Bartlett, a village in Illinois, is situated mainly in Cook and DuPage counties, with a small portion on the western edge in Kane County. It is a part of the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
The Village of Bartlett, Illinois has a rich history dating back to the earliest times when it served as a hunting and camping ground for several Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Miami, Potawatomi, and Ottawa.
Based on the census data for the year 2021 Bartlett covers a land area of 15.73 square miles (40.74 km2) and a water area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2), giving it a total area of 15.92 square miles (41.23 km2).
According to the 2020 census, the village was home to 41,105 individuals, 13,515 households, and 10,867 families.
In addition to the central business district, Bartlett boasts a sizable retail hub situated at the junction of Illinois Route 59 and Stearns Road.
The Bartlett Depot Museum is located in the original railroad station that was constructed in 1873 and has been preserved by Bartlett.
Bartlett’s park district features the Bartlett Community Center, which offers a range of sports activities for residents to participate in. Some of the sports available include Adult Softball, Adult Basketball, Youth Basketball, Youth Soccer, Youth Girls Softball, Volleyball, Swimming, and open gym sessions.
In Bartlett village, the government operates under a mayor/council system. Elected through nonpartisan, at-large elections are a village clerk, six trustees, and a village president, each serving four-year terms. The elections are staggered, with three trustees elected every two years and the village clerk and president elected every four years. Municipal elections take place in odd-numbered years.
The public schools in Bartlett are part of Elgin Area School District U46, which covers a 90 square miles (230 km2) area across Cook, DuPage, and Kane Counties. The district serves nearly 40,000 students, making it the second largest school district in Illinois.
Independence is the preschool at the Elgin Area School District schools in Bartlett.
The elementary schools in this district are Bartlett, Centennial, Sycamore Trails, Prairieview, Hawk Hollow, Nature Ridge, and Liberty.
During the middle school years, students from the Bartlett area may attend Eastview Middle School or Kenyon Woods Middle School in South Elgin, depending on their residential location.
Bartlett High School serves a large number of students residing in Bartlett, while many others from the area attend South Elgin High School in South Elgin. Additionally, Bartlett boasts a community preschool.
The Bartlett Public Library first opened its doors in 1973. As the original building became too small, the village bought new land in 1981 and unveiled a brand new facility in 1983. Further growth occurred in 1995 with the addition of a second floor to the library.
Entertainment (films)
Munger Road (2011)
Everyday Existence (1996)
Bartlett, Tennessee, was named the ninth safest city in the country, based on data from the FBI Crime Database for 2016, according to NeighborhoodScout, a leading real estate market data platform.
The village is accessible via Illinois Route 59 and the Milwaukee District West rail line, providing convenient transportation options for residents and visitors alike. Trains from Bartlett station head west to Big Timber Road station in Elgin and east to Chicago Union Station, offering a convenient way to travel to and from the village.
Route 554, serviced by Pace, offers convenient bus transportation between Bartlett and various destinations, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other locations.
The village boasts a convenient bicycle path, the Barlett Trail, that stretches across the community from east to west, providing a scenic and accessible route for cyclists.
Prominent individuals include Vinnie Hinostroza, who plays professional hockey for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Catherine J. Melchert, who served as Mayor from 1993 to 2009, Shealeigh Voitl, the champion of Radio Disney’s The Next Big Thing competition, A. C. Schultz, a politician from Wisconsin, Paul Christiano, a choreographer and dancer, and Jake Kumerow, a professional football player.