Fox River Grove Fact Sheet

FOX RIVER GROVE VILLAGE PROFILE

Fox River Grove, the gateway to McHenry County, is a small town of 1.65 square miles with a population of 4,862. It offers a relaxing blend of hometown flavor, high quality public services, and a variety of business and recreational opportunities. Forty-five miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Fox River Grove is situated in the southeast corner of McHenry County and southwest Lake County. The Village borders State Route 14 and U.S. Route 22 and is 10 miles north of Interstate 90. METRA Rail provides commuter transportation service to downtown Chicago.

Major employers are Dominick’s, McDonalds, School District 3, Grove Plating and Midwest Construction Products. Redevelopment efforts are progressing in the local shopping center and downtown district. The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce provides assistance to small and home-based businesses.

The Village of Fox River Grove provides police, water, sewer, park and economic development services. Separate governmental districts provide fire, library and school services. Review this webpage for additional information and links to local businesses and organizations.

Housing opportunities include converted cottages along the river, quiet established neighborhoods, suburban subdivisions and new upscale developments – many are located in and around public parks.

Fox River Grove maintains its small-town appeal with specialty shops lining Route 14 offering specialty sewing, antiques, home decorating, musical instruments, hair salons, laundry, workout center for women, and various restaurants. The local shopping center includes a supermarket, banks, restaurants, gift shop, hardware store, chiropractor, wild bird center and various office businesses. Dining options include a supper club, various fast food outlets, and a Mexican eatery.

Recreational opportunities abound. Residents enjoy approximately 130 acres of parks including Picnic Grove Park along the Fox River, which hosts our annual water ski show and fireworks celebration and boasts the area’s longest sledding hill. Thousands come each year to watch the Norge Winter and Summer Ski Jump Competitions. The Windy City Balloon Port offers hot air balloon rides over scenic McHenry County. The all volunteer Recreation Council runs programs in baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, as well as events such as a 5K run, golf outing and a road rally. Other recreational activities are bowling, hiking, biking, boating, water-skiing and fishing on the Fox River. Winter brings ski jumping at Norge Ski Club, ice skating and sledding.

Area public educational institutions include Algonquin Road Grade School, Countryside Grade School, Fox River Grove Middle School, Station Middle School, Cary Grove High School, Barrington High School, McHenry County Community College and Harper College.

Health care facilities available to residents are Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry, Centegra/Memorial Medical Center in Woodstock and Sherman Health Care in Crystal Lake.