Welcome to Lake in the Hills, Illinois:

Lake in the Hills was a small residential farming community. A few original farms still stand today as a reminder of our past. The history of Lake in the Hills began when Federal Judge Walter J. La Buy started purchasing property in the 1920’s around what is know as Woods Creek Lake, to build his estate. He also built homes for his children, it is said that by 1926 he had acquired over 470 acres. The Village now owns the property between 292 and 290 Indian Trail, which was delegated as the children's beach.  Although paved streets and major thoroughfares now mask the dirt roads, Lake in the Hills, is an outstanding example of a well-planned community in a natural setting which attributes to its friendliness and Charm.  If you are looking for a new home, Lake in the Hills just may be the right place to call home with a wide range of single family homes ranging in price from the mid $100’s to upper $800’s, town homes starting at mid $100’s to upper $300’s and condominiums starting in the low $100’s.

Lake in the Hills , Illinois Transportation

The Northwest Tollway (I-90) is approximately 5 miles south from Lake in the Hills, and 50 miles Northwest of the Chicago Loop.
O’Hare International Airport is about 35 miles away.

Lake in the Hills Library

The Huntley Public Library and the Algonquin Public Library both service Lake in the Hills. Both branches provide a wide range of services to residents and offer 10’s of thousands of titles to choose from. Books, magazines, audio CD's, audio books, CD-ROMs, children's tapes, entertainment, how-to videos and DVDs are but of few of the fun things to do at either locations.

Lake in the Hills Park District

Residents are services by the parks and lakes in Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake and Huntley areas.  Residents in the Northern portion of Lake in the Hills are services by Crystal Lake and residents residing West of Frank Rd. are serviced by the Huntley Park District. Lake in the Hills has 4 Lakes to enjoy.  Woods Creek Lake is the largest with two swimming areas Indian Trail Beach and Butch Haggle Beach. You can enjoy fishing at Goose Lake, Willow Lake and Scott Lakes are shallow so they are great places to sit back and enjoy wildlife.
Community Unit School District Numbers 300, 47, 158 & 155 serves the educational needs of Lake in the Hills Village residents. Due to the nature of growth in this school district area, residents are serviced by 4 different districts.  It is recommended that you call the appropriate Administration office to determine which school a child would attend. Call 847-426-1300 and they will direct you to the appropriate Unit School District Office.

Education: Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Lake in the Hills Schools

• Unit School District 300…..300 Cleveland Ave., Carpentersville, IL.  60110
  Phone: (847) 426-1300
• Unit School District 47…….300 Commerce Drive, Crystal Lake, Il.  60014
  Phone: (815) 459-6070
• Unit School District 155…..One South Virginia Rd., Crystal Lake, Il.  600014
  Phone: (815) 455-8500
• Unit School District 158…..650 Academic Dr., Algonquin, Il.  60102    
  Phone: (847) 659-6158
• LITH (K-5th) Elementary (847) 658-2530
• Lincoln Prairie (K-5th) Elementary (847) 960-7735
• Jacobs High School (847) 658-2500
• Chesak (K-2nd) Elementary (847) 659-5700
• Hannah Martin (Preschool & 3rd - 5th) (847) 659-5300
• Conely Elementary grades 3rd – 5th (847) 659-3700
• Heineman School grades 6th – 8th (847) 659-4300
• Mackeben grades K – 2nd (847) 659-3400
• Marlowe Middle School grades 6th – 8th (847) 659-4700