Long Grove, Illinois

Long Grove is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, approximately 35 miles (56 km) away from and a northwest suburb of Chicago.

[2] The village has strict building ordinances to preserve its "country atmosphere".

[4] The village now has very strict building ordinances to preserve its "pristine rural charm",[5] including prohibitions on sidewalks,[6] fences,[7] and residential street lights.

[8] The Long Grove area is now known for its historic downtown, its exclusive million dollar homes and the annual events including the chocolate, strawberry and apple festivals that take place in May, June and September, respectively.

[10] Due to the 8-foot-6-inch (2.59 m) clearance height of its covering, it has been struck by vehicles dozens of times in recent years.

Long Grove is served by Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96.

Map of Illinois highlighting Lake County