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Cherry Valley, Illinois The village of Cherry Valley, Illinois is a small community in the Kishwaukee River valley, which borders the south east side of Rockford, Illinois. Parts of Cherry Valley lie both in Winnebago County and Boone County, Illinois. The population was 2,191 at the 2000 census. Its current population (2007) is estimated at 3,042.[citation needed]Cherry Valley is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Cherry Valley was settled in either 1835 or 1839, depending on your source, by Joseph Griggs, and incorporated as a village on January 31, 1857. Early landmark events for Cherry Valley was the establishment of a mill on the Kishwaukee River, and the coming of the railroad in 1852.Cherry Valley was originally called Griggs Ford, and then other names, none of which were found suitable. Accordingly the leaders in the village decided to change the name; people could make choices and put their suggestions in a hat. A Mrs. Butler, from Cherry Valley, New York placed the name of Cherry Valley in the hat and that name won. The core of the village, centered on its main street businesses in small brick buildings, is surrounded by several blocks of houses built in the 1800s. This late 19th century appearance is further accentuated by turn of the century style lamp lights as well as the original brick paving along the eastern end of main street. Relationship with Rockford Although located close to Rockford, Cherry Valley was far enough away to be considered, for most of its history, not a part of the Rockford community. However, with the advent of modern transportation in the later 20th century, Cherry Valley became in essence a suburb of Rockford. As the city of Rockford grew and expanded its boundaries it came in direct contact with Cherry Valley. Since that time there have been land control related issues between the two municipalities. Ultimately these 'issues' culminated in a boundary agreement between the two communities in 1991.[citation needed] The boundary agreement is scheduled to expire in August of 2011.Cherry Valley is a contributing member of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC). Cherry Valley has declined to pay for Rockford Mass Transit to operate bus service within the village; given that the demand for mass transit service comes from Rockford residents, not Cherry Valley residents.[citation needed]However, sometime after mid-2007, RMTD began operating bus service to CherryVale Mall. Bus service to the mall was done without securing permission from the mall; and neither the mall or Cherry Valley was notified of RMTD's actions prior to a press release being issued.[citation needed] Cherry Valley today In the last dozen years Cherry Valley has seen a shift towards Chicago, with roughly a third of its new residents being former Chicago suburban residents who live in the village and commute to work in the Chicago suburbs. Being near to an interchange on I-90 (Jane Addams Memorial Tollway) contributed to this shift, and in 2006 the toll booths on the Cherry Valley interchange and exit were removed because of increased traffic flow and the need to remove the chronic traffic jams that had built over the years.Cherry Valley is considered by many to be a progressive community within the region.[by whom?] Cherry Valley was the first community in the area to implement a comprehensive, curb side recycling program for all its residents. It was also the first community in the area to require full urban improvements for all new subdivisions (sanitary sewer, municipal water, curb, gutters, sidewalks, etc.) Cherry Valley was also the first community in the region to require subdivison developers to dedicated land or fees for the development of parks and open space. Cherry Valley is a member of the Illinois Municipal League, National League of Cities, International City / County Managers Association, the American Planning Association, and numerous other organizations.[citation needed]Most of Cherry Valley is within the Rockford School District, with a small portion in the Belvidere School District. There is only one school within the village center, which is named Cherry Valley Elementary, taking children in grades 3 through 5, with village children in grades K-2 going to White Swan Elementary outside the village center. Geography Cherry Valley is located at 42°14′21″N 88°57′44″W / 42.23917°N 88.96222°W / 42.23917; -88.96222 (42.239287, -88.962187). The core of the village is located a little north of the confluence of the north and south branches of the Kishwaukee river. There is a slight depression as one moves towards the center of the village, which is a formation of the Kishwaukee river valley.According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.9 km²), of which, 3.8 square miles (9.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.31%) is water. The north branch of the Kishwaukee River travels through Cherry Valley's central business district. The largest body of water in the village is Cherry Valley Lake which is situated just east of the Kishwaukee River in Baumann Park. The village is served by Interstate 90, Interstate 39, U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 51.[citation needed]Recent annexations (January 2007) to the southwest of the village along the Kishwaukee River to Baxter Road and Interstate 39 have increased the total area of the village to 7.44 square miles (19.3 km2).[citation needed] Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,191 people, 857 households, and 623 families residing in the village. The population density was 583.3 people per square mile (225.0/km²). There were 887 housing units at an average density of 236.1/sq mi (91.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 93.98% White, 1.69% African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.56% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.87% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.There were 857 households out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.In the village the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.The median income for a household in the village was $59,871, and the median income for a family was $70,833. Males had a median income of $50,943 versus $29,153 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,725. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over. Cherry Valley has the highest income and education levels of any community within the Rockford metropolitan area. Development and Growth The village is home to the million square foot CherryVale Mall, Magic Waters Waterpark (Illinois' largest water park), and Kegel Motorcycle Company (the world's oldest Harley-Davidson dealership). Cherry Valley is currently experiencing the greatest amount of growth in its history.[citation needed] Cherry Valley is one of only a handful of communities within Illinois that does not levy a municipal property tax. Operations of the village are paid for by a 1% sales tax that is levied and collected by the State of Illinois and then distributed to the community. As a result, the overall property tax rate is significantly less than other communities within the Rockford metro area.[citation needed]Cherry Valley has used 'sales tax rebates' as a primary means of promoting economic development without risking its own revenues. Manufacturing / Industrial Ingersoll Cutting Tool Con-way Freight Facility Retail Bachrodt Auto Mall: Chevrolet, VW, BMW Macy’s JC Penney Bergner’s (Division of Carson Pirie Scott) Sears Hilander (Division of Kroger supermarkets) Menards Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell - Oldest Harley Dealer Magic Waters Water Park Collier RV Center