New Resident Information
Welcome to your new community!
We are pleased to have you join our hometown as your next place of residence or business. Hawthorn Woods is known for its beautiful neighborhoods, great school districts, open spaces, natural resource friendly parks and recreation areas. We are an upscale, friendly community that is an oasis from the suburban pace. We love our town with its rural atmosphere located only 40 miles from downtown Chicago. Close to home you can find amenities including great schools, parks, shopping, recreation, employment opportunities, worship centers, and dining.
We are a family friendly community with activities available year-round. Free events include Independence Day fireworks and parade celebrations, Party in the Park, holiday tree lighting with a visit from Santa, Friday night concerts in the parks, movies in barn, and a community sled hill. Community rooms, the Village Barn, and park shelters are available for rent to host your next family event.
The following materials are available by clicking on the links below:
- Welcome Letter from Mayor Dominick DiMaggio (PDF)
- Information Pages (PDF) - Includes important phone numbers and contact information
- Community Special Events Calendar
- Grants, Awards, and Certifications (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Disaster Preparedness Information (PDF)
- Mailbox Regulations (PDF)
- Meeting Schedule
- Park Map (PDF)
- Parks & Recreation Happenings
- Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center
- Voting Information
If you have any questions regarding Village operations or wish to receive our weekly community email news updates, please contact us at (847) 438-5500 or stop by the Village Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please contact us so that we can add your phone numbers and/or email addresses to our notification system in the event that emergency communications are necessary.
We welcome you to Hawthorn Woods, and hope you will soon become part of the neighborhood.