About FOX RIVER GROVE, IL
The Village of Fox River Grove is strategically located 40 miles northwest of Chicago at the crossroads of McHenry, Cook, Lake and Kane counties in northeastern Illinois. Nearby access to the Northwest Tollway (Interstate Route 90), local commuter rail service and good arterial roadways have helped Fox River Grove develop into a comfortable residential community with a variety of retail shops. The village may be accessed via two major arterials: U.S. Route 14 and Illinois State Route 22. Interstate 90 is 10 miles away. O'Hare International Airport is only 45 minutes away.
Since the village's incorporation on August 21, 1919, the population and number of households have continually increased as the village grew from an agricultural community and resort destination to a year-round residential community. Population growth has been moderate since 1970 when the Village had a population of 2,245. The population had risen to 2,515 by 1980 and 3,551 by 1990. Today, Fox River Grove is a growing village with a population of 4,862 (2000 Census).
Residents enjoy a wide variety of recreational choices along the village's picturesque namesake river, including fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking and a wealth of sports activities. The village maintains more than 100 acres of public parks and recreational facilities, and is working to develop a proposed walking/bicycling path connecting the river with the commercial district.
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County of Fox River Grove, IL official site
State of Illinois official site