Cities Cook County Alsip Barrington Hills Bartlett Berkeley Blue Island Berwyn Broadview Brookfield Chicago (County Seat) Chicago Ridge Country Club Hills Countryside Des Plaines Elk Grove Village Elmwood Park Evanston Forest Park Franklin Park Glencoe Glenview Glenwood Hanover Park Harwood Heights Hillside Hoffman Estates Homewood Justice La Grange Park Matteson Maywood Niles Norridge North Riverside Northbrook Northlake Oak Forest Oak Lawn Oak Park Orland Hills Orland Park Palatine Palos Heights Palos Hills Palos Park Park Ridge Prospect Heights Richton Park River Forest Riverside Rolling Meadows Rosemont Schiller Park Schaumburg Skokie South Holland Streamwood Tinley Park Westchester Wheeling Wilmette Winnetka Law Enforcement Fire
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Department Sheriff's Office The Cook County Sheriff's office is the second largest Sheriff's Department in the United States, employing more than 6,200 officers, deputies and
civilians who perform a number of diverse tasks within the criminal justice system. State's Attorney The office employs over nine hundred Assistant States Attorneys and over eight hundred support staff. The States Attorneys Office
also serves as legal counsel for Cook County government agencies and all Cook County public officials. Hospitals Advocate Health Care Advocate Health Care is an organization of physicians and health care professionals dedicated to serving the health needs of individuals, families
and communities in northern Illinois. Alexian Brothers Health System Alexian Brothers Health System carries out the healing mission of the Catholic Church through the Alexian Brothers ministries by
identifying and developing effective responses to the health and housing needs of those we are called to serve. Bethany Methodist Corporation Called to care, The Bethany Methodist Family reaches out to the communitywith health and housing programs that serve the physical,
social,and spiritual well-being of seniors and others of all faiths. Saint Anthony Hospital For over 100 years, physicians and staff of Saint Anthony Hospital have provided medical care, social services, and community outreach programs to
Chicago’s underserved communities. Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch Our facilities include the most technologically advanced equipment such as image-guided brain and spine navigational tools,
bi-plane angiography equipment, and Stereotaxsis, technology which facilitates procedures in the body’s complex vascular system using magnets and sophisticated computers, which is not available anywhere else in the
Midwest. Comprehensive Aphasia Center of Chicago We take a comprehensive view of such problems, and clinic evaluations and treatments are coordinated by a team of caregivers,
including a speech-language pathologist and a cognitive neurologist, both with doctoral degrees and specialists in aphasia. John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County With over 450 beds and nearly 100 outpatient clinics, CCH is the primary public provider of comprehensive medical services for the
people of metropolitan Chicago. Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Our integrated delivery system includes Evanston, Glenbrook and Highland Park Hospitals as well as the ENH Home Services, ENH Medical Group, ENH
Research Institute, and the ENH Foundation. Resurrection Health Care Resurrection Health Care is a not-for-profit corporation sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and the Sisters of the
Resurrection. Holy Cross Hospital Founded by the Sisters of St. Casimir in 1927, Holy Cross Hospital is a not-for-profit neighborhood health system serving residents of Chicago's
southwest neighborhoods and suburbs. Kindred Healthcare We are dedicated to providing quality long-term care as well as to the principles of service, compassion, integrity and sound fiscal
stewardship La Rabida Children's Hospital For more than 100 years, La Rabida has created a special environment that's geared towards helping children meet the challenges of their
medical conditions. Linden Oaks Hospital Linden Oaks provides a variety of treatment and support services for adults and adolescents, who are coping with eating
disorders, alcoholism, depression, anxiety, self-injury, and other behavioral health issues. Loretto Hospital Our mission is to be a community health-care provider fostering continuous quality improvement, to achieve optimum outcomes for our patients and
cultivate pride in our employees and medical staff. Weiss' Clinical Programs Weiss' Clinical Programs are focused on specific areas of medicine, offering comprehensive, multidisciplinary and innovative care. Mercy Hospital and Medical Center We are driven to maintain the highest level of excellence in service. The Mercy spirit shines through in everything we do. Libraries Bartlett Public Library All Residents of the Bartlett Public Library District will have the opportunity to learn and discover the joy of reading, the satisfaction of
lifelong learning, and a sense of community in a welcoming environment. Bedford Park Public Library Berkeley Public Library The Berkeley Public Library is changing and growing to meet the needs of the 21st century! Books and magazines are no longer the only
format available. Many types of materials are available to be utilized for a variety of interests. Berwyn Public Library Our library provides timely, accurate and useful materials to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of the community. We've
designed this site to bridge the gap between our in-house services and online patrons. Blue Island Public Library From finding old friends and planning vacations to conducting market research and choosing a health care provider, this extensive database
offers the information you need -- in a fast, convenient format. Broadview Public Library The Library serves the community of Broadview, in the western suburbs of Chicago, within minutes of the commercial and cultural center of the
city. Brookfield Public Library The Brookfield Free Public Library was founded in 1913 as a result of the efforts of the Brookfield Women's Club. The residents of the
village approved a referendum in that year for the operation of the library with funding for the original building provided through a grant from Mr. Andrew Carnegie. Chicago Public Library We welcome and supportall people in theirenjoyment of readingand pursuit oflifelong learning. Working together,we strive to provide equal accessto
information,ideas andknowledgethrough books, programsand other resources. We believe in the freedomto read,to learn,to discover. Cook Memorial Public Library District The mission of the Cook Memorial Public Library District is to provide access to facts, ideas and creative expression. Franklin Park Public Library District Franklin Park is very fortunate in that from its early days interest has existed in establishing a library for our
community. Melrose Park Public Library
Newspapers Arlington Heights Journal Arlington Heights Post The Daily Herald West Proviso Herald Chicago Tribune Chicago Reader Crain's Chicago Business Des Plaines Times Elm Leaves The Times Parks Crabtree Nature Center In the extreme northwest corner of Cook County on rolling, glacier formed landscape is the newest of the Forest Preserve
nature centers —more than a thousand acres set aside for educational purposes River Trail Nature Center A fragment of that world has been preserved in our Cook County forest preserves. River Trail Nature Center tells the
story of native plants and animals that remain in the urban environment. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center The “Little Red Schoolhouse” is part of the historic past of Palos Hills in which it is more or less
centrally located. It was built in 1886 to replace a one-room log cabin school — the first school building of the area. Sand Ridge Nature Center Sand Ridge Nature Center is a 235-acre preserve with four well-marked trails offering easy hiking, from under a mile to
2 miles long. Each trail features different habitats, including prairies, oak savannas and woodlands, marshes, a pond, and ancient sand dunes. Camp Sagawau Camp Sagawau, located in southwest Cook County near Lemont, is an environmental education center established to promote the study of
nature in a relaxed setting Harold “Hal” Tyrell Trailside Museum Nestled in one of Cook County’s richest savannahs, Trailside Museum boasts its historic presence
at the Southwest corner of Thatcher and Chicago Avenues in River Forest. Forest Prserve District of Cook county to acquire... lands containing one or more natural forests... for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic
beauties... and to restore, restock, protect and preserve the natural forests... for the purpose of the education, pleasure and recreation of the public... Transportation O'Hare International Airport Voted the "Best Airport in North America" by readers of Business Traveler International for seven consecutive years (1998 - 2004),
it's no wonder that more than 190,000 smart travelers make O'Hare their airport of choice every day. Midway Airport Midway Airport is conveniently located 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Recently, the Chicago Department of Aviation celebrated the completion
of the historic Midway Airport Terminal Development Program, an eight year program that transformed Chicago’s southwest side airport. Pace Suburban Bus Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, quickly moving people to work and school safely and efficiently. The backbone of Chicago's suburbs, Pace serves
130,000 daily riders with 240 routes, 450 vanpools and many Dial-a-Ride programs. Chicago Transit Authority The CTA operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs. On an
average weekday, nearly 1.5 million rides are taken on the CTA. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation On Metra you can reach Chicago's beautiful lakefront, museums, zoos, sporting events, shops and restaurants,
concerts, special events, schools and colleges as well as quaint, historic suburbs and small towns. 20th Century Railroad Club Located in Chicago, Illinois, our club offers unique volunteer activities for rail enthusiasts, as well as unique travel opportunities for
families, singles and groups. Business Leaders for Transportation Business Leaders for Transportation was created in 1997 to operate as a collective voice for Chicago-area employers,
providing advocacy for policy and funding on surface transportation issues critical to the region Niles "Free Bus" The Niles "Free Bus" is a courtesy bus system which runs continually from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays and 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
weekends operating within the Village of Niles at no charge to riders. Entertainment Adler Planetarium Opened in 1930 as the first Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, the Adler fuels the imagination of its visitors with all new exhibits,
state-of-the-art computer technology in the world's first StarRider Theater, while showcasing a renowned collection of historical astronomy artifacts Chicago Architechture Foundation The Archicenter Chicago draws visitors from around the world for a unique introduction to America's first city of architecture. Chicago Children's Museum Hands-on exhibits and new activities daily make every visit unforgettable for toddlers to ten year olds and adults, too! Dig deep in
Dinousaur Expedition, try to stay dry in WaterWays, or climb up to the crow's nest on the Kovler Family Climbing Schooner. Little tota have fun, too in Playmaze and Treehouse Trails. Chicago Historical Society The Chicago Historical Society is the oldest cultural institution and keeper of Chicago memories. Visit the museum to trace Chicago's growth
from wilderness outpost to the architectural, cultural and social mecca of our times. Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center To preserve the archival collections from the Greek immigrant experience throughout the United States as well as to
showcase the artistic work of the Hellenic people in the visual, literary and performing arts. Museum of Science and Industry There is always something new to see and do at the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere Notebaert Nature Museum, The The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where visitors can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a bungalow inside the
Museum that demonstrates conservation; to a wilderness walk; to the only year-round butterfly haven nearby Blue Man Group An audience-interactive multimedia performance piece unlike anything you've ever witnessed! Open run Broadway in Chicago Broadway in Chicago theatres, located in the heart of the Downtown Theatre District, consistently present a variety of the finest in touring
Broadway musical, plays and dance. Chicago Theatre Landmark theatre in Chicago's Loop, seating up to 3,600 and convenient to hotels and parking. Theatre, lobby promenade, and other space available for
conference, performance, meetings, and banquets with state of the art audio/visual equipment, sound, lighting, movie screen, and projectors. His Way Theatre at NBC Tower Ron Hawking is the creator and star of this critically acclaimed, big band musical tribute to ‘Ol Blue Eyes. Now playing at the
glamorous His Way Theatre. Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre Thrill to award-winning nationally acclaimed theatre. Our theatre in the round features a host of Broadway musicals--everything from
timeless classics to contemporary extravaganzas Noble Horse Theatre Presents Chicago's Only Horse Performance Dinner theatre in historic Old Town. Enter our castle, step back in time and experience the beauty and
grace of our elegant dancing horses. Navy Pier Navy Pier was originally designed as a shipping and recreational facility and has evolved into a premiere family entertainment center. Millennium Park The park was originally just an open expanse with railroads and parking and an unsightly eyesore in Chicago's great front lawn that is Grant Park. Chicago Children’s Choir In 1956, the late Rev. Christopher Moore began to put a dream into motion: a dream that young people from diverse backgrounds could better
understand each other, as well as learn about themselves, by learning to make beautiful music together.
Newspapers Lombardian DuPage Daily Herald Life Newspapers Parks Wheaton Park District The Wheaton Park District provides recreational services and opportunities to the residents of the district. Bloomingdale Park District Carol Stream Parks & Recreation Department Downers Grove Golf Course Established in 1892 by legendary golf figure Charles Blair Macdonald, the course is situated on
approximately 60 acres of the entire 90-acre facility. Meticulously maintained and landscaped, this public course is open to all golf enthusiasts. Villa Park Parks & Recreation Villa Park Parks & Recreation maintains 19 parks - providing over 100 acres of open green space. Prairie Landing Golf Club Treating our guests to first-class golf in Chicago's Western Suburbs is our goal. Our commitment to excellence in presenting
high-quality service, friendly staff attitudes and the overall golf experience is evident throughout the facility. St. Andrews Golf and Country Club West Chicago Park District Village Greens of Woodridge Golf Course Transportation Pace Suburban Bus (PACE) Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, quickly moving people to work and school safely and efficiently. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, NIRCRC (METRA) The 495-mile Metra system serves 230 stations in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry
and Kane. Village of Downers Grove Commuter Shuttle(GCS) The Grove Commuter Shuttle operates three routes during the morning and evening rush
hours with service to the Main Street Train Station. American Airlines Northwest Airlines Northwest Airlines is the world's fourth largest airline. Northwest and its travel partners serve more than 900 cities in more than 160 countries on six
continents Entertainment DuPage County Illinois Historical Museum Tivoli Enterprises Inc Our Movie Time Email provides you with advance movie schedules and free offers. The one thing you can always count on is that our beautiful
theatres have the latest state-of-the-art sound and projection technology, making movie going at a Classic Cinemas theatre a memorable experience. Black Swan Art Welcome to Black Swan Art Gallery of Photography Elmhurst Historical Museum The Elmhurst Historical Museum is operated by the City of Elmhurst, and serves as the community's memory by acquiring, preserving,
and interpreting original materials related to the history of Elmhurst from the settlement period to the present. Graue Mill & Museum Graue Mill and Museum is dedicated to maintaining a bridge between past and present generations in the belief that understanding our history is
vital to our future. Hinsdale Center For The Arts The mission of Hinsdale Center for the Arts is to educate, encourage and facilitate participation in the arts. HCA believes the arts are to be
celebrated and shared, thereby enriching individual and community life. Lynfred Winery Inc Lynfred Winery is truly one of Chicago's most unique attractions. Founded in October, 1979 by Owner Fred Koehler and his late wife, Lynn, Lynfred
Winery has fueled great expansion in the Illinois grape and wine industry.
Cities Kane County Geneva (County Seat) Aurora Batavia Carpentersville East Dundee Elgin North Aurora Saint Charles Sleepy Hollow South Elgin Sugar Grove West Dundee Law Enforcement Kane County Sheriff's Office It is the policy of the Kane County Sheriff's Office to constantly strive to meet the noblest expectations of the citizens we serve and the
obligations of the laws we have sworn to uphold. Geneva Police Department Always the Best Geneva Fire Department Kane County State's Attorney Office The State's Attorney has the exclusive and statutory responsibility of prosecuting violations of the criminal laws of the State of
Illinois as well as many other regulatory laws of the state and county including traffic regulations. Hospitals Delnor Community Health System To provide excellence in health careand to promote lifelong wellnessin the communities we serve. Provena Mercy Center Provena Mercy Center is a leading provider of high-quality, multi-specialty health care and is part of Provena Health, a Catholic health system that
includes six hospitals, 14 long-term care/residential facilities, and over 40 clinics in Illinois and Indiana. Provena Saint Joseph Hospital Provena Health, a Catholic health system, builds communities of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human need in the
spirit of Jesus Christ. Rush-Copley Medical Center The mission of the medical center and the medical staff is to work together to serve your healthcare needs through
excellence in education, technology and a caring touch. Sherman Health Systems Libraries Aurora Public Library The Library's mission is to provide materials and information in a wide variety of formats and to help patrons of all ages pursue their educational,
informational, recreational and cultural interest in a way that is meaningful to them. Batavia Public Library The mission of the Batavia Library is to provide and ensure access to materials and services to meet the lifelong
learning needs of residents and organizations as well as to create a welcoming place to gather, exchange ideas and participate in cultural events. Gail Borden Library The Gail Borden Public Library offers a wide variety of services and collections for library users. They are outlined below and are divided between
those services and collections that are targeted towards adults, those for kids, and those for library users of all ages. Geneva Public Library Ella Johnson Library St. Charles Public Library The St. Charles Public Library is an integral part of the community that has met the information and resource needs of St. Charles residents
for almost 100 years. The Library's role has grown from a simple book lending service in 1906, to a multi-service library and information center using 21st century technology. Sugar Grove Public Library
Newspapers Kane County Chronicle Parks Buffalo Park Buffalo Park is located off Route 31, south of Algonquin. It is a beautiful wooded park along 2500 feet of Fox River shoreline. Paul Wolff Campground Paul Wolff Campground has a stocked fishing pond which is very popular with area residents and campers alike. Tent
camping without hookups is offered in a lovely wooded setting isolated from roads and other activities. Bliss Woods Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center This 65-acre parcel of land, at the "big bend" of the Fox River, is rich in cultural and natural history. Transportation Chicago Transit Authority The CTA operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs. On an
average weekday, nearly 1.5 million rides are taken on the CTA. Metra Metra's Commuter Rail System, serving Northeast Illinois. Pace Chicagoland area bus transportation system. Auto Transport Companies and car shipping quotes in Kane County Entertainment Elgin Community Theatre The goal of the Elgin Community Theatre is to bring quality entertainment to Elgin and the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Garfield Farm Museum A 150-year-old pioneer farming museum in Kane County Illinois. The museum offers a variety of educational, family, and entertainment events. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory A U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory for research exploring the fundamental nature of matter and energy. Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival The museum operates a variety of antique trolleys, many from lines long vanished, over trackage that once connected
Carpentersville, Elgin, Aurora, and Yorkville. Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival Promoting and presenting folklife events in the Chicago area. Over 2,000 folk music, folk dance and
storytelling folklife events since 1975. Fox Valley Ice Arena Home to the Chicago Freeze Junior A Hockey team. SciTech A hands-on science center located in Aurora, Illinois.
County Lake County Antioch Barrington Beach Park Buffalo Grove Deer Park Deerfield Fox Lake Grayslake Green Oaks Gurnee Hainesville Hawthorn Woods Highland Park Island Lake Lake Bluff Lake Zurich Lakemoor Libertyville Lincolnshire Long Grove Mundelein Riverwoods Round Lake Round Lake Beach Round Lake Park Shields Township Tower Lakes Vernon Hills Waukegan (County Seat) Winthrop Harbor Zion Law Enforcement Sheriff's Office The Lake County Sheriff's Office exists to serve the community by protecting life and property, by preventing crime, by enforcing the laws and
incarcerating offenders of the laws, and by maintaining order for all citizens. State's Attorneys Office The State's Attorney has the exclusive and statutory responsibility for prosecuting violations of the criminal laws of the State of
Illinois, as well as many other regulatory laws of the state and county including traffic regulations Public Defender's Office The Lake County Public Defender's Office was established by state statute to provide constitutionally required representation of indigent
defendants Hospitals Advocate Health Care Advocate Health Care is an organization of physicians and health care professionals dedicated to serving the health needs of individuals, families
and communities in northern Illinois. Condell Medical Building From obstetrics, emergency care, radiology services and rehab to open heart surgery, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and oncology, Condell Medical
Center provides immediate access to the best staff, physicians, equipment, and compassionate care that medicine has to offer, whenever patients need it. Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Our integrated delivery system includes Evanston, Glenbrook and Highland Park Hospitals as well as the ENH Home Services, ENH Medical Group, ENH
Research Institute, and the ENH Foundation. Lake Forest Hospital At the Lake Forest Hospital and its affiliates, we believe in providing our community with easy access to health care information and services.
This web site is one more way for you to obtain important information 24-hours-a-day. Libraries Barrington Library While the military campaigns of World War I were being organized, an educational campaign was being launched in the small town of Barrington,
Illinois. The campaign started when widow Caroline Ela passed away and left $1,000 in her will to help form a public library. Deerfield Public Library The Deerfield Public Library has a collection of 186,162 items and lends over 300,000 adult and children's books, popular audio and video
cassettes, CD's and books on tape annually. Fox Lake Public Library District Our collection includes over 70,000 adult and children's books, videotapes, compact discs and recorded books. Listings of our periodical holdings
and videotape holdings may be viewed by clicking on these links or the buttons above. Select the video & Internet policies button to read our video lending rules. Grayslake Area Public Library District Highland Park Public Library The mission of the Highland Park Public Library is to help all community residents obtain information to meet educational, professional,
cultural, personal, and social needs, and to provide high quality resources of a broad cultural nature, in a variety of formats, which are of interest to the community. Lake Forest Library The Library organization includes an administrative librarian or library director with administrative staff; librarians who head departments
of Adult Services, Audio-Visual, Children's, and Technical Services; other department heads for Automated and Administrative Services, Circulation and Graphic Services; support staff in all departments. Round Lake Area Public Library District The Round Lake Area Public Library provides current information, formal education support, independent learning opportunities and
life enrichment materials to a highly diverse public in a warm and welcoming atmosphere through a highly trained team of individuals committed to quality service, who will nurture a love for reading and learning. Zion-Benton Public Library District Antioch Public Library Ela Area Public Library Staff members from the Ela Area Public Library are pleased to offer presentations on a variety of subjects to groups in the community to increase
awareness, understanding and use of the library’s vast array of services and collections. Vernon Area Public Library Waukegan Public Library The current collection contains over 200,000 books, but also has more than 11,000 CD’s! The DVD and video collection is one of the best in all of
Lake County, with a wide assortment from the latest releases to classic movies and foreign films in our Audio Visual Department located in the lower level of the library. Here is a quick look at the library's resources
Newspapers Antioch Review Courier-Review Buffalo Grove Countryside Deerfield Review Gurnee Review Highland Park News Lakeland Media Daily Herald Parks Lake County Forest Preserve District Lake County Parks Transportation Pace Suburban Bus Pace demonstrates its position as an industry leader in the use of transit technology by making this real-time bus location information available at your
fingertips. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation The 495-mile Metra system serves 230 stations in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry and Kane Entertainment Gurnee Mills Gurnee Mills features the best names in retail and entertainment including Sears Grand, Gap Outlet, and Gurnee Marcus Cinema. Lake County Discovery Museum The Museum provides the fun, well-rounded museum experience you expect from a big-city museum ... without the traffic hassles! Great Lakes Naval Museum The Great Lakes Naval Museum opened the historical
exhibit to the public on October 31, 1997. It reopened to the public in mid-1999. Artifacts, memorabilia, and photographs are on display to illustrate the exciting past of the Navy, and of Great Lakes in particular. Guided
tours of Great Lakes Naval Training Center can also be arranged, and are free of charge. Cuneo Museum and Gardens The Cuneo Museum & Gardens is an historic mansion dating from 1914 nestled on 75 acres of vistas and formal gardens. The Italianate
architecture is the work of architect Benjamin Marshall, who was commissioned by Samuel Insull to crate a summer villa. Bowen Park Theatre & Opera Professional theatre and opera. All operas sung in English with piano accompaniment. Lake County's only opera company,
costumed and fully staged. Waukegan Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorus is semi-professional. Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire The 882 seat Marriott Theatre offers professional musical theatre year round in this intimate arena theatre. The award-wining theatre
has built a national reputation for its productions of classic, seldom done, new work and premiere productions Tempel Lipizzans Majestic white stallions prance and dance as they perform a centuries-old tradition of classical dressage at Tempel Farms. Performances are held mid-June
through the end of August on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Newspapers Northwest Herald Woodstock Independent Tribune Algonquin Countryside Cary-Grove Countryside Parks Recreation Department The Recreation Department provides a wide variety of programs for all ages including
sports, arts, fitness, aquatics, special events, and senior programs. Playing fields and courts and pavilions in the city parks are available to the public and are scheduled by the Recreation Department. Illinois & Michigan Canal The Illinois & Michigan Canal, completed in 1848, connected the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River watershed along a longstanding Indian portage
route. The 97-mile canal extended from the Chicago River near Lake Michigan to the Illinois River at Peru, Illinois. McHenry County Historical Society Organized in November 1963 as a not-for-profit corporation, our mission is to identify, preserve, present and promote through education the
history of McHenry County. Further, the Society's mission includes educational objectives aimed at encouraging a county-wide preservation ethic. Crystal Lake Park District A commitment to provide a safe leisure environment along with quality programs, parks, facilities and services, and to preserve and protect
open land and water areas, that will benefit and improve the quality of life for our residents. RedTail Golf Club RedTail Golf Club has been rated 4 stars by Golf Digest, 4 1/2 stars by Chicagoland Golf, and has been voted one of the best values in all of
Illinois. The Roger Packard designed, 18 hole championship layout features bent grass tees, greens, and fairways, two island greens, and many natural wetlands. Transportation McHenry County Division of Transportation The McHenry County Division of Transportation is a full service transportation agency that is involved with
other agencies of local government. Pace Pace was created by reform legislation in late 1983, and began operating throughout Chicago's six-county suburbs in mid-1984. Pace is the suburban bus division of the
Regional Transportation Authority. CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation) Lake in the Hills Airport With one paved runway, 141 based aircraft, and 60,000 annual operations, the Airport represents 2.63% of the total impact of
Illinois reliever airports. Entertainment Woodstock Opera House The Woodstock Opera House hosts a spectacular variety of programming and eventseach year including: concerts, Theatre,
Dance, Visual Art, Educational programming,Lectures, Meetings, Receptions and more. Challenger Learning Center for Science and Technology As children and adults participate in the mission scenario, they use the study of science and space as a
springboard to understanding essential life skills such as teamwork, communications and decision-making. Masthouse The Masthouse provides a unique venue where participants can grow in experience and skill. Off Square Music Intimate setting with a state-of-the-art sound system and good viewing from every seat in the house. Trausch Fine Arts For 26 years, a fine arts studio (oil, watercolor, & acrylic paintings) with paintings in an Impressionistic style. Also, scenes of historic Woodtock. Woodstock Mozart Festival Three weekends of orchestral and chamber music performances held annually in July and August in the charming, restored 1880's Woodstock Opera House.
Recognized conductors and guest artists. Rare European-like experience in a unique setting.
Newspapers Chicago Tribune The Enterprise Ledger-Sentinel The Star Parks Joliet Park District Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory sits on three acres of land within a 660 acre site, comprised of
Pilcher Park and Higginbotham Woods. Challenge Park Xtreme Joliet Jackhammers The newest professional minor league baseball team in the Northern League provides affordable, family entertainment in a new sate-of-the art
stadium in downtown Joliet. This 4,200 seat stadium features luxury suites, souvenir shop, picnic area and playground inside the stadium Joliet's City Center Route 66 Raceway Entertainment facility featuring concerts, motorsports, and more, including two NHRA National Drag Racing events, World of Outlaws and Demolition Derbies
during the 2002 season. Chicagoland Speedway State of the art 75,000 seat, 1.5 mile superspeedway hosting the Tropicana 400 - NASCAR Winston Cup, Indy Racing League,
NASCAR Busch Series, ARCA RE/MAX Series and International Race of Champions events during the 2002 season. Driving schools also available. Channahon Park District The Channahon Park District was named winner of the 1997 National Gold Medal Grand Award for park and recreation agencies serving a population of
less than 20,000 residents. Heritage Bluffs Channahon State Park Located along Canal Street on the west side of the Village, Channahon State Park is a monument to the Illinois
& Michigan Canal Locks and Dam and the head of the I & M Canal State Trail. Forest Preserve District Of Will County The preserve is a scenic place for picnicking, hiking, or biking along the I & M Canal. Tent camping is allowed with a permit, as well as
fishing. National Heritage Corridor The Illinois and Michigan Canal is one of the best-kept secrets of American history. Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area Located just south of Channahon, the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area is a popular place for
fishing, hunting, trap shooting, camping, and picnicking. The area features a nature preserve, game farm, and waterfowl refuge. Frankfort Park District It is the purpose of the Frankfort Park District to design, provide and maintain park facilities, open space and recreation programs in the most
functional, attractive and fiscally responsible manner possible, and to meet the needs of its residents by utilizing volunteers through civic and intergovernmental agreements. Lemont Park District The Lemont Park District operates 13 park facilities including playgrounds, community centers, ball fields and more. Lockport Township Park District The Lockport Township Park District was organized in 1945 in order to provide recreation programs and park areas for the community. Mokena Park District The Mokena Community Park District is located approximately 25 miles south of Chicago, Illinois, along Interstate 80. Established in 1959, the Park
District serves nearly 21,000 patrons, providing year round recreational programs, ten beautiful park sites, playgrounds, picnic groves, an extreme skatepark, and one of Illinois premiere disc golf courses. Naperville Park District The Naperville Park District is a leader in providing leisure experiences that enhance the quality of life for our community. Plainfield Park District Transportation American Airlines Northwest Airlines Northwest Airlines is the world's fourth largest airline. Northwest and its travel partners serve more than 900 cities in more than 160 countries on six
continents O'Hare International Airport Lewis University Airport The Lewis University Airport offers service for private planes and is located just 6 miles from Lemont. Pace Pace was created by reform legislation in late 1983, and began operating throughout Chicago's six-county suburbs in mid-1984. Pace is the suburban bus division of the
Regional Transportation Authority. METRA (Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, NIRCRC) Amtrak CSX Entertainment Joliet Area Historical Museum The Museum's mission is dedicated to leading the citizens of the Joliet area and surrounding communities in identifying themselves in place
and time. Slovenian Women's Union of America & Slovenian Heritage Museum The museum was founded in 1978, dedicated in 1983, and is maintained by volunteers. SWUA members from all over
the U.S. contribute to the displays & exhibits. Rialto Square Theatre DuPage Children’s Museum The DuPage Children's Museum has 3 floors made up of different exhibit neighborhoods - each one special in its own way. Each
neighborhood is packed with exciting ways to explore art, math, science and how they work together in the world. Naper Settlement Our mission is to instill an appreciation of the past through the portrayal of 19th century community life based on the history of Naperville, Illinois.
Through preservation and education in a museum village setting, we seek to enrich the lives of a diverse audience of adults, families and children. Naperville Chorus The 75-member non-auditioned chorus performs a spring and winter concert each year. Young Naperville Singers The 270 members range from first grade through high school. The group annually performs a spring and holiday concert and numerous
community performances. They also perform in regional festivals and tour various regions in the U.S. Honors include performance collaborations with professional guest artists, opera companies and premiere performances of
commissioned works. Magical Starlight Theatre
Cities Kendall County Yorkville (County Seat) Montgomery Oswego Plano Law Enforcement Sheriff's Office To act in a manner that leads the citizens of Kendall County to have the feeling of safety and security in their homes, neighborhoods,
and businesses, and confidence in the Sheriff’s Office. Criminal Division of the Sheriff’s Office The Criminal Division of the Sheriff’s Office provides Police services to the citizens of Kendall
County. There are currently 43 Police Officers assigned to the Criminal Division. Yorkville Police Department The mission of the Yorkville Police Department is to work in partnership with t
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