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Rantoul was laid out in 1854 for the ] by John Penfield. A post office was established in 1856 as Rantoul Station; the name was changed to Rantoul in May 1862.<ref name=Callary /> Rantoul was laid out in 1854 for the ] by John Penfield. A post office was established in 1856 as Rantoul Station; the name was changed to Rantoul in May 1862.<ref name=Callary />


In 1917, Rantoul was chosen by the ] to be the site of ],<ref>{{cite web|title=|url=http://www.aeromuseum.org/pdf/Chanute_Museum_Brochure2-1.pdf|work=Chaunte Air Museum|publisher=Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Foundation|accessdate=May 19, 2012}}</ref> due to its proximity to the Illinois Central railroad and the War Department’s ground school at the ]. In the 1930s, Chanute Field grew, dominating the local economy as thousands of airmen were stationed there to train recruits. Renamed ] after ], it was closed in 1993, but was partly reoccupied by the ], which was permanently closed on December 30, 2015, and the ]. Rantoul's economy has taken a sharp decline due to the base's closing, from which it has never recovered. The book ''Eye of the Storm: Chanute Closes'' by Katy B. Podagrosi tells the story of this period. In 1917, Rantoul was chosen by the ] to be the site of ],<ref>{{cite web|title=|url=http://www.aeromuseum.org/pdf/Chanute_Museum_Brochure2-1.pdf|work=Chaunte Air Museum|publisher=Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Foundation|access-date=May 19, 2012}}</ref> due to its proximity to the Illinois Central railroad and the War Department’s ground school at the ]. In the 1930s, Chanute Field grew, dominating the local economy as thousands of airmen were stationed there to train recruits. Renamed ] after ], it was closed in 1993, but was partly reoccupied by the ], which was permanently closed on December 30, 2015, and the ]. Rantoul's economy has taken a sharp decline due to the base's closing, from which it has never recovered. The book ''Eye of the Storm: Chanute Closes'' by Katy B. Podagrosi tells the story of this period.


There is an outdoor sports complex coming in 2021. There is an outdoor sports complex coming in 2021.


==Geography== ==Geography==
Rantoul is located at {{coord|40|18|17|N|88|9|7|W|type:city}} (40.304600, -88.152070).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> Rantoul is located at {{coord|40|18|17|N|88|9|7|W|type:city}} (40.304600, -88.152070).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the 2010 census, Rantoul has a total area of {{convert|8.259|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|8.15|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 98.68%) is land and {{convert|0.109|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 1.32%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web According to the 2010 census, Rantoul has a total area of {{convert|8.259|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|8.15|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 98.68%) is land and {{convert|0.109|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 1.32%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
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|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1 |title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
|accessdate=December 25, 2015 |access-date=December 25, 2015
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|estimate=12493 |estimate=12493
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref> |estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 12,857 people, 5,330 households, and 3,367 families residing in the village. The ] was 1,776.5 people per square mile (685.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 6,161 housing units at an average density of 851.3 per square mile (328.6/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the village was 76.69% ], 16.88% ], 0.47% ], 1.75% ], 0.05% ], 0.89% from ], and 3.27% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 2.69% of the population. As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 12,857 people, 5,330 households, and 3,367 families residing in the village. The ] was 1,776.5 people per square mile (685.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 6,161 housing units at an average density of 851.3 per square mile (328.6/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the village was 76.69% ], 16.88% ], 0.47% ], 1.75% ], 0.05% ], 0.89% from ], and 3.27% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 2.69% of the population.


There were 5,330 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were ] living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02. There were 5,330 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were ] living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02.
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* ], innovative designer of motorcycles and motorcycle accessories, inducted into the ] ] in 1999<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=93 |title=Craig Vetter at the AMA Hall of Fame |publisher=motorcyclemuseum.org |accessdate=February 4, 2017 }}</ref> * ], innovative designer of motorcycles and motorcycle accessories, inducted into the ] ] in 1999<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=93 |title=Craig Vetter at the AMA Hall of Fame |publisher=motorcyclemuseum.org |access-date=February 4, 2017 }}</ref>


== Activities == == Activities ==

Revision as of 04:11, 28 December 2020

For the Illinois village previously known as Rantoul, see Alma, Illinois.

Village in Illinois, United States
Rantoul
Village
The Corporate Village of Rantoul
Downtown RantoulDowntown Rantoul
Location of Rantoul in Champaign County, Illinois.Location of Rantoul in Champaign County, Illinois.
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Coordinates: 40°18′17″N 88°09′07″W / 40.30472°N 88.15194°W / 40.30472; -88.15194
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyChampaign
TownshipsRantoul, Ludlow
FoundedMarch 4, 1854
Government
 • Village PresidentCharles Smith
Area
 • Total8.59 sq mi (22.26 km)
 • Land8.49 sq mi (21.99 km)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km)
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Population
 • Total12,941
 • Estimate 12,493
 • Density1,471.67/sq mi (568.21/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal code61866
Area code217
FIPS code17-62783
Websitewww.myrantoul.com

Rantoul is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,941 at the 2010 census.

History

The community was named after Robert Rantoul, Jr., a U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and a director of the Illinois Central Railroad.

Rantoul was laid out in 1854 for the Illinois Central Railroad by John Penfield. A post office was established in 1856 as Rantoul Station; the name was changed to Rantoul in May 1862.

In 1917, Rantoul was chosen by the United States Army to be the site of Chanute Field, due to its proximity to the Illinois Central railroad and the War Department’s ground school at the University of Illinois. In the 1930s, Chanute Field grew, dominating the local economy as thousands of airmen were stationed there to train recruits. Renamed Chanute Air Force Base after World War II, it was closed in 1993, but was partly reoccupied by the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum, which was permanently closed on December 30, 2015, and the Rantoul National Aviation Center. Rantoul's economy has taken a sharp decline due to the base's closing, from which it has never recovered. The book Eye of the Storm: Chanute Closes by Katy B. Podagrosi tells the story of this period.

There is an outdoor sports complex coming in 2021.

Geography

Rantoul is located at 40°18′17″N 88°9′7″W / 40.30472°N 88.15194°W / 40.30472; -88.15194 (40.304600, -88.152070).

According to the 2010 census, Rantoul has a total area of 8.259 square miles (21.39 km), of which 8.15 square miles (21.11 km) (or 98.68%) is land and 0.109 square miles (0.28 km) (or 1.32%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880850—
18901,07426.4%
19001,20712.4%
19101,38414.7%
19201,55112.1%
19301,5550.3%
19402,36752.2%
19506,387169.8%
196022,116246.3%
197025,56215.6%
198020,161−21.1%
199017,212−14.6%
200012,857−25.3%
201012,9410.7%
2019 (est.)12,493−3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,857 people, 5,330 households, and 3,367 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,776.5 people per square mile (685.7/km). There were 6,161 housing units at an average density of 851.3 per square mile (328.6/km). The racial makeup of the village was 76.69% White, 16.88% African American, 0.47% Native American, 1.75% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 3.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.69% of the population.

There were 5,330 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,904, and the median income for a family was $43,543. Males had a median income of $32,440 versus $22,382 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,948. About 8.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Rail transportation

See also: Rantoul (Amtrak station)

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Rantoul. Amtrak Train 391, the southbound Saluki, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 11:10 am daily with service to Champaign-Urbana, Mattoon, Effingham, Centralia, Du Quoin, and Carbondale. Amtrak Train 393, the southbound Illini, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 6:00 pm daily serving the same points as the southbound Saluki. Amtrak Train 390, the northbound Saluki, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 10:27 am daily with service to Gilman, Kankakee, Homewood, and Chicago. Amtrak Train 887, the northbound Illini, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 7:02 pm daily serving the same points as the northbound Saluki.

Air transportation

Notable people

Activities

  • , Hardy's Reindeer Ranch, Real Reindeer, Christmas Shop, Corn Maze, Pedal Carts, Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Trees, Paintball
  • Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum, detailing the history of Flight, Military Aviation, and Chanute Air Force Base, located on the old Base. Closed in 2015.
  • Korean War Veterans Museum, a Museum currently under construction detailing the history of the Korean War, located on the old Base.
  • Rantoul Theater Group, offering drama, comedy, and musical live entertainment

Schools

  • Rantoul Township High School, the only high school in Rantoul, Illinois and stands as its own district. RTHS serves students from Rantoul, Gifford, Thomasboro, Ludlow and the surrounding rural area. More information is provided through the provided link. The University of Illinois football scrimmage game is usually held at the high school field in August.
  • St. Malachy Grade School a Catholic Grade School in Rantoul, IL.
  • Rantoul City Schools District 137 is a Pre-K-8 District with Grade Level Centers, made up of 5 schools: Eastlawn (Pre-K-5), Pleasant Acres (Pre-K-5), Broadmeadow (Pre-K-5), Northview (Pre-K-5), and Eater (6-8).
  • Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy In 1993, the Center for Strategic and International Studies published a study entitled, Forging a Military Youth Corps. That same year, Congress, acting upon the studies recommendations, provided funding in the 1993 Defense Authorization Act for the National Guard Bureau to conduct a pilot youth intervention program. The purpose of this pilot program was to determine if life coping skills and employability of a high school dropout could be significantly improved through participation in a life skills program using a military model.
  • University of Illinois Advanced Transportation and Research Engineering Laboratory (ATREL) ATREL is a 47-acre laboratory site where pavement, railroad, and transportation systems are researched, studied, and tested.

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  2. "USGS detail on Newtown". Retrieved October 21, 2007.
  3. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press. p. 290. ISBN 978-0-252-03356-8.
  5. Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 46.
  6. "[pamphlet]" (PDF). Chaunte Air Museum. Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Foundation. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. http://www.amtrak.com/timetable/oct06/P58.pdf
  12. Boston: The Boston Globe
  13. Daniels, Matt Daniels (July 18, 2012). "The Column: No interview with McMahon". Rantoul Press.
  14. "Craig Vetter at the AMA Hall of Fame". motorcyclemuseum.org. Retrieved February 4, 2017.

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