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WELCOME FROM THE CHAMBER
What’s Inside: Welcome Letter......................... 6 Village of Channahon................ 8 Village of Minooka................... 10 City of Morris........................... 13 Village of Coal City.................. 16 VIllage of Diamond.................. 18 Village of Carbon Hill.............. 20 Village of Braceville................. 21
PREMIER LEVEL MEMBERS:
Village of Seneca..................... 21
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Gardner & South Wilmington... 22
PLATINUM LEVEL MEMBERS: D Construction • First Midwest Bank Grundy Bank • Coal City Bank - Branch of Bank of Pontiac
Communities........................... 23 State & Federal Government.... 26 Transportation.......................... 27 Ribbon Cuttings....................... 28 Business Services..................... 30 Homes...................................... 32
GOLD LEVEL MEMBERS:
Heartland Bank • LyondellBasell Industries • Midland States Bank Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers • Walmart Super Center Exelon Generation • ExxonMobil SILVER LEVEL MEMBERS:
AT&T Illinois • Big R • Hollywood Casino Joliet • ComEd United States Cold Storage Inc. • Financial Plus Credit Union • D’Arcy Chevrolet
Service Organizations.............. 34 Events, Fairs & Festivals.......... 37 Education................................. 41 Libraries.................................... 44 Recreation................................ 46 Healthcare................................ 50 Places to Worship.................... 53 Dining Guide........................... 55 Member Directory................... 60 Advertiser Index...................... 66
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elcome to Grundy County – a destination every explorer, shopper, history buff and travel enthusiast should put on their list to visit. It is filled with quaint downtowns featuring unique shops and delightful restaurants, a rich history, and plenty of spots to enjoy the outdoors. The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry is proud to provide this Community Guide, as well as visitors bureaus in Morris, Minooka, and Coal City to help you navigate all our community has to offer. For more than 70 years the Grundy County Chamber has been serving the business community, our residents, and visitors. Seven years ago we absorbed the Channahon Minooka Chamber, keeping its identity, but expanding our reach as one whole chamber. Last year we introduced a new and improved Community Guide featuring even more information on our county and on our Chamber members. The positive response has been overwhelming as this Guide has entered the hands of every new resident the Chamber welcomed through its New Resident Greeter program, to new businesses to the area, as well as to anyone stopping into the visitor bureaus, local libraries and village halls. The Community Guide returns again this year as a tool for you and your family, whether you are looking to relocate to Grundy County, visiting for a day or a week, or looking to start a business here, we encourage you to explore, from the north end in Minooka through Morris and Mazon, south to Coal City and Gardner, and everywhere in between. See for yourself why so many work, live, and play here.
OUR VISION Chamber of Commerce Vision
As a membership-driven organization, the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry seeks to: Promote economic growth through the recruitment of quality businesses and industries to the area that will contribute to the overall economic health of the community. Provide opportunities for member businesses to obtain higher degree of success through networking, referrals, marketing and other direct membership services. Support tourism development efforts that will positively impact residents and businesses. Provide a vehicle through which members can successfully affect legislation and government actions that impact the community. Support educational excellence and assist in efforts to maintain an educated and available workforce. Support the preservation of the area’s natural resources that play a vital role in making Grundy County a great place to live, vacation and conduct business. Provide a foundation for the future that will ensure the continued success of area businesses and individuals as they strive to reach their greatest potential.
OUR BOARD +John Adler, Chairman Aflac +Jaclyn Aldridge Grundy Bank Angela Baumeister WCSJ / WJDK Sarah Beach Village of Coal City/ Sunshine Garden Center
Erin Murphy Frobish Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers +Amy Murphy, Vice Chairman Joliet Junior College Nicole Norris Village of Channahon Nancy Norton GEDC
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Megan Borchers LyondellBasell
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* + John Harrington, Treasurer Village of Minooka & Channahon Minooka Chamber Division Chair
*Mary Rossio, Ambassador Chair Joliet Area Community Hospice
Executive Director Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Dick Kopczick City of Morris
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CHAMBER EVENTS Join us for monthly networking events! Business After Hours with the Chamber from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. *Some BAHs are free to attend, some are $3 for members, $5 for non-members • • • • • • •
Staff Members Christina Van Yperen Executive Director Christine Mendez Events Director Brenda Kreiger Administrative Assistant
June 21 – Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Morris July 19 – Morris Night with Joliet Slammers, Joliet August 16 – Carson’s Tap House, Morris September 20 – Grundy Bank, Morris October 18 – Morris Building & Loan, Morris November 15 – Heartland Bank, Minooka December 13 – First Midwest Bank, Morris
Coffee & Company with the Chamber from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Free to attend, hear the latest information on that month’s business! Interested in hosting a Coffee & Company? Please contact the Grundy Chamber office at 815-942-0113 • • • •
June 13 – SOCU Branch, Morris July 11 – Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More, Shorewood August 2 – Eaton & Schultz Insurance Group, (held at the Chamber office), Morris September 12 – Shaw Media, Morris
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VILLAGE
WELCOME TO CHANNAHON
O CHANNAHON VILLAGE STAFF: Village President: Missey Moorman Schumacher Village Administrator: Thomas Durkin Deputy Village Clerk: Leticia Anselme Director of Community Development & Information Systems: Michael Petrick Finance Director: Heather Wagonblott Chief Building Official: Stephen Kuczkowski Director of Public Works: Edward Dolezal Chief of Police: Shane Casey Fire Chief: John Petrakis
n behalf of the elected officials, and staff, I would like to welcome you to Channahon.
Channahon enjoys a rich and diverse history, from our proud Native American origins to our heritage as an I & M Canal town, to our distinction as a stop along Historic Route 66. A Potawatomi word, Channahon means “meeting of the waters.” Quaintly nestled where the Kankakee and Des Plaines Rivers meet to form the Illinois River, Channahon’s waterways also include the DuPage River and I & M Canal. Our natural resources, breathtaking scenery, and recreational opportunities make Channahon a wonderful place to visit or make your home. Our location in the I & M Canal Heritage Corridor and the miles of I & M Canal trail that run through Channahon offer year round recreation. Enjoy the Channahon State Park and visit Locks 6 and 7 and the original locktender’s house at Lock 6 in the park. A favorite among runners and bikers, the I & M Canal trail also offers ample opportunities for winter season activities including cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Our accredited police department and philosophy of community policing have earned us numerous distinctions, including 2nd Safest City in Illinois, and we’re ranked among the Safest Cities in America. We welcome you to explore our community. Our many amenities, including restaurants, annual festival and events, an awardwinning park district, excellent school districts, healthcare facilities and outdoor recreation, attract both residents and visitors. Our location near the intersection of I-80 and I-55 makes us conveniently located and within easy driving distance of Chicago and other destinations. We pride ourselves on fostering development while still maintaining the small town atmosphere that makes Channahon a peaceful, desirable community. Our current population of 13,000 allows us ample opportunity for thoughtful growth while still maintaining our small town charm. Our knowledgeable and friendly Village staff is ready and willing to assist with all your needs whether you’re a resident, business owner, developer, or planning a visit. Channahon welcomes you. Whether you’re a visitor, a soon-to-be resident, or a potential business owner, come see what Channahon has to offer for you.
Come camping, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, and boating along our numerous waterways and visit the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center at Forest Preserve District of Will County’s McKinley Woods Kerry Sheridan Grove. Four Rivers boasts the education center, prairie restoration area, river access, — Missey Moorman Schumacher pavilions, and various events each year. Village President
ALL VILLAGE MEETINGS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: First and third Monday of each month at are held in the Board Room of the Channahon Municipal Center located 6 p.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: First and at 24555 S. Navajo Drive. Note: third Monday of each month at 6:30 These are the regularly scheduled p.m. or soon after. meeting dates. PLANNING AND ZONING If you are planning to attend a COMMISSION: Second Monday of meeting, please call to confirm the the month at 6 p.m. date and time.
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HISTORY OF CHANNAHON
The first people known to have lived in the area are now known as the “Mound-Builders.” These Native Americans constructed mounds of earth to bury their dead. At one time mounds were found all around this area. These tribes suddenly disappeared around 500 AD in an archaeological mystery.
In 1836 the I & M Canal was begun and Channahon became the site for two locks. The village was originally called DuPage. During the digging of the canal, the canal trustees wanted to name the town Swifton, after the canal board president. Through the influence of Judge Peck the town was called Channahon.
The Pottawatomi Indians were the last Native Americans to live in this area. A Native American village of more than 1000 inhabitants once stood where Channahon now stands. A Pottawatomi chief named Bourbonnis raced ponies here, right along where Route 6 runs today.
When the village was organized, there were several businesses, four mercantile stores, one grocery, two blacksmith shops, one wagon shop, a hardware store, two saloons, a hotel, an ice cream parlor, and a butcher shop.
The majority of the Native Americans had been relocated to the west by the time the first settlers arrived in the 1830s. History shows a friendship developed between the settlers and the Pottawatomi. It has been said there was
great sadness when they government forced the remaining Native Americans to move on. They received cash from the government for their land and reportedly gave $1000 to settler Seymour Treat to complete a gristmill on the island where he settled in 1833. In 1835 a Native American chief was buried on Treat’s Island. In 1832 the first white settlers paid $1.25 an acre for their land. Among the early settlers were Isaac Jessup, Wm. E. Peck, E. C. Fellows, H. D. Risely, Peter McCowan, Capt. Willard, Michael Morehouse, Jedidiah, Walter, and E. G. Eames, Joseph N. Fryer, George Tryon, Uncle “Bont” Schermerhorn, and John Ward.
The Village of Channahon was originally incorporated in 1896. In 1907, the bridge over the Du Page River collapsed with an automobile on it. The driver of the auto planned to sue the village, but the question of the bridge’s ownership came up. The village fathers decided to discard the corporate charter to avoid the lawsuit. The village was again incorporated in 1962.
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Explorers Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette traveled through this area in 1673. After exploring the Mississippi River, members of the Illini tribe told them of a “short-cut” to return to Lake Michigan by following what is now called the Illinois River. This river would lead them to a marshland called “checagou.”
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VILLAGE
WELCOME TO MINOOKA
MINOOKA VILLAGE STAFF: Village President: Patrick Brennan Village Administrator: Dan Duffy Village Clerk: Kristi LaMontagna Building & Zoning Officer: Steve Thornton Finance Director: John Harrington Chief of Police: Justin Meyer Fire Chief: Al Yancey, Jr. Public Works Director: Ryan Anderson
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n behalf of the Village Board and employees, I welcome you to visit the Village of Minooka.
Dating back to our incorporation in 1869 along the route of the Rock Island Railroad, Minooka is Pottawatomie for “Good Land.” Just a couple miles north of the Illinois River, we were an early home to many Native American tribes. We’re part of three separate counties, Grundy, Will, and Kendall. Just like our history, people have moved and settled in Minooka for our beautiful surrounding and safe environment. Our goal is to provide a safe, friendly community for our residents and offer opportunities for families to grow and thrive here. I encourage you to sign up for our e-news so you can be informed on the latest news as it happens in the Village. Also, check out our Village and Community Events calendars, as we make an effort to provide a variety of events for our residents, year round (www.minooka.com). The Village of Minooka has seen many changes over the years. Transportation and logistics have played an important role in the development of the community, specifically providing hundreds of jobs, with large employers like Macy’s, BMW, Electrolux, Kellogg , Grainger and most recently, Trader Joe’s. With our Interstate 80 and 55 proximity, we not only attract
ALL VILLAGE MEETINGS are held in the Board Room of the Minooka Village Hall located at 121 East McEvilly Road. Note: These are the regularly scheduled meeting dates. If you are planning to attend a meeting, please call to confirm the date and time. VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
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logistics, but also light manufacturing needing to be close to the Chicagoland market. And on the commercial side, we have now seen interest in the Hotel and Restaurant sectors start to take off. All this, allows the Village to have a diverse tax base for our residents. Our residents can enjoy the quaint, small town atmosphere, along with a great school district, services and churches, beautiful local parks and recreational opportunities, low taxes and a low crime rate, while still having all of the offerings of urban life a short drive away from Chicago amenities. The Village Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you ever have a question or even a concern within the community, contact us or stop in. We are here to serve, so please feel free to email or call. We are a vibrant, growing community and with your help we will continue to improve every day and keep Minooka “A nice place to call home”! — Patrick Brennan
Village President
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: Wednesdays preceding regular Board of Trustees Meetings at 6:30 p.m. LIQUOR COMMISSION/BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS: as needed. PLANNING/ZONING BOARD: the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
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HISTORY OF MINOOKA
The Village of Minooka came into existence in 1852, when the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad came through the area on the recommendation of the surveyor, Ransom Gardner. Mr. Gardner had purchased 500 acres of land along the proposed route of the Rock Island Railroad. The Village of Minooka was incorporated on March 27, 1869. George Comerford, an Irish immigrant, is also credited for bringing the railroad to Minooka. His family bought land in Aux Sable Twp. and Mr. Comerford worked as a railroad surveyor. He was also involved in the actual construction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Line and became the the Minooka depot’s first agent. Comerford was also instrumental in establishing a post office in 1853 and served as its postmaster for nine years. Dolly Smith, the wife of Gardner’s agent, Leander Smith, is credited with naming Minooka. Mrs. Smith, who was familiar with the Pottowatomi language, named the town Minooka that means place of contentment or good earth. Prior to that time the railroad workers named the village Summit because it was the highest point in
Illinois on the Rock Island line. It was also called “Anoka” for a time. Mrs. Smith also named many of the streets in the old part of Minooka. Leander and Dolly Smith built a home on the northwest corner of Wabena and St. Mary’s streets. This home had a big bay window where in her later years, Mrs. Smith would reminisce about the beginnings of Minooka. The stories say that Chief Shabbona would often come on the train from Morris and they would sit and speak in Pottowatomi about the “good old days.” In 1858, C. V. Hamilton built a number of buildings in Minooka. One was a hotel, Hamilton House. It
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stood on the southeast corner of Wapella and Wabena Streets until the early 1960s. The 1860s saw a building boom in Minooka. In 1866, A. K. Knapp built a grain elevator. Early merchants included R. Gardner & Co.; a large department store that at one time employed a dozen people. There were grocery stores, saloons, blacksmith shops, boot and shoemakers, tin and copper smith, a meat market, plus more, enough to supply everyone’s needs.
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CITY
WELCOME TO MORRIS
O MORRIS CITY STAFF: Mayor: Richard Kopczick Building & Zoning Officer: Bill Cheshareck City Clerk: Carol Adair Chief of Police: John Severson Fire Chief: Tracey Steffes Public Works Director: Jim Gretencord
n behalf of the residents and employees of the City of Morris, welcome! I invite you to explore our city to see all we have to offer our residents, visitors, and businesses. I’m sure you’ll find that Morris is a community with a quality of life ideal for living, working and raising your family.
Fridays” and “Concerts on the Court House Lawn” while enjoying your lunch. There’s always something happening in downtown Morris. Starting this summer, the city’s new band shell will be open where residents and visitors will be able to enjoy city-sponsored concerts and events at Goold Park.
Located in northwestern Illinois, about an hour southwest of Chicago, Morris is a city of just over 14,000 residents that is the best of all possible worlds; great schools, quality healthcare, and an historic downtown combined with the amenities of a big city.
People move to Morris for many reasons: our excellent schools, first-rate health care facilities, historic downtown, and plentiful recreational opportunities. People stay in Morris because of the superb quality of life we offer. We have the charm of a small town mixed with the amenities of a big city.
We have great connections to neighboring communities and beyond via Route 47 and interstates 55 and 80. We also have the Morris Municipal Airport and two international ones-Chicago’s Midway and O’Hare-less than an hour away. No matter where you need to go, you can get there from here.
Morris is a great place to live….work… and play! More than half of our 14,000plus residents are homeowners giving unparalleled strength to our neighborhoods. Our parks offer a quiet place to unwind… or be active with walking trails, playground equipment, recreational activities and boat launches.
Take a walk through downtown Morris and you may feel as though you’ve stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting. In fact, it’s been called a “Rockwellian” downtown by the Chicago Tribune and was ranked as one of the “top 50 daytrips” by Chicago Magazine.
There’s a community spirit here that can’t be found in larger cities. Neighbors care about each other; parents can feel comfortable about letting their children play outside, and our proactive government leaders are committed to the city’s growth while maintaining our Norman Rockwell charm.
Located on the historic I & M Canal, nostalgic downtown Morris brings people from miles around for its annual community festivals, quaint old-fashioned appeal and a wealth of unique shops that rival the finest any big city has to offer. You can shop ‘til you drop here…and the friendly, personal service is always free!
Come to Morris and grow with us! Whether you’re a lifelong resident of Morris, or a newcomer…we’re glad you’re here!
We’ve raised dining to an art form in downtown Morris. Whether you want a sandwich or a four-course meal, you can find it here. Enjoy events such as “Brown Bag CITY COUNCIL meetings are held in the Council Chambers of Morris City Hall, 700 N. Division St. in Morris, at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted). DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE meetings are held in the Council Chambers of Morris City Hall at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted.
— Richard P. Kopczick
Mayor, City of Morris
FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the office of the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners at Morris City Hall. PLANNING COMMISSION meetings are held in the Council Chambers of Morris City Hall at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted).
THE POLICE PENSION BOARD meetings are held in the first floor conference room of Morris City Hall at 8:15 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each quarter (unless otherwise noted). ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS meetings are held in the Council Chambers of Morris City Hall at 4:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted).
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HISTORY OF MORRIS
took 12 years to complete. Beginning in Chicago and ending in LaSalle, it was the first link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. Immediately, grain prices tripled as this became the primary mode of transportation for farmers. Five years later, the influence of the canal was replaced by the train and Morris grew to the north near the tracks. The last boat passed through in 1914.
In 1834, the very first log cabin was built at what is now Jefferson and Nettle streets. Eight years later, the Village of Morris was established. It later became a city. In 1839, villagers built the Shakey Bridge across Nettle Creekto attract stagecoach lines. By 1845, daily mail was being delivered. With the opening of the I&M Canal in 1848, and the first steam train railroad in 1853, Morris continued to grow and prosper. In 1673, Canadian fur trader, Louis Jolliet, and Jesuit missionary, Father Jacque Marquette, passed through the Illinois River Valley. Joliet envisioned a canal from the Illinois River to Lake Michigan that would connect the Atlantic with the Mississippi River. One hundred sixty-three years later his dream became a reality when construction began on the I&M Canal. The first map of this area shows a village of 1,500 Mound Builders that were located near the present site of Morris. Construction of the canal in the 1840s uncovered several artifacts and skeletons at the mounds. Believed to be over 300 years old, the oldest monument in Morris is the Red Cedar Pole that once stood in the center of a mound on Wauponsee Street. Since red cedar does not naturally grow in Illinois, its origin is a mystery. The Illini (“Superior Men”) tribes were the first inhabitants that the French explorers encountered on
the expedition across this area. Chief to a tribe of Potawatomi by marriage, Shabbona was nicknamed “a friend to the White Man” when he helped save the lives of settlers during the Black Hawk War of 1832. Wauponsee, another Potawatomi Chief, was also helpful to the first settlers. His name meant “Bright Place in the Sky.” The oldest section of town, Court House Square, was established in 1843. There have been countless celebrations on the lawn as well as the first execution – a hanging – for a murder in 1890. Three court houses have been built there. The I&M Canal was one of Morris’ greatest assets in its early growing years. Construction, funded by government grants, began in 1836. The 96-mile length
On January 5, 1853, the first steam train pulled into Morris, an event the whole town came to witness. The Chicago-Rock Island Railroad soon became the most economical transportation for coal, grain, and passengers and eventually caused the demise of the I&M Canal. By 1877, Morris was a prosperous town. The Chicago, Ottawa, and Peoria Electric Railway came in 1910 and a line was installed in 1913 down Liberty Street. In-town rides cost 5 cents. State highways brought an end to the Interurban in 1934. The 1911 Morris depot, on the southeast corner of Benton and Liberty streets, today houses the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
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Morris is an inviting community nestled in the northeastern quadrant of Illinois, just an hour Southwest of Chicago. It boasts a diversified business base including manufacturing, construction, technology and energy. We are fortunate to have exceptional healthcare and quality education. The City of Morris is loaded with charm, has a rich history, and a modern attitude! The City celebrates its many community festivals and events, its eclectic and historical downtown with unique shops, and its many great restaurants. All together, it’s why Morris is an ideal community to raise a family, start a business, celebrate success!
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VILLAGE
WELCOME TO COAL CITY
T COAL CITY VILLAGE STAFF: Mayor: Terry Halliday Village Administrator: Matt Fritz Treasurer: Kristi Wickiser Village Clerk: Pamela Noffsinger Public Works Superintendent: Darrell Olson Chief of Police: Tom Best Fire Chief: James Sheldon
he Village Board and I would like to invite you to join the growing community of people who have discovered Coal City as a great place to live, work, and relax. Coal City prides itself on maintaining a full service community. Residents and businesses have access to the educational and recreational services of an award-winning school district, the Coal City Public Library District, and two community parks and athletic fields. The Village operates its own municipally owned water and wastewater utilities, allowing local control of costs and expansions. Public safety services are provided by the Coal City Police Department and the Coal City Fire Protection District. Business development has been an important part of the Coal City community for over 100 years. Area mining activity in the late 19th Century spurred the need for a cohesive community where residents could access services and business could utilize common resources, so Coal City was founded in 1881.
its Water Treatment Filtration Facility, completed multiple water main replacement projects, and has begun a complete water meter replacement program. Municipal ownership of water and sewer utilities provides “one stop shopping” and streamlined project approvals. Municipal ownership also provides local rate control, and ensures your utility payments are used to improve local services. Village authorities understand the importance of the transportation network. Coal City has an ongoing capital program to maintain and upgrade local streets and storm-water systems. Coal City has easy access to major state and interstate transportation routes. State Route 113 bisects the Village and provides direct access to the I-55 interchange less than five miles away.
Residents of Coal City appreciate a great quality of life. The annual Octoberfest Festival provides a variety of foods and activities. Athletic programs, both school sponsored and extracurricular activities, provide athletic recreation. Fishing, hiking, and boating are available for outdoor The Village Board and I have taken steps enthusiasts. The Coal City Park Board to continue this tradition of meeting the needs of existing businesses and nourishing provides regular program activities including the Market Fresh on Broadway gatherings business retention and expansion. The Village Board and I have implemented many throughout the summer and fall, as well as the Coal City Library District’s recreational tools to attract and nourish business. New programs and educational resources. businesses may want to take advantage of the opportunities presented by our Tax On behalf of the Village and its Board of Increment Finance (TIF) District. Also, Coal Trustees, we hope that you will join us in the City is included in the Ottawa Enterprise rich quality of life to be found in the Coal Zone approved by the State of Illinois. City community. Enterprise Zones provide many financial incentives for new business construction. — Terry Halliday In addition, the Village recognizes that Mayor, Village of time is money, and recently amended its Coal City zoning code to provide clearer direction to developers and business owners. The Village of Coal City understands the importance of local infrastructure. Over the past few years, the Village has overhauled
VILLAGE BOARD
Meetings held at 7 p.m., the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall, 515 S. Broadway St., Coal City
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HISTORY OF COAL CITY Coal City was settled in the mid1800s, along with local neighbors South Wilmington, Braidwood, Godley, Carbon Hill, and Diamond. The village began because of the coal mines. Local blacksmiths used the coal, and farmers added it to ears of corn that were burned for heat and energy. Consisting of sunken mines, a population of 900 and two buildings, the village incorporated on August 17, 1881. Beginning in the 1920s and completed within the next decade, the Opera House joined the village’s downtown facades along Broadway.In the 1940s, Coal City, Streator and Mazon residents enjoyed hopping on the “Doodlebug,” a daily passenger train to and from Joliet. With just over 5,000 residents, Coal City continues to be a place to learn, live, play, grow, and enjoy. Residents in the newer subdivisions such as Richards Crossing and Spring Meadows have discovered a community with low property taxes and an awardwinning school district, with ISAT scores that exceed state averages, and state championship athletics. Students from Coal City, Diamond, Carbon Hill and Goose Lake attend one community unit school district, that includes an early learning center, elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools. Located just south of I-80 along the I-55 Corridor, Coal City is at the doorstep of the western suburbs.
Residents can shop in Bolingbrook and Oakbrook’s regional malls, visit downtown Chicago’s museums, sports and arts, while enjoying a relaxing, small town way of life. Recreation is at the heart of the community. The chain of lakes, created from reclaimed mines along Coal City’s northern border, offers camping, fishing and boating. The nearby Kankakee and Des Plaines rivers offer additional activities, including horseback riding. Because of these opportunities, growth has been inevitable. Coal City’s Comprehensive Plan controls growth, while ensuring the village enjoys the opportunities that come from commercial establishments, restaurants, businesses, and manufacturing. From the early Turners who continued the Bohemian traditions to the Lions Club Members, residents are proud of their village. Each year, the village comes together in a number of events including its Oktoberfest. The village and a host of nonprofit organizations are comprised of residents who invest their time and energy into making Coal City even more enjoyable.
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VILLAGE
WELCOME TO DIAMOND DIAMOND VILLAGE STAFF: Mayor: Terry Kernc Village Clerk: Lori Holmes Planning & Zoning Coordinator: Cindy Haywood Treasurer: Sheryl McDaniel Public Works: William Wethington
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s Mayor of the Village of Diamond and on behalf of the Village Board, Planning & Zoning Board, employees, and our residents, I extend to you our warmest welcome. We are very pleased that you are interested in learning more about our Village. Diamond’s unique character is rooted in its 123-year history – a history full of bright people and fascinating tales. Back then, newly discovered mines in the area offered opportunities for employment and one of those areas which began to grow was Diamond, located approximately 54 miles southwest of Chicago. Throughout the years Diamond has seen continued growth and improvement. The current Board has focused its attention on attracting economic development and improving infrastructure. With that in mind, the Village established the Diamond I-55 Corridor TIF District in the Will County portion of our community and the Diamond Enterprise Zone located in both the Will and Grundy County portions of our community. The Village continues to pursue grant opportunities for major infrastructure improvements which have included a wastewater plant, water treatment plant, well, water main project, a Safe Routes to School sidewalk project, theme streetlights, LED subdivision streetlight head replacements, intersection and roadways improvements, and a multi-use path. The Village is aware
of the importance and benefits of public/ private partnerships and continues to create them to utilize federal, private, and public funds for the construction of major roadway improvements. Those partnerships have resulted in almost $4M of intersection and roadway improvements on IL 113 and Will Road alone. A public private partnership is also being utilized to install a signal at Will Road and IL 113. The Village is aware of the need to continually improve our community. In 2017 the Orchard Park detention pond was renovated and the Border Street project was completed and will be landscaped in 2018. To better communicate with our residents and business owners the Village instituted “Smart Message”. To date almost 600 folks have registered and receive phone calls, e-mails, and text messages on road closures, construction information and more. Our residents enjoy the quaint, small town atmosphere, along with a great school district, convenient shopping, services, churches, nearby beautiful state parks and recreational opportunities, as well as low taxes and a low crime rate, while still having all the offerings of urban life a short drive away. — Teresa “Terry” Kernc Mayor, Village of Diamond
VILLAGE BOARD
The Board meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 1750 E. Division St. We invite you to attend our meetings and become involved in our community.
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HISTORY OF DIAMOND The Village of Diamond is located in Grundy County and Will County, 52 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop, just south of I-80 along the I-55 Corridor. The Village was named after the coal synonym “black diamond” due to the sparkle from the sunlight on the rich black coal. The area attracted coal miners in the early 1870s and on February 16, 1883 tragedy struck when a mine shaft flooded, killing 74 men and boys. A monument still stands in Diamond on IL 113 memorializing the event. Incorporated in 1895, the Village nearly disappeared after coal mining ended in the early 1900s. The Village reincorporated in 1949 and had a population of 1,393 by the end of the century. Today more than 2,500 people call it home.
Coal City Community Unit School District #1, which offers an early childhood learning center, elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools. District 1 ISAT scores routinely exceed state averages, and its athletic programs have won state championships. Shopping, services and activities are abundant between the Village of Diamond and neighboring communities – Wilmington, Coal City, Carbon Hill and Braidwood – all within 15 minutes. They include
Diamond students attend the award-winning
churches, grocery stores, dollar stores, drug stores, libraries, post offices, banks, child care, beauty salons, auto repair, florists, dance studios, fitness centers, restaurants of all kinds, gas stations, health care providers, dental offices, physical therapy, movie theater, bowling alley, roller skating rink, golf courses, and parks. Private clubs offer camping, fishing, boating and swimming. The nearby Kankakee and Des Plaines Rivers also offer a wealth of recreational activities. Residents enjoy a peaceful country life, with low taxes and low crime, while still being close to urban settings. Diamond still has plenty of open green space and farmers’ fields. Children play outside while their parents chat on the sidewalks. The lifestyle your grandparents enjoyed can still be found in Diamond.
The Village was named after the coal synonym “black diamond” the area attracted coal miners by the early 1870’s. Incorporated in 1895, the village nearly disappeared after coal mining ended in the early 1900’s. Today more than 2,500 people call Diamond home.
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Diamond residents enjoy the peaceful country setting with low taxes, a low crime rate, and great schools, while still being within close proximity to urban settings. Traveling through Diamond visitors will note there are still open green spaces and fields of corn and beans planted by local farmers. The lifestyle that your parents and grandparents enjoyed can still be found in Diamond.
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VILLAGE
WELCOME TO CARBON HILL
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estled between Morris and Coal City, our neat homes and friendly faces will welcome you. Bike through our area, play ball in our fields, and come celebrate our annual homecoming in June. We boast good food, good times, crafts, parade, athletic events and hometown camaraderie. Good schools, nearby city access, and charming homes make our city yours.
A Brief History of Carbon Hill Situated in Felix Township, Carbon Hill was surveyed and platted in June, 1891, by Streator’s Star Coal Company, and organized, January 25, 1892. The village had a population of 1,800 and Robert Fleming became its first president. The original buildings near the EJ&E roundhouse were south of Rathburn Street, in an area called Runcie’s addition. During later mining strikes, the area was dubbed Bunker Hill. Prior to incorporation, Carbon Hill was a coal mining camp known as Scotch Hill. In 1900, four coal mines operated around and under the village and the population hovered near 2,000 with Scotch, Welsh, English, Irish, Italian, Austrian, Slovenian, as well as African
American mining families. Families concentrated in their own neighborhoods and the men met in the dozens of saloons to socialize in their native tongues. The town’s bakeries provided a pleasant aroma in the morning, many evenings, the town band performed in the park’s bandstand. Soccer and Bocce were the prominent sports. Wooden sidewalks and gas lights enhanced a business district which included stores, a post office, meat market, opera hall, hotel, livery stable and blacksmith shop. There was the Carbon Hill Athletic Club, a doctor’s office, fire house, beer house, the depot and roundhouse. Backyards held grape arbors, root cellars, chicken coops and wells. The local school opened in September, 1893 and closed in 1955. The town remains familiar and friendly, maintaining its own identity and government. Citizens pay taxes to the Coal City library, fire, and school districts, and the village purchases its water supply from nearby Coal City. The former Carbon Hill school serves as a local public museum. The coal company gifted the community park to the village. Thus our well maintained park has been used for family reunions, picnics, ball games, and various fundraisers for over 100 years.
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CARBON HILL SCHOOL The 1893 schoolhouse displays original artifacts depicting turn-of-the-century immigrant and community life. Items include the jailhouse’s iron doors, soccer trophies, bocce balls, mining tools, furniture, household items, coal reports, maps, plats and plenty of family memories. The north room represents the coal fields of Grundy and Will Counties. The south classroom, with desks, old books and photos, depicts our school history. There’s also local memorabilia, kitchen, bedroom and store displays, and a diorama of Carbon Hill, in it’s heyday, circa 1900.
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VILLAGE
WELCOME TO BRACEVILLE
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ocated in the southeast corner of Grundy County and the south west corner of Will County, the Village of Braceville was once a thriving city with 3,500 residents at its height in the 1870s. By the late 1880s the town sported six general merchandise stores, two banks, a hotel, two restaurants, and 18 other retail businesses. At that time the Village also included an opera house and large frame school. In the summer of 1910, the miners of Braceville Coal Company went on strike, and the company decided to close its doors permanently. Today, Braceville has approximately 800 residents and is home to the Mazonia Fish & Wildlife Area. The children attend Braceville Elementary School District 75 and Gardner-South Wilmington Community High School District 73. The thriving United Methodist Church offers after school and youth programs. As part of the historical Route 66 journey, we participate in the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor each May. Many travelers have stopped to learn about Braceville’s history as presented by lifelong resident, Alice Creech.
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ur Village is located approximately one hour from downtown Chicago; minutes from Interstate 80 and a short distance from Interstate 39. The historic Illinois & Michigan Canal runs through the center of our downtown area. The canal provides a great opportunity for photographers, hikers, joggers, nature lovers, bicyclists, snowmobilers and cross country skiers. Adjacent is the Hogan Elevator, the Canal’s oldest remaining grain elevator. The Seneca Historical Guild provides tours, contact Village Hall for details. Crotty Park is our wonderful well-maintained community park, with two shelters, a baseball field, open grassy area, handicapped parking and a paved sidewalk. The Illinois Landing Ship Tank memorial located at the flagpole, honors those who built and used LSTs during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The Chicago Bridge & Iron Company chose Seneca as an operational shipyard from 1942-45. The LST Memorial Boat Launch offers free access to the river and includes courtesy docking, 2 lane launch ramps, picnic areas and three large shelters. Another Seneca landmark is the Veterans Memorial Wall monument located on Route 170 across from the Seneca Library. The memorial honors all who have served their country during the various wars. Become acquainted with the Village of Seneca through our website, Facebook or Twitter. We hope you visit our community soon!
VILLAGE BOARD
Seneca Village Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 P.M. at Village Hall, 340 N. Cash St., Seneca. Quarterly budget meetings are in April, July, Oct. and Jan. Seneca Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 P.M.
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VILLAGES
GARDNER & SOUTH WILMINGTON Gardner has retained the charm and friendliness of small town America while growing to meet the everchanging needs of the community.
antique enthusiast stir with excitement. If this sounds like you, Gardner is the place to satisfy your craving.
In the past, a gazebo at the center of town, served as a focal point. In 2008, a group of dedicated volunteers built a It’s a place where neighbors new gazebo. An engraved stone honors say hello, business people historic Route 66. greet customers by name The town takes pride in its appearance and public servants are our and participates in the various friends and neighbors. beautification programs. Murals adorn
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he Village of Gardner was laid after the completion of the Chicago & Alton railway in 1854. The first town plat covered 160 acres and originally belonged to Henry A. Gardner, J.C. Spencer and C.H. Goold. Gardner was the chief engineer of the railroad company during the construction and did the original surveying of the town — and for him the town was named.
SOUTH WILMINGTON
Village President: Richard Alderson
Village Board meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 380 Lake St. Don’t miss the annual Party in the Park celebration held at the end of July.
So much in the world today is complicated, hectic and stressful. The Village of Gardner reminds us that there are peaceful places to relax, think and explore right in our own backyard! Businesses thrive and families grow in this community.
downtown buildings and historic homes retain their charm and architectural details.
Local restaurants serve up local favorites and homemade specialties. Gardner is home to so many gems that have stood the test of time, such as the two-celled jail and historic, but rejuvenated old Rivera dining car. Located on historic Route 66, the area is a photographer’s hot spot, especially during the Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival, held the first full weekend in May.
— By Mayor Mike Serena
The Village of Gardner offers big town education with a small town population through Gardner Grade School and Gardner South Wilmington High School. The schools offer quality education and a variety of extraGardner is home to a variety of business curricular activities. and services. Several merchants offer These are some of the reasons I like hard-to-find collectibles, antiques, cars to say “Gardner is a great place to call and clothing, among other goods. home.”
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BRACEVILLE TOWNSHIP
MAZON TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: Timothy C. Harms 815-467-0552 • Minooka, IL 60447 Supervisor: Douglas M. Boresi 815-237-8655 • Coal City, IL 60416
ERIENNA TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: Tom T. Tesdal 815-942-8553 • Morris, IL 60450
FELIX TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: Richard J. Onsen 815-634-3702 • Coal City, IL 60416
GARFIELD TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: James R. (Jake) Olson 815-237-8977 • Gardner, IL 60424
GOODFARM TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: Donald Pfeifer, Jr. 815-237-8164 • Gardner, IL 60424
GOOSELAKE TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: Pete L. Kodat 815-474-8342 • Morris, IL 60450
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: Francis E. Halpin, Jr. 815-791-9261 • Gardner, IL 60424
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: John Davis 630-267-4947 • Mazon, IL 60444 Supervisor: Roger L. Schlickman 815-448-2825 • Mazon, IL 60444
MORRIS TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: Keith D. Larson 815-942-0754 • Morris, IL 60450
NETTLE CREEK TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: Ryan Jacobs 815-302-6646 • Morris, IL 60450
NORMAN TOWNSHIP
Supervisor: Arthur Kleinfeldt 815-416-1321 • Morris, IL 60450
SARATOGA TOWNSHIP
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VIENNA TOWNSHIP
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ver a dozen communities in Grundy County welcome visitors. Each boasts its own unique blend of commercial, industrial, recreational and residential development. From downtown streets lined with historic buildings and an affordable housing market, to generous opportunities for outdoor adventure and fully developed industrial parks, Grundy County communities supply residents with an abundance of hometown amenities.
BRACEVILLE Village of Braceville
300 N. Mitchell St. P.O. Box 187 Braceville, IL 60407 PHONE: 815-237-8655 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. POLICE: 815-942-0336 FIRE: 815-237-8682
CARBON HILL Village of Carbon Hill
695 N. Holcomb St. Carbon Hill, IL 60416 PHONE: 815-634-4968 Hours: Mon & Wed: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat: 9am-1pm POLICE: 815-942-0336 FIRE: 815-634-4700 Coal City Public Library District: 815-634-4552
CHANNAHON
Village of Channahon 24555 S. Navajo Dr. Channahon, IL 60410 PHONE: 815-467-6644 Web Site: www.channahon.org Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. POLICE: 815-467-2112 CHANNAHON FIRE DISTRICT: 815-467-6767 Channahon Park District: 815-467-7275; www.channahonpark.org Three Rivers Public Library, Channahon, 815-467-6200
COAL CITY
Village of Coal City 515 S. Broadway St. Coal City, IL 60416 PHONE: 815-634-8608 Web Site: www.coalcity-il.gov Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. POLICE: 815-634-2341 FIRE: 815-634-4700 Coal City Public Library District: 815-634-4552
DIAMOND Village of Diamond
1750 E. Division St. Diamond, IL 60416 PHONE: 815-634-8149 Web Site: www.villageofdiamond.org Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. POLICE: 815-942-0336 FIRE: 815-634-4700 Coal City Public Library District: 815-634-4552
DWIGHT Village of Dwight
209 S. Prairie Ave. Dwight, IL 60420 PHONE: 815-584-3077 Web Site: www.dwightillinois.org Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm POLICE: 815-584-3132 FIRE: 815-584-2373 Prairie Creek Library: 815-584-3061
Village of East Brooklyn P.O. Box 338 South Wilmington, IL 60474 PHONE: 815-237-8360 POLICE: 815-942-0336 FIRE: 815-237-2244
GARDNER
Village of Gardner 302 N. Center St. P.O. Box 545 Gardner, IL 60424 PHONE: 815-237-2592 Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.–12 p.m., 1-5 p.m. FIRE: 815-237-8806 POLICE: 815-942-0336
GODLEY
Village of Godley 150 S. Kankakee St. Braceville, IL 60407 PHONE: 815-458-2222 Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
KINSMAN
Village of Kinsman P.O. Box 836 Kinsman, IL 60437 PHONE: 815-392-4247
MAZON Village of Mazon
520 Depot St. P.O. Box 33 Mazon, IL 60444 PHONE: 815-448-2206 Hours: Tues-Fri: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. POLICE: 815-448-2481 FIRE: 815-448-5460 Ambulance: 815-448-2134
MINOOKA
Village of Minooka 121 E. McEvilly Road Minooka, IL 60447 PHONE: 815-467-2151 Web Site: www.minooka.com Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. POLICE: 815-467-2298 FIRE: 815-467-5637 Public Works: 815-467-8868 Water/Garbage: 815-467-2142 Three Rivers Public Library, Minooka, 815-467-1600
MORRIS City of Morris
700 N. Division St. Morris, IL 60450 PHONE: 815-942-0103 Web Site: www.morrisil.org Hours: Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. POLICE: 815-942-2131 Crime Stoppers: 815-942-9667 FIRE: 815-942-2830 City Clerk: 815-942-4026 City Treasurer: 815-942-4108 Building/Zoning: 815-942-1855 Water: 815-942-4026 Public Works: 815-942-5063 Morris Public Library: 815-942-6880 Secretary of State Drivers License Bureau: 815-942-5154 Allied Waste: 815-942-4688
SENECA
Village of Seneca 340 N. Cash St. P.O. Box 27 Seneca, IL 61360 PHONE: 815-357-8771 Web Site: www.senecail.org Hours: Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. POLICE: 815-357-1616 FIRE: 815-357-1600 Ambulance: 815-357-8504 Seneca Public Library District: 815-357-6566
SOUTH WILMINGTON
Village of South Wilmington 380 Lake St. South Wilmington, IL 60474-0067 PHONE: 815-237-2241 POLICE: 815-942-0336 FIRE: 815-237-2244 Village Clerk: 815-237-0918
VERONA
Village of Verona P.O. Box 21 Verona, IL 60479 PHONE: 815-287-2320 POLICE: 815-942-0336 FIRE: 815-287-2320
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COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ANIMAL CONTROL 310 Dupont Rd., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-9214 815-942-5265 (fax) Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CORONER 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-3792 COUNTY OF GRUNDY ADMINISTRATION 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 815-941-3400 The Administration Department provides daily operations of all Grundy County Offices and works under direction of the County Board and implements procedures provided by the Board. Administration also coordinates all county departments. Departmental, County and general information is available by contacting the Administration Offices.
COUNTY BOARD 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 815-941-3400 grundyco.org The County Board consists of 18 elected representatives from three county districts. The Board Members can serve a 2 or 4- year term depending on when they are elected. The County Board meets the second Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise posted). The Village of Channahon is located in Will and Grundy counties. Channahon residents living west of Bell Road reside in Grundy County. They are served by two members in the Grundy County Board District. The Village of Minooka is located in Kendall, Will and Grundy counties. Minooka residents living to the west in Grundy county are served by two members in the Grundy County Board District. More information on Grundy County government in general can be found at the County’s web site at www.grundyco.org
COURTHOUSE 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 815-942-9024 The Grundy County Courthouse contains the offices of the County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Treasurer and the offices of the 13th Judicial Court including the State’s Attorney’s Office, Probation, Public Defender and the Grundy County Jail. • Circuit Clerk: 815-941-3256 • County Clerk: 815-941-3222 • Probation: 815-941-3266 • Public Defender: 815-941-3354 • State’s Attorney’s Office:
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 815-941-3212 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 815-941-3404 grundyco.org/health The Grundy County Health Department accepts the primary mission of preserving, protecting and promoting the public health of the citizens of Grundy County. The Health Department consists of five different areas to serve the County: Nursing, Seniors, Environmental Health, Mental Health and Emergency Preparedness. Some programs may have eligibility / participation requirements depending on the type of service sought.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 245 North Illinois Rt. 47, Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0363 LAND USE DEPARTMENT 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 grundyco.org The Land Use Department has three departments to serve Grundy County’s needs. The Environmental & Resource Conservation Office, the Building and Zoning Department and the Planning Department are the fabric that makes up our Land Use Department. Many of the forms needed and upcoming events are listed on the County website at www.grundyco.org. : • Building & Zoning: 815-941-3228 • Planning Department: 815-941-3228 • Environmental & Resource
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Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission
FEDERAL & STATE GOVERNMENT
Promoting the Welfare of Honorably Discharged Veterans The GCVAC can assist with most federal and state veterans benefits such as: • Assistance with enrollment in the VA health care system • Assistance with VA disability compensation & pension claims • Non-emergency transportation to Hines and the Joliet clinic • Financial assistance for veterans with basic needs • VA educational benefits (GI Bill) • Burial benefits • Surviving spouse programs • Military record retrieval / discharge documents • Referral to other programs & services in Will & Grundy Counties • ALL GCVAC programs and services are FREE For more info call 815-941-3152 or email: vacgrundycounty@gmail.com
1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450
FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES
U.S. House of Reps: 16th District: Adam Kinzinger (R) 628 Columbus St., Ste. 507, Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 431-9271 (815) 431-9383 (fax) (202) 225-3635 kinzinger.house.gov
STATE SENATORS
38th District Sue Rezin (R) 1421 N. Division St. Morris, IL 60450 (815) 220-8720 (815) 220-8721 (fax) (217) 782-3840 senatorrezin.com 40th District Toi Hutchinson (D) 222 Vollmer Rd., Ste. 2C Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (708) 756-0882 (217) 782-7419 (fax) senatorhutchinson.com
STATE REPRESENTATIVES 75th District David Welter (R) 1421 N. Division St. Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-1475 (217) 782-3189 (fax) repwelter.com
79th District Lindsay Parkhurst (R) 370 E. Court St. Kankakee, IL 60901 (815) 523-7779 (217) 782-5981 (fax) repparkhurst.com
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TRANSPORTATION GRUNDY TRANSIT SYSTEM
Convenient transportation is a phone call away at 1-888-786-0862. GTS will pick you up at your door and deliver you to your destination. Residents in towns that straddle the Grundy County line or live in Grundy County can call for rides if the destination is in Grundy County. Rides are $3 each way if in Grundy County. Rides are $4 each way if in Joliet.
MORRIS SENIOR VAN
The City of Morris will transport seniors 62 or older within the city limits. Rides are 25¢, or $5 for a 25-ride card. To schedule, call 815-942-5063. Van Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
PATIENT TRANSPORTATION
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers free, non-emergency transportation for individuals from Morris and surrounding communities, to Morris Hospital & Shuttle Hours: Healthcare Centers campus, or area Monday - Friday 6 am - 6 pm physician offices. Vehicles accommodate 1 business day in advance, reservations are physically challenged riders and trained volunteer drivers and assistants are required. available to help. Rides are on first call Service Areas: basis, we do our best to coordinate Bus service is now available anywhere in appointment times based on van Grundy County and the following stops in availablity. Please inform your destination Joliet: you will be arriving in the hospital van. • Service provided to the west side of Joliet, Schedule 72 hours in advance, with Tina Carter, (877) 743-3123 or (815) 942-2932, including the following destinations x-7250. M-F, 7 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. • Joliet Junior College (Main Campus) • Joliet Westfield Mall VFW VET BUS • Union Train Station Free to veterans. Call 48 hours ahead to schedule. Vet Bus travels to Hines VA • I L Dept. of Employment Services Office Hospital, Joliet, 815-740-8100, Hines VA (Unemployment office) Hospital, Hines, 708-202-8387. www.hines. • Dept. of Human Services Office (DHS) va.gov • Social Security Office
Need a Ride?
Public transportation for all residents of all ages. All GTS vehicles are ADA compliant and equipped with wheelchair lifts. Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. A one way trip within Grundy County is $3.00 A one way trip outside of Grundy County (Joliet) is $4.00 Call at least one business day in advance to schedule a ride.
To Schedule a Ride, Please Call 888-786-0862
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RIBBON CUTTINGS 2017-2018 / AWARDS
RIBBON CUTTINGS 2017 / 2018 RealtyOne and Associates Goodwill Donation Center ITEP Pocket Park Bike Path – Diamond CIBC Channahon CIBC Minooka Fill-A-Cup Hush Salon Coal City Bank – Branch of Pontiac Walmart Grocery Service Eaton & Schultz Insurance
Teardrop Pancake House Montage Lori Bonarek Realty R-Place – 50th Anniversary Midland Bank Coal City Midland Bank Diamond ATI Therapy – Diamond Designer Decks Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity home Aspire – Center for Positive Change
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Montage Wine Bar & Spirits in Morris
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GRUNDY CHAMBER & GEDC ANNUAL DINNER AWARD RECIPIENTS
ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: Grundy Workforce Services
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR: Mary Rossio, Joliet Area Community Hospice
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: Montage Wine Bar & Spirits
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Big Bash Restaurants
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Dresden Generating Station Proud to be an integral part of Grundy County
Producing electricity since 1960 as the nation’s first privately-financed commercial nuclear reactor, Dresden Generating Station has helped shape the region in multiple ways. In addition to safely and reliably producing carbonfree electricity to power nearly 2 million area homes and businesses, Dresden and its employees contribute their time, talents and financial resources to many local organizations working to make Grundy County a great place to live and work. Dresden Station is proud to be part of Exelon Generation, which operates the largest fleet of nuclear power plants in the nation with 23 reactors at 14 locations in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. To learn more about our company, visit us at www.exeloncorp.com
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BUSINESS SERVICES
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The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Channahon Minooka Chamber is widely known as a resource and tool for the business community – owners, managers, employees, entrepreneurs, and consultants. But in addition to supporting our membership and promoting economic development, it is the Chamber’s mission to “preserve and enhance the quality of life in our county.” In addition to helping build and maintain a thriving business community, we aid visitors of our county, young families looking for new homes in which to raise their children, the customer looking for that perfect gift, and business prospects considering the area for their next location. The Chamber’s three offices in Morris, Minooka and Coal City are all Visitors’ Bureaus, supplying information on our 500 Chamber members including local restaurants, hotels, parks, shopping, and things to do all around Grundy County. Whether it’s where to have dinner that night, or information on assisted living homes in the area to keep your grandparents close, the Chamber provides information and referrals in office, via phone, online at
grundychamber.com or through help provide our community our free Grundy Chamber App. with a well-established local Be sure to check the Hot Deals economy. Grundy County has something for everyone! section of the website and
recipient you got it at a local retailer, the next time they are in need of a gift they will remember your referral!
app for coupons from local Chamber members, as well as the Community Calendar featuring events from the Chamber, local municipalities, park districts, organizations and businesses.
SHOP LOCAL
The Chamber’s main office in Morris is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and also features brochures and maps on the outside of the building for after hours visitors. The Minooka office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Coal City office from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
specific you are looking for, ask the shop owner or manager. The beauty part about dealing with a local business is they might be able to get in exactly what you’re looking for or help you to find it. And the next time you come in, they will remember you and welcome you with open arms.
purchase). So whether it’s a Christmas gift, a client thank you gift, or an employee incentive, think local and consider a Chamber Gift Certificate.
To encourage shopping local, the Chamber has a Grundy County is a unique mix Chamber Gift Certificate of people, places and products. program that can be used By choosing to support locally- anytime throughout the year owned businesses, you help and for a variety of purposes. maintain our community’s Unlike a gift certificate from a unique mix. single location, the Chamber We have maps of the county Gift Certificates provide the Your dollars spent in locallyand state on-hand, as well as recipient with numerous owned businesses have three area phone books, community choices as to where they can times the impact on your calendars, tourism information, community as dollars spent at redeem it. At the same time, walking historical tours and national chains. When shopping these dollars then remain in more. the Grundy County region locally, you simultaneously We also are a resource for and contribute to local sales create jobs, fund more city relocation information. Whether services through sales tax, tax dollars that provide critical you are looking to move from services in Grundy County, such invest in neighborhood one Grundy County town to as fire and police protection improvement and promote another, or from across the and street improvements. community development. country, the Chamber provides So before you leave town A Chamber Gift Certificate can real estate, school district, be redeemed at hundreds of and hit up a mall, check your healthcare, and professional businesses (a list is provided local stores. Even if you don’t service information. with every gift certificate immediately see something
We work diligently to help our business community thrive to
Remember too that when you shop local, others will follow. When you find the perfect birthday gift and tell the
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CHAMBER SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Call 815-942-0113, visit grundychamber.com or download the free Grundy Chamber App!
Bank with those you know & those you trust. Your Hometown Advantage since 1864. 201 Liberty St., Morris 120 S. Main St., Wilmington www.grundybank.com (815) 942-0130
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Coal City Bank, Branch of Bank of Pontiac is proud to be a new Grundy County Chamber of Commerce Member!
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HOMES
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apture a moment in time, relaxing, gathering history, celebrating life, or just visiting great people who know friendship and the meaning of home. In our cities you will find growth with a cherished past, nature with preservation and wonder, sport with relaxation. Our shops are a place to browse, and our businesses are thriving. Nestled in farmland and small city wonder, is a treasure of all things antique and savored. We welcome you to one of the places we call home. Come back or stay. We’ll be happy to be your neighbor. The communities in Grundy County offer homes that fit just about every lifestyle, in every size and style, from new condos to historic estates. Here, you’ll find homes to fit every size and budget, whether you are seeking a luxury home or ready to invest in a starter home. The key is to choose an experienced, local real estate company that knows the region
best and can help find your ideal home. A listing of experienced real estate agencies can be found on the Chamber’s website at www.grundychamber.com.
THE GRUNDY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY (www.gcha.us) provides affordable housing to low income, elderly and disabled residents of Grundy County.They currently have three developments: Saratoga Tower, Gardner Village Commons, and Garden Grove II. The residences maintained by the GCHA are not only well-kept and perfectly suited to its senior residents, but also provide a number of additional services, amenities and programs that make their stay more comfortable and enjoyable. GRUNDY-THREE RIVERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing
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organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. The Grundy-Three Rivers organization has built houses in Channahon, Carbon Hill, Gardner and Morris. For more, visit grundy3rivershabitat.org.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES UTILITIES AT &T (Telephone) 800-244-4444 www.att.com Call Julie before you dig! 800-892-0123 or 811 www.illinois1call.com COMCAST (Cable) 1-800-COMCAST www.comcast.net ComEd (Electricity) 800-334-7661 800-EDISON-1 www.exeloncorp.com Heartland Disposal (Minooka) 815-942-5851 NICOR (Natural Gas) 888-642-6748 www.nicorgas.com Waste Management 800-796-9696
COAL CITY
Public Works 815-634-8608
DIAMOND
Public Works 815-634-8149
MINOOKA
Building Dept. & Public Works 815-467-8868 Water Service 815-467-2142
MORRIS
Public Works 815-942-5063 Republic Services 815-942-1800 www.republicservices. com Utility Building 815-942-4028
CHANNAHON Public Works 815-467-6644
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
CHILD CARE SERVICES
Child Care Resource & Referral 815-741-1163 www.childcarehelp.com Step by Step Child Care Center Diamond 815-634-3934 www.stepbystepccc.com Step by Step Child Care Center Morris 815-941-1122 www.stepbystepccc.com Morris Community YMCA Morris 815-513-8080 www.jolietymca.org/locations/ morris-community-ymca/
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Grundy County Workforce Service 815-942-0566 www.grundyworkforce.com Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Investment 815-935-0074 www.glkwb.com Illinois Dept. of Employment Security 800-244-5631 www.ides.state.il.us
SOCIAL SERVICES www.815941help.com Provides a comprehensive list of the social service organizations available to assist in a variety of areas. The website is a project through the Community Foundation of Grundy County. Community Foundation of Grundy County Publicly supported philanthropic institution which administers individual funds contributed or bequeathed by individuals, agencies, corporations and other organizations. 520 W. Illinois Ave, Morris 815-941-0852 www.cfgrundycounty.com
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United Way of Grundy County To improve lives by uniting the caring power of our communities. 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 500, Morris 815-942-4430 www.UWGrundy.org Angels of Hope, Inc. Angels of Hope, Inc., NFP, serves as a beacon of hope for those suffering the emotional or physical absence of a child. The Angel of Hope Memorial Garden is in Campbell Memorial Park in Coal City. Annual candlelight vigil on Dec. 6 honors lost children. Angels of Hope also partners with Sawyer’s Heart to provide immediate comfort to parents after pregnancy loss, stillbirth or infant loss. www.angelsofhopeinc.org. Chanooka Wish Gives support and special assistance to underprivileged families of Channahon and Minooka communities. 815-521-2850 www.chanookawf.org Coal City Junior Woman’s Club Serving Coal City since 1952, we coordinate projects that affect local families and donate funds to area organizations. http://coalcityjw.com
Coal City Touchdown Club Non-profit that supports the Coal City Coalers football program. Also coordinates weekly dinner and player awards during the season. 815-584-6346 Help 4 Hope Non-profit that helps working families make ends meet. Offers personal hygiene, cleaning products and other items not covered by SNAP. Also helps with utilities, rent and gas, when funds are available. 100 S. Biama, Coal City 815-518-2000 www.help4hope.weebly.com Hope Helps Non-profit autism awareness organization, serving Will and Grundy Counties. Promotes local scholarships, research, advocacy and all-inclusive activities for those with autism and their families. 815-791-4984 brittneykaluzny@gmail.com hopehelpsautismawareness.org We Care of Grundy County A resource for people in Grundy County in need. Services include assistance with food, clothing, one-time rent/mortgage, prescriptions, holidays. 530 Bedford Road, Morris 815-942-6389 lori@wecareofgrundy.com www.wecareofgrundy.com
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Grundy Area PADS Non-profit serving homeless individuals/families. Seasonal, Oct.-April. 815-942-6389 www.grundypads.org National Alliance on Mental Illness 417 Taylor St., 2E, Joliet 815-731-9103 www.namiwillcounty.org Big Brothers Big Sisters, Will & Grundy Counties One-to-one mentors for kids 6-12, from single-parent, lowincome, or incarcerated parent homes. 220 W. Main St. #305, Joliet 815-723-2227 www.bbbswillgrundy.org Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet 201 N. Liberty St., Suite 251, Morris 815-941-2560 catholiccharitiesjoliet.org Will-Grundy Medical Clinic 213 E. Cass St., Joliet 815-726-3377 willgrundymedicalclinic.org
Guardian Angel Community Services Serving families since 1897. Childrens programs, Dillard Harris Education Center, Exchange Club Center, Foster Care, Groundwork, Suzy’s Caring Place, Partner Abuse Intervention and Sexual Assault. 168 N. Ottawa St. Joliet 815-729-0930 www.gacsprograms.org
AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Grundy County Farm Bureau Grassroots voluntary organization est. in 1914, serving rural and urban populations interested in the well-being of agriculture and rural communities. 815-942-6400 www.grundycfb.com University of Illinois - Grundy Unit Agricultural Education 815-942-2725 www.grundycfb.com
The Chamber’s annual Family Fest event has become a tradition for many families in and around Grundy County. The event comes every February and moves between Morris and Minooka. The 2018 event was held in Morris the day after a snowstorm, but that didn’t stop more than 800 people from coming through, talking to our vendors about their products and services, and letting the children burn some energy in the Kids Zone. Thanks to presenting sponsors, the Grundy County Health Department and Exelon, and event sponsor D’Arcy Motors, Family Fest has remained free to attend. Family Fest encourages children and adults to come out for an afternoon of activities such as face painting, balloon animals, a blowup obstacle course and entertainment from Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles, and Broadway Dance Center of Coal City. After being cooped up all winter, children were able to run around in the Kids Zone sponsored by Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Costco Wholesale, Riverside Healthcare, First Midwest Bank, LyondellBasell, Heartland Bank, Davidson Farms, and NuMark Credit Union. The kids were entertained while the adults conversed with the more than 50 local businesses and organizations at the consumer expo. Family Fest is a great event mixing business with pleasure and the Chamber is already planning for 2019’s fest! Check back with the Grundy County Chamber at www. grundychamber.com for the 2019 Family Fest event that will be in February in Minooka.
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EVENTS, FAIRS & FESTIVALS
THINGS TO DO ALL YEAR June 20-24 – Annual Homecoming in Carbon Hill July 21 – Market Fresh on Broadway Farmer’s Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in Campbell Park on Broadway Street in Coal City July 28 – Dueling Pianos ‘Felix & Fingers’ perform in Campbell Park Coal City 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
CHANNAHON
May 13 – Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter Mother’s Day Walk May 28 – Memorial Day Ceremony Channahon Village Hall at 9 a.m. Aug 8-12 – Three Rivers Festival Central Park September 7-9 – Channahon Fall Community Wide Garage Sales November 1-30 – Honor Your Veteran December 2 – Channaholidays Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony December 7 – Home Decorating Contest
COAL CITY, CARBON HILL, AND DIAMOND June 16 - Cruise Night Downtown Coal City 3-8 p.m.
August 4 – Market Fresh on Broadway Farmer’s Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in Campbell Park in Coal City August 18 – Movie in the Park at Campbell Park Movie begins shortly after 6 p.m. August 18 – Market Fresh on Broadway Farmer’s Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in Campbell Park in Coal City
September 15 – Market Fresh on Broadway Farmer’s Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in Campbell Park in Coal City October 6 – Junior Woman’s Club Octoberfest in Coal City November 25 – Small Business Saturday December 6 – Angels of Hope Annual Candlelight Vigil 7 p.m. at Campbell Park in Coal City
DWIGHT
Sept. 20-23 – Harvest Days
MINOOKA
May 17-19 – Minooka Spring Garage Sales
September 8-9 – Coal City Annual Fall City - Wide Garage Sales 8 a.m.-4 p.m. rain or shine September 1 – Market Fresh on Broadway Farmer’s Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in Campbell Park in Coal City
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EVENTS, FAIRS & FESTIVALS June 23 – Movie in the Park at Lakewood Ball Field July 21 – Movie in the Park at Lakewood Ball Field August 7 – National Night Out Movie in the Park at Lakewood Ball Field September 13-15 – Minooka Fall Garage Sales September 23 – Village Wide Picnic at Lions Park at 1-4 p.m.
May 17-19 – Unlimited Trash Pickup Day May 28 – American Legion Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m. June 19 – August 2 – Summer Camp at Lions Park June 16 – Summerfest downtown Minooka
October 27 – Halloween Parade Downtown Minooka, 2 p.m. October 27 – Community Bonfire & Storyteller Lakewood Ball Field, 6:30 p.m. October 31 – Halloween Trick or Treat 4-7pm December 8 – A Village Christmas at Village Hall, 4:30-7 p.m.
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MORRIS
May 12 – Three French Hens Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Canal Port Park May 28 – Memorial Day Parade and Observance through Downtown Morris and at the Grundy County Courthouse 10:30 a.m. June 7 – Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, 6:30 p.m. June 8 – Grundy Bank’s Brown Bag Friday and Hot Dog Eating Contest 11:30 a.m., Grundy County Courthouse Lawn June 9 - 10 – Gebhard Woods Dulcimer and Traditional Music Festival, Goold Park June 9 – Three French Hens Market 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Canal Port Park, Morris June 9 –Cruise Night 6-9 p.m., Downtown Morris June 21 – Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, 6:30 p.m.
EVENTS, FAIRS & FESTIVALS July 28-30- Grundy County Fair
July 3 – Liberty 5k Run/Walk 7:30 p.m. July 5 – Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, 6:30 p.m.
August 2 – Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, 6:30 p.m.
July 14 – Three French Hens Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Canal Port Park
August 4 – AnyBODY 5k Run 9 a.m., hosted by Grundy County Health Department
July 14 – Cruise Night 6-9 p.m., Downtown Morris
August 11 – Three French Hens Market 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Canal Port Park
July 19 – Concert on the Courthouse Lawn, 6:30 p.m.
August 11 – Cruise Night 9 p.m., Downtown Morris
July 19 – Morris Night at Joliet Slammers Business After Hours 5-7 p.m.; game, 7:05 p.m.
August 16 – Concert on the Courthouse Lawn 6:30 p.m.
July 19- 21 – Liberty Arts Festival July 20 – Grundy Bank’s Brown Bag Friday and Ice Cream Social 11:30 a.m., Grundy County Courthouse Lawn
August 31 – Grundy Bank’s Brown Bag Friday and MCHS and Saratoga Band Day 11:30 a.m., Grundy County Courthouse Lawn
July 28 – Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Morris, Scout Flea Market, True North parking lot, 539 Bedford Rd.
September 8 – Cruise Night 6-9 p.m., Downtown Morris
September 8 – Three French Hens Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Canal Port Park
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EVENTS, FAIRS & FESTIVALS September 26-30 –70th Annual Grundy County Corn Festival
November 11 – Veterans Day Parade and Observance, Downtown Morris
September 28 – Grundy Bank’s Brown Bag Friday and Corn Festival Weekend 11:30 a.m., Grundy County Courthouse Lawn September 29 – Scout Flea Market, True North parking lot, 539 Bedford Rd.
November 9 & 10- Three French Hens Holiday Market Friday 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.4 p.m., Grundy County Fairgrounds
October 13 – Three French Hens Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Canal Port Park October 13 – Cruise Night 6-9 p.m., Downtown Morris
November 23-25 – Home for the Holidays, Downtown Morris November 23-25 – Festival of Trees, Grundy County Historical Society December 7 – Midnight in Morris Downtown Morris
October 19 – Ghouls Night Out Downtown Morris October 20 – Run the Beat 5k 10 a.m., Goold Park October 25 –Trick or Treating Downtown Morris November 1-December 24 – It’s a Wonderful Life, Downtown Morris
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EDUCATION
PLACES TO LEARN
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rogressive and fast-growing public school districts supply conveniently located elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools throughout the county. Each of the districts plan and implement curriculum that ensures both academic and personal achievement for students.
BRACEVILLE SD 75
209 N. Mitchell St., PO Box 178, Braceville, IL 60407-0178 Phone: 815-237-8040
COAL CITY CUSD 1
550 S. Carbon Hill Rd., Coal City, IL 60416-1650 Phone: 815-634-2287 www.coalcityschools.org
CHANNAHON SD 17 24920 S. Sage St., Channahon, IL 60410 Phone: 815-467-4315 www.csd17.org
GARDNER CCSD 72C 598 N. Elm St., Gardner, IL 60424-0347 Phone: 815-237-2313 www.ggs72.org
GARDNER - SO. WILMINGTON THSD 73
Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815-942-4390 www.gavc-il.org
725 School St., Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815-942-5780 www.grundyspecialed.org
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL 505 E. North St., Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815-942-4111 www.ics1.org
500 E. Main St., P.O. Box 257, Gardner, IL 60424-0257 Phone: 815-237-2176 www.gswhs73.org
GRUNDY AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER 1002 Union St.,
GRUNDY COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE
MAZON-VERONA-KINSMAN ESD 2C 1013 North St., Mazon, IL 60444 Phone: 815-448-2127 www.mvkmavericks.org
MINOOKA CCSD 201
305 W. Church St., P.O. Box 467, Minooka, IL 60447 Phone: 815-467-6121 www.min201.org
MORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 54 Inspiring Excellence in Every Child Every Day
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School District #54 OfďŹ ce: 54 White Oak Drive | 815-942-0056 Morris Elementary: 2001 Dupont Avenue | 815-942-0056 Shabbona Gymnasiums (For Morris Elementary Athletics Use) 725 School Street
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EDUCATION SENECA CCSD 170 174 Oak St., Seneca, IL 61360 Phone: 815-357-8744 www.sgs170.org
SENECA THSD 160 MINOOKA CHSD 111 26655 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 Phone: 815-467-2557 www.mchs.net
MORRIS SD 54
54 White Oak Drive, Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815-942-0056 www.morris54.org
MORRIS CHSD 101 1000 Union St., Morris, IL 60450-1297 Phone: 815-942-1294 www.morrishs.org
NETTLE CREEK CCSD 24C 8820 N. Scott School Road, Morris, IL 60450-8425 Phone: 815-942-0511 www.nettlecreek.org
PREMIER ACADEMY
7700 Ashley Road Morris, IL 60450 Phone: 815-416-0377 www.premieracademymorris.org
SARATOGA CCSD 60C 4040 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450-9360 Phone: 815-942-2128 www.sd60c.org
307 E. Scott St., Seneca, IL 61360 Phone: 815-357-5000 www.senecahs.org
SOUTH WILMINGTON CCSD 74 375 Fifth St., P.O. Box 459, South Wilmington, IL 604740459 Phone: 815-237-2281
WILMINGTON SD 209U 209U Wildcat Court, Wilmington, IL 60481 Phone: 815-926-1751 www.wilmington.will.k12.il.us
HIGHER EDUCATION JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE 815-729-9020 www.jjc.edu
Joliet Junior College, a community college based in Joliet, Illinois, is the first public community college founded in the United States.
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS 500 Wilcox Street. Joliet, IL 60435 815-735-7500 www.stfrancis.edu
The University of St. Francis is a Catholic, Franciscan university, serving more than 3,300 students at locations throughout the United States. USF’s main campus is located at 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet, Illinois.
High Quality, Award Winning Graduate Programs On-line and On-campus CERTIFICATIONS AND GRADUATE DEGREES OPEN UP NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, Illinois 60435 • 800-735-7500 stfrancis.edu/admissions/graduate
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Create Your Future at JJC JJC’s dedicated faculty and staff, matched with our small class sizes, will provide you with the individualized attention you need to train for a successful career. JJC offers: • Affordable classes you can take online or on-campus • 180+ degrees and certificates • Scholarship opportunities • Free resources like tutoring and career advising • Easy transfer opportunities to four-year schools JJC Morris Education Center at 725 School Street • Gen ed and other credit classes • GED and ESL classes • Computer lab for student use • Placement testing • Help registering for classes • Make payments and apply for financial aid • Workforce prep (Grundy Workforce Services)
To learn more or to apply, visit jjc.edu. For questions about the Morris Education Center, call (815) 942-1552.
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LIBRARIES MORRIS AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY 604 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450 815-942-6880 www.morrislibrary.com
The Morris Area Public Library District Local History Department collects and preserves materials with historic and genealogical significance documenting the history of the town of Morris and county of Grundy. The Local History Collection’s staff maintains these materials for future generations and provides access for use and research to the general public.
COAL CITY LIBRARY 85 N. Garfield St. Coal City, IL 60416 815-634-4552 www.ccpld.org
Residents of all ages in the Coal City Public Library District
have a library that is committed to provide comprehensive informational, educational, recreational, historical and intellectual opportunities through a variety of programs, technology, resources and services in a comfortable safe environment.
THREE RIVERS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT Channahon Branch 815-467-6200 Minooka Branch 815-467-1600 www.trpld.org
Three Rivers Public Library District was founded in 1976 and currently encompasses 62 square miles in three countiesWill, Grundy & Kendall. The Main Library was completed in 1981 and the Minooka Branch, located in the former Masonic Hall, was renovated in 1992.
COAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY District offers several adult programs to the community.
each month, 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
THE COAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT IS PROUD TO OFFER THESE ADULT PROGRAMS:
• Euchre - second and fourth Fridays, 1-4 p.m.
• Adult Exercise, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 – 10 a.m.
• Sew Good Friends - third Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Adult Book Club, first Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m.
• Coffee at the Library - third Tuesday of every month,10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A different topic is discussed every month
• Paper & More, paper crafts group, first Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. • Artistic Endeavors, to let your artistic creativeness and expression go, first Friday of each month, 1-3 p.m. • Mahjong - play or learn a traditional Chinese tile game with many variations. First Friday of each month, 1-3 p.m., third Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. • Memory Keepers – scrapbooking, second Tuesday of
• Bingo - third Friday each month, 1-3 p.m. • Movie of the Month - second Wednesday • Happy Scrappers - scrapbooking, crafts, cards, etc., last Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Programs are subject to change so please check our event calendar at www.ccpld.org. For more information call the Coal City Public Library District at 815-634-4552.
Coal City Public Library District 85 N. Garfield St. Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-4552 (815) 634-2950 Fax www.ccpld.org
HOURS Mon. - Thurs. 9 AM - 8 PM Fri. 9 AM - 6 PM Sat. 9 AM - 4 PM
SERVICES OFFERED NOW! Fishing and Hunng licenses. Passport Acceptancy Facility call first to make sure a passport agent is available to assist you. Notary Public.
Laminang - big and small documents, pictures, etc. can be laminated for $1 per linear foot. 20 computers. Print & fax services.
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Digital services including
eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and downloadable and streaming music. Voter Registraon. Books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks.
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Everyone knows the public library has books available for checking out – but, the public library of today has so much more to offer! In addition to the traditional book lending trade, library patrons can walk out with magazines, audio books, DVDs, graphic novels, eReaders, personal-sized scanners, and even a mobile hotspot to provide internet access anywhere! In addition to the physical collection, Three Rivers patrons can access our bountiful electronic resources, which are available 24/7. eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines can all be downloaded to your computer, phone or device for convenient reading anytime, anywhere. Streaming television shows, movies and music are also available to our library card holders. Learn more about our electronic resources by selecting “Resources” on our website www.trpld.org. Lively and unique programming, usually free of charge, is available to our communities. We have taken bus trips to sporting events, Broadway in Chicago theater productions and Chicago Botanical Gardens. This summer, look for our Art in the City bus trip! We offer educational and entertaining programs to patrons of all ages – and welcome suggestions for additional program ideas. We offer some non-traditional programs, such as our after-hours laser tag for teens, families and adults. It’s your chance to run around the library! Join Three Rivers for our annual Summer Reading Program – this year’s theme is “Reading Takes You Everywhere!” Our kickoff event will be Saturday, June 9, at our Channahon location, from 12-2 p.m. We will have giveaways, music, and inflatable fun for the whole family.
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PEAK FITNESS
Since 2004, 04, Peak Fitness ss has as been bee een the the Minooka Mino nooka area’s all-inclusive all fitness center. We have state-of-the-art equipment including life fitness, hammer strength and Precor machines. Our personal trainers have many years of experience, or you can work out on your own with our wealth of equipment as well. Other amenities include tanning, personal LCD TV’s and a smoothie bar. We offer individual, couple, and family memberships for monthly or yearly rates; Weekend rates $13.95 per month Childcare is free. (Limited Hours) Peak Fitness opens at 3:45 AM on weekdays and closes late on weekdays so you can get your workout in around your work schedule. Located 1 ½ miles north of Route 6 and 1 mile south of I-80 on Ridge Road, we’re easily accessible for residents in Minooka, Channahon, Shorewood, Morris, and Joliet. Reach your goals and get into peak shape today! Free Childcare • Exercise Classes • Personal Trainers Kids Club • Tanning • Smoothies Bar
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Additional services available at our facilities include public use computers/printing, free Wi-Fi, ability to print from home, fax machine, scanner, copy machine, one-on-one technology assistance (by appointment), notary public services, and public meeting space. With two locations, Three Rivers Public Library District, serving Channahon, Minooka and surrounding areas, is ready and waiting to serve!
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Stop in at either location or check our website to see how we can serve you!
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RECREATION
GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY
G
rundy County has some of the state’s most scenic parks. Come boat, camp, picnic and hike while enjoying the area’s natural beauty. For more information, visit http://dnr.state. il.us or www.grundychamber.com
THE BRISCOE MOUNDS
State archaeological site is located on Front Street along the Des Plaines River near Channahon. The mounds are the largest Native American burial mounds in northern Illinois.
CAMPELL MEMORIAL PARK 520 Broadway St., Coal City Pavilion
CHANNAHON STATE PARK
This is the official trailhead for the Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail. Channahon is an Indian word meaning “the meeting of the waters” and signifies the joining of the DuPage, Des Plaines and Kankakee Rivers. 815-467-4271.
DES PLAINES FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA
A tranquil setting, flowing rivers, and natural prairie land — the Des Plaines Fish & Wildlife Area in Wilmington has it all! Visitors will delight in the abundance of wildlife, restful picnic areas and variety of sport-fishing species. Farmland and woodland, prairie and swamp, still water and shoreline offer unlimited opportunities for nature lovers and sportsmen. 815-423-5326.
THE DUPAGE RIVER TRAILS
A bike and pedestrian trail follows the DuPage River from the I & M Canal at Lake Chaminwood north along the West Branch to Illinois Prairie Path in Naperville and along the East Branch to the DuPage County’s Forest Preserve’s Greene Valley Preserve in Lisle. The DuPage River Water Trail Established to provide non-motorized boating on the DuPage River, runs from Hanover Park to Bolingbrook/Naperville along the West Branch, Glendale Heights to Bolingbrook/Naperville along the east Branch and Bolingbrook/Naperville to Channahon along the Main Branch.
FOUR RIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Meeting center and banquet facility. It is available for rental for weddings and community gatherings. The facility also hosts classes. Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is a green building. 25055 W. Walnut Lane, Channahon, IL 815-722-9470 www. reconnectwithnature.org/visitor-centers/free.
GEBHARD WOODS STATE PARK
Hikers, campers, picnickers and canoeists frequent this picturesque 30-acre park. Located in Morris, bordered by the I&M Canal and Nettle Creek, which adds to its beauty and abundant wildlife. 815-942-0796.
GOOSE LAKE PRAIRIE
Located near the confluence of the Kankakee and Des Plaines Rivers, more than half of Goose Lake Prairie is a dedicated nature preserve. The prairie provides nesting habitat for endangered bird species, and offers a look at Illinois’ natural past. Hiking and cross-country ski trails. Maps available in the visitor center. 815-9422899.
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HEIDECKE LAKE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA
Adjacent to Goose Lake Prairie, the 2,000 acre Heidecke Lake offers hunting and fishing. Fishing season begins April 1. A boat launch is available for those purposes only. 815-942-6352.
I&M CANAL STATE TRAIL
History buffs, nature lovers and sportsmen will thrill to the sights and sounds of this 96mile route of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Along its banks are numerous state parks, restored historical sites, and an abundance of wildlife and distinctive landscapes, ranging from bluffs to rolling hills. Visitors can follow the trail’s beginning at Rockdale along the old towpath to LaSalle and experience 61.5 miles of scenic views. Spend an afternoon or several days exploring this picturesque and unique area. 815-942-0796.
LIONS PARK
Illinois Street, Coal City Baseball, skate park, pavilions, playground equipment. Hope Helps All-Inclusive Playground.
MAZONIA-BRAIDWOOD STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA
Although 1017 acre Mazonia features sport fishing and waterfowl hunting, a variety of other outdoor recreational opportunities are provided throughout the year. Upland game hunting, furbearer trapping, limited picnicking, nature study/birding, fossil hunting, and water dog training is also available. Fossil Collecting Mazonia is well known for Pennsylvanian age fossils. A day permit is required to collect fossils and may be obtained from the park office or website. A reporting form is also available for reporting what was found. Excavations and collecting for commercial purposes are prohibited. In addition, fossil collecting is restricted to 3/1 to 9/30. 815237-0063.
MCKINLEY WOODS
In Channahon, the Will County Forest Preserve District’s McKinley Woods 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. For more information, call 815-727-8700.
ALWAYS HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
With impactful programs for every member of your family, the Y is a place where you belong. • Before and after school programs • Personal training and group exercise classes • Sports specific performance training • State-of-the-art strength and cardio equipment • Youth and adults sports leagues and clinics
• Preschool classes and specialty camps • JETS Swim Team • Senior fitness classes and social clubs • Family nights and holiday events
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
At the Y, no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. Stop by the Y today to learn more about our People Helping People scholarship program.
JOIN TODAY!
MORRIS COMMUNITY YMCA
320 Wauponsee Street • Morris, IL 60450 • (815) 513-8080 • www.jolietymca.org
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Saddle-Up for Fun & New Friends NORTH PARK, COAL CITY North Street and McArdle Road Tennis courts, soccer fields, pavilion, playground equipment.
WILLIAM G. STRATTON STATE PARK
Named after an Illinois governor, this park was developed in 1959 to provide boat access to the Illinois River. Any one of four public boat launching ramps will provide your start to an afternoon of boating, fishing or water-skiing. A jet ski launching area is located a short distance to the east of the boat ramps. 815-942-0796.
Lessons Birthday Parties Camps & Clubs Tours Therapeutic Riding for All Ages 13986 McKanna Road Minooka, IL 60447 FOR SCHEDULING & RESERVATIONS Ellis Equestrian Center http://www.ellishec.com (815) 475-4035 Sunrise Center North http://www.sunrisenorth.org (815) 467-9332
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he area offers a variety of activities and recreational opportunities. For more information, visit the Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau at www. heritagecorridorcvb.com.
BOWLING MINI-GOLF
Channahon Lanes & Mini-Golf 815 467-2026 gobowl2.com
Nettle Creek Country Club 815-941-4300 www.nettlecreek.com
YOUTH SPORTS & HOBBIES
Channahon Baseball League channahonponybaseball.com Channooka Braves Youth Tackle Football www.chanookabraves.com
CASINO
Morris Athletic Association Youth Baseball www.morrisbaseball.org
MUSEUMS
Morris Soccer Association www.msa-soccer.org
Hollywood Casino 815-436-7737 hollywoodcasinojoliet.com Grundy County Historical Society 815-942-4880
GOLF COURSES
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club 815-467-7888 www.heritagebluffs.com Morris Country Club 815-942-3621 www.morriscountryclub.com 48 v Grundy County Community Guide v GrundyChamber.com v 815-942-0113
Constructed in 1905, this is the only surviving example in the Heritage Corridor of a triple intersection, Warren through truss bridge. The bridge is located east of Calhoun Street in Morris, Illinois and is still used as part of the I&M Canal State Trail.
AREA ACTIVITIES
Carbon Hill Historical Society Museum www.ccpld.org/museum.htm
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ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD, I&M CANAL BRIDGE
Morris Chiefs Youth Football & Cheerleading www.morrischiefs.org
Morris Warriors Youth Football & Cheerleading www.morriswarriors.com Three Rivers Soccer Club www.3RiversSoccerClub.com Downers Grove Sportsman Club in Morris 815-941-1366 www.downersgrovesc.com Wiers Baseball Academy in Morris 815-942-4700 www.wierssports.com
RECREATION HORSES
Ellis House & Equestrian Center 815-475-4035 www.ellishec.com
The Finest in Morris Golf
THEATRES PERFORMANCE
Morris Theatre Guild, Inc. 815-942-1966 morristheatreguild.org Rialto Square Theatre 815-726-7171 www.rialtosquare.com
5355 North Saratoga Road Morris, IL 60450 815-941-4300 • www.NettleCreek.com
Small Town Theatrics of Coal City www.smalltowntheatrics.org
FAMILY FUN
Channahon Park District 815-467-72756 www.channahonpark.org The district has more than 360 acres of public parks, an aquatic center, golf course, disc gof course, and more. Dollinger Family Farm 815-467-6766 www.dollingerfarms.com This farm has been in the family since 1852. Visit the farm during Pumpkin Season, to watch a Civil War Reenactment or for the Antique Steam and Tractor Show. Grundy County Speedway 815-942-5958 grundycountyspeedwayonline.com This is Illinois’ finest 1/3 mile high bank paved oval track. Sk8 Zone www.channahonpark.org/ Sk8Zone.org Located in Channahon’s Central Park, is open dawn to dusk (weather permitting). Skateland Recreation Center Channahon 815-467-2128 www.channahonpark.org Splash Pad www.channahonpark.org In Channahon’s Community Park on McClintock Road is open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day to September Tomahawk Aquatic Center Channahon 815-467-SWIM (7946) www.channahonpark.org
Morris Community YMCA 815-513-8080 www.jolietymca.org/locations/ morris-community-ymca/ The Morris Community YMCA, located in downtown Morris, is a branch of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA and offers programing for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Morris Pool 815-942-2919 morriscitypool.org The Morris City Pool has a 3 meter and a 1 meter diving board, 8 swim lanes, 3 slides, a fenced-in splash pad, beach entry, concession stand, and locker rooms. The pool opens May 28. Kayak Morris 630-567-4653 www.kayakmorris.com Kayak /Bike / Canoe rentals and private campground offering wooded and sandy beach tent campsites, between the Illinois River and I & M Canal. 801 Kayak Morris Rd. Morris, IL The Shop on Route 66 www.theshoponroute66.com This Gardner landmark was part of a lumber yard in the 1920s. Restored and painted its original bright red, the shop has now been decorated with nostalgia from Route 66 and Coca-Cola. 315 N. Center St. Gardner.
Nettle Creek is links-style golf in a beautiful prairie environment rich with wildlife. Renowned on the Chicagoland golf circuit for its fabulous greens, this upscale, 18-hole championship course is an easy drive from the populous Naperville-Bolingbrook-Plainfield area and just 18 miles west of Joliet on I-80. SM-CL1531000
Operated By Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf Fun & Entertainment for the whole family!
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• Birthday Parties • Group Outings • FUNdraisers • Team Building
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AMC Classic Morris 10 815-941-1639 www.amctheatres.com Cineplex with 3D & Jumbo digital screens showing first-run films, opera and sports events. 515 Gore Road. Morris, IL.
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HEALTHCARE
MAINTAIN YOUR WELLNESS
M
edical centers, clinics, nursing homes and an array of medical and dental professionals are widely available throughout the county to serve the health and wellness needs of local residents. Residents also benefit from the close proximity to several state-of-the-art medical facilities. Even “man’s best friend” is well taken care of by professional, caring service providers at the many animal hospitals and veterinary clinics found throughout Grundy County. Visit the Grundy County Chamber’s Business Directory at www.grundychamber.com for a comprehensive listing of the services available throughout the area.
MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS 815-942-2932 www.morrishospital.org
Serving patients at 25 locations in 11 communities, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers includes the 89-bed Morris Hospital, as well as physician offices in Braidwood, Channahon, Coal City, Dwight, Gardner, Marseilles, Mazon, Minooka, Morris, Newark, Ottawa and Yorkville. Through the services of over 1,900 healthcare professionals, physicians and volunteers, Morris Hospital provides lifesaving cardiac intervention with angioplasty and stents, a radiation therapy center for cancer patients, a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, and immediate care services at three locations. Morris Hospital is a Level II trauma center and a Level II perinatal care provider with an intermediate care nursery.
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER 815-634-0100 www.riversidehealthcare.org
Foot Care For Your Entire Family
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Sports Medicine & Injuries • Heel Pain • Ingrown • Bunions Toenails • Fractures • Diabetic Foot • Hammertoes Care • Laser Treatment • Corns for Fungal Nails
www.fox-feet.com
Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery®
Podiatry
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Fox Foot and SPECIALIZING IN TREATMENT AND SURGERY
H. Craig Fox, DPM
OF ALL CONDITIONS OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE OSWEGO 3963 Rt. 34 630-551-3338 MINOOKA 2081 S. Ridge Rd. 815-521-9347 COAL CITY 810 E. Division 815-634-2324 Medicare Accepted • Most Insurances Accepted Acceptance of insurance is not guarantee of coverage
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Riverside Coal City Campus provides medical specialists including neurosurgeons, obstetricians and gynecologists, pediatricians, neurologists, and endocrinologists, as well as primary care physicians, and a broad range of lab services and diagnostic services. Immediate care services are available 7 days a week, 364 day a year for injuries, illnesses and more.
WILL-GRUNDY MEDICAL CLINIC
815-726-3377 www.wgmedclinic.org The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic provides free medical and dental services to individuals who do not have health insurance or the ability to pay for quality health care. Caring health care professionals from the community volunteer a portion of their precious time to help treat those in need.
GRUNDY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 815-941-3404 www.grundyhealth.com
The Grundy County Health Department consists of five different areas: Nursing, Seniors, Environmental Health, Mental Health, and Emergency Prepared-ness. Some programs may have eligibility and/or participation requirements depending on the type of service sought.
AN AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY
Amenities
• Private apartment with full, private bathroom • Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator & microwave • Ample closet space • Individually controlled heating & air conditioning
Call to Reserve Your Apartment!
Services
815-467-2837
• Ongoing health monitoring and nursing assessments • Assistance with activities for daily living: bathing, dressing, walking, hygiene • Three restaurant-style meals daily & snacks • Weekly housekeeping & laundry services
701 Heritage Woods Dr., Minooka, IL 60447
www.hw-minooka-slf.com
Managed by Gardant Management Solutions
Coal City Dental Center Catering to the “Dental Coward” for over 26 years! “My goal is to provide top-quality dental care in the most comfortable, friendly environment possible.” Robin Trevison, DMD All aspects of dental care performed, with a focus on cosmetics. We offer convenient hours, including evenings and weekends Membership plans available for clients without insurance Financial options available.
815-634-4999
645 E. Division St., Route 113 Coal City, IL 60416
www.CoalCityDentalCenter.com
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HOUSES OF WORSHIP
AREA PLACES TO WORSHIP MORRIS
First United Methodist Church of Morris 118 W. Jackson St. 815-942-0809 Life Church of Morris 508 W. Illinois Ave. 815-715-1925 First Presbyterian Church 200 E. Jackson St. 815-942-1871 St. Thomas Episcopal Church 317 Goold Park Dr. 815-942-1380 Bethlehem Lutheran Church 202 W. Jefferson St. 815-942-1145 Living Water Church – Nazarene 118 E. Jefferson St. 815-942-2000 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 516 E. Jackson St. 815-942-0620 Living Word Bible Church 304 Jackson St. 815-513-5516 New Community Christian Church 705 E. Washington St. 815-942-4255 Friends In Christ Lutheran Church 1338 Clay St. 815-941-1255 Peace Lutheran Church 101 Candlelight Ln. 815-942-1010
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First Baptist Church of Morris 1650 W. Rt. 6 815-942-0812 First Christian Church 455 W. Southmor Rd. 815-942-3454 Calvary Baptist Church 225 George St. 815-942-0261 Peace Chapel Assembly of God 852 School St. 815-942-4462 Ambassadors For Christ 702 E. North St. 312-982-8114 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1414 Dupont Ave. 815-941-9172 Grace Lutheran Church 10025 N. State Rt 47 815-942-2252 Faith Baptist Church 3950 Goose Lake Rd. 815-942-0675
CHANNAHON
Families of Faith Church Channahon 24466 W. Eames St. 815-467-6846 St. Ann’s Catholic Church 24500 S. Navajo Dr. 815-467-6962 Southfield Church 24557 W. Eames St. 815-290-9595 Resurrection Lutheran Church 25050 W. Eames St. 815-467-6875
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
River of Life Lutheran Church 24901 S. Sage St. 815-467-0641 Channahon United Methodist Church 24751 W. Eames St. 815-467-5275 First Baptist Church United 24466 W. Eames St. 815-828-5520
MINOOKA
The Village Christian Church 8965 S. Bell Rd. 815-467-2265 Minooka Bible Church 412 N. Wabena Ave. 815-467-2205 St. Mary’s Catholic Church 303 W. St. Mary’s St. 815-467-2233
Minooka United Methodist Church & Preschool 205 W. Church St. 815-467-2322 Grace Bible Church 748 Jones Rd. 815-467-2100 Plattville Lutheran Church 5475 Bell Rd. 815-475-7220 Christ First Baptist Church of Minooka 4295 Van Dyke Rd. 815-475-7101 Southwest Community Church 4405 Van Dyke Rd. 815-475-4680
COAL CITY, MAZON, DIAMOND, AND GARDNER Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church 245 S. Kankakee St. Coal City 815-634-4171 United Methodist Church 6805 E. McArdle Rd. Coal City 815-634-8670 New Hope Presbyterian Church 80 N. Garfield St. Coal City 815-634-8332 Christian Life Assembly 2960 Division St. Diamond 815-518-5441 First Baptist Church 4470 IL-113 Mazon 815-634-2654
Church of Hope 202 N. Monroe St. Gardner 815-237-8312 United Lutheran Church 309 E. Jefferson St. Gardner 815-237-2227 Park Street United Church – Christ 806 Park St. Mazon 815-448-5514 Verona United Methodist Church 433 Anne St. Verona 815-287-2491 Mazon Baptist Church 708 7th St. Mazon 815-448-5545 Sacred Heart Catholic Church 219 Emmett St. Kinsman 815-392-4245
Bringing You The Tried, True & Something New For Over 35 Years 2850 East Division Street Diamond, IL (1/2 Mile West Of I-55 On Route 113)
815-458-6100
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Hotel Amenities
222 Gore Rd.
Morris IL 60450
815 941-8700
• Complimentary Daily Self-Parking • 24 Hour Business Center • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool • On-Site Fitness Center • Meeting Room • Pet Friendly
Newly Renovated in 2018!
• Complimentary Full Breakfast • Free High Speed Internet Access in all Guest Rooms • On Site Self Service Laundry
Welcome, to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Morris near the Illinois and Michigan Canal. We are the perfect choice for business or leisure travelers staying in the far southwestern suburbs of Chicago.
Must See Experience natural splendor while you explore Starved Rock State Park, just a short drive from our hotel in Morris, Illinois. This park features scenic nature trails with canyons and waterfalls, horseback riding, boating, fishing and camping.
Must Do We are just three miles from the Nettle Creek Public Golf Course, where you can unwind and enjoy the rolling hills and lush fairways. SM-CL1531013
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TEAR DROP PANCAKE HOUSE
WHERE THE LOCALS EAT
Breakfast Lunch Dinner pancakes, skillets, omelettes Dine-in, Carry out and Much More. 410 W Mondamin St • Minooka • 815-290-5070 SM-CL1534735
• Extensive Wine List • Small Plates • Signature Cocktails • Live Music • Craft Beers
• Private Event Room Available
NOW OFFERING EVENTS FOR UP TO 60 PEOPLE Contact us today: montagewinebarevents@gmail.com
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The finest Steak, Catering and Seafood in Grundy County. Grundy County Chamber Business of the Year
For exquisite black tie galas, casual luncheons, or swanky cocktail parties BigBash takes care of everything!
815.513.5726 | bigbashcaterers.net
Local Beef, Organic Pork and Chicken, Fresh Seafood All cooked over a wood burning grill Outdoor dining with full service bar. Private Parties • Catering • Large Groups Special Events • Corporate Outings
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FRESH FISH FLOWN IN DAILY
We offer the Freshest Oysters, Seafood & Fish. Prime Steaks & Chops. Wine Down Wednesdays: Half price on all bottles of wine. 27425 Will Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481 Reservations Accepted | Open Daily at 11:30am | Closed on Monday
www.bigfishgrille.net | (815) 476-9331
Rustic Italian Dining At Its Best
Pesciolino Osteria
◆ Featuring authentic handmade pasta, fresh seafood, house made mozzarella and more. ◆ Our chefs cra� each dish on our menu with the finest ingredients available. ◆ Signature cocktails, excellent wine selection and artisanal dishes in an intimate setting with a modern rustic vibe. ◆ Carry out and pick up available to enjoy at home or the office. ◆ Reservations are accepted. Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:30am – 9:00pm | Friday: 11:30am – 10:00pm Saturday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm | Sunday: Closed
25445 Pheasant Ln | Channahon, IL | (815) 255-6901 | pesciolinoosteria.com Grundy Chamber Community Guide v GrundyChamber.com v 815-942-0113 v 57
Cookie’s Restaurant Family owned & operated Casual Dining
We invite you to relax and enjoy the fine food, great drinks, and friendly service in our warm, cozy atmosphere. Est. 1982
Featuring an extensive menu, a wide variety of appetizers, Salads, burgers, sandwiches & dinner entrees. Full service bar; Variety of craft beers; Carryout available; Let us host your next event! Cookies hours:
3585 N IL-47 • MORRIS • ILLINOIS 60450 One mile South of the Illinois River Bridge
Monday thru Friday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 4 p.m. - 10 a.m. Sunday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
815-941-2485
Located in Historic Downtown Minooka Mondamin Street Minooka, IL
SM-CL1530991
(815) 467-6667 cookiesrestaurant.com
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Open everyday at 11:00 am
honestabestapandgrill.com SM-CL1533657
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Dine In - Carry Out – Delivery – Catering Now Serving Beer & Wine Ask about our Sunday thru Thursday Specials! 1505 CREEK DRIVE • MORRIS, ILLINOIS | 815-941-9878 www.aureliospizza.com/location/morris/ Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Friday & Saturday 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Sunday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SM-CL1526500
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MORRIS DINER
AND PANCAKE HOUSE
Maria’s
Serving Morris for over 30 years!
H O TT ES T Slot Machines in Town!
Ristorante & Pizzeria Banquets and Catering
Home Cooking FAMILY RESTAURANT Open Daily at 6:00 a.m.
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Fine Italian & American Cuisine
Many Daily Specials Beer & Wine Served
pizza • pasta • seafood • steaks • veal • chicken
www.MARIASRISTORANTE.net ph: 815-942-3351 Fax: 815-942-4997
Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. to Midnight Catering for all occasions Banquet Room Available Se Seating up to 100 ~ We Deliver er
SM-CL1526461
1591 Division Street Morris, Illinois
815.942.6887 1920 N Division St, Morris, Il 60450
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CHAMBER MEMBERS
MEMBER DIRECTORY Red = Advertiser in Chamber Guide ACCOUNTANTS Brandt & Associates, P.C. 401 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-9184 • brandtcpa.com Brian Zabel & Associates, PC 1040 W. US Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-9833 Cordano, Severson & Associates Ltd 2321 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403 (815) 744-1900 • csatax.com H&R Block- Minooka 2060 N. Ridge Rd., Ste. 119, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-1167 • hrblock.com Ken Goodwin, CPA 717 Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0554 • gmcpa.net Macchietto Roth & Company P.C. 911 Lisbon St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-9050 • Macchietto-Roth.com Mack & Associates, PC 116 E. Washington St, Ste. 1, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3306 • mackcpas.com Tri-County Management Services 118 E. Jackson, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4147 • tricoman.com
ACUPUNCTURE Three Wells Acupuncture Clinic, Inc. 105 E. Main St., Ste. 304, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2580 • threewellsclinic.com
AG SERVICES Brothers Country Supply 2403 Sycamore, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-4227 Davidson Farms 24901 Canal Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-6331 Dollinger Family Farm| 7502 E. Hansel Rd., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-6766 • dollingerfarms.com Grundy County Agricultural District Fair P.O. Box 379, Mazon, IL 60444 (815) 942-5958 • grundycountyfair.org Grundy County Farm Bureau 4000 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6400 • grundycfb.com Masterblend International, LLC 4673 Weitz Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-1460 • masterblend.com Minooka Grain Lumber & Supply 404 Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-2232 • minookalumber.com
ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE True North 539 W. Bedford Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 705-0161 • shoptruenorth.com
APPAREL Arloa’s RockInRoe Boutique Morris, IL 60450 (815) 474-8183 • facebook.com/groups/ LulaRoe.Arloa Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More 1141 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 782-6357 • bigfrog.com/shorewood Brianna Lynn’s Boutique 215 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1514
Goodwill 414 Arthur Ave., Morris, IL (815) 941-2411 • goodwillpeo.org Maurice’s 100 Gore Road, Suite A, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1020 • maurices.com Oleanders 304 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-5642 Ruby Begonia’s 114 W. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0752 • rubybegonias.weebly.com
APPLIANCES & FURNITURE Rolando’s Furniture & Appliances 140 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-2312 • rolandosfurniture.com Spiezio’s Furniture 1830 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1099
APPLIANCES & FURNITURE KITCHEN & BATH CABINETS American Heritage Cabinetry 1715 N. Division St., Ste. 1, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1222 • americanheritageamish.com
ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, & SURVEYORS Chamlin & Associates P.O. Box 768, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1402 • chamlin.com Robinson Engineering, Ltd. 10045 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL 60423 (815) 412-8490 • reltd.com SPACECO, Inc. 224 1/2 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0260 • spacecoinc.com
ATTORNEYS Gomien & Harrop, Ltd. 220 W. Main St., Ste. 300, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0071 Grundy County State’s Attorney 111 E. Washington St. #16, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-3276 • grundyco.org/states-attorney Hanson and Hanson Attorneys At Law, P.C. 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 304, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6700 • hansonlawoffice.com Hynds, Yohnka, Bzdill & McInerney, LLC P.O. Box 685, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0049 • hyndsrookslaw.com Law Office of Michael A. Mattingly P.O. Box 400, 502 W. Mondamin St. Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-1300 LegalShield - Steve Beck Morris, IL 60450 (815) 710-5083 • stevenrbeck.com Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC 116 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 730-9500 • msclawfirm.com
AUTOMOBILE SERVICES & SUPPLIES AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS, REPAIR & RENTAL Blue Arrow Motors LLC 2060 E. Division St., Diamond, IL 60416 (815) 709-9486 • bluearrowmotors.net
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Bob’s Advanced Auto & Tire Inc. 60 E. Chestnut St., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-0004 Brandt’s Body Shop 1003 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3655 • brandtsbodyshop.com Casey’s General Store - Morris #2181 743 W. Bedford Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-0841 • caseys.com D’Arcy Buick GMC 2022 Essington, Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 671-9010 • darcybuickgmc.com D’Arcy Chevrolet 1850 N. Division, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0030 • darcymotors.com D’Arcy Hyundai 2521 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60435 (877) 571-6751 • darcymotors.com Davidson Auto Body 1256 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-9503 • davidsonautobody.com DJ’s II 1400 Park Blvd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1010 Dolphin Car Wash & Express Detail 1720 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0567 • dolphinwashmorris.com E-Z Auto Sales 313 S. Larkin, Joliet, IL 60436 (815) 744-1821 • ezautojoliet.com Greenway Motors 300 Bedford Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3400 • greenwayautos.com J & A Transmissions 3425 N. Rt. 47, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2192 • jandatransmission.com Midwest Auto Service 409 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1915 • midwestautoservice.net Morris Tire & Alignment 3385 N. Illinois Route 47, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5979 • morristires.com New Generation Tire & Auto 410 Bedford Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2351 • newgenerationtire.com Ray’s Collision Centers 323 E. Baltimore St., Wilmington, IL 60481 (815) 476-4321 • rayscollisioncenters.com Stellwag Automotive 520 Twin Rail Dr., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-1000 • stellwagauto.com Steve’s Tire & Auto Service Center 514 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5080 • goodyear.com Thorntons Inc. 24144 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 (502) 425-8022 • thorntonsinc.com
BAKERIES & SWEETS Country Glaze Donut Shoppe 25445 S. Pheasant Dr., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 705-0177 R Place 21 Romines Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3690 • rplaceeatery.com Sweet Tooth 108 W. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1003
BANQUET FACILITIES Chapin’s East Banquets & Catering 502 Twin Rail Dr., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 521-4000 • chapinsproperties.com Diamond Liquors, Inc. 55 S. Daley St., Diamond, IL 60416 (815) 634-0690 Fraternal Order of Eagles #1024 120 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450 (815) 474-3810 • 1024.foe.com Holiday Inn and Suites 1471 Rock Creek Blvd., Joliet, IL 60431 (779) 206-2915 • holidayinn.com/jolietil Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Banquets and Catering 1591 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3351 • mariasristorante.net Montage Wine Bar & Spirits 307 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1006 • montagewinebar.com Morris Moose Lodge 2615 West Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3440 • morriscountryclub.com
BEAUTY Mary Kay - Jeni Tjelle (815) 276-3430 • marykay.com/jtjelle Mary Kay - Judi Tapella Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-5077 • marykay.com/jtapella
BODY ART Purple Monkey Tattoo and Body Piercing 1489 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 710-5138 purplemonkeytattooandbodypiercings.com
BOWLING & MINI GOLF Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf 25306 West Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-2026 • channahonlanes.com
BREWERY/WINERY River Hawk Brewing 24735 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 255-2202 • riverhawkbrewing.com
BUILDING CONTRACTORS, SUPPLIES, INDUSTRIAL, & EQUIPMENT Brandt Excavating, Inc. 385 E. Hoover St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4488 • brandtexcavating.company Contractors Association of Will & Grundy 233 N. Springfield Ave., Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 741-1455 • cawgc.org D Construction 1488 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-2555 • dconstruction.net Ewing Safety and Industrial, Inc. 1824 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-0214 • ewingsafety.com Gordon & Backhus Glass & Lock, Inc. 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 501, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2233 Narvick Brothers 1037 Armstrong St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1173 • narvickbrothers.com R. B. Crowther Co. 3805 E. Pine Bluff Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6623 • rbcrowtherco.com
CHAMBER MEMBERS Stott Contracting, LLC 6630 N. Ashton Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0785 • stottcontracting.com
CARPETING & FLOORING Dandy Floor Covering, Inc. 100 W. Commercial Dr., Ste, 9, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-9411 • dandyfloorcovering.com Urban Tile & Carpet Corp. 60 S. Will Rd., Diamond, IL 60416 (815) 634-6310 West Flooring Co., Inc. 85 North Daley St., Diamond, IL 60416 (815) 634-3600 • westflooringcompany.com
CARPETING & FLOORING, HOME IMPROVEMENT, KITCHEN & BATH CABINETS, WINDOW COVERINGS Steve’s Flooring & Design 717 N. Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-4505 • stevesflooring-design.com
CASINO, HOTEL/MOTEL RESTAURANTS Hollywood Casino Joliet 777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436 (888) 436-7737 • hollywoodcasinojoliet.com
CATERERS Big Bash Restaurants 701 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 710-5006 • bigbashcaterers.net Chapin’s East Banquets & Catering 502 Twin Rail Dr., Minooka, Il 60447 (815) 521-4000 • Chapinsproperties.com Cookies Restaurant 103 W. Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-6667• cookiesrestaurant.com Cutting Edge Catering & Events 904 Cottage Street, Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 725-9001 • cuttingedgecatering.com Dock Rotz Tavern 859 S. Ridge Road, Minooka, Il 60447 (815) 467-2200 • DOCKROTZTAVERN.COM El Burrito Loco of Channahon, Inc. 27025 W. Eames St., Suite A Channahon , IL 60410 (815) 828-5395 • elburritoloco.com Liberty Street Café 511 N. Liberty St., Morris, Il 60450 (815) 941-4355 • libertystreetcafe.com Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Banquets and Catering 1591 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3351 • mariasristorante.net R Place 21 Romines Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3690 • rplaceeatery.com Teardrop Pancake House 410 W. Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 290-5070 teardroppancakehouseminooka.com Villa Nueva Mexican Bar & Grill, LLC 109 W. Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 255-2902 villanuevaminooka.com
CELL PHONE SERVICES, COMPUTER SERVICES CPR Cell Phone and Computer Repair 707 W. Jefferson St., Unit B, Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 630-5831 cellphonerepair.com/shorewood-il
CHILD CARE Child Care Resource & Referral 801 N. Larkin Ave., Ste. 202, Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 741-1163 • childcarehelp.com
Step by Step Child Care Center Diamond 125 S. Berta Rd., Diamond, IL 60416 (815) 634-3934 • stepbystepccc.com Step by Step Child Care Center Morris 123 Brentwood Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1122 • stepbystepccc.com
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Just Kidding Around 218 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3999 Ruby Begonia’s 114 West Washington Street Morris, IL 60450 815-941-0752 rubybegonias.weebly.com
CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES Comprehensive Pain and Wellness 107 W. Jefferson St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-8399 • comprehensivepainwellness.com Optimal Health & Wellness 568 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 725-5733 • shorewoodchiropractors.com Riverside Chiropractic Center of Seneca 260 S. Main St., Seneca, IL 61360 (815) 357-6858 • riversidechiro.com Wilkinson Chiropractic 115 E. Waverly St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5350 • drphilwilkinson.com
CHURCHES Families of Faith Christian Church and Academy 24466 W. Eames, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-6846 • fofmin.org Friends in Christ Lutheran Church 180 E. Waverly, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1255 • ficlc.org First United Methodist Church 118 W. Jackson St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0809 • morrisumc.com Minooka Bible Church 412 N. Wabena, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-2205 • minookabible.org
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Boy Scouts of America - Rainbow Council 2600 N. Winterbottom Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4450 • rainbowcouncil.org Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club Vlg Hall Navajo Dr., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 255-2395 • channahon-minookarotary.org Morris Lions Club 1003 Birchwood Ct., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-8261 • morrislionsclub.com Morris Rotary P.O. Box 741, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6822 • morrisrotary.org VFW Post 6049 309 McKinley St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0605
CLEANING SERVICES Chicago Crime Scene Cleanup P.O. Box 794, Minooka, IL 60447 (888) 571-0750 • chicsc.com Servpro of Morris/Ottawa 1254 Leah Rd., Unit D, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-0075 • servpromorrisottawa.com
COLLECTION AGENCIES Collection Professionals, Inc. 723 First Street, LaSalle, IL 61301 (815) 223-0804 • collprofinc.com
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
COMMERCIAL RENTALS Hoffman Hatcher Properties 1780 W. Old Stage Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5432 Morris Business & Technology Center 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 213, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3015 • morrisprofessionalgroup.com
COMPUTER SERVICES Cyber Broadcasting, LLC 680 S. Broadway St., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-8708 • cbcast.com
CONCRETE, BUILDING CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIES Grundy County Redi-Mix 385 Roosevelt St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4344 • grundyredimix.com
CONSERVATION Forest Preserve District of Will County 17540 Laraway Dr., Joliet, IL 60433 (815) 722-1289 • fpdwc.org
COUNSELING SERVICES Aspire- Center for Positive Change 24735 W. Eames St., Unit 11, Cannahon, IL 60410 (815) 353-3122 • aspire-cpc.com Crossroads Counseling Services, LLC 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 509, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-3882 • crossroads-helps.com Kathy Cherven RN,LCPC Loss and Grief Counseling 103 E. Jefferson, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-9036 • griefrollercoaster.com
CUSTOM EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING Resource Solutions Plus, LLC 6010 Gun Club Road, Morris, IL 60450 (779) 279-1527 • rsppromo.com
DANCE Broadway Dance Center 120 S. Berta Road, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-4447 • onbroadwaydancers.com
DENTAL SERVICES Associated Orthodontists Ltd. 1022 W. US Route 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2133 • GreatBraces.com Coal City Dental Center 645 East Division Street, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-4999 • coalcitydentalcenter.com Complete Comfort Dental 25445 S. Pheasant Ln., Ste. I, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 828-5355 • completecomfortdental.com Dr. Ann Marie Struck, DDS 619 Wauponsee St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1346 Dr. Paula S. Fillak , D.M.D., Ltd. 25214 West Reed St., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-4596
DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORES Big R 2655 Sycamore Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2153 • bigr.com
DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORES, GROCERY, OPTICAL SERVICES, PHARMACIES Walmart Super Center 333 East Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6306 • walmart.com
DISPENSARY Greenhouse Group 2400 W. US Route 6, Morris, Illinois 60450 (815) 513-0124 • greenhouseil.com
DISTRIBUTION CENTER Aldi Inc. 1 Aldi Drive, Dwight, IL 60420 (815) 941-6020 • aldi.us Macy’s Logistics & Operations 601 Mid Point Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 521-3707 • macys.com United States Cold Storage, Inc. 601 Twin Rail Rd., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-0455 • uscoldstorage.com
EDUCATION Coal City Unit District #1 550 S. Carbon Hill Rd., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-2287 • coalcity.k12.il.us Grundy Area Vocational Center 1002 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4390 • gavc-il.org Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 280-1418 • jjc.edu Joliet Junior College - Morris Education Center 725 School Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1552 • jjc.edu Minooka Community Consolidated School Dist #201 305 West Church St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-6121 • min201.org Minooka High School District #111 26655 W Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-2557 • mchs.net Morris Community High School Dist. 101 1000 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-5326 • morrishs.org Morris Elem. School Dist. #54 54 White Oak Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0056 • morris54.org Regional Office of Education 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-3247 • roe24.org Unit #1 Educational Foundation P. O. Box 177, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-4852 • unit1foundation.org University of St. Francis 500 Wilcox St., Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 740-3379 • stfrancis.edu
ELECTRICAL Baker Electric & Development 1299 Leah Road, Unit A, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3957 • bakerelectric.net
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES & STAFFING Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board 200 E. Court St., Ste. 506, Kankakee, IL 60901 (815) 935-0074 • glkwb.com Grundy Workforce Services 725 School St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0566 • grundyworkforce.com Nexus Employment Solutions, Inc. 727 E. Division St., Unit A, Coal City, IL 60416 (708) 983-1400 • nexusemployment.com Priority Staffing 534 Bedford Rd., Unit B, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2611 • prioritystaffingltd.net The Reserves Network 301 Vertin Way, Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 782-8275 • TRNStaffing.com
Czerkies Limited Partnerships 24121 W. Theodore St., Unit 4B, Plainfield, IL 60586 (815) 230-2600 Grundy Chamber Community Guide v GrundyChamber.com v 815-942-0113 v 61
CHAMBER MEMBERS EQUIPMENT RENTAL, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, LANDSCAPING PARTY SUPPLIES Channahon General Rental 24138 S. Municipal Dr., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-0173 • channahonrental.com
EVENT PRODUCTION Performance Sound LLC 7750 Omalley Rd., Verona , IL 60479 (815) 357-1200 • performancesound.com Saturday Night Lights LLC 520 East Benton St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 258-3973 • saturdaynightlights.net Stage Right Events 12355 Warren Dr., Mokena, IL 60448 (815) 955-1247 • stagerightevents.com
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS & FUNDING GROUPS BMO Harris Bank, N.A. - Channahon 27121 W. Eames, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-2800 • harrisbank.com BMO Harris Bank, N.A. - Minooka 207 Mondamin, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-2126 • harrisbank.com Busey Bank 25407 S. Bell Road, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-3500 • fcbmcm.com CIBC - Minooka 502 W. Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 846-8009 • cibc.com/us CIBC- Channahon 23840 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-8883 • cibc.com/us Coal City Bank - Branch of Bank of Pontiac 85 S. Broadway St., Ste. A, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 526-4001 • bankofpontiac.com Compeer Financial 3184 N. State Rt. 23, Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 433-1780 • usfarmcredit.com Financial Plus Credit Union 220 E. High St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2228 • financialplus.org First Federal Savings Bank 124 E. Main St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-8100 • ffsbweb.com First Midwest Bank 220 W. Main St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0121 • firstmidwest.com Grundy Bank 201 Liberty St., P.O. Box 520, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0130 • grundybank.com Guaranteed Rate, Inc. 223 Liberty St., Morris, Illinois 60450 (815) 585-4210 • guaranteedrate.com/loanexpert/mattmallon Heartland Bank 500 Bob Blair Rd., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-4474 • hbtbank.com Hometown National Bank 722 Essington St., Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 207-4664 • myhtnb.com John Mueller Country Financial 1509 Creek Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1560 • countryfinancial.com/john.mueller Merchants & Manufacturers Bank 25140 W. Channon Dr., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-4386 • m-mbank.com Midland States Bank 660 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-2131 • midlandsb.com Morris Building & Loan 211 E. Jefferson St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3232 • morrisbl.com
Morris National Bank & Trust 1771 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0044 • firstnationalmorris.com NuMark Credit Union 1654 Terry Drive, ,Joliet, IL 60436 (815) 729-3211 • numarkcu.org Personal Finance, Co. 100 W. Commercial St., P.O. Box 615 Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3403 • personalfinance.com SOCU - Streator Onized Credit Union - Dwight 124 E. Main St., Dwight, IL 60420 (815) 584-9730 • socu.org Twin Oaks Savings Bank, A Division of Ottawa Savings Bank 1508 Creek Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0004 • ottawasavings.com
FITNESS 515 Fitness, Inc. 740 E. Division St., Coal City, IL 60416 (630) 352-7267 • 515fitnessinc.com Get Fit 24/7 110 E. Waverly St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-2700 Limitless Fitness, Inc. 425 E. Route 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0600 • limitlessfitness247.com Peak Fitness 1010 S. Ridge Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 521-4100 • peakfitnessofminooka.com Personal Fitness 1802 Division St., Ste. 307, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 474-0666 • personaltrainermorrisil.com Three Rivers Soccer Club 520 Lily Ct., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 999-2380 • 3riverssoccerclub.com
FUNERAL SERVICES Fred C. Dames Funeral Home & Crematory 1201 W. Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5040 • fredcdames.com Fruland Funeral Home 121 W. Jefferson St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0700 • frulandfuneralhome.com Reeves Funeral Home - Gardner 203 Liberty St., Gardner, IL 60424 (815) 237-2526 • reevesfuneral.com Reeves Funeral Home - Coal City 75 N. Broadway St., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-2125 • reevesfuneralhomes.com Reeves Funeral Home - Morris 408 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2500 • reevesfuneralhomes.com U. C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home LTD 301 W. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0084 • ucdaviscallahan.com
GIFTS & HOME DECOR Apple Butter & Shugies 309 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-4658 • applebutter.biz New Beginnings 306 E. High St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-3964 Ruby Begonia’s 114 West Washington Street Morris, IL 60450 815-941-0752 • rubybegonias.weebly.com Sunshine Garden Center 2850 E. Division St., Diamond, IL 60416 (815) 458-6100 • sunshinegardencenter.com The Front Porch 317 N. Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-2358 • thefrontporchgifts.com True North 539 W Bedford Road Morris, IL 60450 (815) 705-0161 • shoptruenorth.com
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Whimsy 217 Liberty St Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-5600 • whimsy-morris.myshopify.com
GOLFING Morris Country Club 2615 West Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3440 • morriscountryclub.com Nettle Creek Country Club 5355 N. Saratoga Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-4300 • nettlecreek.com
GROCERY Berkot’s Super Foods 100 S Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-4224 • berkotfoods.com Jewel-Osco 1414 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2374 • jewelosco.com
HARDWARE SUPPLIES, BUILDING CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIES, INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES Matteson ACE Hardware 1025 E. Division Street, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-8898 • acehardware.com Matteson ACE Hardware - Morris 221 Bedford Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6240 • acehardware.com Minooka ACE Hardware 855 S. Ridge Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-7300 • acehardware.com Minooka Grain Lumber & Supply 404 Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-2232 • minookalumber.com
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Cleek Plumbing, Heating & A/C, Inc. 888 Wauponsee Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0229 • cleekphacinc.com Comfort First Heating and Cooling, Inc. 110 Industrial Dr., Unit B, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 462-5800 comfortfirstheatingandcooling.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT Designer Decks By MJ INC. Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-4910 • designerdecks.net Sherwin-Williams 1747 N. Division Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-2683 • sherwin-williams.com Window World of Joliet 2363 Copper Court, Crest Hill, IL 60403 (815) 729-3100 • windowworldjoliet.com
HOSPICE CARE, NONPROFIT Grundy Community Volunteer Hospice 518 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-8525 • grundyhospice.org Joliet Area Community Hospice 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 740-4104 • joliethospice.org
HOTEL/MOTEL Hampton Inn & Suites 621 Bob Blair Rd., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 828-6450 • Hampton.com Holiday Inn Express 222 Gore Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-8700 • holidayinnexpress.com/morrisil Quality Inn 200 Gore Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6600 • qualityinn.com/hotel/il342 TownePlace Suites by Marriott 630 Bob Blair Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 828-4900 • towneplacesuites.com
HOUSING Grundy County Housing Authority 1700 Newton Place, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6198 • gcha.us M/I Homes 26015 S. Indian Creek Trail, Channahon, IL 60410 (630) 577-5200 • mihomes.com/chicago
IN HOME SERVICES, MEDICAL SERVICES At Home Quality Care 519 N. Franklin St., Ste. 203, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1256 • athomeqc.com Lopina Home Therapy 606 Cambridge Lane, Shorewood, IL 60404 (708) 743-6619 • lopinahometherapy.com
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Grundy Economic Development Council (GEDC) 112 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0163 • gedc.com
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES Aeropres Corp. 6440 E. Collins Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2900 • aeropres.com Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry 8005 N. Tabler Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6201 • surface.akzonobel.com Dibble Enterprises, Inc. 7505 S. US Hwy. 66, P.O. Box 486, Gardner, IL 60424 (815) 237-2247 • dibbleenterprises.com ExxonMobil 25915 S. Frontage Road, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 521-7334 • corporate.exxonmobil.com First America Metal Corp. 1000 Armstrong Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 521-9888 • firstamericametal.com LyondellBasell Industries 8805 N. Tabler Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-7206 • lyondellbasell.com Midwest Industrial Sales, Inc. 423 Industry Ave., Gardner, IL 60424 (815) 423-5961 • mwisales.com Northern Illinois Steel Supply Company 24005 S. Northern Illinois Dr., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-9000 • nisteel.com Renewable Energy Group 614 Shipyard Rd., Seneca, IL 61360 (815) 357-6300 • regi.com Sponge Cushion 902 Armstrong St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2300 • sponge-cushion.com UniTech Services Group, Inc. 1006 Third Ave., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5750 • unitechus.com Verdeco Plastics Inc 23315 S Youngs Road, Channahon, IL 60410 8152551585 ext 515 • verdecoplastics.com
INSURANCE COMPANIES AFLAC 1818 Charles St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 922-3200 • aflac.com American Family Insurance 3605 N. Rt. 47, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-9202 • agent.amfam.com/stevekieslar/il/morris/3605-n-state-route-47/ Benson Insurance Agency, Inc. 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 300, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6654 • benson-insurance.com Eaton and Schultz Insurance 382 W. Baltimore St., Wilmington, IL 60481 (815) 476-5896 • eatonschultz.net Farmers Insurance- Ken Talty Agency 3565 W. Nettle Creek Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 715-7733
CHAMBER MEMBERS Fidelity Title Insurance 117 E. Main St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-8001 • fidelitydesktop.com Matt Seidel Insurance and Financial Services 1509 Creek Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1560 • representatives. countryfinancial.com/matthew.seidel Northern Insurance Group P.O. Box 70, 114 W. North St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0017 • northernins.com Roth Jorstad Insurance 322 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4900 • rothjorstadins.com State Farm Insurance Agency - Mike Meyer 710 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3456 • statefarm.com/agent/US/IL/ Morris/Mike-Meyer-WNB4G1YS000
INTERIOR DESIGN Theresa Hansen Interiors Morris, Illinois 60450 (815) 942-5486
INVESTMENT BROKERS & FINANCIAL PLANNERS Edward Jones - Jim Feeney 101 George St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5056 • edwardjones.com Edward Jones - Kristi Bennington 214 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1181 • edwardjones.com Edward Jones - Michelle Denoyer 25224 Eames St., Unit B, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 255-2395 • edwardjones.com Edward Jones - Mike Pfaff 1532 Creek Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1427 • edwardjones.com Edward Jones - Mike Wright 912 W. Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6500 • edwardjones.com Edward Jones - Tammy Johnson 12 East North St., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-0205 • edwardjones.com Edward Jones Investments - Ben Sisk 205 W. Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-9632 • edwardjones.com Farmers Insurance- Ken Talty Agency 3565 W. Nettle Creek Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 715-7733 John Mueller Country Financial 1509 Creek Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1560 countryfinancal.com/john.mueller
JEWELERS Harrington’s Fine Jewelry 308 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2348 VanDuzer Jewelers 411 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1915 • vanduzerjewelers.com
LANDSCAPING Celtic Landscaping 24530 W Bluff Road, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-9800 • celticlandscaping.net iTrees.com 1255 W Spring Rd., Mazon, Illinois 60444 (815) 448-2138 • itrees.com Nettle Creek Nursery & Gardens 320 Ottawa St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6805 • NettleCreekNursery.net Spring Grove Nursery, Inc. Rt. 47 & Spring Rd., Mazon, IL 60444 (815) 448-2097 • springgrovenursery.com
Sunshine Garden Center 2850 E. Division St., Diamond, IL 60416 (815) 458-6100 sunshinegardencenter.com That Perennial Place 1565 W. Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2235 • thatperennialplace.com The Turf Team, Inc. 4620 W. US Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6620 • turfteam.com
LIBRARY Coal City Public Library District 85 N. Garfield St., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-4552 • ccpld.org Fossil Ridge Public Library District 386 West Kennedy Road Braidwood, IL 60408 (815) 458-2187 • fossilridge.org Morris Area Public Library 604 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6880 • morrislibrary.com Three Rivers Public Library District 25207 W. Channon Dr., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-6200 • trpld.org
LIQUOR Diamond Liquors, Inc. 55 S. Daley St., Diamond, IL 60416 (815) 634-0690 Feeney’s Package Liquor 209 W. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0035 • FeeneyPackageLiquor.com Morris Liquor 2407 Sycamore Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4414 Montage Wine Bar & Spirits 307 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1006 • montagewinebar.com South Twenty 224 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-3676 • morrissouth20.com
MARKETING & WEB DESIGN Cloud Nine Communications 249 E. Route 6, Unit #213, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 585-4800 • gocloudnine.net Diane Stelken Associates 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 100, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4470 • stelken.com Town Square Publications 155 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 427-4905 • townsquarepublications.com ZerAppa, Inc. Joliet, IL 60435 (708) 899-2013 • zerappa.com
MEDICAL SERVICES MK Orthopedics Surgery and Rehabilitation Bolingbrook 396 Remington Blvd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (815) 741-6900 • jolietortho.com MK Orthopedics Surgery & Rehabilitation 27025 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 741-6900 • jolietortho.com Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 150 W. High St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2932 • morrishospital.org Presence Medical Group 27025 W. Eames St., Ste. B, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-1988 • presencehealth.org Riverside Medical Center 5775 E. Highway 113, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-9800 • riversidehealthcare.org/ locations/west-campus.html Rezin Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1051 W. Rt. 6, Suite 100, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4875 • rocsc.com
Will-Grundy Medical Clinic 213 East Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 726-3377 • wgmedclinic.org
MOBILE & MODULAR HOME SALES Shady Oaks 14 Central Avenue, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-5844
MUNICIPALITIES City of Morris 700 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0103 • morrisil.org Village of Braceville P.O. Box 187, Braceville, IL 60407 (815) 237-8655 Village of Carbon Hill 695 N. Holcomb St., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-4968 Village of Channahon 24555 S. Navajo Drive, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-6644 • channahon.org Village of Coal City 515 S. Broadway St., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-8608 • coalcity-il.com Village of Diamond 1750 E. Division St., Diamond, IL 60416 (815) 634-8149 • villageofdiamond.org Village of Dwight 209 S. Prairie Ave., Dwight, IL 60420 (815) 584-3077 • dwightillinois.org Village of Kinsman P.O. Box 836, Kinsman, IL 60437 (815) 392-4270 Village of Mazon 520 Depot St., Mazon, IL 60444 (815) 448-2206 Village of Minooka 121 E. McEvilly Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-2151 • minooka.com Village of Seneca P.O. Box 27, 340 N. Cash St., Seneca, IL 61360 (815) 357-8771 • senecail.org
MUSEUMS Grundy County Historical Society 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4880 • grundycountyhs.org
NEWSPAPERS, MEDIA Coal City Courant 271 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-0315 • coalcitycourant.com Shaw Media 2175 Oneida, Joliet, IL 60435 (800) 397-9397 • morrisherald-news.com
NONPROFIT American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley 1293 Windham Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446 (630) 378-0344 • redcross.org/local/illinois/ chicago-northern-illinois/locations/illinoisriver-valley Angels of Hope, Inc. NFP 265 S. Richards St., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 942-1111 • angelsofhopeinc.org Center for Disability Services 311 S. Reed St., Joliet, IL 60436 (815) 744-3500 • cdsil.org Chanooka Wish 23157 Thomas Dillon Dr., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 521-2850 • chanookawf.org Community Foundation of Grundy County 520 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0852 • cfgrundycounty.com
Disability Resource Center 77 N. 129th Infantry Dr., Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 729-0162 • will-grundycil.org Easterseals Joliet Region, Inc. 212 Barney Drive, Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 725-2194 • joliet.easterseals.com Goodwill Donation Center 426 Mondamin St., Minooka , IL 60447 (815) 467-2540 • goodwillpeo.org Grundy County Corn Festival P.O. Box 22, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2676 • cornfestival.org Grundy Resource Organization 1341 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 272-5552 • grundyresourceorganization.org Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity 105 E. Main St., #202, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1452 • grundy3rivershabitat.org I Care International, Inc. 880 Bedford Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-8004 • icareinternational.org MDDP - Morris Downtown Development Partnership 105 E. Main St., Suite 201, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0245 • downtownmorris.com Morris Cruise Night 972 Edgewater Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1919 • morriscruisenight.com People For Channahon Parks Foundation 24856 W Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-7275 • peopleforchannahonparks.org Special Connections of Grundy County P. O. Box 289, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 545-3397 • specialconnections.org Team Make A Difference 3805 E. Pine Bluff Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 258-9701 • tmadifference.com United Way of Grundy County 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 500, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4430 • UWGrundy.org
NONPROFIT, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION SERVICES Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry 909 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0113 • grundychamber.com
NONPROFIT, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Will & Grundy 417 W. Taylor St., Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 723-2227 • bbbswillgrundy.org Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet 201 N. Liberty St., Ste. 251, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-2560 • cc-doj.org Guardian Angel Community Services 168 N. Ottawa, Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 729-0930 • gacsprograms.org We Care of Grundy County 530 Bedford Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6389 • wecareofgrundy.com
OFFICE SUPPLIES McGrath Office Equipment 416 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4173 • mcgrathoffice.com
OPTICAL SERVICES Von Holten Eyecare 25824 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 521-9950 • vonholteneyecare.com
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CHAMBER MEMBERS OPTICAL SERVICES, HEARING SERVICES Brandt Printing Ortiz Eye and Hearing Associates 880 W. Bedford Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5500 • ortizeye.optometry.net
PAINT CONTRACTORS Brown Bear Painting, Inc. 921 Spruce Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 325-2030 • BrownBearPainting.com Sherwin-Williams 1747 N. Division Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-2683 • sherwin-williams.com
PET CARE Bone-ifide Care, Inc. 604 Thomas Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 791-3639 • bone-ifide.com Brothers Country Supply 2403 Sycamore, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-4227
PHARMACIES CVS - Coal City 245 S. Broadway Street, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-4311 • docsdrugs.com Walgreens #7895 27155 W. Eames Street, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 521-0326 • walgreens.com Walgreens #4348 100 Bedford Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1284 • walgreens.com
PHONE SYSTEMS Marco Technologies 4152 Progress Blvd., Peru, IL 61354 (815) 342-8332 • marconet.com Simple Communications, Inc. 1802 N Division St., Ste. 222, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-4900 • mysimplecommunications.com
PHOTOGRAPHY, WEDDING SERVICES Dutch Girl Photography 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 310, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-9022 • dutchgirlphoto.com
PLUMBING Another Plumbing Company LLC 13753 Mckanna Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 475-5988 • anotherplumbingco.com Baker Plumbing, Inc. 1605 N. Minooka Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-9340 Cleek Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning 888 Wauponsee St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0229 www.cleekphacinc.com
PODIATRY Foot and Ankle Centers (Morris) 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 305, Morris, Illinois 60450 (815) 942-9050 • footandankleexperts.com Fox Foot & Ankle (Minooka) 2081 Ridge Road, Suite 113, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 521-9347 • foxfootandankle.com
POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Grundy County Republican Committee P. O. Box 642, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6700 The Newberg Group 420 N. Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 596-9160
PRINTERS COMMERCIAL Allegra Coal City 273 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-2102 • allegracoalcity.com
901 N. Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4064 Cals Printing 123 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6556
PROCESSING Costco Wholesale Meats #1239 7320 Lisbon Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 664-7021 • costco.com
RADIO Grundy County Broadcasters WCSJ/WJDK 219 W. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1000 • wcsjnews.com
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS & INSPECTORS A Plus Home & Building Inspections, Inc. 749 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-2345 • aplusinspector.com Jay M. Heap & Associates 310 W Jefferson St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2320 • jaymheapassociates.com
REALTORS 2 Get Moving Realty 623 W. Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 290-5002 • 2getmoving.com Advantage Realty - Morris 900 W. Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5252 • advantagerealty.com Barvian Realty-Raquel Goggin 24030 W Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544 (630) 207-9566 • barvianrealty.com Century 21 Coleman - Hornsby / Morris 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 108, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-9190 • century21sellsmore.com Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell 1222 Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2705 • cbhonig-bell.com Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell (Channahon) 25224 W. Eames St, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-3140 • cbhonig-bell.com Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell (Shorewood) 925 Illinois Route 59, Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 744-1000 Lori Bonarek Realty 640 S. Broadway, Coal City , IL 60416 (815) 518-2300 • loribonarekrealty.com Onorato Real Estate 335 S. Broadway St., Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-2178 • onoratorealestate.com RealtyOne and Associates 17054 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477 (844) 957-7663 • realty1pros.com ReMax Top Properties 101 East Waverly, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1133 • gettopproperties.com Spring Realty-Rick & Donna Gray 852 N. Sharp Dr., Unit N, Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 955-2706 Spring Realty-Wendy McSteen 852 Sharp Drive, Unit N, Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 529-1674 • springrealtyonline.com Three Rivers Association of Realtors 303 Springfield, Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 744-4520 • trarealtors.net Tony Ciancanelli with United Real Estate One Mid America Plaza, Ste. 120 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (708) 670-6334 • ciancanellirealestate.com
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REALTORS, AUCTIONEERS, REAL ESTATE Jimmy John’s - Channahon 25520 S. Pheasant Lane, Channahon, IL 60410 APPRAISERS & INSPECTORS (815) 521-9700 • jimmyjohns.com
Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc. 531 W. Bedford Road, Ste. A, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-4266 • richardaolson.com
RECREATION Ellis House & Equestrian Center 13986 McKanna Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 475-4035 • ellishec.com Greater Joliet Area YMCA 320 Wauponsee Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 729-9638 • jolietymca.org Joliet Slammers Baseball One Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet Route 66 Stadium, Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 722-2287 • jolietslammers.com
RECREATION, GOLFING, RESTAURANTS Channahon Park District 24856 W. Eames Street, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-7275 • channahonpark.org
RESIDENTIAL RENTALS Advantage Property Management 900 W. Route 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5848 • apm4rent.com Kay’s Apartments and Homes 706 E Washington Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6776
RESTAURANTS Al’s Family Restaurant 306 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-0921 Aurelios Pizza of Morris 1505 Creek Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-9878 • aureliospizza.com Brandt’s Tavern 1607 N. Division, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-8140 Buffalo Wild Wings 2685 Sycamore Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-0048 • buffalowildwings.com Carson Tap House 823 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-3924 • carsontaphouse.com Clayton’s Tap 122 W. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3811 • claytonstap.com Cookies Restaurant 103 W. Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-6667 • cookiesrestaurant.com Country Backyard BBQ & Burgers 1514 Creek Dr., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-7675 • CountryBackyardBBQ.com Dock Rotz Tavern 859 S. Ridge Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-2200 • dockrotztavern.com El Burrito Loco of Channahon, Inc. 27025 W. Eames St., Suite A Channahon , IL 60410 (815) 828-5395 • elburritoloco.com Fill A Cup 450 W Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 290-5300 Geo’s Pizza 715 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-8858 • geospizza.net Heroes West 1530 Commerce Drive, Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 725-1234 • HeroesWestSportsGrill.com Honest Abe’s Tap & Grill, Inc. 3585 N. State Rt. 47, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-2485 • honestabestapandgrill.com
Jimmy John’s - Morris 1541 Creek Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-1801 • jimmyjohns.com Letty Mae’s Tea Room, LLC 112 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-1370 Liberty Street Cafe 511 N. Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 603-0292 • libertystreetcafe.com Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, Banquets and Catering 1591 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3351 • mariasristorante.net McDonald’s Morris 1700 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5544 • mcdonalds.com McDonald’s of Minooka 100 N. Ridge Rd., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-7995 • mcdonalds.com Morris Diner & Pancake House 1920 N. Division Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6887 Pesciolino Osteria 25445 S. Pheasant Lane, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 255-6901 • pesciolinoosteria.com R-Place Travel Centers of America 21 Romines Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3690 • rplaceeatery.com Stella’s Place 2035 Ridge Road, Minooka, Illinois 60447 (815) 828-4354 • playstellas.com Taco Burrito King 23836 W. Eames Street, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 467-4300 • tacoburritoking.com Teardrop Pancake House 410 W. Mondamin, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 290-5070 teardroppancakehouseminooka.com The Bigger Bite 721 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 710-5150 • thebiggerbite.com The County Seat Pub & Pizzeria 801 N. Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-1200 • thecountyseatpub.com The Greenhorn Saloon & Eatery 303 Bedford Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-5671 • greenhornsaloon.com Turtle’s Tap P.O. Box 726, 1400 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3664 • turtlestapmorris.com Villa Nueva Mexican Bar & Grill LLC 109 W. Mondamin St., Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 255-2902 • villanuevaminooka.com
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, ASSISTED LIVING, SENIOR SERVICES Gardner Village Commons 107 N. Pine, Gardner, IL 60424 (815) 942-6198 • gcha.us Heritage Woods of Minooka 701 Heritage Woods Drive, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-2837 • gardant.com/heritagewoodsminooka Mazon Park Place 608 Seneca Street, Mazon, IL 60444 (815) 942-6198 • gcha.us Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1223 Edgewater Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-6500 • parkpointehealthcare.com
CHAMBER MEMBERS Regency Care of Morris 1095 Twilight Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5108 • regencycaremorris.com Timbers of Shorewood 1100 N. River Road, Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 609-0669 • timbersofshorewood.com/ The Gardens at Park Pointe 1550 Dupont Avenue, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 585-7200 • parkpointegardens.com The Pointe at Morris 1221 S. Edgewater Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-6200 • parkpointe.biz
ROOFING Shenberg Construction 920 Shabbona Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 931-5770 • shenbergconstruction.com
SALONS Hush Salon on Sage 24913 Sage Street, Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 828-5871 Shantel’s Salon & Day Spa 413 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2667 • shantels.com
SENIOR SERVICES, IN HOME SERVICES Home Instead Senior Care 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 204, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2844 • homeinstead.com/536
Grundy County Health Department 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-3404 • grundyhealth.org NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness 417 Taylor Street, 2E, Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 731-9103 • namiwillcounty.org
SPORTING GOODS & FIREARMS B&S Firearms, Inc. 534 Bedford Rd., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 513-3272 • bsfirearms.net
STATE GOVERNMENT State Representative 75th District 1421 N. Division, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-1475 • repwelter.com State Senator 38th District - Sue Rezin 1421 N. Division, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 220-8720 • senatorrezin.com
TELEPHONE & TELEVISION SERVICES AT&T Illinois 65 W. Webster, Floor 1, Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 727-0424 • att.com
TITLE COMPANIES Chicago Title 124 E. Jefferson St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-3678 • cmetro.ctic.com
TOURISM, CULTURAL
SEWING
Heritage Corridor CVB 2701 Black Rd., Suite 201, Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 216-9960 • heritagecorridorcvb.com
The Fabric Center 301 Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5715 • fabriccenteril.com
TRANSPORTATION
SHIPPING SERVICES Ship-N-Mail 601 Division Street, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-4140 • shipnmail.net The UPS Store 249 E. US Route 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-0750 • morris-il-5921.theupsstorelocal.com
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois 414 Arthur Avenue, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-2411 • goodwillpeo.org Grundy Area PADS 530 Bedford Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6389 • grundypads.org
Grundy Transit Services 245 N. Rt 47, Morris, IL 60450 (888) 786-0862 • grundyco.org/transit Hoffman Transportation P. O. Box 810, 26062 SW Frontage Rd., Channahon, IL 60410 (815) 424-0166 • hoffmantransportation.net Illinois Marine Towing, Inc. 23213 S. Young Road, Channahon, IL 60410 (630) 257-3400 • imtowing.com Mr. Brown Limo 1474 Mollie Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 955-6874
TRAVEL AGENCIES
VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE
Red Carpet Travel 118 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-9457 • theredcarpetexperiences.com
Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-3152 • grundyco.org/veterans-assistance
TRUCK SUPPLIES & TRAILERS CPW Truck Stuff 7601 W. 191st St., Back Door Tinley Park, IL 60487 (815) 469-1300 • lovethytruck.com Funk’s Trailer Sales 802 E.U.S. Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6688 • funktrailersales.com
UNIONS Laborers’ District Council LaborManagement Cooperation Committee 999 McClintock Dr., Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 655-9525 • ldclmcc.org NECA-IBEW Local #176 1308 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 729-2288 • necaeil.com
UTILITIES Aux Sable Liquid Products 6155 E. US Route 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-6250 • auxsable.com Com Ed 700 W. Frech St., Streator, IL 61364 (815) 673-5221 • exeloncorp.com CPV Three Rivers, LLC 5705 East Collins Road, Morris, IL 60450 (781) 817-8972 • cpvthreerivers.com Exelon Generation 6500 N. Dresden Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-3743 • exeloncorp.com Morris Cogeneration LLC 8805 N. Tabler Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-0765 Nicor Gas 3000 E. Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 272-9254 • nicor.com ONEOK 4755 E. US Route 6, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-2230 • oneok.com
VETERINARY Animal Care Hospital of Morris 1410 N. Liberty St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-9924 • achmorris.com Lakewood Animal Hospital 1301 Lakewood Drive, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1199 • vet4me.com Pine Bluff Animal Hospital 7995 E. Pine Bluff Road, Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5365 • vet4me.com Shirkey Veterinary Clinic 135 South Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-2424 • shirkeyveterinaryclinic.com
WASTE SERVICES Homewood Disposal P.O, Box 29, Mokena, IL 60448 (815) 942-5851 • mydisposal.com
WATER SERVICES A-1 Eco/Water Treatment P.O. Box 2543, Joliet, IL 60434 (815) 725-2122 • ecowater.com Great Water USA 1811 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-1105 • greatwaterusa.com
VENDING ECA Sales, Inc. 520 Twin Rail Dr., Unit E, Minooka, IL 60447 (815) 467-3975 • ecasales.com
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