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A Chicago suburb bound by charity and community
Founded in 1959, Carol Stream is a Chicago suburb of about 40,000 people 30 miles west of the city. This suburb, also known as a small village, is home to a mix of Chicago commuters and those working in Carol Stream's manufacturing and shipping facilities, like Hearthside Food Solutions and FedEx. Beyond its small-town charm and employment opportunities, Carol Stream is bound by a strong sense of community, where neighbors come out to regular events held at the Town Center or rally together for charity events like the Christmas donation drive or the area's annual cancer fundraiser. "People stay in Carol Stream because of the community," says village trustee, Joe Anselmo. "It grows year after year, but what's interesting is that at Town Center, any time we do an event there, there are so many familiar faces. Everybody knows everybody. Even if you don't know someone, you recognize them from seeing them at an event there a week earlier."
Winding walkable streets are perfect for a walk with your dog in Carol Stream.
The Village Tavern & Grill is a laid-back eatery & sports bar featuring a comfort-food menu.
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Carol Stream's single-family homes, townhouses and condos
Carol Stream offers a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and condos. Single-family options include ranch-style and split-level homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s, plus some new traditional houses built from 1990 through the 2020s. Listing prices typically range from $350,000 to $700,000. Townhouse construction began in the 1970s and continues today, with traditional brick architecture as the standard. These options usually cost $250,000 to $500,000. Condos are Carol Stream's most affordable options, with two-bedroom units typically listing for $150,000 to $200,000. The city's overall median price hovers around $365,000, which is about $40,000 below the national median.
Homes in Carol Stream are a mix between two-story brick and modern-traditional homes.
Large modern traditional homes can be found at Carol Stream.
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Carol Stream Park District and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Carol Stream has over 40 parks and playgrounds, and its park district also manages two recreational centers, Coral Cove Water Park and Coyote Crossing Mini Golf. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County maintains 26,000 acres of protected land and operates more than 50 educational and recreational facilities. Carol Stream has over 23 miles of bike paths and trails, and the 61-mile Great Western Trail passes through the village, offering hiking, biking and equestrian paths.
A walking path meanders through Armstrong Park located in Carol Stream.
Armstrong Park, located in Carol Stream, is known for its lengthy walking paths.
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Community Consolidated School District No. 93 and Glenbard Township High School District No. 87
The Community Consolidated School District No. 93 gets an A-minus rating from Niche. While Glenbard Township High School District No. 87 gets an A-plus and is ranked within the top 20 best school districts in Illinois by Niche. The College of DuPage also has a campus in Carol Stream that offers courses, academic support services and a computer lab that's open to students and community members alike.
Glenbard North High School has an overall rating of A on Niche.
The school has a large outdoor sports fields.
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Dining along Schmale Road
Carol Stream's main dining district is located south of North Avenue along Schmale Road. Known for its chicken fingers, The Village Tavern and Grill has sold comfort food in a laidback dining room for nearly 20 years. Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli and Grill has a fun, retro vibe where patrons can eat sandwiches surrounded by music memorabilia from the early days of rock 'n' roll. Carol's Garden Restaurant serves everything from breakfast specials to steak and tableside-flambeed saganaki.
Just down Army Trail Road, Jewel Osco is the main grocery store in Carol Stream.
Mapleberry Pancake House, located in Carol Stream, features breakfast and lunch items.
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Midwest weather and the Carol Stream Police Department
"We do get our winters; we do get the Midwest snow," Anselmo says. "I would just call it Chicago weather." Since 2020, the National Weather Service's Chicago office has reported tornadoes, high winds and warmer-than-usual weather. According to FBI data, Carol Stream's property crime rate has decreased since 2019, while its violent crime rate has remained about the same. "It's a safe community, and our police is community friendly," Anselmo says. "They organize an event at Town Center where they meet and greet the community. It's a trust thing. In this day and age, you get pulled over, and you don't know what's going to happen. Our police staff is friendly, approachable and trustworthy."
North Avenue, Pace and the Chicago O'Hare International Airport
North Avenue is the main thoroughfare through Carol Stream, running east to west and connecting to Chicago, 30 miles away. The Pace bus operates routes through Carol Stream and connects to Wheaton, where residents can take the Metra train into Chicago. The closest airport to Carol Stream is the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 20 miles northeast.
The close-by Hanover Park Metra station will get residents downtown Chicago in 45 minutes.
The Pace Bus system can take residents of Carol Stream all over Chicago with ease.
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Summer concerts at Town Center and the Relay for Life Bags Tournament
"Town Center is the focal point of Carol Stream," Anselmo says. "That's where our fountain is, and that's where all our concerts and special events happen. It seems like there's always something going on with the community." Special events include outdoor movie nights and a summer concert series. "We have something different every week," he says, noting that they have a Pride week that features 'Radio Gaga,' a Chicago-based Queen and Lady Gaga tribute production. "That's how we embrace the community and show acceptance." For nearly 50 years, the Village of Carol Stream has also hosted its annual Christmas Sharing program. "We all get together, and there's boxes of food for folks that need it," Anselmo says. "They line up their cars, and we give them bags of Christmas gifts and meals." Another large annual giving event is the Relay for Life Bags Tournament, a bean bag tournament that raises funds for the American Cancer Society and numerous other local organizations. "It's run by another trustee, Matt McCarthy," Anselmo says. "When he first started it 10 years ago, he made $10,000. Last year, we made over $100,000."
Residents of Carol Stream have access to the award-winning public library.
The award-winning Carol Stream Public Library features an area just for kids.
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