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Elk Grove Village, Illinois
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Aerial view of the Elk Grove Village industrial area
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| Motto(s):
"The Exceptional Community"
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Location of Elk Grove Village in Cook County and DuPage County, Illinois
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 Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Illinois | ||
| Counties | Cook, DuPage | ||
| Townships | Elk Grove, Schaumburg, Addison | ||
| Incorporated | July 17, 1956 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council-manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 11.66 sq mi (30.20 km2) | ||
| • Land | 11.60 sq mi (30.05 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) 0.61% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 32,812 | ||
| • Density | 2,827.89/sq mi (1,091.87/km2) | ||
| Down 4.61% from 2000 | |||
| Standard of living (2009-11) | |||
| • Per capita income | $31,387 | ||
| • Median home value | $273,000 | ||
| ZIP codes |
60007, 60009
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| Area codes | 847/224 and 630 | ||
| FIPS code | 17-23256 | ||
| GNIS ID | 2398803 | ||
Elk Grove Village is a village located in Cook and DuPage counties in the state of Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 32,812 people lived there.
The village is about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Chicago. It is very close to O'Hare International Airport. Elk Grove Village is important for the economy of the Chicago metropolitan area. This is because it has a very large industrial park. Several major highways, like I-90 and I-290, pass through or near the village.
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History of Elk Grove Village
Early History of the Land
The land where Elk Grove Village is today was once home to Native American tribes. In the early 1680s, the Miami Confederacy lived here. This group included the Illini and Kickapoo tribes. Later, in the 1700s, the Iroquois and Meskwaki tribes took control.
Then, the French-allied Potawatomi tribe moved into Northern Illinois. By the early 1800s, they controlled a large area. In 1833, the Potawatomi signed a deal with the U.S. Government called the 1833 Treaty of Chicago. This treaty gave the U.S. control of the land, including what is now Elk Grove. The government then sold the land to settlers.
One of the first settlers was Aaron Miner, who arrived in 1833. He was friendly with the Potawatomi people. His family would trade cookies with them for venison (deer meat).
Founding and Growth of the Village
Elk Grove Village was officially started on July 17, 1956. It was planned to have separate areas for homes and businesses. Most of the first houses were built by a company called Centex Corporation. The business area grew to become one of the largest industrial parks in the United States.
Before the village was built, many farmers lived here. Most of them were German immigrants. Some of the main streets in the village are named after these early farming families. One large farm, Busse Farm, was later sold to become the Elk Grove Technology Park in 2018.
The village grew a lot in the 1960s. New roads, schools, and parks were added. Rupley Elementary was the first school built in Elk Grove Village. It was named after Ira Rupley, who helped plan the village.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Elk Grove Village continued to grow. New apartment buildings were constructed. However, one school, Lively Junior High, closed down. It was later turned into a recreation center and administrative offices for the school district.
In 1982, a sad event happened in Elk Grove Village. A 12-year-old girl died after taking a Tylenol capsule that had been tampered with. This event was part of the Chicago Tylenol murders case. It led to new safety rules for how medicines are packaged, making them much harder to tamper with.
During the 1990s and 2000s, the village worked to make itself more beautiful. They added a clock tower, brick crosswalks, and new landscaping. In 2006, Elk Grove Village was one of the first places in Illinois to ban smoking in public.
Geography and Location
Elk Grove Village is located at about 42 degrees North latitude and 87 degrees West longitude. This means it's in the northern part of Illinois. The village covers about 11.66 square miles (30.20 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 6,608 | — | |
| 1970 | 20,346 | 207.9% | |
| 1980 | 28,679 | 41.0% | |
| 1990 | 33,429 | 16.6% | |
| 2000 | 34,727 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 33,127 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 32,812 | −1.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, Elk Grove Village had 32,812 residents. There were about 12,835 households. Many different groups of people live in the village. About 73% of residents were White, 12% were Asian, and 2% were African American. About 12% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village was about 43.6 years old. About 20% of the people were under 18 years old. The average income for a household was about $85,240 per year.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 28,599 | 25,671 | 23,320 | 82.35% | 77.49% | 71.07% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 481 | 449 | 599 | 1.39% | 1.36% | 1.83% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 24 | 44 | 39 | 0.07% | 0.13% | 0.12% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3,034 | 3,327 | 3,919 | 8.74% | 10.04% | 11.94% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 39 | 23 | 80 | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.24% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 370 | 460 | 862 | 1.07% | 1.39% | 2.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,165 | 3,149 | 3,989 | 6.23% | 9.51% | 12.16% |
| Total | 34,727 | 33,127 | 32,812 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Religious Places
Elk Grove Village has several churches. The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit is one of them. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago also has Catholic churches in the area.
Economy and Businesses
Elk Grove Village is famous for having the largest business park in North America. This park is home to almost 3,600 businesses. These companies employ nearly 100,000 people!
The business park is a major center for manufacturing (making things) in the Midwest. It also has many logistics companies that handle shipping and freight. Many large data centers are located here because of good internet connections and other benefits.
Alexian Brothers Medical Center is a hospital in Elk Grove Village. It is the largest employer in the community, with over 2,200 workers. Other well-known companies like Apple Vacations and Pepsi Cola Distribution also have offices here. In 2014, Global Trade Magazine called Elk Grove Village one of America's best cities for global trade.
Major Employers in Elk Grove Village
Here are some of the top employers in the village:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Alexian Brothers Medical Center | 2,800 |
| 2 | ADP | 1,612 |
| 3 | Ecolab | 900 |
| 4 | Seko Logistics | 687 |
| 5 | Marketplace Brands, LLC | 418 |
| 6 | SigmaTron International | 400 |
| 7 | Village of Elk Grove Village | 333 |
| 8 | Unilode | 314 |
Arts and Culture
Elk Grove Village is named after the small herd of elk that live there. These elk are kept in a special grove at the edge of the Busse Woods forest preserve. Elk used to live in this area naturally but disappeared long ago. The tradition of the elk herd started in the 1920s when William Busse brought elk from Montana. Today, the Chicago Zoological Society helps take care of the elk.
The village also sponsors the Bahamas Bowl, a college football bowl game. They use their business park's slogan, "Makers Wanted," as part of the bowl's name.
Education in Elk Grove Village
Students in Elk Grove Village attend different schools depending on where they live.
- Areas east of I-290 go to Elk Grove High School. This school is part of District 214. They also attend schools in Community Consolidated School District 59.
- Areas west of I-290 go to James B. Conant High School (District 211) and Mead Junior High (District 54).
Queen of the Rosary Catholic School is also in Elk Grove Village. In 2014, Chicago magazine named it one of the top private elementary schools in the Chicago area. Many schools and teachers in Elk Grove Village have won national and state awards.
Media and News
People in Elk Grove Village can read major newspapers like the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. The local newspapers include the Daily Herald and the Elk Grove Journal.
Transportation
Pace provides bus service in Elk Grove Village. Route 223 connects the village to the Rosemont 'L' station and other places.
Notable People from Elk Grove Village
Many interesting people have lived in Elk Grove Village, including:
- Jessica Calalang, a figure skater who won silver medals.
- Billy Corgan, the lead singer of the rock band Smashing Pumpkins.
- James Iha, another guitarist from Smashing Pumpkins.
- Jerry B. Jenkins, who co-wrote the Left Behind book series.
- John McDonough, a former president for the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs sports teams.
- Ailyn Pérez, a famous opera singer.
Sister Cities
Elk Grove Village has a sister city:
Termini Imerese, in Sicily, Italy.
See also
In Spanish: Elk Grove Village (Illinois) para niños
