Sleepy Hollow is a small residential village in Kane County, about 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. With a population of about 3,200, it is a quiet, affluent community nestled along the Fox River, served by CUSD 300. Founded in the 1950s by developer Floyd T. Falese and incorporated in 1958, the village is known for its wooded lots, winding streets, and strong sense of community.
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2.3 magnitude earthquake recorded near Sleepy Hollow, New York
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Elgin, Bartlett, Sleepy Hollow customers say Guy Landmeier of G and L Decorating took money, didn't finish home remodeling jobs
Elgin, Bartlett, Sleepy Hollow customers say Guy Landmeier of G and L Decorating took money, didn't finish home remodeling jobs ABC7 Chicago
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NewsDEC 08, 2025
Family of Anna Schneider offers $30K reward after 2009 Sleepy Hollow, Illinois death ruled homicide due to chloroform
Family of Anna Schneider offers $30K reward after 2009 Sleepy Hollow, Illinois death ruled homicide due to chloroform ABC7 Chicago
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