Elk Grove Village

Elk Grove Village is a suburban community northwest of Chicago in Cook and DuPage counties, Illinois. The settlement spreads over several miles and includes residential areas, green spaces, and a large commercial district with numerous factories and warehouses.

The area shifted from farmland to planned residential neighborhoods during the 1950s as the Chicago metropolitan region grew rapidly. The community formally gained status as an independent municipality in 1956 and developed into a center for industry and logistics due to its proximity to O'Hare Airport.

The community follows a quiet suburban pattern with single-family homes, front lawns, and wide streets that define the neighborhood character. Local restaurants offer cuisines from different regions, reflecting the backgrounds of residents who live here.

The community connects easily to Chicago and O'Hare Airport through several highways, making travel times short. Visitors find wide streets and parking in residential neighborhoods, while the industrial area sees heavy delivery traffic during daytime hours.

A local museum holds collections about early farming and the rapid post-war development of the area. The exhibits document the transformation through photographs, tools, and furniture from the founding years.

Location: Cook County

Location: DuPage County

Inception: 1956

Shares border with: Arlington Heights, Bensenville, Chicago, Wood Dale, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Itasca, Roselle

Website: http://elkgrove.com

GPS coordinates: 42.00310,-87.99640

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37