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A Brief History of the Village
of Volo
Historic Volo has been populated for at least 160 years. The area was
originally named Forksville, but in 1872 the name was changed to Volo. This has always been an active community,
with churches, blacksmiths, stores, taverns, a creamery and many residences.
It wasn’t until 1993 that Volo
was officially incorporated. The people who called Volo home didn’t want Volo to be absorbed into
the surrounding villages.
As the new incorporation grew, it became apparent to the officials that Volo had an opportunity
to develop a complete comprehensive plan to serve Volo’s people properly.
It has been a concerted effort
by both landowners and residents to produce our comprehensive plan.
The Comprehensive Plan has been the guide to several agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Lake County Department
of Transportation, the Lake County Board, Forest Preserve Board, Lakes Region Sanitary District and the Village of Fox Lake.
The Agreements have produced the wastewater facilities, potable (drinkable) water facilities, road improvements
and a great addition to the Millennium Trail.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan calls for 50% residential, 40% commercial
and 10% open space.
VOLO’S LOGO REPRESENTS A FAMILY COMMUNITY
Our plan for the future should always be directed toward the concept of a family community.
Burnell Russell
Village President
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