A village located 24 miles due west of Chicago, Glen Ellyn is not your typical Chicago suburb. With a low crime rate and excellent schools, the value of living in Glen Ellyn is hard to measure. In this neighborhood, small town niceties combine with a convenient location near a major city to give their residents a comfortable and safe residence. A variety of unique boutiques give the village a shopping experience without chain stores and large mall crowds. Also, an array of restaurants and dining experiences allow residents new options every week without ever leaving town. Glen Ellyn residents also have earned the reputation of the “Village of Volunteers”. With community service as a goal, Glen Ellyn attracts people not only looking for a place to live but a community to join.