Elk Grove Village in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Heart Sculpture
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026
1. Heart Sculpture Marker
Erected 2026 by Elk Grove Village. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2020.
Location. 42° 0.12′ N, 88° 0.469′ W. Marker is in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Wellington Avenue 0.1 miles south of Biesterfield Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village IL 60007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Centex Corporation and the Village of Elk Grove (a few steps from this marker); The Youth of Elk Grove Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Residential Enhancement Program (within shouting distance of this marker); Recognizing the Public Service of Bart K. Dill (within shouting distance of this marker); Clock Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Elk Grove Town Center and Village Green (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Fallen Soldier (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk Grove Village.
Regarding Heart Sculpture. The words "I Love Elk Grove Vlilage!" are at the top of the heart sculpture on both sides.
Elk Grove Village was the official sponsor of the 2018 Bahamas Bowl, a college football postseason game in Nassau, Bahamas. According to a news release by ESPN, the term Makers Wanted "serves as a call-to-action for Elk Grove Village’s thriving community and the thousands of businesses that are based
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026
2. Heart Sculpture and Marker
Also see . . . Elk Grove Village Announced as Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl Title Sponsor.
Excerpt: "This is the first time a non-tourist municipality has ever sponsored a bowl game, and the sponsorship highlights the innovative thinking found in Elk Grove Village. With unparalleled transportation options for manufacturers and a town that is truly committed to supporting its industrial park tenants, Elk Grove Village has become a destination for businesses from across the United States."(Submitted on October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026
3. Heart Sculpture Marker near the Elk Grove Public Library
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 27, 2026
4. Heart Sculpture and the Elk Grove Clock Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
