Bolingbrook Chamber Newsletter_Summer 2023

BOLINGBROOK

CHAMBER’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL PROMISES

MORE OF THE SAME ONLY BIGGER

The annual Taste of Bolingbrook, presented by the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, returns to The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Rd., on Saturday, Aug. 12

The annual showcase of Bolingbrook area food and fun is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with bands all afternoon, a beer garden, the Family Fun Zone, and a crafters/makers market.

With the interior streets of the shopping center closed during the event, attendees are free to walk about, sampling the food and beverage offerings as well as visiting the various stores and vendor booths.

As what has become a tradition, the Family Fun Zone includes the Fountaindale Library Bookmobile, a quiet room from the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association and a petting zoo sponsored by Kiddie Academy. Chamber nonprofits will also offer family friendly activities on the Zone on Hemingway Trail Another tradition will be the on-air presence of 95.9The River and Star96.7 during the day.

With so many new restaurants opening in Bolingbrook, organizers are certain this year’s food offerings will be as diverse as the area’s residents.

THE PROMENADE BOLINGBROOK

HAS A HOST OF EVENTS PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER

The weekly concerts, which are every Thursday on The Row, kick off on June 8, and run through Aug. 31. Concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests should bring their own chair. The concerts will feature:

• June 8 – Simply Elton

• June 15 – Jimmy Holmes

• June 22 – Gina Glocksen Band

• June 29 – Big Dog Mercer

• July 6 – Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band

• July 13 – Del Burgeson Orchestra

• July 20 – Strung Out

• July 27 – Brad Jackson

• Aug. 3 – Joanna Connor

• Aug. 10 – Great Moments In Vinyl

• Aug. 17 – The Band Sundance

• Aug. 24 – Too Fighters

• Aug. 31 – 7th Anomoly

June 8, July 6 and Aug. 3, will feature Arts on The Row, a partnership with the Bolingbrook Arts Council that showcases local fine artists.

June 24 is the annual Pet Parade. Proceeds from the event benefit the West Suburban Humane Society.

June 29, July 27, and Aug. 31 are the dates for the popular Street Market

July 21-23rd will be the annual Promenade RV Show

Aug. 12 is Taste of Bolingbrook

• Borrow books, eBooks, movies, video games and professional electronic equipment

• Discover storytimes, art classes, maker technologies and more for kids, teens and adults

• Reserve meeting rooms and study rooms at no cost

• Enhance your digital media skills in Studio 300

• Use our eResources to learn a new language, search your family history, take instructor-led courses and much more

• Earn your accredited high school diploma through Career Online High School

• Renew your Illinois license plate sticker, or have your documents notarized

SIX UNIQUE THINGS TO DO AT FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

When you think of libraries, you likely think of checking out books and attending events. And while there’s no shortage of both of those at Fountaindale Public Library, they have a world of resources and services that will help inspire lifelong learning, foster creativity and connect you with your community. You might be surprised at all the fascinating things you can do at the library, so here are six to get you started.

RENEW YOUR LICENSE PLATE STICKER

Renewing your license plate shouldn’t be an all-day event—and now it doesn’t have to be. Visit Fountaindale seven days a week to purchase your vehicle sticker in just minutes. You will need to bring your Illinois vehicle registration renewal notice sent by the Secretary of State, current registration card or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and your current driver’s license or ID. A $7.50 service fee—and a three percent transaction fee if paying by credit card—will be applied to each sticker.

GET FREE OR DISCOUNTED MUSEUM PASSES

Does your family enjoy visiting Brookfield Zoo, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Cantigny Park and Naper Settlement? How about visiting them for free or at a discounted price? With the library’s Museum Adventure Pass, you can do just that! Simply stop by the Circulation Desk in their lobby to check out a pass using your library card. Passes are firstcome, first-served as there are a limited number of passes for each participating organization.

DIGITIZE YOUR PHOTOS AND OLD MOVIES

Do you have a pile of VHS tapes (or even 8mm film) full of memories like your baby’s first steps or that first wobbly bicycle ride down the sidewalk? How about old photos, negative or even slides? Using the library’s VHS to DVD converter or their Epson photo scanner, you can digitize and preserve your memories in Studio 300 before the ravishes of time deteriorate these media types of yesteryear.

GET YOUR DOCUMENTS NOTARIZED

If you are in need of a notary, Fountaindale has several staff members who can assist you at no cost. The library tries to have someone available during all business hours, but they encourage visitors to call to confirm availability on that day. Notary services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and you will need to bring a valid ID issued by a state or federal agency that includes your photo and signature and your unsigned document to be notarized. Documents must be signed in the notary’s presence.

RESERVE A FREE MEETING SPACE

Fountaindale has many spaces for groups and individuals to meet, study and create. Their meetings rooms are perfect for business meetings, group presentations and community gatherings for groups of five to 100 people. Each room comes equipped with an HD projector, and projection screen, a Blu-ray/DVD player and an HD stereo sound system. On the lower

level of the library, Studio 300 houses audio recording suites, video recording and photography studios and group collaboration rooms that include two 48 monitors, a table with built-in laptop ports and charging outlets and a whiteboard wall to make sharing ideas with your team a breeze.

GET YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Fountaindale is proud to offer district residents ages 19 and older the opportunity to earn a free, accredited online high school diploma through Career Online High School. Since 2014, they have had more

than 27 graduates successfully complete the program and go on to pursue exciting careers. They were even the first library in Illinois, and only the third in the country, to offer this program. If you’re ready to take your education to the next level, you need not look farther than your library.

Fountaindale Public Library cards are available to residents, business and property owners who live within the boundaries of the library district. For more information about the library and to get a library card, visit the library, Bookmobile or their website at fountaindale.org.

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(630) 914-3505

Center for Nonprofit Excellence at University of St. Francis

500 Wilcox St., Ste. N204

Joliet, IL 60435

(815) 740-3384

Charleys Philly Steak& Wings

1239 W. Boughton Rd.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

(630) 914-5568

Creamery, The LLC

1209 West Remington Blvd.

Romeoville, IL 60446

(317) 432-2220

CTS Janitorial Services

P.O. Box 458

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

(312) 608-9661

Fade Legendz Family Styling Center

473 S. Weber Rd.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

(312) 608-9661

BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

WELCOMES OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

We welcome the following partners to the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce. We appreciate their commitment to area business community and the Village of Bolingbrook.

Fuel Up

325 N. Weber Road

Bolingbrook, IL 60490 (708) 829-7335

Gardner Synergy Logistics LLC

3800 S. Finley Rd Downers Grove, IL 60515 (708) 648-8504

Happy Roofing

1155 S Washington St, Ste. 207 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 234-8331

Hendo's Logistics

6 Forsythia Ct.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (773) 610-7411

Ice & Fire Leadership Academy

1472 Windflower Ct.

Romeoville, IL 60446 (630) 730-4613

Inter-Act Magic

201 Canterbury Ln.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (708) 825-5536

IVY HALL DISPENSARY

361 South Bolinbrook Dr.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440 855-IVYHALL

Light Up Photo Booth

816 Metroplitan Ave. Bolingbrook, IL 60490 (312) 786-5975

Nate Hoover - Powur Solar 1300 Melody Ln. Naperville, IL 60564 (618) 322-0956

O'Connell Ballooning 460 Running Deer Ln. Gilberts, IL 60136 (847) 404-9711

Old Second National Bank 1104 W Boughton Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (630) 652-2436

ReZolveX

2863 W. 95th St., Ste. 143-227 Naperville, IL 60564 (312) 796-5980

Sanskriti, Inc 1850 Snead St. Bolingbrook, IL 60490 (847) 757-7359

SPI Staffing

180 N. Bolingbrook Dr. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (630) 755-5705

Taco Dale 1196 w. Bougthon Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (630) 759-5013

The Mukase Restaurant 358 N. Schmidt Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (571) 594-6666

The Power Boys LLC 195 Cider St. Bolingbrook, IL 60490 (630) 429-4782

Thrivent Financial 1411 Opus Place, Ste. 210 Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 643-0032

Trained Ready & Armed LLC 1079 S. Weber Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60490 (630) 780-2757

Vocational Strategy, Inc. 1287 Twilight Way

Bolingbrook, IL 60490 (630) 259-1516

LIFE IS BETTER WHEN

The Bolingbrook community is known for its generosity and caring. From mentoring to food and financial assistance the various nonprofits in our Chamber help make Bolingbrook a great place to live.

Al-Furqaan Foundation www.furqaan.org

All Saints Anglican Church www.allsaintsanglicanparish.org

American Legion Bolingbrook Post 1288 hnelson0715@yahoo.com

Angelic Kindness www.angelickindness.org

Beaconridge Improvement Association debbie.biaoffice@comcast.net

Black History Month Awareness Club www.bolingbrookblackhistory.com

Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce www.bolingbrookchamber.org

Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Assoc. IAFF #3005 www.iafflocal3005.com

Bolingbrook Pride www.bolingbrookpride.org

Bolingbrook Soccer Club www.bolingbrooksoccerclub.org

Bolingbrook Womens Club bolingbrookwc@gmail.com

Camp Fire Illinois Prairie www.campfireusa-illinois.org

Center for Nonprofit Excellence at University of St. Francis www.stfrancis.edu/cne

Chadeffect of Chicagoland, The www.chadeffect.org

Citizens Against Abuse www.citizensagainstabuse.org

Community Nutrition Network & Senior Services Association/Meals on Wheels of Northern Illinois https://www.mowfni.org

Community Service Council www.thecsc.org

Compass Church - Bolingbrook Campus www.thecompass.net

Crime Stoppers of Bolingbrook, Inc www.bolingbrookcrimestoppers.org

DuPage County Area Project (DuCAP) www.ducap.org

Easter Seals Joliet Region, Inc. www.easterseals.com/joliet/ Episcopal Church of St. Benedict www.stbenedict.ws

Eric Mattson, Illinois State Senator, Legislative D rgoulding43@sbcglobal.net

Exchange Club of North Will County www.hangeclubofnorthwillcounty.com

Feel Good Deals/4 Kids Sake www.4-kidssake.org

Friendship United Methodist Church www.friendshipbolingbrook.org

Give Something Back www.giveback.ngo

Goodwill Store & Donation Center www.amazinggoodwill.com

Governors State University www.govst.edu

Greater Joliet Area YMCA www.jolietymca.org

Healing Pups www.healingpups.org

Heart Haven Outreach (H2O) www.hearthavenoutreach.org

Helping Other People Enjoy NFP www.HelpingOtherPeopleEnjoy.org

Heritage Corridor CVB www.heritagecorridorcvb.com

Ice & Fire Leadership Academy jlj178@comcast.net

Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook www.illinoisaviationmuseum.org

Joliet Junior College, CED www.jjc.edu

Junior S.T.A.R.S.Teen Network www.instagram.com/ juniorstarsteengirlnetwork/

Knights of Columbus

www.kofc6521.org

Knowing Your Worth Foundation www.knowingyourworth.info

LaBranche Family Foundation Inc. www.lffinc.org

Lions Foundation, Bolingbrook www.bolingbrooklions.org

Little Friends Inc. www.littlefriendsinc.com

Living Water Community Church www.golivingwater.com

Midwest Christian Montessori Academy www.mcmacademy.org

MUST - Movement to Uplift and Support Teens

www.mustcares.org

Naperville School District 203 www.naperville203.org

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association www.nwcsra.org

Operation Christmas: Bolingbrook www.thecsc.org/operationchristmasbb

Panther Sports Club

www.panthersportsclub.com

Police Benevolent Society, Bolingbrook benevolent@bolingbrook.com

Pretty Me Inc. www.prettymeinc.org

Retired Professional Football players of Chicago (RPFP) www.RPFPC.org

Rotary Club of Bolingbrook

www.BolingbrookRotary.org

Saint Paul Street Evangelization

www.streetevangelization.com/teampage/?team-chapter=joliet Sanskriti, Inc

bhavini_amin@hotmail.com

SAVE THE DATE

October 26th

Benefitting the BACC’s Work Force Academy students

With the intention of funding vocational/trade school scholarships for high school seniors this annual event at the Bolingbrook Golf Club is Oct. 26

“We are excited to take our partnership with Bolingbrook High School’s Cooperative Work Training program to the next level,” said Billy Hearth, chairman of the board for the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce.

This evening of whiskey and wine tastings will include discussion and interaction. It is an opportunity for business leaders to create a community

of opportunity and be part of shaping the area work force.

The evening will include an exclusive VIP hour that will have exclusive, unlimited tastings and appearances from retired NFL football players and area professional athletes as well as hors d'oeuvres and desserts.

There are several sponsorship opportunities and levels available.

$10,000: Emerald Level - name on the Primary Scholarship + 4 VIP tickets + VIP seating during the evening + recognition in all marketing collateral/promotional materials and in event slide show.

$5,000: Sapphire Level - name on Secondary Scholarship + 4 VIP tickets + VIP seating during the evening, + recognition in all marketing collateral/ promotional materials and event slide show.

$2,000: Ruby Level - Cigar Lounge includes 2 VIP tickets + exclusive whiskey tasting in the lounge + recognition in all marketing collateral/ promotional materials.

$500: Pearl Level - Two event tickets + business display booth during event. Admission will be priced at $100 and $150.

The Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to continue with a new Signature Event

Bolingbrook Park District can’t wait to see you this summer at one of our parks, programs, or facilities! Our team has put together a summer line-up that you will not want to miss.

Pelican Harbor Outdoor Aquatic Park will be opening for the season on May 27th. Swimmers can soak up the sun while enjoying the lazy river, two enclosed speed slides, two water slides, diving well with diving board and drop slide, zero-depth pool, sand volleyball and splash pad. There truly is something for everyone in the family.

We are also happy to be replacing two new playgrounds this summer. Both playgrounds will be complete by EarlyJune. These playgrounds include:

• Balstrode Park (181 Thackeray Drive)

• Erickson Park (398 W. Briarcliff Road)

Concerts and summer movies are

BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT

back. These free family events are a great way to enjoy summer right here in Bolingbrook. The summer concert series is held on Wednesday nights from 7:30-9:00 pm at the Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road. The Bolingbrook Park District concert schedule includes:

• Funky Mojo Daddy on May 31

• The Red Roses on June 7

• Fantasy Band on June 14

• Rhythm Giants on June 21

• Just the 80’s Band on June 28

• Vinyl Goldmine on July 5

The Village of Bolingbrook will continue concerts on Wednesday evenings from July 12 through September 6 to ensure you have full summer of entertainment.

The Neighborhood Movie Series offers a great experience for families and friends to enjoy their favorite movie.

All out door movies start at 8:30 pm. The summer movies include:

• Wakanda Forever on June 8 at Volunteer Park South, 200 Lindsey Lane. Please note this is a PG-13 movie.

• Puss’n Boots on June 22 at Indian Chase Meadows, 535 Pheasant Chase Drive.

• Sonic 2 on July 6 at Wipfler Park, 549 Rockhurst Road.

• Minions on July 20 at UChicago Medicine AdventistHealth Bolingbrook, 500 Remington Boulevard. Pre-registration is required for this one.

• Turning Red at Bulldog Park, 351 Blair Lane.

Please check out our website at www. bolingbrookparks.org to see the most up-to-date programming information. We are looking forward to seeing everyone out enjoying our parks and facilities!

Now Enrolling

At Kiddie Academy, we are first and foremost caregivers. We believe care and learning should go hand in hand, and the two should always be balanced with a big dose of fun. Our commitment to quality child care and innovative programs set us apart from the competition.

Our Life Essentials® learning approach and curriculum encourages children to explore and progress in their own way, and at their own pace. At Kiddie Academy, your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually. Our highly trained teachers are there every step of the way to guide, nurture and cultivate your child’s development.

To learn more, schedule a tour and enroll, contact us at one of our nearby locations:

Kiddie Academy of Bolingbrook

kiddieacademy.com/bolingbrook

(630)679-9400

Kiddie Academy of Darien

kiddieacademy.com/darien

(630)541-8250

Coming Soon: Kiddie Academy of Countryside/LaGrange Kiddie Academy of Oak Park