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Long Grove, Long Lake, Mettawa, Mundelein and North Barrington

LONG GROVE

Residents in Long Grove enjoy a peaceful, country-style living amidst the thriving suburban Chicagoland area. The village has grown to more than 6,700, with both residents and visitors taking in the area’s large array of specialty shops and eclectic dining establishments. Downtown Long Grove houses around 120 diverse businesses, from quaint gift and antique shops to an assortment of great dining options. People commuting in and out of Long Grove can utilize U.S Route 12, State Route 53 and Interstates 90, 94 and 294, as well as through Metra rail lines in Barrington, Palatine and Prairie View. www.longgrove.net

LONG LAKE

Nearly 3,500 people reside within Long Lake, positioned approximately 48 miles from downtown Chicago. In 2005, the estimated median home value reached $176,200, an increase from 2000’s estimate of $128,500. Long Lake residents and guests to the area take pleasure in the recreation afforded through the Long Lake and Eagle Creek areas.

METTAWA

Easy transport to and from the Mettawa community is provided by State Route 60 and St. Mary’s Road, which affords quick access to Interstate 94. With downtown Chicago positioned around 35 miles away, Mettawa’s nearly 500 residents enjoy the small-town living offered to them in the suburbs. Leisurely opportunities can be found at the nearby Lake County Forest Preserve District areas, as well as the Des Plaines River and equestrian trails and centers. Several school districts serve Mettawa students, with police protection provided by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and fire protection from either Libertyville or Vernon Township Fire Protection Districts.

MUNDELEIN

Nestled in the heart of Lake County, Mundelein is a vibrant and diverse community offering a high standard of life through beautiful homes, extensive recreational programs and facilities, nationally recognized educational institutions and a strong economic climate, to name a few reasons. With a population of 30,000, Mundelein is equipped with nearly 800 small and mid-sized businesses. Major employers in the thriving community include Medline Industries, Bio-Logic Systems, MacLean-Fogg and Sysmex America, Inc. Both residents and businesses are attracted to Mundelein in big part to its ideal location along and near major roadways and the bustling city of Chicago, as well as its steadfast commitment to controlling the growth of the area. www.mundelein-il.org

NORTH BARRINGTON

Incorporated in 1959, North Barrington provides its residents with a small, residentially developed area, underlined by charming lakes and wooded areas. This peaceful community of just over 3,000 spans six miles and is comprised of varied housing options, two country clubs and four park areas equipped with ball fields and playgrounds. U.S. Route 14 and U.S. Route 12 are easily attainable from North Barrington, with Chicago’s downtown a short 38-mile drive. www.northbarrington.org