Living in the Buffalo Grove - Long Grove Area
The Buffalo Grove and Long Grove areas offer a myriad of things to do, places to go, fabulous schools and a great variety of housing. To introduce you to the area, I have provided you with some general links to acquaint you with the Chicago area and some that deal with the local areas. You'll find a variety of resources from where to hook up your utilities to a guide to golf courses within 15 minutes of Long Grove. I am continually updating this page with information about upcoming events, reviews of restaurants and more indepth information about various topics so that you can truly get a feel for the area I call home.
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment feel free to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me
Buffalo Grove, Long Grove and Vicinity
 Golf Course Guide- Public and private courses near Long Grove and Buffalo Grove. (If you want more information, you can ask me I have played many of these courses.)
Buffalo Grove Golf and Sports Center- Buffalo grove has an award winning indoor golf center
Newsweek ranks Buffalo Grove one of the top 50 places to raise a family- Newsweek affirms what residents already know- Buffalo grove is a great place to raise a family
Complete Guide to Buffalo Grove- Really complete list of information about Buffalo Grove includes schools, subdivisions, real estate for sale, community links, train schedules and many other topics
Complete Guide to Long Grove- Really complete list of information about Long Grove includes schools, Festivals, subdivisions, real estate for sale, community links, train schedules and many other topics
Long Grove Guided Tour- More Long Grove information
Lincolnshire- Links and real estate listings
Vernon Hills- Links and real estate listings
Events
Strawberry Festival- June21-23 Fun, entertainment and lots of strawberries in Long Grove
Chocolate Festival in Long Grove- Held in May this annual event kicks off the summer festival season
Buffalo Grove's 50th Anniversary- Schedule of events throughout 2008 celebrating Buffalo Grove's 50th year
Real Estate For Sale and National Comparisons
Search for Homes for Sale Now -in Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Arlington Heights, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Mundelein, Wheeling, Palatine, North Shore Suburbs, Lake County and Northern Cook County
Compare Housing Prices Nationwide- Find out how this area compares to other communities across the country
 General Chicago Area Information
Comprehensive Chicago and Suburb Guide- If you want to find out anything about local communities and living in the area, this is your site. You won't believe how much information is here.
Chicagoland Communities- Quick guide with links to the home page of almost every Chicagoland community as well as phone numbers of the utilities and school districts serving each town
Individual Community Websites- Find some of the local community websites at the bottom of this page
Transfer Taxes and Inspections - Find out which communities charge transfer taxes, how much and if they require municipal inspections
Fun and Food Throughout the Chicago Area
Restaurants in Chicagoland- Outstanding restaurant guide
Current Plays in Chicagoland- Chicago and Suburban theater for any taste
What's happening in Chicagoland- If it is happening in the Chicago area, find it here
Illinois Department of Natural Resources- For outdoor enthusiasts find out about parks, outdoor recreation, regulations and licenses
Commuting
METRA- Train Service for the North Shore and surrounding communities includes routes, schedules fares, etc.
IDOT- The Illinois Department of Transportation provides traffic and road construction information
Pace Bus - North Shore and Chicago area bus service includes routes, schedules fares, etc.
Airport Information- Get the latest flight information at Chicago's two airports
Reviews
Eggsperience Restaurant in Long Grove- Judy shares her review of Long Grove's new restaurant.
Need a restaurant recommendation- ask Judy
Wilmot Ski area- Judy explores Wilmot ski area only 45 minutes away
Restaurants that deliver- Judy's list of local restaurants who deliver - a list worth saving
Joe Caputo and Sons- Looking for fresh fruits and vegetables this is a great place
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