About

Village of Pingree Grove

The Village of Pingree Grove, Kane County, Illinois continues to be one of the fastest growing communities in Illinois, with a population of 11,948 reported during the 2024 Special Census. Located 35 miles west of O'Hare International Airport with convenient access to the I-90 Tollway, and within major transportation thoroughfares - US Route 20 to the south, IL Route 47 to the West, and IL Route 72 to the North, the Village has low taxes, high-quality local government services, and is committed to advancing opportunities for investment, economic opportunity, and community job growth.

Pingree Grove thrives on a sense of community and offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for both active and laid-back lifestyles.  The Village boasts over eight miles of bike and pedestrian trails winding throughout the neighborhoods, in addition to providing parks, and active recreational areas including a skate park, baseball and soccer fields, and various playgrounds throughout the community. An offering of youth activities is also available in coordination with the Hampshire Park District.

Residents have cited that one of Pingree Grove's defining characteristics is residential living in balance with nature. The local terrain features more rolling hills and wooded areas than other parts of the Chicago region, and the large Pingree Grove Forest Preserve adds a lot of open space beyond the Village's many parks. The Village is home to a variety of native and migrating birds - Hawks, Sand Cranes, Bald Eagles, and Bufflehead ducks - seen within our parks, local ponds, or residential backyards; not to mention a protective turtle species!

School District 300 serves the community through Gary D. Wright Elementary and Big Timber Elementary; Hampshire Middle School, and Hampshire High School, all located in Hampshire, and Cambridge Lakes Charter School. Elgin Community College provides local opportunities for higher education, located in nearby Elgin. Central School District 301 serves residents within the Village’s Heritage District.

Annual community events include a Touch-A-Truck, village-wide garage sale, 4th of July celebration, and holiday tree lighting celebration. The Village depends on the time and talents of generous volunteers who sign up to serve in various community event capacities.

Commercial development opportunities are available on four contiguous parcels located at the intersection of IL Route 72 and Reinking Road. Population growth in the surrounding areas has created additional demand for commercial uses. A grocery store, retail pharmacy chain, immediate care center, pet supply retailer, craft supply store, auto parts store, and restaurant, are preferred for this location. 

The Village’s Business Park, located at US Route 20 and Bell Rd., contains fifteen parcels ranging from just over one acre to ten acres with availability for research and development, or limited-scale manufacturing facility opportunities. Adjacent to light industrial uses, the business park lies within the Bell Harrison TIF Redevelopment Project Area. 

The Public Works Department provides a full range of municipal services including maintaining village roadways, parks, and open spaces. Public Works operates a potable water system sourced from deep wells, which is cleaned and treated for safe consumption within the community. The Village also provides wastewater treatment services, which includes the operation of a unique sustainable irrigation system that uses clean wastewater effluent to keep the community green and beautiful, even during dry conditions.  The Village continues to make significant infrastructure investments through the construction of a second water treatment plant and a third well, in addition to current construction of a second wastewater treatment plant. These infrastructure projects where designed to serve the expected growth of Pingree Grove over the next 20 years and will continue to provide essential clean drinking water for our community and the ability to efficiently dispose of waste.

The Village also remains committed to public safety and plans to expand upon its current 18 full-time sworn officers. The Pingree Grove Police Department’s mission is to provide services with integrity and dedication, to preserve life, to enforce the law, and to work in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life in the Village of Pingree Grove.