Welcome to Prairie Grove, IL

Welcome to the Village of Prairie Grove's Web Site. We are a small community in Northeastern Illinois located about 50 miles northwest of Chicago, IL and 40 miles East of Rockford IL.

The lead picture below, is our Village Hall located within the Village. The village has experienced significant growth in recent years and is poised for substantial growth beginning in the near future. It prides itself of the diverse homes but more importantly a caring and involved community. The remainder of the photographs show the beautiful scenery of our lovely community. Welcome to our village!

Location

Special News

• The Village of Prairie Grove's draft 2010 Zoning Map is now available for your review.  click here for a copy!   This map is on the Village Board's March 16th agenda for approval.  Please contact Jeannine Smith with any questions you may have at 815-455-1411.

• The Economic Development Commission is looking for two new Commissioners.  Please submit your  letter of interest to Chairman Keith McConnell addressed to the Village Hall.  The purpose of this Commission is to structure sound economic development programs in the Prairie Grove area. 

• For the next H1N1 Vaccination Clinic:

  Free H1N1 Vaccines! It’s not too late to get vaccinated for H1N1 flu! The McHenry County Department of Health is offering FREE H1N1 vaccinations for anyone 6 months of age or older. Please visit one of our walk in clinics in Crystal Lake located at 100 N. Virginia St. These clinics will be held,  Thursday, March 4th  and Thursday March 11th from 8:30am – 6 pm, and again on Friday, March 5th and Friday, March 12th  from 8:30 am – 4 pm. Walk in and get vaccinated - Don’t wait any longer to protect yourself and your loved ones! For more information call 815-334-2800 or visit our webpage www.mcdh.info Updated on 2/23/10.

• The Town Center Planning Grant Project has commenced!  You may learn more about this project by visiting the project website at www.prairiegrovetod.org!

• The Village of Prairie Grove Draft (August 2009) Rt. 176 Corridor Plan is now available.  Please click here for a copy.

• The McHenry County Department of Health has requested we provide you with information pertaining to the Swine Flu...click here for their Frequently Asked Questions flyer.

• McHenry County's Water Resources Department would like to remind us to think green with these water conservation practices...(click here for indoor tips and click here for outdoor tips)

• Extra Extra!  The proposed development formerly known as Terra Cotta has officially changed its name to Wildflowers.  To view a copy of the annexation agreement click here.  To view a copy of the preliminary plan of subdivision click here.  Click on the following links to view copies of the design guidelines:

• Residential Design Guidelines 
• Commercial Design and Development Guidelines

• A couple of inquiring minds have requested the Village place the TCII Annexation Agreement on the website.  Click here to view the agreement and land use plan.

• The Village of Prairie Grove is proud to announce the creation of its first Adopt A Road Program!  Help keep Prairie Grove roadscapes beautiful by becoming a participant in the Adopt A Road Program.  For more information and to download an application form, please click here.

• The Village of Prairie Grove Comprehensive Plan is now available online.  click here for a copy!

Meeting & Notices

• Village Board Meetings are held at the Village Hall on the third Tuesday of every month. The meetings start at 7:00 P.M.

Thank you for visiting the Village of Prairie Grove.