The village had grown to a population of 1,700 in the 1920's. The greatest population surge came during 1945 - 1957. Men returning from World War II were looking for somewhere to settle down and raise a family. The population in 1958 was 13,392. The village now contained a small shopping district along La Grange Road.
Housing is predominantly single family homes and small apartment buildings.
The village also has two retirement centers and one nursing care facility. We invite you to explore our directory of community resources. This site is part of NorthStarNet , an online information resource serving communities in Lake, Cook, McHenry, and Kane Counties, Illinois. This page is part of the NorthStarNet Project .