La Grange, IL

The village of Brookfield is small but the allure of living here could rival a city. This award-winning town has great schools, a thriving economy, and a bustling downtown with shops, restaurants, and special events. The schools are known for performing well while the high school has been nationally recognized. The economy is primarily made of small businesses and headquarter offices for manufacturing establishments. Many of the neighborhoods are filled with high-end homes and well-preserved houses that reflect 19th and 20th century architectural styles.

A boring moment is rare in La Grange. There are several beautiful parks in and around town for residents to enjoy. Special events fill the town calendar throughout the year and even bring in visitors from surrounding cities. The Pet Parade encourages the health and care of animals in metropolitan Chicago while Endless Summer is a three-day event jam packed with carnival rides, live music, food, and fireworks. Most of these events take place in La Grange’s prize-winning downtown. The downtown area has a wide variety of restaurants and shops. On Fridays and Saturday complimentary valet is available for all guests. For entertainment, catch a film at the La Grange Theater, a renovated 1925 cinema complete with an old-school marquee.

Of course, with all of these perks La Grange is very family-friendly. The village is also a great location for parents or anyone who has to commute to work. The Chicago Loop, O’Hare International Airport, and Midway Airport are only 30 minutes away while there are multiple train stations in town as well.