Elk Grove Bowl
For almost 60 years, Elk Grove Bowl was a beloved family-run bowling alley and entertainment venue at the southeast corner of Arlington Heights Road a...
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Entertainment
Putt Putt
For many years, Putt Putt was a familiar miniature golf destination and casual family outing spot in Elk Grove Village, located at 408 E. Devon Avenue...
Heavenly Bodies
Heavenly Bodies was a gentlemen’s club and nightlife venue located at 1300 S. Elmhurst Road near the intersection of Higgins Road in the Elk Grove Vil...
Malls
Park and Shop
Park & Shop (sometimes called Park n’ Shop) was one of the first major shopping centers built in Elk Grove Village, opening in 1958–1959 at the promin...
Grove Mall
Grove Mall was a community-oriented shopping center located near the southwest corner of Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield Road in Elk Grove Vil...
Municipal
Lions Pool
Lions Pool was a beloved outdoor village swimming facility located within Lions Park at 180 Lions Drive in Elk Grove Village. The pool had deep roots ...
Bike and Pedestrian Bridge
For many years, a pedestrian and bicycle bridge crossing Salt Creek served as an important connector along Elk Grove Village’s network of trails and n...
Parks
Restaurants
Munchies Pizza & Bar
For more than 40 years, Munchies Pizza & Bar was a beloved mom-and-pop pizzeria located at 3 Turner Avenue in Elk Grove Village. Since opening in 1983...
Where Else Lounge
The Where Else Lounge (often referred to later as Where Else Bar & Grill) was a neighborhood bar and hangout spot located at 1190 E. Higgins Road in E...