CARY
Cary, Illinois, is one of the fastest growing towns in McHenry County, which is one of the fastest growing counties in Illinois and in all of the Midwest, yet it is removed completely from the stressful day-to-day routine of city living. 

LOCATION
Cary is located about one hour northwest of Chicago. Its proximity to Chicago makes it an easy commute. U.S. Route 14 runs to Wisconsin and down towards Chicago and Interstate 90 is about 15 minutes from town and also runs into Chicago. Commuters also have the advantage of the METRA train station in town. Grove. 

TRANSPORTATION
Railroads: The Union Pacific line operates 22 commuter trains daily from Harvard to Chicago including a stop at Cary's train station located at Northwest Highway and Main Street 

Airports: O’Hare International - 30 miles southeast; Midway Airport - 60 miles southeast; Rockford Airport - 30 miles west; Lake in the Hills Airport - 5 miles south; general aviation 

Bus Service: Cary Senior Bus Service; Pace Suburban Bus Service - Dial-A-Ride 

BRIEF HISTORY 

Cary’s original settlers were the Gillian family, who built a home there in 1834. There were 107 villagers in 1893 who voted to incorporate the village of Cary.
In the 1920s many resort cottages were built along the Fox River. Because the town had a great reputation for a combination of affluence and self-reliance, a gentleman by the name of John D. Hertz came to reside in Cary. As you may guess by the name, this entrepreneur started the world-famous firm of Hertz Rent-a-Car, along with many other businesses.  

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS 

One of the things that makes Cary truly unique in a metropolitan suburb is its native prairies that are pristine and untouched as if it were 200 years ago.
The Cary Park District maintains a community center, which features pools, exercise equipment, and racquetball courts. There are about 30 parks in the area for sports and relaxation.