Welcome to Hampshire, Illinois:

Hampshire, Illinois: The Village of Hampshire is located in a rapidly growing area of Northwestern Kane County.  Traveling to and from major cities is easy with access to Interstate I90 only 3 miles north of town.  Downtown Chicago business district is less than 50 miles due east and Rockford only 31 miles due west.  Hampshire considers itself one of the “best kept secrets” in Illinois.  Farm ground still surrounds the village with a warm country setting. Throughout the past 15 years Hampshire has continued to moderately grow while maintaining its character and charm into a population of over 8,000 people.  Throughout economic developments, the Village of Hampshire officials have worked very hard to achieve a promising future for its residents. Local residents enjoy the benefits of quick access to major shopping, great schools, an active park district with free movies and concerts at the park facilities and a safe place to live and raise a family. If you are interested in having the best of both worlds visit this quaint and charming community, discover for yourself why Hampshire considers itself the “best kept secret in Illinois”. If you are in the market for a new home, Hampshire offers a lot of options.  You can choose from existing homes to new construction.  Single family and town homes starting in the mid $100’s to estate homes, farms are available as well as vacant land to build your dream home. 

Hampshire, Illinois Transportation:

Hampshire, Illinois, is located 50 miles west of the Downtown Chicago Loop. O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 miles southeast.  Interstate I90 approximately 3 miles north, Randal Road corridor 5 miles east on us Rt 20.

Hampshire, Illinois Library:

Hampshire residents enjoy hundreds of titles from fiction, non-fiction, early learning, young adult to adult books available, you can also find e-books, which are digital versions of printed books, e-audio or e-video that can be viewed on your computer. The Hampshire Public Library is located downtown Hampshire at 109 State Street, for more information regarding the many services available they encourage you to stop by or call 847-683-4490 for personal one on one service.

Hampshire, Illinois Park District:

Hampshire offers a very active park district with various park district programs from 4yr old T-Ball to soccer leagues to men’s softball leagues. Many of the most popular events held in Hampshire are held at Bruce Ream Park, fireworks, music, movies and much more.  Recreation Center is located at 390 South Avenue, for more information call 847-683-2690.

Hampshire, Illinois Schools:

Education: Hampshire, Illinois:

Community School District:

Burlington Central School District 301                                                         
275 south street Burlington, Illinois 60109                                                             1-847-464-6008

Hampshire Community Unit School District 300                                                300 Cleveland Avenue, Carpentersville, IL. 60110
1-847-426-1300

Hampshire Elementary 
321 Terwilliger Ave.                                                                                
Hampshire, IL. 847-683-2171

Hampshire High School / Middle School
560 South State Street 
Hampshire, IL.  847-683-2522