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

                        Vernon Hills Blog

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

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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