The Village of Lake in the Hills is a northern Chicago suburb of picturesque settings and tranquil surroundings. Running creeks, fishing ponds, glimmering lakes, pristine parks, lush wooded areas, tree-lined streets, the nearby Fox River, and clean air all make Lake in the Hills one of Chicagoland’s most scenic little towns. A closely-knit town, a top-notch school district, a high quality of life, and safe neighborhoods are just a few reasons Lake in the Hills is a wonderful place to raise a family. The Village has been a steadily growing community for the last few decades, and with Lake, in the Hills homes for sale, it promises to continue growing in popularity. Click here for more The Village of Lake in the Hills is within McHenry County and 41 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop. The Village is set around Woods Creek Lake. Outside of the village’s older section, this small village is divided into 14 distinct neighborhoods: Princeton Crossing, Cunat Court, Boulder Ridge, Big Sky, Harvest Gate, Spring Lake Farm North, Spring Lake Farm South, Bellchase, Summer Glen, Provence, Heron Bay, Meadowbrook, Cheswick Place, and Fox Ridge Farm. In nearby Crystal Lake, residents of Lake in the Hills can board the Metra Union Pacific/ Northwest Line at the Pingree Road Station (570 Congress Pkwy, Crystal Lake, IL). This train provides service to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago. In Elgin, to the south, residents will find service through the Metra Milwaukee District/ West Line at the Big Timber Station (2025 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL). This train travels to Chicago Union Station. Residents can use Illinois Route 31 to connect to I-90, which leads into Chicago and has connections to get throughout the Chicagoland area. The Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival is a terrific way to close out the summer. The Summer Sunset Festival has carnival rides, a craft show, live music, a “Battle of the Bands,” a car show, a fireworks show, food, drinks and games. The Lake in the Hills Rotary Rib Fest presents locals with the best professional ribbers in the country. With the best grillers and barbecue masters in the country, the Lake in the Hills Rotary Rib Fest is an event that attracts people from all over the Chicagoland area. The Village of Lake in the Hills is home to 34 parks, large and small. Residents can also take advantage of the six miles of bike paths winding through the Village.