Algonquin
Illinois, IL (60102, 60156)

Algonquin, Illinois was settled in 1834, incorporated in 1890 and sits in both Kane and McHenry Counties. Also only 47 miles from downtown Chicago. Algonquin covers an area 10.0 square miles and has a population of 30,548 est. This village is known as "The Gem of the Fox River Valley", since their downtown is nestled in the heart of Illinois' Fox River Valley.

What Makes Algonquin Unique?

• Algonquin Commons - stretching 600,000 sq ft and holding over 80 retailers named the Alqonquin Commons the Largest Lifestyle Center in Illinois.
• Old Time Country Harvest Festival - this festival is held in October and features a farmer's market, cemetary walk and many other activities.
• Hill Climb Race - a historic tradition in which classic cars are driven up a hill in the southwestern part of downtown. This tradition judges the car's worth based upon their ability to climb.
• Conservation Community Day - family orientated program educating the public and trying to help emphasize the importance of the conservation of natural resources. 
• Arboretum - has been around since 1996 with a main concept of providing an educational opportunity. There were 16 different types of species planted with sinage providing characteristics and information of each plant.
• Pottowatomi Indians - originally inhabited the area nearly 200 years ago. Algonquins name means "Across The Water," which came from the Confederation of Indian Tribes of the Northwest United States.  

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