As of 2010, Sugar Grove, a village in Kane County, Illinois, had a population of 8,997, and by 2018, that number had grown to an estimated 9,803 residents.

Sugar Grove can be found in southern Kane County, Illinois, situated at the intersection of 41°46′N 88°27′W. It shares borders with Aurora to the east and Big Rock to the west, while the unincorporated community of Prestbury lies just north, and Yorkville is located to the south. Chicago’s city center is approximately 46 miles (74 km) east of Sugar Grove, and Rockford is about 67 miles (108 km) northwest.

Sugar Grove is conveniently connected to surrounding areas via Interstate 88, US Route 30, Illinois Route 47, and Illinois Route 56. Illinois Route 56 provides a direct link from the central part of Sugar Grove to Interstate 88. US Route 30 and Illinois Route 47 share the same path from the village’s southern boundary to the junction with Illinois Route 56, after which US Route 30 heads westward. Illinois Route 47 serves as a major thoroughfare at the western edge of the Chicago region, running through Sugar Grove in a north-south direction. The village is home to Aurora Municipal Airport, located on the northwest side, which is equipped to accommodate small jets. Additionally, the BNSF Railway’s mainline connecting Chicago to Seattle passes through Sugar Grove. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Virgil Gilman Trail is a paved bicycle route that connects Aurora in the east to Waubonsee Community College in the north.

Primary roads in Sugar Grove

Interstate 88
US Route 30
Illinois Route 47
Illinois Route 56
Illinois Route 110

Students residing in Sugar Grove have two options for their education. They can attend Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 or West Aurora School District #129. In Kaneland, children in kindergarten through fifth grade attend either Kaneland John Shields Elementary School in Sugar Grove or Kaneland McDole Elementary School in Montgomery. Sixth through eighth graders attend Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove, while high school students attend Kaneland High School in Maple Park.

Situated along Route 47 in the picturesque northern region of Sugar Grove, Illinois, lies the esteemed Waubonsee Community College, a two-year public institution dedicated to providing exceptional education and fostering student success.

Back in 2004, a building bond worth $8 million was approved by the library district to construct a new library. This bond was officially issued in February 2005, and by August 8, 2009, the new library was ready for public use. Spanning about 25,500 square feet (2,370 square meters), the facility serves the majority of Sugar Grove Township and the southern part of Blackberry Township below Seavey Road. Notably, the library excludes the city of Aurora and the village of North Aurora from its service area.

Prominent individuals include P. J. Fleck, who serves as the head football coach at the University of Minnesota, Leah Hayes, a swimmer who was named Sports Illustrated Kids 2018 SportsKid of the Year, Julie Montagu, known for her roles as an entrepreneur, writer, and reality television star, Jim Oberweis, a businessman and politician, and John F. Petit, also a businessman and politician, who was born in Sugar Grove.