Culture
History of Villa Park Town
As the Midwestern areas surrounding Chicago developed over the course of the 19th century, Villa Park slowly began to evolve from farmland into a complete village. The area was farmed by German immigrants for generations, and began its modern transformation when railroads began to run through the area in the wake of the Civil War. Early in the 20th century, a...
Hotels & Lodging
Local Hotel Accomodations in Villa Park
With its great location near downtown Chicago, providing access to meetings in the suburban region, Oak Park has a number of quality, affordable travel hotels: Book Hotels in Villa Park, IL now with ian.com Comfort Suites With over 100 rooms, located off of Roosevelt Road, Comfort Suites are conveniently located near the Oakbrook Terrace. Centrally located for...
City Life
Top Villa Park Restaurants
While Villa Park isn’t Little Italy, it is home to a number of leading, traditional Italian restaurants. The Chicago suburb is known for its authentic Italian cuisine, as a result of its local population, which has European roots. Much like Chicago’s culinary scene, food in Villa Park has taken on a life of its own. The editors of VillaPark.com review...
Real Estate
Buying a Home in Villa Park
The Villa Park real estate market is actively and evolving - while it has been affected by the housing crisis, prices have held up better than many surrounding areas. According to data from Zillow.com, median sales home prices fell from an average of $256,000 last April to $229,000 this April, affected by more than 140 area foreclosures. To keep the values in...
Villa Chamber of Commerce
Review by: Local Editor
Helping to foster growth, development and best practices among Villa Park businesses since 1948, the local Chamber of Commerce is a key resource for new...
Villa Government Services
A well governed town, Villa Park is run by a city board, who consists of a President and elected board of trustees. The board manages daily operations of the city, ...
Local Job Opportunities
As a growing commercial suburb outside of Chicago, Villa Park has an active job market in a variety of areas. A relatively high median income, above the state average, is ...
Travel to and Around the City
Located just outside of the center of Chicago, Villa Park has an ideal location for business or leisure travel. Accessible via major transportation lines, Villa Park is easy to navigation ...
A Look at Local Schools
There are two major high schools in the Villa Park area, each of which provide a highly level of educational excellent. As a highly rated public schools, Villa Park offers ...
Local Art Festivals
As a hub for the Chicago arts and cultural scene, Villa Park hosts a variety of arts festivals each year. Focusing on local and regional artists and performers, the events ...
Villa Park Sponsors
