The Village of Fox River Grove is strategically located 40 miles northwest of Chicago at the crossroads of McHenry, Cook, Lake and Kane counties in northeastern Illinois. Since the village's incorporation on August 21, 1919, the population and number of households have continually increased as the village grew from an agricultural community and resort destination to a year-round residential community. Population growth has been moderate since 1970 when the Village had a population of 2,245. The population had risen to 2,515 by 1980 and 3,551 by 1990. Today, Fox River Grove is a growing village with a population of 4,862 (2000 Census). Excerpts from: http://www.foxrivergrove.org/