The Gateway to the Lake Region, about 44 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop, once a resort town to rival Lake Geneva.
01 — At a Glance
Lake Villa’s motto is the Gateway to the Lake Region. In 1883 Chicago merchant E. J. Lehmann, founder of The Fair store, bought a farm and hotel on Cedar Lake and turned it into a resort. The first passenger train stopped on July 26, 1886, and the village incorporated on February 21, 1901. The 2020 census counted 8,741 residents. The ZIP code is 60046.
02 — History
Lake Villa began as a resort meant to outshine Lake Geneva. A few chapters.
1883
E. J. Lehmann bought the 33-acre Stewart farm and hotel on the east shore of Cedar Lake and built a resort for 400 guests, with cottages, a dance pavilion and a steam yacht.
Source: Wikipedia: Lake Villa, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Illinois House Resolution 25 (2001)
1886
The first passenger train stopped at Lake Villa on July 26, 1886.
Source: Wikipedia: Lake Villa, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Illinois House Resolution 25 (2001)
1901
Lake Villa was incorporated by the Illinois Secretary of State on February 21, 1901.
Source: Wikipedia: Lake Villa, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Illinois House Resolution 25 (2001)
1996
Metra’s North Central Service opened with a Lake Villa station built as a replica of the 1886 depot.
Source: Wikipedia: Lake Villa, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Illinois House Resolution 25 (2001)
03 — Education
Lake Villa is served by two elementary districts and two high schools, depending on the address.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · K–8
Elementary and middle schools in the village.
Public · 9–12
Two options depending on address.
Source: Wikipedia: Lake Villa, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Illinois House Resolution 25 (2001)
04 — Lifestyle
Lakes, a library shared with Lindenhurst, and the train into the city define daily life.
The lake that drew the first resort guests.
Serving Lake Villa and Lindenhurst.
Metra’s North Central Service to Union Station.
Source: Wikipedia: Lake Villa, Illinois · Encyclopedia of Chicago · Illinois House Resolution 25 (2001)
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