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Poplar Grove—Village of Population 1400
Located in north central Illinois, 75 miles from downtown Chicago on Routes 20, 76 and 173. It is an rural town surrounded by farms (81% of the land).
The population is growing daily with 50 % of home sales to families from out of area. Poplar Grove is the fastest growing community in the Northern Illinois area according to recent census reports.
Education includes North Boone Elementary, Poplar Grove Elementary, Manchester Elementary and North Boone High School.
Medical services are provided by 3 major hospitals only 15 miles away.
This area is well connected to the region via road, air and rail -- US 90 and 20 and state hwys 76 and 173 and is served by 26 major truck lines—8 locally owned.
The Poplar Grove Airport is a local airport serving the surrounding communities. Rockford Airport and Chicago airport also serve this area with national and international passenger service.
Utilities Suppliers
Gas - NICOR
Electric - Commonwealth Edison
Local Telephone GTE
Top 3 employers: Edwards Apple Orchard, Beaver Creek Nursery and Stonecreek Farms. Mostly farming in surround area.
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