<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Glen Ellyn, <em>Chicago</em></h1>
<p>Glen Ellyn is located about 22 miles to the west of downtown Chicago and is known for its volunteer friendly state of mind. The town&rsquo;s motto is &ldquo;Village of Volunteers." Orginally called Babcock&rsquo;s Grove, the town changed its name to Glen Ellyn in 1892, when the land was bought by a health resort. Today, it is a bustling community that as over 29 parks, a wildlife preserve, a golf course, and access to the Illonois Prairie Path. The calm and historic feel to the town make it one of the most popular suburbs in the western area.</p>
<p>Located near several major US highways, the town also has a public train available for those looking to commute to the Ogilvie Transportation center in downtown Chicago. The town&rsquo;s educational needs are met by the Glen Ellyn School District 41, Community Consolidated School District 89, and Glenbard Township High School District 87. The area is also home to the main campus of College of Dupage, known for its famous alumni of the late great John Belushi as well as his brother, Jim Belushi.</p>
<p>Consisting of ranch homes, split levels, and luxurious Victorian style houses, Glen Ellyn offers many different styled housing choices for those who live there. The average price for a single-family homes for sale in Glen Ellyn is a little over $400K. The area consistently sells well above listing price, which makes every investment here an attractive one.</p>