Long Grove, IL, Website

Long Grove, Illinois. The name Long Grove is taken from the large grove of oak and hickory trees. Offering a unique suburban community the Village of Long Grove is an oasis that the rapid advance of urban sprawl has not penetrated. Long Grove is oriented to a rural lifestyle.

This is the very thing that has attracted its residents, that and the Village's official policy to preserve that character forever. Though relatively small in terms of population (it has grown to 6,735 in 2000), the Village is quite large in land mass, covering about 18 square miles. This translates into many acres of open space. A cherished feature of Long Grove is the privacy its residents enjoy.

Long Grove may be best known for its gift, antique shops and special dining. People come long distances by auto and chartered bus to spend a day here. Long Grove contains over 120 businesses that includes specialty shops and restaurants.