Incorporated in 1893, the Village of Cary is a suburban community in McHenry County located 50 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago and 30 miles northwest from O’Hare International Airport. Covering 6.6 square miles, the Village is bordered by the Village of Oakwood Hills on the north, the City of Crystal Lake on the northwest, the Village of Fox River Grove to the east, the Village of Algonquin to the south and the Village of Lake in the Hills to the west. The scenic Fox River flows along the Village’s southeastern border. As of 2020, an estimated 17,826 people call Cary home.

Straddling the Northwest Highway/US Route 14 corridor, Cary retains a small-town feel but is well connected to regional transportation networks with a Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line commuter rail stop located in Downtown Cary. Interstate 90 is located approximately 12 miles from the Village with access from IL Route 31.

The Village is recognized for the quality and safety of its residential areas, the friendliness of residents, and excellent public services, particularly, fire and police protection, parks, and schools. 

Village of Cary, Illinois

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