Following the war, the industrial facility and land was sold for $1 to the City of Chicago as war surplus. The rural community transformed into a center of commerce when Douglas Aircraft built a military transport manufacturing plant in nearby Orchard Place during World War II. By 1848, German-immigrant farmers soon settled in the area, establishing a territory that would eventually become Elk Grove Village. Named for the native elk that roamed the northern Illinois forests and grasslands, Elk Grove Village was initially settled in 1834 by pioneer New England farmers.
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Like so many other family-owned businesses that have recently shut their doors, the next generation is not interested in taking over the family business.īest childhood friends Jim McCormack and Wayne Tocki decided to come back for one last game and a beer. "It's been a great run, but it's time to move on and do other things." "We want to retire and it's really not any more complicated than that," owner Chris Beckord said. A piece of history from Elk Grove just gone."Īfter 60 years and three generations of family ownership, Elk Grove Bowl is closing. "This is the first place I ever bowled and now it's my number one sport," said Jeffrey Ford, 16. Longtime customers gathered Friday for one last game - and to take a look back on the history of the business before it's gone.
(WLS) - After nearly 60 years in business, Elk Grove Bowl is closing its doors this weekend in northwest suburban Elk Grove Village. Elk Grove Bowl is closing in Elk Grove Village, IL after nearly 60 years and three generations of family ownership.ĮLK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.
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