Morton Grove is known for its trees, forest preserves that makeup about 20% of the land, and renowned greenhouses that grow award-winning flowers. “The winning rose from the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis was grown here in Morton Grove,” says Mark Matz, the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. The village now stands as a residential community where birds fill the trees and music from the summer concerts in the park fills the air. Morton Grove is about 17 miles northwest of Chicago and the first Metra Train stop past the windy city. People moving to Morton Grove will find a mix of older, historic areas dating back over a century and newer, developing areas, faith-based institutions and local businesses.
Morton Grove is known for its florists with some gaining national recognition.
Wildlife and especially deer can be found in Linne Woods Forest Preserve park in Morton Grove.
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100 Years of Morton Grove Days
Locals gather for celebrations and festivals frequently throughout the year, with Morton Grove Days over the Fourth of July holiday being one of the biggest. “The 100-year-old tradition is a week-long celebration that includes a fair, fireworks, a parade and more,” Matz says. The Morton Grove Park District also manages concerts and park events throughout the summer, as well as other events like a sustainability fair and the Chamber of Commerce’s spring and fall market fares.
Go for a hike in Linne Woods
Morton Grove is home to 14 local parks and a few recreation centers that host different programs and events throughout the year. The Park District provides several indoor and outdoor sports and activities for exercise, including pickleball. Harrer Park includes a seasonal pool and water park featuring a 50-meter main pool, a diving board, a plunge pool and a kiddie slide, which are amenities that people of all ages enjoy during the hot summer months. The Linne and Freedom Woods are prominent nature preserves in the heart of the village, with the North Branch Chicago River flowing down the center of the preserves. The woods provide a natural element for people to go jogging, walking, biking or horseback riding in a wooded area.
The biking and hiking trail at Linne Woods Forest Preserve is quite popular in Morton Grove.
There are scenic trails and bridges at Linne Woods Forest Preserve in Morton Grove.
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Niles West takes center stage in 'State'
Students will start their academic journeys at Park View Elementary School, a Pre-K through eighth-grade school that receives an A from Niche. Park View is also ranked the 36th best public middle school in the state, and students can participate in clubs like sustainability club, Lego club and Ambassadors. Teenage students will attend Niles West High School, an A-plus institution with A-plus marks for its facilities, resources, and clubs. Niles West takes center stage in the book, ‘State,’ a book that recalls the girls’ basketball team’s journey during the early years of Title IX to a state championship.
Niles West High School is a great school for Morton Grove residents.
Park View Elementary is a highly rated public school in Morton Grove.
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Authentic deep-dish pizza at Pequod’s Pizza
Like many communities in the Chicagoland area, pizza is a popular staple in Morton Grove. “Morton Grove has some of the best pizza in the USA; we have so many places serving delicious pizza,” Matz says. Local favorites include Burt’s Place and Pequod’s Pizza for authentic, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. Along Dempster Street East, people will find several local restaurants with various cuisines, including OMG Nafisa’s Kitchen and K-COOP. People go to Amazon Fresh to pick up their meats and produce, along with some specialty food stores, like Halal Express Mart and Fresh Farms International Market.
Be sure to swing by Pequod's Pizza in Morton Grove for a caramelized crust deep dish pizza.
Amazon Fresh provides Morton Grove residents with all their grocery needs.
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A mix of older homes and new builds
Single-family homes in the area range from $380,000 for a brick Cape Cod with a garage and a few bedrooms to more than a million dollars for a new construction, modern home with several bedrooms, bathrooms, and amenities. “Older homes date back 100 years, with many of the homes being built in the 50s and 60s,” Matz says. Condos in Morton Grove range from $200,000 to $400,000, while new-construction townhomes are in the $500,000 range—houses, on average, sell after 20 days on the market, compared to the national average of 42.
Older Cape Cod style homes are abundant in the Morton Grove neighborhood.
New construction allows Morton Grove residents to add luxurious amenities to their homes.
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Take the Metra to Chicago
Morton Grove is a primarily residential community, meaning many residents commute elsewhere to work. The village is easily accessible and easy to leave via Edens Expressway, also known as Interstate 94, which locals can take south towards Chicago. There is a Metra stop in town along Lehigh Avenue and Pace Bus routes connecting to the nearby Skokie Swift, a rapid transit train service connecting to downtown Chicago.O'Hare International Airport is about 10 miles from Morton Grove.
The Morton Grove Metra train makes commuting to the city of Chicago a breeze for residents.
Morton Grove is located right off of the I-94 expressway north of Chicago.
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