Lanark Illinois

Mayor John Huggins, the City Council and the

Lanark Chamber of Commerce
welcome you to the official website for the

City of Lanark, Illinois

Lanark was established in 1861. It is a beautiful, peaceful rural community located in Northwest Illinois. It is located 5 minutes south of Lake Carroll, 20 minutes east of the Mississippi River,  and 2 hours west of Chicago. The city is known for its stately trees, historic, picturesque business district and magnificent homes, both old and new. Lanark is proud to be within the Eastland School District with its excellence in academics as well as its sports and other extracurricular activities. There is plenty of recreation opportunities nearby with a  lake, the Mississippi River, golf courses,  a playhouse theater,camping, hunting, fishing, and much more. Read more about Lanark…

Upcoming Community Events

>Thursday, May 2 through Saturday, May 4

Stop and Swap – The First Brethren Church will be hosting a Stop & Swap in the old downtown Shearer’s building at 109 N Broad (donated by Dave & Beth Miller).
The Swap is where Lanark swaps their stuff! You can bring things you want to get rid of and take anything you want! It is all FREE!!
Thursday hours are 1-7, Friday 9-4 and Saturday 9-4.Drop off times are Sunday, April 28 through Wednesday, May 1 from 4-8 or you can bring items in during the Swap. Please drop items off at 109 N Broad at these times. Some examples of items: clothing, furniture, working appliances, toys, household.

>June 27 – 30

OLD SETTLERS DAYS - Featuring carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food, parade, car show, antique tractor pull and show, ATV pull, and MUCH MORE! Check back for details!

Book the Heritage Center for your next event

The Heritage  Center is for the social and commercial use of the community of Lanark and surrounding vicinity. The City of Lanark proudly encourages its residents and the surrounding citizens to utilize this wonderful local asset. Find out more about the Heritage Center, including rental fees, availability, and contacts HERE.

Weather for Lanark

Today	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 86°/64°	Thunderstorm 93°/70°	Thunderstorm 90°/68°	Chance of a Thunderstorm 90°/64°	Chance of a Thunderstorm 82°/55°