Historical Roots: Elk Grove Village, named after native elk, was settled in 1834 by New England and German-immigrant farmers, evolving into a thriving community.
World War II Transformation: The village's transition into a commerce hub began during World War II when Douglas Aircraft's military plant became O'Hare International Airport, paralleling Elk Grove Village's growth.
Strategic Development: Dallas-based developers, Centex Corporation, chose Elk Grove in the 1950s for its proximity to transportation, initiating a master plan for residential and industrial growth.
Continued Growth: From 1,500 to nearly 7,000 acres, Elk Grove Village, with 33,000 residents, features a unique divide between residential and business communities.
Community Recognition: Acknowledged in "Fifty Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family," Elk Grove boasts excellent amenities, a vibrant economy, and one of the lowest property tax rates in the Northwest suburbs.
Thriving Business Community: With over 5,600 firms, Elk Grove Village's Business Park is a regional business and industry hub, containing the second-largest employment concentration in Illinois.
Northwest Point Office Park: Spanning 125 acres, the Northwest Point office park offers a 10-story building, luxury hotel, landscaped surroundings, and is a key employment source.
Elk Grove Village Median Sale Prices:
COMMUNITY | CHICAGO MAGAZINE SCORE |
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Elk Grove Village | 112 |
Des Plaines | 111 |
Lake Forest | 111 |
Northbrook | 109 |
Arlington Heights | 105 |
Roselle | 105 |
Rolling Meadows | 104 |
Itasca | 102 |
Park Ridge | 100 |
Hoffman Estates | 90 |
Schaumburg | 90 |
Palatine | 88 |
Mount Prospect | 80 |
This ranking follows Elk Grove Village's previous listing as one of the national "Fifty Fabulous Places to Raise a Family."
Elk Grove named "fabulous place." Village cited for several amenities
Daily Herald, Northwest Suburbs
Thursday, February 27, 1997
A great place to call home, Schaumburg is approximately 32 miles northwest of downtown Chicago; the typical commute is roughly an hour fifteen. A popular destination spot for shopping, dining and all around family fun, there’s plenty to do here. Proud of their history, strong sense of community and employment opportunities, you’ll find an engaged and active leadership and lots of volunteer/cultural organizations in this village of roughly 75,000 residents.
With a variety of housing options, from starter home to luxury living; new home builders David Weekly, M/I Homes are actively building, with a current inventory to choose from.
You'll find the nature preserve, Busse North Pool offering year-round recreation, an impressive 3 location district library and the Schaumburg Boomers Stadium; this village offers great all-around amenities. Another of these being the Schaumburg Park District, which operates three community centers, three fitness centers, three preschools, three outdoor pools, an indoor aquatic center, two golf courses and a senior citizen center.
Schaumburg Independent School District
Official Schaumburg City/Village Website
Schaumburg Tax Assessors Office
Schaumburg Chamber of Commerce
Schaumburg Metra Train Station
Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg Campus
Schaumburg Boomers Stadium
Busse North Pool Forest Preserve of Cook County
Schaumburg Township School District
Schaumburg Park District
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Itasca's population was 8,649 at the time of the 2010 census. Outstanding residential neighborhoods, first-rate schools, and beautiful parks distinguish Itasca as a quality community. In 2009, BusinessWeek rated Itasca as the 'Best Affordable Suburb' in the state of Illinois. Itasca also has its own Metra commuter station, making it convenient to travel to Chicago and surrounding communities.
Itasca’s Park District features nine parks and over 43 acres for recreation, relaxation and wildlife observation. The park district also offers a recreation and fitness center, water park and Historical Depot Museum. Itasca's Riverwalk is an important part in making Itasca a pedestrian friendly community. It links the traditional downtown area to the library, water park and nature center, and features two decorative areas to relax and enjoy nature.
Itasca offers a revitalized town center with small shops offering everything from jewelry to flowers to golf clubs and more are located in or near Itasca’s village center. Itasca is also a convenient distance to Woodfield Mall, Stratford Square Mall, Old Town in Bloomingdale, and Long Grove. From fast food to delis to fine dining, you’ll find it in Itasca. Some of the top restaurants include Burnham's and the Prairie River Restaurant at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa and Shula's Steakhouse at the Westin Chicago Northwest.
You’ll find a range of home styles, neighborhoods and pricing in Itasca. I am very familiar with this and other developments in here and surrounding. I would love the opportunity to help you find a home that best suits your needs and criteria.
Itasca Village Independent School District
Dormant factories and industrial warehouses began their transformation in the 1970s and 1980s, becoming work spaces and studios for artists and entrepreneurs. What followed was an influx of new businesses that densely concentrated the area and have made River North a hub for creativity and entertainment. Anchoring the area is the massive Merchandise Mart, with its endless trade showrooms for furniture and design wholesalers, and surrounding this epicenter are eye-catching galleries, home stores and antique shops. And architectural standouts are plenty, from the twin corn cobs Marina City to its neighbor the stately, steel and glass 330 N. Wabash building by Mies van der Rohe.
Cultured by day, River North shifts into high gear by night. The dining scene is always buzzing-from knockout noodles and Spanish small plates to high-end steakhouses and famed pizzerias. Just about every type of cuisine is covered in this mix of award-winning restaurants and local favorites. And for some after-hours revelry, slip into any of the sleek new clubs, upscale wine bars and craft cocktail lounges that dot the scene.
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The Arlington Heights population was 75,101 at the 2010 census. It is the most populous community in the United States that is incorporated as a "village", although it is not far ahead of the nearby villages of Schaumburg, Bolingbrook and adjacent Palatine. Arlington Heights is known for Arlington Park Race Track, home of the Arlington Million, a Breeders' Cup qualifying event; it also hosted the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2002. The village library, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, has one of the largest book collections in the state.
You’ll find a range of home styles, neighborhoods and pricing in Arlington Heights. I am very familiar with Arlington Heights. I would love the opportunity to help you find a home that best suits your needs and criteria.
Arlington Heights Official Village Website
Arlington Heights Independent School District
Arlington Heights Tax Assessors Office
Arlington Heights Parks District
Arlington Heights Metra Train Station
Arlington Heights Public Library District
Things to do in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
Metropolis Performing Arts Center
*Information gathered from various sources, included Wikipedia.org. Accuracy not guaranteed.