Algonquin, Illinois

Location within the Chicago metropolitan area. The Chicago metropolitan area is the Metropolitan area associated with the city of Chicago in the United States and its suburbs The Chicago metropolitan area.
Incorporated	Village in 1890. A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet, but smaller than a Town or City. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
County; State	McHenry, Kane; Illinois
Township	Algonquin, Grafton, Dundee
Government	Council-manager
Village President	John Schmitt
Population (2000)	23,276 (up 99. A county of the United States is a local level of government created as a subdivision of a state by the state government or by the federal or territorial government as a subdivision A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government McHenry County is located in the US state of Illinois. As of 2000 the population was 260077 Kane County is located in the US state of Illinois. In 2000 the population of the County was 404119 The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. A civil township is a widely used unit of Local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. Algonquin Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. The population was 86219 at the 2000 census Grafton Township is located in McHenry County, Illinois. The population was 27547 at the 2000 census. Dundee Township occupies the square in the Northeast corner of Kane County Illinois. Local governments are administrative offices that are smaller than a State. In the council-manager form of government an elected city council (typically between five and 11 people is responsible for making Policy, passing Ordinances voting Appropriations A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet, but smaller than a Town or City. 6% from 1990)
Pop. density	914. In Mathematics, a percentage is a way of expressing a number as a Fraction of 100 ( per cent meaning "per hundred" Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 2/km² (2,367. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4/mi²)
ZIP code(s)	60102
Area code	847 & 224
Land area	25. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS Both area code 847 and area code 224 are part of an Overlay plan that covers most of Lake County, the northern part of Cook County, the northern Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 9 km² (10. 0 mi²)
Income	Per capita:   $29,820 Household: $79,730
Home value	Mean:    $214,342 (2000) Median: $194,500
Website	www.algonquin.org
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Algonquin is a village located in both Kane and McHenry County, Illinois. Kane County is located in the US state of Illinois. In 2000 the population of the County was 404119 McHenry County is located in the US state of Illinois. As of 2000 the population was 260077 A 2007 special census placed the Village's population at 30,548^[1], growing considerably from the 2000 Census figure of 23,276^[2]. The United States Census is a decennial Census mandated by the United States Constitution. A

The village is known as "The Gem of the Fox River Valley", since its downtown is nestled in the heart of Illinois' Fox River Valley. This article is about a tributary beginning in far southeastern Wisconsin of the Illinois River Established in 1890 and long known as a small river community, the village is currently making the transition into a major regional hub, as it has experienced considerable suburban growth over the past 15 years. Now stretching all the way west to the busy Randall Road corridor, Algonquin has become a major center of retail activity and a growing business center. Randall Road is a major north-south county highway in McHenry and Kane County Illinois. Additionally, the village continues to see considerable residential growth. In wake of the growth, the village has had to deal with challenges such as traffic congestion and overburdened schools. In spite of this, the Village has managed to grow its commercial tax base, preserve its character and history, and substantially increase its recreational offerings.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 History 4 Neighborhoods 4.1 Central area 4.2 East side 4.3 West side 4.4 Far west side 5 Education 5.1 School District 300 5.2 School District 158 5.3 Private Schools 5.4 Community Colleges 5.5 Libraries 6 Shopping 6.1 Randall Road Corridor 6.2 East Algonquin Road Corridor 6.3 West Algonquin Road Corridor 6.4 Old Town District 7 Industry 7.1 Algonquin Industrial Park 7.2 Algonquin Corporate Campus 7.3 Other Industries 8 Lodging 9 Recreation 10 Festivals and Traditions 11 Transportation 12 References 13 External links

Geography

Algonquin is located at 42°9′46″N, 88°18′9″W (42. 162741, -88. 302571)^[3].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 10. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 0 square miles (25. 9 km²), of which, 9. 8 square miles (25. 5 km²) of it is land and 0. 2 square miles (0. 4 km²) of it (1. 60%) is water. The majority of Algonquin is located in McHenry County, with some overhang into neighboring Kane County.

Demographics

As of the census^[4] of 2004, there were 27,900 people, 8,300 households, and 7,100 families residing in the village. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,367. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4 people per square mile (914. 2/km²). There were 7,952 housing units at an average density of 808. 8/sq mi (312. 3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94. 26% White, 0. 92% African American, 0. 10% Native American, 2. 35% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 1. 20% from other races, and 1. 16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4. 07% of the population. Within the last decade, the Polish Community has doubled.

There were 8,000 households out of which 50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74. 7% were married couples living together, 5. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17. 8% were non-families. 14. 5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3. 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3. 02 and the average family size was 3. 38.

In the village the population was spread out with 32. 8% under the age of 18, 5. 2% from 18 to 24, 36. 8% from 25 to 44, 20. 0% from 45 to 64, and 5. 3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98. 9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96. 2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $79,730, and the median income for a family was $84,437. Males had a median income of $60,473 versus $36,624 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,820. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 1. 0% of families and 1. 7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 5% of those under age 18 and 4. 6% of those age 65 or over.

History

Long before Europeans settled in Algonquin, the Potawatomi Native Americans originally inhabited the land. The European peoples are the various Nations and Ethnic groups of Europe. The Potawatomi (also spelled Pottawatomie and Pottawatomi, among many variations) are a Native American people of the upper Mississippi Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States But by 1834, the first settler of Algonquin, Samuel Gillilan, came to the area from Virginia. Year 1834 ( MDCCCXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state Settlers Dr. Cornish, Dr. Plumleigh, Eli Henderson, Alex Dawson, and William Jackson arrived shortly thereafter. There was some dispute regarding the original name of Algonquin, and numerous other names were suggested including Denny's Ferry, Cornish Ferry, Cornishville, and Osceola. But Samuel Edwards suggested the name Algonquin and on December 23, 1847, the name Algonquin became official. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 1847 ( MDCCCXLVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common

The first signs of economic growth occurred in 1855 when the town saw the construction of the railroad, which enabled farmers in the neighboring area to have other means of getting their products to the markets in Chicago. Finally on February 25, 1890 the Village of Algonquin was officially formed. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common

The original Village Hall of Algonquin was erected on January 31, 1907 at 2 S. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Main Street. and is still standing today, where it currently functions as a historical landmark and community gathering place. It served as the Village Hall of Algonquin until a new Village Hall was built at 2200 Harnish Drive in 1996. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)

From the years of 1906 to 1913, the automobile companies began to go to the Algonquin Hill Climbs, which was an event where if an automobile was able to make it up a series of steep hills in the Village, it would be given the stamp of approval. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common And because of that, the Algonquin Cup was formed which received national recognition at the time. The two hills used in the race were the Phillips Hill which extends from Illinois Route 31 to the cemetery and Perry Hill, located south of downtown, and which is currently Lundstrom Lane. Illinois Route 31 is a north-south state road in northeastern Illinois, United States. The village created a new hill for the race called Huntington Hill, which is currently Huntington Drive. A park now stands in place of the finish line of Huntington Hill at the intersection of Huntington Drive and Circle Drive which is called Hill Climb Park. The festival in recognition of the event continues to be held each year.

For much of the 20th Century, Algonquin was a quasi-resort town and several people from the Chicago area would visit the town in order to escape urban life. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. The Fox River offered immense recreational opportunities and several summer homes were constructed. The Fox River is the name of several places and rivers Populated places Fox River Alaska in the United States Fox River Wisconsin Soon, more people began living in Algonquin year-round. Algonquin remained a small town for much of the 20th Century, growing steadily, until the 1980s, when the Village's population exploded with new residential construction. The development continued in earnest in the 1990s and 2000s. The village's first major shopping center, Algonquin Town Center, was constructed on East Algonquin Road and numerous die & mold industries were established west of downtown. Illinois Route 62 is an east-west state road in northeast Illinois. In the 1990s, development shifted to Randall Road, which saw the construction of numerous retailers, restaurants, and services. Randall Road is a major north-south county highway in McHenry and Kane County Illinois. In 2004, the 80-store Algonquin Commons outdoor mall opened for business, followed by the Algonquin Galleria outdoor mall, which is currently under development and saw its first stores open in 2006. Algonquin Commons is an upper-tier outdoor Shopping mall, or Lifestyle center, located along Randall Road in Algonquin Illinois. The Algonquin Galleria Center is an outdoor Shopping mall under construction at the southeast corner of Randall Road and County Line Road in Algonquin Illinois In the mid 2000s, development also began on the Algonquin Corporate Campus, which is slated to include industrial and office development spread over 1,000 acres on the southwest side of the Village.

Neighborhoods

The Village of Algonquin includes dozens of distinct neighborhoods, most of which are subdivisions.

Central area

The Village's oldest neighborhood is the Old Town District. The Old Town District, a neighborhood established by the Village, includes all those areas that were in the Village when the Village was first incorporated. Major streets in this area include Illinois Route 31 (Main Street), Illinois Route 62 (Algonquin Road), and Harrison Street. Illinois Route 31 is a north-south state road in northeastern Illinois, United States. Illinois Route 62 is an east-west state road in northeast Illinois. Included in this area are old Victorian homes, small shops, fine restaurants, churches and religious schools, and three of the village's most picturesque parks: Riverfront Park, Cornish Park, and Towne Park. The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of Architectural styles predominantly employed during the Victorian era. The symobolic Historic Algonquin Village Hall serves as the centerpiece of this area. In the United States, a village hall is the seat of government for Villages It functions much as a City hall does within cities The Fox River and the McHenry County Prairie Path both run through the heart of this area, providing for immense recreational opportunities. This article is about a tributary beginning in far southeastern Wisconsin of the Illinois River Currently under development in this area are the Riverside Square and Main Street Commons luxury condominium developments, which will add to the character of the village.

Located north of the Old Town District along Harrison Street are the Algonquin Hills and Algonquin Shores neighborhoods, which consist of older homes mostly built before World War II, many of them within proximity to the Fox River. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Pioneer Park is located in this area. Located on the west side of Route 31 is the Arrowhead subdivision.

East side

Located on the Village's east side, south of Algonquin Road, east of the Fox River, and west of Sandbloom Road is the Weck's Subdivision and other subdivisions, consisting mostly of ranch homes built after World War II. Also embedded in this area, at the northwest corner of Sandbloom Road and Souwanas Trail, is the Alta Vista neighborhood. Located in the heart of this area are Eastview Elementary School, Algonquin Middle School, Snapper Field, Lions-Armstrong Memorial Pool, and the Algonquin Library - Eastgate Branch.

Two fairly newer neighborhoods, located along Sandbloom Road, south of Algonquin Road, are Riverwood and Algonquin Lakes. Riverwood was built in the 1980s and 1990s, while Algonquin Lakes was built in the early 2000s. Both include single-family homes and townhomes. Located within Algonquin Lakes is Algonquin Lakes Elementary, Algonquin Lakes Park, and a series of trails and lakes. This neighborhood abuts Jewel-Osco and Walgreens. For the defunct Australia supermarket chain see Jewel Food Stores (Australia Jewel is an American Supermarket Walgreen Co ( d/b/a Walgreens (without an Apostrophe) is a leading Pharmacy chain, mail service and pharmacy benefit manager Glenloch, an age 55+ age-restricted community consisting of single-family and multi-family homes, is pending development, just east of Algonquin Lakes along the south side of Algonquin Road. An age-restricted community or age-segregated community is a Housing area often gated, that restricts ownership to individuals who are over a set age

On the east side, north of Algonquin Road, are a series of single family home subdivisions with pockets of multi-family homes embedded within. These subdivisions, built mostly in the 1980s and 1990s include Copper Oaks, Glen Oaks, Glenmoor, Spring Creek, and Old Oak Terrace. Holder Park and Yellowstone Park are both found in this area. These neighborhoods back up to Algonquin Town Center and other retail developments along East Algonquin Road. Located north of this area, along Highland Avenue, is the expansive Presidential Park and the Prairie Path subdivision, which is pending construction.

West side

Located west of the Old Town District are a series of ranch and two-story homes in multiple subdivisions along Huntington Drive. This area is commonly referred to as Highland Glen. Homes in this region were built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s. Hill Climb Park has become the centerpiece of this area, named after the famous auto races of the early 1900s which took place on the Huntington Drive hill. Neubert Elementary School is also located in this area, where Huntington Drive branches off into two streets, Huntington Drive North and Harnish.

South of this area is Gaslight Terrace West and Gaslight Terrace North. These include larger, pricier homes on big lots. Gaslight Park and Braewood Park serve these neighborhoods.

West of Hanson Road, south of Algonquin Road, east of Randall Road, and north of County Line Roads are a variety of neighborhoods, mostly built in the late 1980s and the 1990s. These include Fieldcrest Farms, High Hill Farms, Dawson Mill, Falcon Ridge, Arbor Hills, and Tunbridge. The Algonquin Village Hall and Police Department are located in the heart of this area. High Hill Park and Tunbridge Park serve neighborhood residents. Important streets in this area include Huntington Drive, Harnish Drive, and Stonegate Drive. The Golf Club of Illinois abuts this area, as do several retail developments along Randall Road.

Located south of County Line Road, along Sleepy Hollow Road and Longmeadow Parkway, and east of Randall Road is the expansive Willoughby Farms neighborhood, built in a variety of phases throughout the 1990s. Westfield Community School and Willoughby Farms Park serve the area. Also in this area is the Brittany Hills subidivision and the under-construction Creek's Crossing and Aspen Village neighborhoods. These neighborhoods are adjacent to the Algonquin Galleria. The Algonquin Galleria Center is an outdoor Shopping mall under construction at the southeast corner of Randall Road and County Line Road in Algonquin Illinois

Far west side

West of Randall Road are a variety of townhome developments that serve as a transition between the retail centers along Randall Road and the estate-style developments further west. These developments include Canterbury Place, Millbrook, Creekside, and Winding Creek. Abutting the 100-acre (0. 40 km²) Ted Spella Park is the age-restricted community, Grand Reserve. These neighborhoods are all located along the picturesque Woods Creek corridor. Also in this area is the main Algonquin Library and Harry D. Jacobs High School. Harry D Jacobs High School (commonly referred to as Jacobs, HDJ, JHS or The Harry D

Further west of Woods Creek, and stretching west to Square Barn Road, are pricier homes on larger lots, in the Terrace Hill, Terrace Lakes, Prestwicke, Fairway View Estates, Woods Creek Valley Estates, and The Coves developments. These neighborhoods are adjacent to the private Terrace Hill Golf Course, Ted Spella Park, and James B. Wood Park. Homes in this area were built from the late 1980s up until today. Construction of this area is exepected to be complete by the end of the 2000s. Many of the homes in this area are custom or semi-custom.

West of Square Barn Road is the Manchester Lakes subdivision, a pricey single-family and multi-family home development built over several phases in the 2000s. This neighborhood is adjacent to the Square Barn Commons retail center and Kelliher Park. A variety of lakes and ponds and an extensive trail system can be found within this development. South of Manchester Lakes is the Square Barn Road School Campus, which includes Mackeben Elementary School, Conley Elementary School, Heineman Middle School, and the School District 158 administration building.

Further residential development west of Square Barn Road is expected in the future.

Education

School District 300

Community Unit School District 300, a large district based out of nearby Carpentersville, serves the village's eastern two-thirds, generally along and east of Randall Rd. Community Unit School District 300 is a School district headquartered in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States. Carpentersville is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The District 300 schools in Algonquin include:

• Westfield Community School (K-8)
• Neubert Elementary School (K-5)
• Algonquin Lakes Elementary School (K-5)
• Eastview Elementary School (K-5)
• Algonquin Middle School (6-8)
• Harry D. Jacobs High School (9-12)
• Dundee-Crown High School (9-12) in nearby Carpentersville serves high school-aged students residing in the eastern sections of the village. Harry D Jacobs High School (commonly referred to as Jacobs, HDJ, JHS or The Harry D Dundee-Crown High School is a high school located in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States, a suburb of Chicago. Carpentersville is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States.
• Lincoln Prairie Elementary School (K-5) in nearby Lake in the Hills serves elementary-aged students residing in far north-central sections of the village. Lake in the Hills (often abbreviated LITH or LITH) is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States.

School District 158

Consolidated School District 158 is headquartered in Algonquin, and the schools on the Square Barn Road campus serve the village's far western side, as well as portions of neighboring communities Huntley and Lake in the Hills. Community Consolidated School District 158 is a School district in Illinois. Huntley is a rapidly-growing village in McHenry County, Illinois and Kane County Illinois. Lake in the Hills (often abbreviated LITH or LITH) is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. School District 158 schools serving far western Algonquin include:

• Mackeben Elementary School (K-2)
• Marion Conley Elementary School (3-5)
• Bernice Heinemann Middle School (6-8)
• Huntley High School (9-12) in nearby Huntley serves high school-aged students residing in far western sections of the village. Mackeben Elementary School is an elementary school that is part of Consolidated School District 158, and is located in Algonquin, Illinois. Marion Conley Elementary School is an elementary school that is part of Consolidated School District 158, and is located in Algonquin, Illinois. Bernice Heinemann Middle School is a grade 6-8 middle school that is part of Consolidated School District 158, and is located in Algonquin, Illinois. Huntley High School is a rapidly growing grade 9-12 high school serving the entire Consolidated School District 158 area which includes all of Huntley Illinois,

Private Schools

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School and St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, both located in the heart of Algonquin, offer private K-8 education.

Community Colleges

The nearest community colleges are McHenry County College and Elgin Community College. McHenry County College is a Community college serving residents residing in Community College District 528 which covers most of McHenry County, Illinois Elgin Community College is a US post-secondary educational institution which awards Associate of Arts degrees

Libraries

Algonquin Public Library contains two branches, the main branch on Harnish, just west of Randall Road, and a second branch on Eastgate, south of Algonquin Rd. Randall Road is a major north-south county highway in McHenry and Kane County Illinois. Both offer exceptional educational and reading programs. Huntley Public Library, Dundee Township Library, and the Barrington Area Library also serve certain sections of the Village. Huntley is a rapidly-growing village in McHenry County, Illinois and Kane County Illinois. Dundee Township occupies the square in the Northeast corner of Kane County Illinois. The Barrington Area Library, located in Barrington, Illinois, USA serves the approximately 42127 residents of the Barrington Public Library District

Shopping

The village of Algonquin is a major center for shopping activities, both regionally and locally. The village is known for its chic lifestyle centers, power centers, grocers, and growing variety of restaurants. Most of the village's retail is confined to Randall Road and, to a lesser extent, Algonquin Road. Randall Road is a major north-south county highway in McHenry and Kane County Illinois. Illinois Route 62 is an east-west state road in northeast Illinois.

Randall Road Corridor

Major centers include:

• Algonquin Commons, Illinois' largest lifestyle center, containing 600,000 sq ft (60,000 m²) and over 80 retailers, dominated by fashion and specialty stores and upscale eateries. Algonquin Commons is an upper-tier outdoor Shopping mall, or Lifestyle center, located along Randall Road in Algonquin Illinois. The center is anchored by Borders Books and Music, Dick's Sporting Goods, Old Navy, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Circuit City, Petsmart, Office Max, Ulta, and Trader Joe's. Borders Group ( is an international bookseller based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dick's Sporting Goods ( is a large US sporting goods retailer Old Navy is a Brand of clothing and chain of stores owned by Gap Inc DSW Inc ( is a specialty branded footwear retailer headquartered in Columbus Ohio. Circuit City ( is an American dealer and retailer in brand-name consumer electronics personal computers and entertainment software PetSmart Inc ( is a retail chain doing business in the United States and Canada engaged in the sale of specialty pet supplies and services such as Grooming OfficeMax ( is an office supplies retailer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Naperville Illinois. Ulta, based in Bolingbrook Illinois, is a chain of makeup and hair supply stores and Salons in the United States, which serves a market similar to that of Sephora Trader Joe's is a privately held chain of specialty Grocery stores headquartered in Monrovia California.
• Algonquin Galleria, a multi-phased outdoor mall slated for potentially 1,000,000 sq ft (100,000 m²) of retail. The Algonquin Galleria Center is an outdoor Shopping mall under construction at the southeast corner of Randall Road and County Line Road in Algonquin Illinois The center will feature a combination of big-box department, furniture, and specialty stores, as well as services and restaurants. The first phase is anchored by Ethan Allen, Best Buy, Dania Furniture, La-Z-Boy, and family entertainment facility Brunswick Zone XL. Ethan Allen Interiors Inc ( is a North American Furniture chain with more than 300 stores across the United States and Canada Best Buy Co Inc ( is a Fortune 100 company and the largest specialty retailer of Consumer electronics in the United States and Canada La-Z-Boy Incorporated is a Furniture Manufacturer based in Monroe, Michigan. The Brunswick Corporation, formerly known as the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, is a United States -based Corporation that has been involved in
• The Esplanade, a multi-phased multi-story mixed use development featuring ground level retail, upper level office and residential units, and outlying restaurants. The Esplanade is a mixed-use development under construction on Randall Road next to the Lifestyle center Algonquin Commons in Algonquin Illinois
• Woods Creek Shopping Center, a 400,000 sq ft (40,000 m²) power center anchored by Super Target, Kohl's, Michael's, Home Goods, Famous Footwear, Pier 1 Imports, Dress Barn, Lane Bryant, Maurice's, Petco, Payless Shoe Source, and Factory Card and Party. A power centre (or power center, also known as a retail park) is an unenclosed shopping centre with to of Gross leasable area that usually contains Target Corporation ( is an American Retailing company that was founded in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1902 Kohl's Corporation ( is an American Department store chain headquartered in Menomonee Falls Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. Michaels is the largest Arts and Crafts retail chain in the United States. Famous Footwear is a nationwide chain of Retail stores in the United States, which offers a variety of Footwear from brands like Nike, Pier 1 Imports Inc ( is a Fort Worth, Texas -based retailer specializing in imported home furnishings and decor particularly Furniture, table-top Dress Barn is an American Retailer of Womens clothing products. Lane Bryant is a retail women's clothing store focusing on fashion for plus-sized women PETCO is a chain of Retail stores that offers pet supplies and services such as Grooming and Dog training. Payless ShoeSource is a discount footwear retailer that was founded in 1956 in Topeka Kansas. The center is fronted by small shops, a bank, and a proposed restaurant.
• River Pointe Shopping Center, a 250,000 sq ft (23,000 m²) power center anchored by grocer Jewel-Osco, Office Depot, Jo-Ann, and Guitar Center. For the defunct Australia supermarket chain see Jewel Food Stores (Australia Jewel is an American Supermarket Office Depot ( is a supplier of office products and services The Company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines computers computer software and office Jo-Ann Stores Inc ( is a specialty retailer of crafts and fabrics based in Hudson Ohio, United States. Guitar Center is the largest chain of Musical instrument retailers in the world and is located throughout the United States. The center also includes smaller shops and is fronted by two fast food restaurants and a bank.
• Randall Rolls, a commercial center which is anchored by the large multi-purpose fitness center Lifetime Fitness, and fronted by four restaurants, an Aldi grocery store, a bank, and small office buildings. Life Time Fitness is a national chain of fitness centers (or Health clubs in the United States, based out of Chanhassen Minnesota For similarly named settlements see Aldie, short for " AL brecht DI scount" is a Discount Supermarket
• Grandview Commons, a 130,000 sq ft (12,000 m²) power center anchored by furniture stores Ashley Furniture, Harlem Furniture, and The Great Escape. Ashley Furniture Industries Inc (also known as Ashley Furniture, or just simply as Ashley) is a privately owned manufacturer and importer of bedding and home A small strip center is also located adjacent to the center.
• Oakridge Court, a planned 400,000 sq ft (40,000 m²) power center slated to be anchored by JC Penney, Toys "R" Us/Babies "R" Us, TJ Maxx, David's Bridal, Discovery Clothing, Catherine's, Kay Jewelers, Sally Beauty, and Binny's Beverage Depot. J C Penney Company Inc ( most commonly known today by the name JCPenney or simply Penneys) is a mid-range chain of American Department stores Toys "R" Us ( currently typeset as Toys Я Us in the logo and before as Toys "Я" Us) is a Toy store chain based Toys "R" Us ( currently typeset as Toys Я Us in the logo and before as Toys "Я" Us) is a Toy store chain based TJ Maxx (sometimes referred to as TJ's or TJ) is a chain of American Department stores owned by TJX Companies David's Bridal is a clothier in the United States that specializes in Wedding dresses prom gowns and other formal wear including bridesmaids and mother Sterling Jewelers Inc was founded in 1906 by Henry Shaw (the father of Jerry Shaw the chairman emeritus of Sterling today from LeRoy's Jewelers in Lorain Ohio.
• Briarwood Center, a 150,000 sq ft (14,000 m²) complex of one-story office and medical buildings, fronted by small retail shops, restaurants, and a gas station.
• Millbrook Marketplace, a shopping center anchored by Wal-Mart, and fronted by restaurants and small shops. Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores The Wal-Mart is proposed to eventually expand to a Wal-Mart Supercenter. Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores
• Meijer Center, a shopping center anchored by Meijer and fronted by small shops and restaurants, a bank, and a gas station. Meijer ( Dutch, ˈmaɪər is a regional American Hypermarket chain based in Walker Michigan.
• Eagle Center, a shopping center anchored by Caputo & Sons supermarket and Home Depot. The Home Depot ( is an American Retailer of Home improvement and construction products and services The center also includes small shops scattered in multi-tenant buildings, a gas station, a bank, and restaurants.

East Algonquin Road Corridor

Major centers include:

• Algonquin Town Center, the Village's first major shopping center, anchored by Butera Market and True Value, also featuring small shops, a bank, and a restaurant. Butera is a chain of Supermarkets in the Chicago area. Originally known as "Butera Finer Foods" then "Butera Market" and True Value Company is a retailer-owned hardware Cooperative with approximately 6200 independent retail locations worldwide
• A recently-opened second Jewel-Osco location. For the defunct Australia supermarket chain see Jewel Food Stores (Australia Jewel is an American Supermarket
• An additional Brunswick Zone, SuitePlay!(Formerly Rec Room Furniture), and Walgreens. The Brunswick Corporation, formerly known as the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, is a United States -based Corporation that has been involved in Walgreen Co ( d/b/a Walgreens (without an Apostrophe) is a leading Pharmacy chain, mail service and pharmacy benefit manager
• Strip centers Fountain Square and Glacier Plaza. Fountain Square also includes office buildings.

West Algonquin Road Corridor

Major centers include Square Barn Commons, Prestwicke Plaza, and Winding Creek Center, neighborhood commercial strip centers featuring over a dozen retailers each, all located along West Algonquin Road. Square Barn Commons also includes Walgreens, a Bank & Trust facility, and a daycare center, Prestwicke Plaza contains a Centegra medical center, and Winding Creek contains a professional office building and private learning academy. Walgreen Co ( d/b/a Walgreens (without an Apostrophe) is a leading Pharmacy chain, mail service and pharmacy benefit manager

Old Town District

The Village's Old Town District, focused primarily along Main Street/Route 31 includes dozens of independent retailers and franchises, offices, and fine restaurants. Other strip centers can be found nearby including Fox River Center, Eastgate Center, and two un-named centers anchored by 7-Elevens. 7-Eleven is a worldwide chain of Convenience stores It is since March 2007 the largest chain store in any category beating McDonald's by 1000 stores

Industry

A growing number of businesses can be found in Algonquin. From a manufacturing corridor along Algonquin Road between Pyott Road and Route 31 to a planned corporate campus on the west side of Randall Road, industry is a significant part of the Algonquin area economy. Illinois Route 31 is a north-south state road in northeastern Illinois, United States.

Algonquin Industrial Park

Just west of the village's Old Town District is the Algonquin Industrial Park, located along Algonquin Road. Several major companies can be found in this area, including tool, die, and mold industries, plastics industries, and transportation-related businesses. Major businesses located in this area include Wauconda Tool & Engineering, Kenmode Tool & Engineering, Schiffmayer Plastics, Crystal Die & Mold, VCP Printing, and Lion Tool.

Algonquin Corporate Campus

Currently under development is the Algonquin Corporate Campus on the Village's west side along Randall Road. Set on over 1,000 acres (4. 0 km²) stretching from Randall Road west to Square Barn Road, and north of Huntley Road, the development is aimed at providing more jobs to the greater Algonquin area. As a result, any potential business or building in the park that brings high-paying jobs has the opportunity for incentives and to have the development review process expedited. Currently located in the park is Young Innovations Incorporated, a company that specializes in oral healthcare supplies; and Advantage Moving and Storage, a moving and storage company. Businesses the village is targeting for the park include those specializing in healthcare, technology, and research and development. In addition, a variety of multi-tenant buildings are planned for the business park. Located directly adjacent to the Algonquin Corporate Campus are the village's outdoor malls Algonquin Commons and Algonquin Galleria. Algonquin Commons is an upper-tier outdoor Shopping mall, or Lifestyle center, located along Randall Road in Algonquin Illinois. The Algonquin Galleria Center is an outdoor Shopping mall under construction at the southeast corner of Randall Road and County Line Road in Algonquin Illinois Also part of the park is the mixed-use Esplanade development. The Esplanade is a mixed-use development under construction on Randall Road next to the Lifestyle center Algonquin Commons in Algonquin Illinois

Other Industries

Other major industries in Algonquin include Duro-Life, a manufacturer of machine parts located along Randall Road; Meyer Material Service, a mining company located along Route 31; Burnex Corporation; and J&D Mechanical Industries.

There is also over 250,000 sq ft (23,000 m²). of small office and medical office space located in various buildings throughout town, most heavily concentrated along Randall Road, Algonquin Road, and Route 31. The largest such series of office buildings is the Briarwood Center at the intersection of Randall Road and County Line Road.

Lodging

• Coleman Hospitality Campus
  • Located at Randall Road and Bunker Hill Drive, this complex features a Holiday Inn Express, local chain restaurant Colonial Cafe, and a proposed Conference Center. Randall Road is a major north-south county highway in McHenry and Kane County Illinois. Holiday Inn is a Brand name applied to Hotels within the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG
• Victorian Garden Bed and Breakfast
  • Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of downtown Algonquin

Recreation

The village is unique in that it does not have an actual park district, as park operations are run by the village itself. Bed and breakfast, also known as B&B, is a term originating in the United Kingdom, but now also used all over the world for an establishment that offers accommodation Nevertheless, the quality of parks, trails, and programs is nearly unmatched. In addition, the village's scenic waterways remain a regional draw. Some noteworthy recreational opportunities in Algonquin include:

• Downtown Algonquin, a compact downtown featuring several shops and restaurants near the Fox River, as well as features like upscale lighting, planters, and well-kept sidewalks.
• The Fox River, a major tributary in Illinois which runs north-south through the heart of the village's downtown. This article is about a tributary beginning in far southeastern Wisconsin of the Illinois River A tributary is a Stream or River which flows into a mainstem (or parent river
• Raging Buffalo Snowboard Ski Park, a snowboarding and ski terrain park located on Route 31 just south of village's limits.
• Fox River Trail/McHenry County Prairie Path, a sub-section of the Grand Illinois Trail
• Golf Club of Illinois, a public golf course on the village's southern end. The Grand Illinois Trail (occasionally abbreviated GIT) is a multipurpose recreational Trail in the northern part of the U
• Terrace Hill Golf Course, a private golf course on the village's western side.
• Lifetime Fitness, a chain fitness center with a sizable location in Algonquin. Life Time Fitness is a national chain of fitness centers (or Health clubs in the United States, based out of Chanhassen Minnesota
• Kelliher Park, a park on the village's far western side featuring several ballfields.
• Ted Spella Park, a large park under development on the village's west side.
• Snapper Field and Lions Pool, a recreational complex near Algonquin Middle School featuring ballfields and the municipal pool.
• Towne Park, Cornish Park, and Riverfront Park, three parks located in the village's downtown, significant for the role they play in the popular Founders Days festival and several other downtown events throughout the year
• Presidential Park, an important recreational area for the village's eastside residents, it features several ballfields and open areas, as well as a few picnic shelters.
• Algonquin Lakes, a grouping of natural and man-made lakes and adjacent recreational area in a residential neighborhood by the same name on the village's eastern side.
• Manchester Lakes, a grouping of man-made lakes, recreational areas, and complex bike path system within a neighborhood by the same-name on the village's far western side.
• Woods Creek, a scenic creek which runs south-north through the village's far western side
• Hill Climb Park, a reletively new park on the intersection of Circle and Huntington Drives
• ALITHSA, the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Soccer Association, which provides fall and spring season soccer experiences for children ages four through high school.

Festivals and Traditions

• Hill Climb Race: a very historic tradition in the village in which classic cars are driven up a hill in the southwestern part of downtown. According to tradition, in the infancy of automobile production, a car's worth was judged based upon its ability to climb this particular hill in the town. Held in late spring.
• Conservation Community Day: family-oriented program educating the public and emphasizing the importance of conservation of natural resources. Held along Woods Creek on the village's west side in June.
• Summer Concert Series: held in the village's downtown parks, it features several outdoor musical performances by local and regional acts on several weekends during the summer.
• Founders Days: the village's cornerstone festival and tradition, it includes a carnival, parade, fireworks display, and Taste of Algonquin. It is always held on the last full weekend in July.
• Old Time Country Harvest Festival: features a farmer's market, cemetery walk, and other activities. Held in October.
• Holiday Carriage Rides: horse-drawn carriage rides offered during the holiday season to visitors and shoppers of Algonquin Commons. Algonquin Commons is an upper-tier outdoor Shopping mall, or Lifestyle center, located along Randall Road in Algonquin Illinois.
• Holly Days on the Fox: winter festival in downtown Algonquin. Held in December.
• Public Art Displays: pieces of local artwork displayed at prominent public locations in the village throughout the year. The program emphasizes the various styles of artwork and the importance of art in the community. Artwork is rotated fairly frequently.
• Polish-American Fest: held at Saint Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. This was the first year of the fest replacing Oktoberfest. Algonquin has one of the largest Polish communities in the Chicago suburbs.

Transportation

Algonquin is a center of transportation for McHenry and Kane Counties. Some of the major roadways include:

• Randall Road, a major multi-lane highway serving the village's western side. Randall Road is a major north-south county highway in McHenry and Kane County Illinois. The road is entirely lined with major outdoor shopping malls, big-box retailers, restaurants, and a major corporate center which serve the region. Big-box store is a term that refers to a style of physically large Chain store, and by extension to the company behind the store Near the village's malls, the road is six lanes wide.
• Illinois Route 31, a major north-south road going through the heart of the village's downtown. Illinois Route 31 is a north-south state road in northeastern Illinois, United States. Most of the downtown shops are located along Route 31. Because of this, widening is not an option to ease traffic congestion, so a western 31 bypass of the village's downtown is planned.
• Illinois Route 25, a north-south road on the village's eastern side which ends at Illinois Route 62. Illinois Route 25 is a state road in northeast Illinois. It runs north from U Illinois Route 62 is an east-west state road in northeast Illinois. It connects the village to Carpentersville, Elgin, and the rest of the Fox River Valley suburbs to its south. Carpentersville is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. Elgin (ˈɛldʒɨn is a city. (645 km northwest of Chicago on the Fox River.
• Illinois Route 62/Algonquin Road is considered the village's only major east-west artery. Illinois Route 62 is an east-west state road in northeast Illinois. As a result it is locally infamous for its westbound backups, particularly at rush hour. A 4-lane road, it connects the village to Huntley on the west and other major northwest suburbs like Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, and Des Plaines on the east. Huntley is a rapidly-growing village in McHenry County, Illinois and Kane County Illinois. Schaumburg is a village in Cook County. As of the 2000 census the village had a total population of 75386
• Other important roads include Highland Avenue, River Road, Haegers Bend Road, Sandbloom Road, Souwanas Trail, Edgewood Drive, Hanson Road, County Line Road, Sleepy Hollow Road, Longmeadow Parkway, Huntington Drive, Harnish Drive, Square Barn Road, Stonegate Road, Bunker Hill Drive, Boyer Road, and Corporate Parkway.

References

External links

• Algonquin, Illinois is at coordinates 42°09′46″N 88°18′09″W / 42.162741, -88.302571 (Algonquin, Illinois)Coordinates: 42°09′46″N 88°18′09″W / 42.162741, -88.302571 (Algonquin, Illinois)
• Village of Algonquin
• Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce
• Algonquin Founders' Days festival website
• Barrington Area Library
• History of Algonquin, Il.

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