1800s
The Ojibwe
The Ojibwe wintered in the Fox River Valley into the 1860s, trading beadwork with settlers and fishing by torchlight from birchbark canoes.
Living in Fox River Grove, Illinois
A small village on the southern shore of the Fox River, about 37 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop.
01 — At a Glance
A small village on the Fox River.
Fox River Grove sits on the southern shore of the Fox River, in McHenry and Lake counties. It was incorporated in 1919 as the ninth village in McHenry County. The 2020 census counted 4,702 residents. The village has 11 parks, a Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest Line, and Route 14 and Route 22 running through town. The ZIP code is 60021.
02 — History
The story of Fox River Grove.
Fox River Grove has deep roots along the river. A few chapters from its past.
1800s
Northwest Highway
Route 14, a major military and trade road, ran right past the river settlement.
1919
The ninth village
Fox River Grove was officially incorporated, becoming the ninth village in McHenry County.
03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
Most children in Fox River Grove attend the village’s own District 3.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · K–8
Fox River Grove School District 3
Two schools serve most of the village.
- Algonquin Road Elementary School (K–4)
- Fox River Grove Middle School (5–8)
04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Fox River Grove.
Fox River Grove is small, and its summer calendar shows it: fireworks, water fights and a volunteer rec council that runs the leagues.
Parks & Recreation
11 Parks
Playgrounds, courts, sledding hills, fishing spots and an ice-skating area.
Fireworks Celebration
Every Saturday after the Fourth of July, at Picnic Grove Park.
Fox River Grove Rec Council
A volunteer council running adult leagues and youth soccer.
Getting Around
Metra
About 70 minutes to Chicago on the Union Pacific Northwest Line.
Route 14
Northwest Highway to Cary, Crystal Lake, Barrington and Chicago.
Route 22
East to Lake Zurich, Long Grove and Highland Park.