Thornton
in Cook County of Illinois, United States
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Gary Chicago International Airport (11 mi) - Chicago Midway International Airport (17 mi)
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (32 mi)
- South Bend Regional Airport (67 mi)
- Purdue University Airport (87 mi)
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (88 mi)
- General Mitchell International Airport (96 mi)
- University of Illinois Willard Airport (111 mi)
- Glenwoodie Golf Club (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Calumet Country Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Chicago Heights Park District Golf Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Idlewild Country Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Ravisloe Country Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- River Oaks Golf Course (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Beverly Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Flossmoor Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Chicago Heights Park District (Golf course, 5 mi)
- Joe Louis Golf Club (Golf course, 5 mi)
- AAA Marina Incorporated (marina, (23 mi)
- Evergreen Aqua Park (amusement park, (12 mi)
- Fiftyninth Street Marina (marina, (15 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 41.568 and -87.608 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 41° 34' 5" and W -87° 36' 29"
- 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: 12:46 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
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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
Delve into Thornton
Thornton in Cook County (Illinois) with it's 2,492 habitants is located in United States about 587 mi (or 945 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Thornton is now 12:46 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Thornton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Gary Chicago International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 3 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chicago, Crown Point, Joliet, Kankakee and Valparaiso. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
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
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
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Thornton, Illinois
Thornton is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,338 at the 2010 census. Thornton is home to the Thornton Quarry, one of the largest quarries in the world.
Marshall Taylor
Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor (26 November 1878 – 21 June 1932) was an American cyclist who won the world 1 mile track cycling championship in 1899 after setting numerous world records and overcoming racial discrimination. Taylor was the first African-American athlete to achieve the level of world champion and only the second black man to win a world championship—after Canadian boxer George Dixon.
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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