Old Town

Traditionally called “Old Town” because this area was settled in the mid-1800’s by Charles and Daniel Carpenter who made camp along the east bank of the Fox River. Throughout the 1800’s and early 1900’s, Old Town was a thriving industrial and manufacturing hub employing 2000 workers, primarily German, Swedish and Polish immigrants, at the Illinois Iron & Bolt Company and Star Manufacturing Company.

Old Town is undergoing a resurgence with a number of the original historic buildings built in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s have been and are currently being rehabbed. Along with private investment, there has been public investment into the Main Street bridge, reconstructed in 2006.

Route 25

The IL Route 25 (Kennedy Drive) Business Corridor runs from Dundee Road (IL Route 68) from the south to Helm Road to the north. The corridor consists of a mix of uses including commercial, residential, and parks.

At the heart of the Business Corridor is Meadowdale Shopping Center anchored by Tractor Supply Company which opened in 2009. The Center is home to a wide range of tenants including Ace Hardware, Dollar General, and the U.S. Post Office. Cinema 12 Movie Theatre and Liberty Lanes Bowling are a regional draw for the area. Other businesses along the corridor include a 24-hour McDonald’s, Luke’s Drive-In, Taco Bell, Auto Zone, Walgreens, Shell Gas Station, and Golden Pollo Restaurant. Village Fresh Market grocery store at Route 25 and Lake Marian Road opened in 2008 and features fresh produce, dairy, meats and seafood.

Route 31

With a full access exchange from I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) onto Route 31, the gateway into the community is Spring Hill Mall. The mall has 5 major anchors; Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Sears, Kohl’s and Carson’s along with dozens of smaller stores and restaurants. Along Route 31 (also known as Western Avenue), one will find an assortment of stores including Aldi, Auto Zone, Joe’s American Kitchen and Tavern, Chase Bank, Just Hot Dogs, and Plantation House.

Randall Road

With a full access exchange from I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) onto Randall Road, vigorous development occurred in the early 2000’s. A tremendous regional destination, shoppers are drawn from miles around to major retailers including Woodman’s, Menards, Dominick’s and Platt Hill Nursery. Over 40,000 commuters travel this corridor daily making it desirable for retail development. Building continues along the village’s northwestern border with Winchester Glen, a 492 single family home development.