River Grove, IL

United States

River Grove is a small Cook County city about 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, positioned along the Des Plaines River with good highway access. Take I-290 west to Mannheim Road north from the city, or Mannheim Road south from O'Hare (8 miles). I-294 runs along the eastern edge, connecting to both airports and the broader suburbs. The city hosts Triton College, a major community college campus that draws students and visitors from across the western Chicago area.