago Heights Park District Golf Club (Golf course, 5 mi)
- AAA Marina Incorporated (marina, (22 mi)
- Evergreen Aqua Park (amusement park, (11 mi)
- Fiftyninth Street Marina (marina, (14 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 41.589 and -87.607 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 41° 35' 21" and W -87° 36' 25"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 12:47 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:27 am and 8:06 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-16 08:19:50
Touring Thornton Junction
Thornton Junction in Cook County (Illinois) is a town located in United States about 587 mi (or 945 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.
Time in Thornton Junction is now 12:47 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Thornton Junction, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Gary Chicago International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 3 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
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Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F
| Morning Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 20°C / 69 °F |
| Night Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 2% |
| Air Humidity | 57% |
| Air Pressure | 1008 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Friday, 17th of May 2024
24°C (75 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
23°C (74 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 19th of May 2024
20°C (69 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Marshall Taylor
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Thornton Quarry
Thornton Quarry is one of the largest aggregate quarries in the world, located in Thornton, Illinois just south of Chicago. Work at the quarry began in 1924 by Colonel Hodgkins, and since 1938 has been operated by the Material Service Corporation. The quarry is 1.5 miles (2.5 km) long, 0.5 miles (1 km) wide, and 400 feet (125 m) deep. Gallagher Asphalt Corporation has been operating on the grounds of the quarry since 1928.
South Suburban College
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