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Elk Grove Village is a northwest suburb of Chicago, located right next to O’hare International Airport. It is considered a principal village in the Chicago metropolitan area because of its huge industrial park. The population in Elk Grove Village is over 33,000 and is an attractive place to live for its residents. Just like the name suggests, Elk Grove Village is home to a small herd of Elk, which are kept in a grove in The Ned Brown Forest Preserve. Elk are actually not native to the area, but were brought here by an early resident named William Busse, in the 1920’s from Montana by train.

The Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as Busse Woods, is a major attraction in Elk Grove Village. There is so much land and water to be explored that a quick stop can turn into a whole day of exploration! The Ned Brown Forest Preserve consists of a whopping 3558 acres and 10.8 miles of trail. It includes a huge body of water, called Busse Lake, which is open to canoes, kayaks, rowboats and sailboats. You can even fish year round there. There is also an eight-mile paved trail, called The Busse Forest Paved Trail, which is perfect for biking and rollerblading. It winds through breathtaking sunny meadows, right along the lakeshore of Busse Lake. In the winter, visitors can cross-country ski there.

The Elk Grove Park District offers a lot of fun activities for the whole family. For example, it offers sports for both kids and adults, aquatics, dance, fitness and wellness. The Elk Grove Historical Museum is also a popular attraction in the community. There are plenty of different exhibits from Art to History, insuring a fun time for everyone. The admission to the exhibits is always free.

The Elk Grove Village Public Library is an outstanding library, attracting a lot of visitors not only local but from surrounding suburbs as well. It offers a lot of interesting events for all age groups, from babies to adults. Some interesting programs it offers are Money Smart Meet Up, 20s and 30s Game Night, and C.S.I, Curious Science Investigators. The Elk Grove Village Library also has huge database of books, ensuring you will find everything you can possibly be looking for.