Population
Elk Grove, Illinois is a village located in Cook County approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. According to the Wikipedia page for Elk Grove Village, the population was 33,127 at the 2010 census. It is estimated to have grown to 34,053 as of 2019. Elk Grove is the largest municipality in the state of Illinois that retains “village” in its name despite its size.
Economy and Major Employers
The economy of Elk Grove is supported by several major employers. The largest is Alexian Brothers Medical Center, which employs over 1,100 people. Other major employers include Curtis 1000, a printing company, and School District 59, which provides public education.
Elk Grove is home to the largest industrial park in the United States. Over 3,600 businesses are located in the Elk Grove Business Park, employing over 60,000 workers. The business park generates over $9 billion in economic impact each year. Many well-known companies have offices or facilities in Elk Grove including AT&T, Pepsi Bottling Company, and Grainger.
Points of Interest
Some of the most popular attractions and points of interest in Elk Grove include:
- Elk Grove Public Library – The library has over 160,000 books, magazines, DVDs, and other materials.
- Elk Grove Park District – Operates over 60 parks, an aquatic center, golf course, sports complexes, and other facilities.
- Historic Norton House – An 1867 farmhouse museum depicting 19th century life.
- Chicago Motor Speedway – A racetrack hosting NASCAR, IndyCar, and other auto racing events.
- Elk Grove Food Pantry – Provides food assistance to low-income residents.
Elk Grove also boasts over 200 restaurants featuring a wide variety of cuisines. Popular shopping destinations include the Shoppes at Elk Grove outdoor lifestyle center.
Local Government
Elk Grove Village is governed by an elected Mayor and Board of Trustees. The current Mayor is Craig Johnson. Residents can stay informed about local government news and services through the Village of Elk Grove website and Facebook page.
Sports
Elk Grove is home to several youth sports leagues and teams. The Elk Grove High School Grenadiers compete in IHSA sanctioned athletics. Popular local teams include the Elk Grove Wildcats youth football organization.