Fox River Grove, Illinois
Fox River Grove is a village of 4,523 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1919.
Why visit Fox River Grove
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include From Spore to More, Norge Ski Club, George E. Van Hagen House and Louis Fredrick House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fox River Grove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fox River Grove
Fox River Grove (FRG) is a village in Algonquin Township, McHenry County and Cuba Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States. As per 2020 census, the population was 4,702. In 1919, the village of Fox River Grove was officially incorporated, becoming the ninth village in McHenry County. The Grove is situated along the southern shore of the Fox River.
From the Wikipedia article Fox River Grove, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
From Spore to More
Farm and orchard
Gourmet Mushrooms
406 South Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00
Museums and landmarks7
George E. Van Hagen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Barrington Hills, Illinois
Louis Fredrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at 19 W. County Line Road in Barrington, Illinois
Grigsby Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Place de la Musique
Museum · 1.1 mi
Private museum in Barrington Hills, Illinois, United States, known for its collection of antique music machines, including phonographs,...
1995 Fox River Grove Bus–Train Collision Memorial
Monument and historic site
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes11
Lucky Lucie's 7
Bar and pub
412 South Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove
10:00-02:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger
840 Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove
Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Panera Bread
Fast food · Sandwich, Bakery
730 Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:30; Sa-Su 07:00-19:30
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Map of Fox River Grove
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 2.1 in | 12.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 9.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Barrington 3Sw (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Cary 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Barrington Hills 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Lake in the Hills 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Barrington 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Algonquin 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Carpentersville 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Crystal Lake 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Lake Zurich 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Wauconda 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Deer Park 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fox River Grove Castle, Smallbones, Public domain
- Victims Memorial in Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox River Grove, IL Bus-Train Accident Memorial, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox River Grove Middle School, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Single-family homes near the Chalets of Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox River Grove Municipal Building, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oak savanna in Fox River Grove, Illinois, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox River Grove Memorial Library, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Townhomes in Fox River Grove, Illinois, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Pin Lanes in Fox River Grove, Illinois, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canada Geese in Fox River Grove, Illinois, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foxmoor Park in Fox River Grove, Illinois, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Picnic Grove Park, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hooting and Honking Geese at Picnic Grove Park, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox River Grove Police Department, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New China Restaurant 1, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S.S. Polliwog at Picnic Grove Park, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox River Grove Metra Station, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FRG Water Tower, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Opatrny and Lincoln Crossing, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sled Hill at Picnic Grove Park, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Concrete Slab at Picnic Grove Park, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oak Savanna at Picnic Grove Park, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New China Restaurant 2, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- River Inn Motel in Fox River Grove, Illinois, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox River Grove, Fox 14 docks, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox River Grove, Fox 14 dry dock, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox 14 Panorama, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox carving in Lions Park, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mallards in the Fox River - Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- White-tailed deer fawn in Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owl carving in Lions Park, Fox River Grove, IL, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BHills Estate, Smallbones, Public domain
- 003 Fox River (8675685420), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 004 Fox River (8675684710), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 005 Fox River (8674578749), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- 002 Fox River (8674580327), LakeCountyIL, CC BY 2.0
- Solitary Sandpiper (8706283406), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Spotted and Solitary Sandpipers (8705161689), CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Doe and baby, OhanaSurf, CC BY-SA 4.0
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