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TABLE OF CONTENTS LIVE A Great Community in an Enviable Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 REFLECT A History of Steadfast Prosperity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 DWELL A Different Kind of Atmosphere. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 THRIVE Entrepreneurial Spotlight: Chef’s Shoppe Gourmet Kitchen Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Nurturing Economic Growth in 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LEARN Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lewis and Clark Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 BE WELL Anderson Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gateway Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Christian Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PLAY Shop, Dine and Explore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 INFORM Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CONNECT Stay in Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 LISTINGS Preferred Business Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

This is a Town Square Publication created and produced for the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce 1 N. Research Dr., Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: (618) 656-7600 • Fax: (618) 656-7611 Website: www.edglenchamber.com Copyright© 2019 Town Square Publications 155 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 www.townsquarepublications.com Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and Town Square assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and Town Square is prohibited.

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LIVE

A Great Community in an Enviable Location

The communities of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon have much to offer prospective residents.

Situated in what is referred to as the Metro East area, these two towns on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River are close to St. Louis, but far from just being urban sprawl. They are distinct communities in their own rights, each with a rich history and providing attractive neighborhoods for families, as well as solid infrastructure for growing businesses. Whether you enjoy quiet streets or big-town bustle – or maybe a bit of both – living in the Ed/Glen area can provide what you’re looking for.

Not surprisingly, a growing number of people are choosing to live here, and within the pages of this magazine you’ll meet some of the people

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and organizations calling these two towns home.

Good neighbors, community spirit, first-rate schools and promising business opportunities continue to draw new residents, and we invite you to take a closer look.

Location has always been one of the greatest assets shared by Edwardsville and Glen Carbon.

From highways and railroads to waterways and airports, both communities are situated in the heart of mid-America’s robust transportation infrastructure when it comes to traveling or shipping goods.

provide a bypass loop around St. Louis County and the Metro East. From a nostalgic perspective, two of the nation’s most recognized two-lane highways run through the area. Historic Route 66 runs right through downtown Edwardsville, while Route 50, the nation’s only coast-to-coast two-lane highway, skirts the southern extremities of Madison County.

Highways 159 and 157, as well as Governors Parkway, are the main arteries in both communities and give residents quick access locally.

FLY Residents of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon can merge onto I-270, cross the Mississippi River and easily access Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (www.flystl.com), usually in about a half-hour. With daily service to all major airports and many regional airports provided by 12 different airlines, Lambert-St. Louis International also has infrastructure for efficient handling and forwarding of cargo via air cargo charters.

Residents and businesses also have access to several regional airports on the Illinois side.

RIDE Public transportation is an increasingly viable option in the region. ◗ Madison County Transit (www.mct. org) offers bus service throughout Madison County and provides seamless links to other transportation hubs servicing the Metro East and St. Louis areas. ◗ Metro (www.metrostlouis.org) offers MetroBus and MetroLink light rail transportation to destinations throughout St. Louis, including Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, and a MetroLink station is just 20 minutes away from Edwardsville/Glen Carbon. ◗ Interstate rail travel is easily accessed through a nearby Amtrak station (www.amtrak. com) in Alton, Illinois, with daily service to St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas and San Antonio.

DRIVE Edwardsville and Glen Carbon are just a few miles away from major cross-country arteries, including I-44, I-55, I-64 and I-70. Also just minutes away are I-255 and I-270, which

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REFLECT

A History of Steadfast Prosperity

EDWARDSVILLE Edwardsville is generally acknowledged as the third-oldest city in Illinois. Due in part to a thriving Native American population, some of the first European settlers to forge across the Illinois prairies halted in this region. In 1805, South Carolina native Thomas Kirkpatrick constructed a two-room cabin on a bluff overlooking Cahokia Creek, a location within modern-day Edwardsville’s northern city limits.

Word of the family homestead’s prosperity quickly spread back east, and by 1809 more settlers joined the Kirkpatricks to form a small village.

Edwardsville was forever changed by the arrival of Benjamin Stephenson and Ninian Edwards from Kentucky. Edwards was appointed governor of the newly formed Illinois Territory in 1809, and served as governor of the state of Illinois from 1826 to 1830. He named the Kirkpatrick cabin as the first seat of justice for Madison County in 1812, and in return, Kirkpatrick named the town Edwardsville the following year.

Stephenson achieved the rank of colonel during the War of 1812, going on to serve as a congressional representative for the Illinois Territory from 1816 to 1818. Both Stephenson and Edwards erected stately Federal-style brick homes in a portion of town referred to as Upper Edwardsville, and thanks to ambitious restoration efforts, Col. Stephenson’s house still stands.

Referred to as the “Land of Goshen,” Edwardsville continued to prosper. The town was situated at the western end of a vital travel route cutting back across the state to Shawneetown on the Ohio River, which encouraged growth.

By the time the Civil War ended, Edwardsville was a thriving town of nearly 2,000, boasting a courthouse, a local newspaper (The

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Intelligencer), beer breweries and a furniture factory.

Around 1890, industrialist N.O. Nelson built a modern plumbing fixtures manufacturing facility, complete with a selection of new homes for his employees. He named the project “Leclaire” after a French profit-sharing pioneer.

The 150-acre complex sat just southeast of Edwardsville’s center. His factory was a model of efficiency, highlighted by exemplary working conditions.

The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce, an advocacy group for local business, was founded in 1924. With the country’s most revered highway, Route 66, flowing right through the heart of Edwardsville, the business community grew, as did the need for employees with a college education. So, in 1955, a group of concerned parents and business leaders from the chamber of commerce began an advocacy campaign to establish a public university in the Metro East. In 1957, Southern Illinois University opened two residence centers in Alton and East St. Louis. Groundbreaking for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was held in 1963, and classes began in permanent facilities on the new SIUE campus in 1965.

GLEN CARBON Literally translated, Glen Carbon means “Valley of Coal,” and Glen Carbon’s history is inseparably linked with this black gold.

Glen Carbon was the home of Madison County’s first pioneer settler. In 1801, Col. Samuel Judy, of Swiss lineage, settled on his military-granted 100 acres near the base of the bluffs. The area remained predominantly rural for most of the century, but the increasing importance of the coal mining industry after the Civil War set the stage for growth. Glen

Carbon was positioned atop vast coal reserves.

The Madison Coal Corporation operated two coal mines and a coal-washing facility south of Edwardsville, which drew an increasing population into these hills. In 1892, 76 residents petitioned the county court, and the Village of Glen Carbon was officially incorporated.

Glen Carbon still honors its coal mining heritage with statues and parks throughout the town, but much of its current success is due to the opening of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. By 1980, Glen Carbon’s population exploded, ballooning 174 percent.

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DWELL

A Different Kind of Atmosphere

The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area offers a unique blend of rural beauty with quick access to a metro scene in nearby St. Louis. Quality of life here is a major source of pride – no doubt one of the main motivators behind the strong-andsteady local real estate market.

TOP-RATED EDUCATION Its education system warrants bragging rights as one of the top-rated districts in the state.

Edwardsville is home to a Southern Illinois University campus – one of the largest local employers – as well as a community college.

Not only does that make the area attractive for students, but also for those who want to live in a college town with a cerebral vibe, numerous coffee shops, bicycle trails and bountiful green space areas.

A good number of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon residents commute about 30 miles to St. Louis for work, and this area provides a respite from the city while being close enough to interstates 270 and 255 to make the daily drive seamless.

Glen Carbon not only offers a quick commute to

the city, but it also thrives because of its regional presence in the retail market as well, said Jamie Bowden, Glen Carbon Village Administrator.

“The median income for the village of Glen Carbon along with our local schools and amenities help attract a wide range of businesses to our community,” Bowden said.

In 2009, Glen Carbon was named to the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” list by CNN Money Magazine. It offers a variety of unique restaurants and shops, and it’s known for its annual “homecoming” festival that includes a parade, covered bridge run, amusement rides and a beer garden every June.

ENVIABLE FAMILY APPEAL Edwardsville also has been recognized several times for its appeal, with Family Circle magazine deeming it one of the top 10 cities and towns for families in America in 2010. The accolade was due to the town’s affordable housing, excellent school system and green spaces. In 2013, the website NerdWallet ranked Edwardsville first in best cities for young families.

Part of what sets Edwardsville apart is its downtown, where you’ll find picturesque lampposts, plenty of benches and varied architecture. Downtown is also home to independently-owned restaurants and shops, and the Goshen Market that offers fresh local produce Saturday mornings May through October.

Edwardsville’s history as the third-oldest town in Illinois is a source of pride and distinction.

Businesses, schools, churches, cemeteries and homes are among the more than 40 designated local historic landmarks here.

Edwardsville is also known for having one of the lowest costs of living in the U.S. Furthermore, the housing stock is varied, which makes the area attractive to a wide variety of potential newcomers. Apartments and condos are plentiful, as are the starter-home stock and lakeside properties. The majority of properties are single-family homes.

Edwardsville has devoted more than 140 acres to public green spaces spread over 13 city parks – with more on the way – many of which

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are neighborhood parks that make a leisurely afternoon or evening outside just a few minutes away. The community also enjoys indoor recreational activities at two YMCA facilities, which also offer early childhood development programs, daycare and summer camps.

“The combination of a stellar education system and a location perfect for large and small businesses, makes the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon area the perfect place for a family to locate,” said Kyle Anderson, CEO of the Greater Gateway Association of REALTORS. “Quality housing stock, family-friendly parks and entertainment options help close the deal with most who see this area.”

GLEN CARBON: RICH IN HISTORY Glen Carbon celebrated its 125th anniversary of incorporation in June 2017. The village had humble beginnings as a hodgepodge of small areas: Peters Station to the west, Mont Station to the east, and the original Goshen settlement. In 1892 many of these areas were consolidated and the Village of Glen Carbon was born.

Over time, two railroad depots were built.

These were well-used by folks looking to travel to St. Louis, providing a convenient method for day trips. Those in mining and business found the railway was a significant way to transport coal and other goods to various locations. Today, most of businesses are found in the eastern portion of the town, with the “Old Town” section remaining quaint.

Local history is also documented in several cemeteries dating back to before the village was founded. Many community pioneers and soldiers are buried here.

From the start, Glen Carbon townspeople were education-minded. The current Glen Carbon Heritage Museum building started out in 1914 as a schoolhouse. The structure also has served as a WWII scrap metal collection center, blood bank, civil defense building, village offices, police station, doctor’s offices, library and more.

In 2014, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Parks Service/Department of the Interior. Today, it bears original hardwood floors and tin ceilings, welcoming visitors to experience and preserve local history.

GLEN CARBON TODAY Several new developments are evident in the village. They include Altitude Trampoline Park, Variety Storage Facility and the massive West Main Street Extension across State Route 157. Plans for a new suite of professional office buildings are also on the horizon.

The village is also home to Greenspace North, a 34-acre conservation area that boasts a hiking and biking trail to the west and across from village hall. The park features public parking and access to Madison County Transit Nickel Plate Bike Trail.

On the east side of Glen Carbon is the new Greenspace East Recreational Trails Project,

with designations for walking, jogging or hiking (biking is prohibited). The project spans 80 picturesque acres just west of Old Troy Road, east of Route 159. Main access points include trails at the end of South Trace Road and off of the Ronald Foster Heritage Bike Trail near Oaklawn Drive.

People hit the trails without worry: an asset that differentiates Glen Carbon is public safety, Bowden said. In 2014, the village ranked 12th on the “SafeWise 50 Safest Cities in Illinois” list.

The vast Madison County Transit bike trails that are locally accessible, as well as myriad parks, easy access to the interstate for commuting, and its location shadowing St. Louis Metro region make Glen Carbon one of the premier places to call home in southern Illinois.

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THRIVE

Entrepreneurial Spotlight: Chef’s Shoppe Gourmet Kitchen Store The Chef ’s Shoppe in Edwardsville has been helping families prepare meals and set tables for more than two decades. Owners Scott and Nancy Schneider say their calling is to help with the ever-important task of helping families and friends reconnect and bond at the dinner table.

Their goal is simple: to make cooking enjoyable and entertaining by providing a local, friendly source for gourmet tools and trinkets including cookware, bakeware, cookie jars, cutlery, grilling and kitchen linens. This independent business strives to be more than just a place to buy kitchen gadgets. Staff here is ready and willing to provide unparalleled customer service, answer questions and problem-solve with customers.

And they do it well, as time can attest: the store, at 2320 Troy Road, in Schnuck’s Plaza, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.

“Mostly we are thankful for our customers who continue to support us by choosing to spend their hard-earned money with us,” Nancy said.

“While celebrating our 20th anniversary, we are looking forward to the next 20 years.”

The husband-and-wife team bought the shop in 2006, with Nancy overseeing the day-to-day operations and Scott working behind the scenes on bookkeeping.

Business boomed those first few years, and in

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July 2009, the Schneiders expanded by moving to their current, larger location. They made their foray into mouth-watering homemade fudge that same year.

The store’s creamy fudge is handcrafted with real butter, vanilla and cream by staff “fudgekeepers.” Varieties include chewy praline, gooey cluster, peanut butter fudge, dark chocolate caramel sea salt (one of the most requested), mint chocolate swirl and orange cream.

If you’re not sure which flavor to try, worry not: The Chef ’s Shoppe isn’t stingy with samples.

And there’s more tasty, homemade treats where that came from. About five years ago, the Chef ’s Shoppe took on another new component that has proven to be a mainstay – gourmet popcorn.

In 2012, the business grew by adding an adjacent 2,500 square feet and launching 70 flavors of popcorn. Scott had recently retired from his fulltime job at AT&T, so he officially became the store’s chief popcorn maker – or “popologist,” as they call it.

The crew pops, flavors and packages hundreds of gallons of the fluffy, tasty treat every week.

Flavors range from classics like original and Chicago Mix (the store’s most popular flavor), to candy-coated varieties, to kettle corn and even dill pickle. There are free tastings so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Plus, there’s an online popcorn store, giving folks no excuse to skip snack time. There are eight serving sizes, ranging from a mini (3 cups) to party size (275 cups).

The store happily works with area schools, brides-to-be and expectant mothers in coordinating popcorn flavors to match team colors, wedding party swatches and more for special events.

Today, the store is as popular as ever, with

about 30 regular employees (and 40 during the peak holiday season). It offers newer features such as bulk candy dispensers, saltwater taffy, hand-painted chocolates and dozens of fizzy glass-bottle sodas. If sweet isn’t your thing, there are several brands of easy-make dip and cheeseball mixes on hand as well. The store truly has snacks and treats sure to please every palate.

Need a little warm-up? Coffee and tea lovers will have a field day poring over the business’s wide selection of fresh flavored and unflavored coffees, as well as bag and loose-leaf teas. The store offers a plethora of related supplies, such as tea kettles, infuser mugs and tea thermometers.

The Chef’s Shoppe believes in giving back to its customers, too. The shop has a rewards program that gives members a coupon, which never expires, equal to 10 percent of their total spent after every six purchases. The credit can be spent right away, or customers may accrue coupons.

“We are blessed to be a part of the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area, where customer loyalty and supporting local business is ingrained into the community,” Nancy said. “We understand that customer loyalty isn’t something you are given but something you earn, and we are thankful to our associates for their eagerness to serve our customers. Our hard-working team members delight in sharing their talents and supporting one another; their enthusiasm is contagious.

Other services offered here include knifesharpening and gift-wrapping. As part of their efforts to give back to the community, Chef ’s Shoppe donates to hundreds of events and organizations each year. It also offers complimentary knife-sharpening for first responders.

For more information, go to www. chefsshoppe.com or call (618) 659-9840.

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Nurturing Economic Growth

Edwardsville/Glen Carbon officials know it takes a delicate balance of several key elements to build a vibrant local economy that not only sustains current needs, but lays the foundation for future growth and prosperity.

Contributing factors include the area’s convenient location with close proximity to the major metro amenities of St. Louis. Easy access to major interstate highways goes hand in hand with that. Also key are strong intergovernmental partnerships that aim to be mutually beneficial.

And there’s much to be said for also being home to an award-winning university as well as offering an enviable quality of life.

Simply put, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon is the total package.

A POSITIVE CONNECTION Connecting government and economic agencies to one another and to citizens is crucial to attracting – and retaining – businesses.

The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce is the local authority on that. The agency acts as a liaison between businesses and various groups. It also advocates for issues that are important to businesses.

Recently, strong local partnerships between business and government facilitated the acquisition of multiple corporate and national warehouse tenants, according to Cathy Hamilton, commercial real estate broker for the BARBERMurphy Group. For example, Amazon opened two fulfillment centers in the Gateway and Lakeview commerce centers. The project created thousands of jobs and spans a combined 1.4 million square feet of renovated space. Another major coup was the relocation of the Prairie Farms national headquarters to Edwardsville Professional Park along Interstate 55. The Prairie Farms move brought new construction in the form of a 30,000-square-foot

building, plus 80 jobs.

“These projects strengthen the local market by diversifying the businesses and jobs that the community attracts, and by proving Edwardsville/Glen Carbon can support and attract high-quality national businesses,” Hamilton said.

RETAIL HOT SPOT Edwardsville/Glen Carbon is becoming well known for retail, too. In-progress developments include Edwardsville Town Center, Ironworks, Whispering Heights, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott.

These developments bring more options for local shoppers and provide convenient access to national retailers. The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon market fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and a balance of national retail tenants and unique locally owned and operated retailers, Hamilton said.

TOP-NOTCH QUALITY OF LIFE Perhaps the biggest advantage of the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon market is its continued focus on improving and expanding the quality of life amenities offered in the community, Hamilton said. There are recreational and leisure activities designed to suit all ages. The wide variety of amenities include being home to colleges and a university, many parks and bicycle trails, a variety of restaurants and shops and a number of festivals and special events. One of the more popular annual events is TheBANK of Edwardsville Rotary Criterium – a series of high-speed bicycle races, children’s races and live bands – in downtown Edwardsville.

GROWTH IN GLEN CARBON The village of Glen Carbon is growing rapidly.

In recent years a new Sam’s Club, Jimmy John’s

and Texas Roadhouse opened, and Walmart expanded its footprint. A major business draw is the community’s proximity to Interstate 270 via two entrance points at Illinois Route 157 and Illinois Route 159. Interstates 55 and 70 are also just minutes away. Plus, many folks take advantage of the more than 130 miles of scenic, paved Class One Madison County Transit bicycle trails.

ADDITIONS IN EDWARDSVILLE Edwardsville also strives to make sure that businesses feel welcome, and part of that means offering incentives. With several tax increment financing districts in the city, many businesses are able to improve façades. And the TIF district on North Main Street has fostered many reconstruction projects, including new water lines, sidewalks and lighting, making the area lively and welcoming. A number of national businesses are making Edwardsville home because of the city’s atmosphere.

SIUE SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESSES Another community resource is the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Small Business Development Center (SBDC), operating two SBDC offices and the International Trade Center. They provide services and information to Southwestern Illinois entrepreneurs, business owners, small business service providers and the university community. The SBDC offers counseling, research and advocacy for new ventures and existing small businesses.

Connecting individuals and groups by offering expertise and relationship-building opportunities is what truly establishes a sense of community and sets the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area apart from the rest.

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185 square miles. It encompasses two suburban communities, several small towns and a large, unincorporated rural area within its boundaries.

While many of the surrounding communities – particularly in Madison County – have endured a drop off in population in recent years, the district has experienced growth fueled by those relocating to the area from neighboring communities, coupled by transfers into the St. Louis area. Many District 7 residents work in the St. Louis metropolitan area; and a number of those are employed by high-tech companies, such as Boeing or Conoco Phillips, as well as the large number of local medical research institutions.

Compelled by the area’s reputation as a strong community with an equally solid school system, clients are steered to the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area by local real estate agents.

Ninety-five percent of Edwardsville High School graduates attend college. The EHS Class of 2015 had an ACT composite score of 24.

Average ACT composite score for the Class of 2017 – 24.4, which includes ACT scores of one 36, five-35s and nearly 20 percent of the Class of 2017 scored at least 30.

Approximately 7,500 students in grades preK12 are enrolled in District 7, a hike of more than 3,000 since 1984. EHS serves approximately 2,500 students and is fully accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education. Over half of the more than 150 professional staff members possess at least a master’s degree. The school curriculum offers over 160 courses, including applied technology courses, 16 AP courses and more than 30 honors courses. EHS offers dual credit classes through a partnership with Lewis and Clark Community College and Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville. Lewis and

Clark, based in Godfrey, Illinois, has a campus in Edwardsville as well. Meanwhile, SIUE, situated on 2,660 acres on the western edge of Edwardsville, is the area’s largest employer. The school serves a student population of nearly 14,000.

EHS offers more than 30 honors courses and 16 Advanced Placement courses, including AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Microeconomics.

An educational foundation, comprised of local business leaders, helps generate funding for projects which directly benefit students. For example, each of the district’s 500 classrooms is equipped with an interactive whiteboard system as part of the Technology in the 21st Century Classroom Initiative. The district also offers parents online access to student data, including attendance, grades, assignments, student schedules and bus information. District 7 provides affordable before and after school child care for working parents at all elementary schools.

The district also offers performing arts, beginning with band and orchestra in fourth grade, expanding to include vocal music at middle school and offers a variety of courses at EHS. Drama is offered at many elementary schools, both middle schools and the high school.

The district’s partnership with the Edwardsville Arts Center provides an art gallery for students and working artists. Located at EHS, the center enhances art education for both the community and District 7 students. Furthermore, EHS offers a wide variety of art, music and theater experiences for students. EHS maintains the

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highest standards in fine arts, and this is reflected in the awards and recognitions earned by the school’s students and staff.

The theater department has had more students chosen for the Illinois State Theater Festival’s all-school performance than any other Illinois school. Meanwhile, the music department – which includes band, orchestra and vocal music – sent more students to the All-State music festival than any other school.

Like the educational achievements there, EHS athletics reflect excellence in several areas, including 132 appearances in state tournaments, more than 200 conference champion teams; over 100 regional titles; more than 100 sectional titles; 23 individual state champions since 1997 and Southwestern Conference All-Sports trophy winner 16 of the last 17 years. EHS earned its 13th straight Southwestern Conference AllSports trophy in 2013, with eight first-place finishes.

Athletics offered include: fall season cheerleading, boys and girls cross country, dance team, field hockey, football, boys and girls golf, boys soccer, girls swimming, tennis and volleyball, boys and girls winter basketball and bowling, competitive cheerleading and dance team, club ice hockey boys swimming and wrestling, spring baseball, girls soccer, softball, boys tennis, boys and girls track and boys volleyball.

Extra curricular activities include: Business Professionals of America, Computer Team,

Debate Team, English National Honor Society, French Club, French National Honor Society, German Club, German National Honor Society, Literary Magazine, Math Team, Model UN, National Honor Society, Tiger Times Newspaper, Scholastic Bowl, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Tri-M Music Society, Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering, Yearbook, EHS Fine & Performing Arts Drama Club, Marching Band, Color Guard, Stage Band, Thespian Troupe 1534, Bluegrass Club, Cello Club,

Winter Guard, Winter Drumline, Acafellaz and Bel Canto.

Additional groups are Chamber Singers, Service & Youth Groups, Edwardsville Peer Influence Club, Class Officers, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, Leadership Council, Student Advisory Board, Student Council and Rotary Interact, Special Interest Clubs, Anime Club, Art Club, Breakfast Club, Chess Club, EHS Broadcasting, Film Society, Prom, Spectrum, Trap Club and War Games Club.

SIUE is nationally recognized for • Civic engagement • Diversity and inclusion • Success after graduation • Return on investment

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Lewis and Clark Community College Lewis and Clark Community College is a two-year higher education institution dedicated to empowering people throughout its district, which encompasses more than 220,000 people.

The college has campuses in Godfrey and Edwardsville, a river research center in East Alton, a humanities center in Edwardsville, an adult education center in Alton, a training center in Bethalto and community education centers in Jerseyville and Carlinville.

VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING Lewis and Clark offers numerous transfer options for students, as well as associate of applied science degrees and certificates in: ◗ Accounting ◗ Administrative Assistant ◗ Architectural Technology ◗ Automotive Technology ◗ Child Development ◗ Computer Graphics ◗ Computer Network Security & Administration ◗ Criminal Justice ◗ Dental Assisting ◗ Dental Hygiene ◗ Drafting & Design ◗ Education ◗ Environmental Science ◗ Exercise Science ◗ Fire Science ◗ Health Information & Medical Coding ◗ Industrial Technology ◗ Instrumentation & Control Systems ◗ Machining ◗ Management ◗ Medical Assisting ◗ Music Production ◗ New Media Technologies ◗ Nursing ◗ Nurse Assistant ◗ Occupational Therapy Assistant ◗ Paralegal ◗ Paramedicine/EMT ◗ Process Operations Technology ◗ Radio Broadcasting ◗ Restoration Ecology ◗ Smart Grid Technology ◗ Truck Driver Training ◗ Web Design ◗ Welding Technology Aside from academic and career programs, Lewis and Clark has something for just about everyone, including College for Kids, a nationally accredited dual credit program for high school students, GED completion and workforce and safety training.

Learn more at www.lc.edu/admissions.

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ECONOMIC IMPACT A national and state award-winning standout among Illinois community colleges, Lewis and Clark was founded in 1970 with only about 400 students and currently serves approximately 15,000 credit and non-credit students annually.

The college employs more than 600 people and adds $369.4 million in regional income annually, representing 4.7 percent of the area’s gross regional product.

According to a third party study by economic modeling company Emsi, Lewis and Clark students earn $5.70 for every dollar spent on their education at the college, a 19.7 percent annual rate of return. Taxpayers, likewise, gain $3.20 in added state revenue and social savings for every dollar invested, a 9.1 percent rate of return.

Learn more at www.lc.edu/economicimpact.

HISTORIC CAMPUSES The Godfrey campus is known for its beautiful, historic location on the grounds of the former Monticello College, the second oldest all-female college in the nation, founded in 1838.

The campus features the Monticello Sculpture Gardens, featuring 14 eye-catching sculptures and multiple fountains, and is a signature garden site for the Missouri Botanical Garden, as well as a botanic garden in its own right.

The college’s historic N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville, formerly an industrial complex in the city’s Leclaire neighborhood, was featured as one of Landmarks Illinois’ “20 Years, 20 Stories” to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its Most Endangered Historic Places program in 2015. The campus is now home to more than 1,500 students, numerous community events, and the St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab. Learn more at www.lc.edu/discover.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Lewis and Clark is dedicated to environmental sustainability, with a goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2058. The college’s efforts include single stream recycling, waste audits, water and energy monitoring, controlling invasive species, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, investments in alternative energy and campus and community outreach. In 2016, Lewis and Clark was a recipient of the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award and the American Association of Community College’s Sustainability Education & Economic Development Green Genome Overall Award winner.

Learn more at www.lc.edu/green.

FOSTERING INNOVATION The 5,000-square-foot St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab, which opened in 2015, is utilized by faculty, staff, students and community members through monthly or annual memberships.

Composed of industrial grade design, fabrication, finishing and assembly tools for many different materials and processes, the MIT-inspired Fab Lab enables local innovators to explore and bring their ideas to life, as well as collaborate with makers across the globe.

Learn more at www.lc.edu/fablab.

COMMUNITY HEALTH Lewis and Clark delivers affordable health care to underserved populations through a Mobile Health Unit and a federally funded Family Health Clinic – still the only nurse managed clinic operated by a community college. The intercollaborative practice clinic focuses on whole health, and offers dental, occupational therapy and exercise science services in addition to sick and wellness visits with a nurse practitioner.

Learn more at www.lc.edu/fhc.

CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES Lewis and Clark is dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and respect among people of different cultures, ethnicities and religions, while influencing positive social change through Lewis and Clark Diversity Council programming and the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities in Edwardsville. The MJCH is currently in the process of assembling world-class scholars and researchers to enable the center to affect policy with a goal of improved environmental equity for communities of disenfranchised people throughout the world.

Learn more at www.lc.edu/manniejackson.

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center was founded in 2002 as a collaborative partnership between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Lewis and Clark. NGRREC is dedicated to the study of great river systems and the communities that use them, and aspires to be a leader in scholarly research, education and outreach related to the interconnectedness of large rivers, their floodplains, watersheds and their associated communities.

Learn more at www.ngrrec.org.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has shaped a changing world since opening its doors to students in 1957. SIUE is the perfect combination of residential comfort and thriving urban culture. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees in the arts, sciences, nursing, education, health, human behavior, business, engineering, pharmacy and dental medicine.

SIUE’s 2,660-acre campus is home to more than 14,000 students from the surrounding communities, the nation and the world. As the second largest employer in the Madison-St. Clair County region, SIUE employs more than 2,400 faculty and staff.

SIUE is an NCAA Division I member of the Ohio Valley Conference, as well as the MidAmerican Conference as affiliate members in the sports of men’s soccer and wrestling beginning with the 2018-19 academic year.

The university boasts a regional economic impact of more than $514 million. For every state dollar spent on the university, SIUE generates $8.60 of economic impact in the local economy. As the second largest employer in the Madison-St. Clair County region, SIUE generates more than 9,000 regional jobs.

SIUE offers a variety of events, entertainment activities, educational opportunities and clinic services for community members: ENTERTAINMENT ◗ Music: Enjoy a variety of musical performances held throughout the year, or enroll in the Suzuki or keyboard development program. siue.edu/music ◗ Theater & Dance: The university annually hosts entertaining theater and dance productions, including the popular Summer Showbiz. All performances are open to the public. siue.edu/artsandsciences/theater ◗ Arts & Issues Series: An eclectic blend of speakers and performers are brought to campus each year. artsandissues.com ◗ Athletics: Join the fun and excitement by

purchasing tickets to the university’s varsity NCAA Division I athletic events. siuecougars.com ◗ Running, Walking & Biking trails: Explore the 2,660 acres of SIUE using the Madison County Transit Trails. The SIUE campus includes nine bike trails that connect to a system of more than 130 miles of bike trails. siue.edu/campus-recreation/facilities ◗ Center for Spirituality & Sustainability: The famous Buckminster Fuller geodesic dome is open year-round and is available for many types of events. siue.edu/religion EDUCATION ◗ Summer Camps: From art and dance to science and sports, learning and fun go hand-inhand for kids age 6-18 at SIUE’s many summer camp options. siue.edu/summer ◗ Summer Classes: SIUE offers more than 700 summer classes, which meet for five weeks or less. siue.edu/summer ◗ Math Homework Hotline: Staffed by SIUE students who are studying mathematics. Call (618) 650-3072 Sunday-Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. ◗ Non-credit leisure learning: Classes include languages, ACT prep, music and more. Discover a new hobby, brush up on a professional skill and make new friends. siue.edu/educationaloutreach ◗ Professional development and customized training programs: Earn credits online or off campus, plan a career change, satisfy job-related CEU requirements or develop an educational

program for your business. siue.edu/educationaloutreach COMMUNITY CLINICS ◗ Attention and Behavior Clinic: Staffed by faculty in the Department of Psychology, the clinic provides comprehensive assessments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as consultation to parents and schools for the management of inattentive, hyperactive and disruptive behavior. siue.edu/education/ psychology/abc ◗ Cougar Curriculum Center: Under the supervision of literacy professors, graduate students in the Literacy Education program offer individualized reading and writing assessments and tutoring to children in grades 1-12. siue.edu/education/litclinic ◗ Speech, Language and Hearing Center: Under the supervision of a licensed and certified speech language pathologist, graduate students provide therapy for adults and children with various speech, language and hearing difficulties. siue.edu/slh-center ◗ Weight Management Program: Exercise science and kinesiology professors use a holistic approach to cover all aspects of successful weight reduction and weight management, including nutrition, physical activity, and the emotional/ cognitive aspects of behavior change. siue.edu/wmc Learn more about the SIUE community and its mission at www.siue.edu.

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BE WELL

ANDERSON HOSPITAL SERVICES & CENTERS

Anderson Hospital

www.andersonhospital.org Anderson Hospital has been making a difference in the health care of Madison County residents since 1977. An independent, nonprofit hospital, Anderson is dedicated to creating a health care setting in which quality of life and service excellence are experienced by the hospital’s patients, their families, the medical staff and the community. The 154-bed acute care facility is technology driven, offering patients cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities not often found in a community setting. Anderson

Hospital’s quality services are evident by its accreditations, certifications and designations that endorse the facility’s expertise.

Anderson Hospital offers a full range of advanced health care services, from a state-ofthe-art obstetrics unit – the Pavilion for Women – to emergency services that treated more than 33,000 people last year.

More than 200 physicians work with Anderson Hospital to meet the medical needs of its communities. These talented physicians constitute Anderson’s medical staff and cover more than 40 medical specialties.

The hospital’s patient volumes continue to reflect the growth and strength of the communities it serves, as well as the quality of its medical staff and hospital employees.

Gateway Regional Medical Center www.gatewayregional.com

Gateway Regional Medical Center, based in Granite City, continues its mission to steadily build a strong care network to support the Metro East community. Serving the Madison County and surrounding region, the 338-bed facility offers a wide range of medical specialties from primary care to orthopedics and women’s services.

Gateway’s network is made up of outreach facilities including primary care offices, orthopedic services, podiatry services, wound care, imaging center and two urgent care locations. And with more than 150 active medical staff members and over 900 employees, the medial center’s zealously committed to seeing patients within 30 minutes of their noted arrival at its Emergency Department.

Of course, Gateway long has taken pride in its perennially strong orthopedic program with the Doctors of Illinois Southwest Orthopedics leading its Bone & Joint Center. Patient satisfaction there soars, scoring in the 95th

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percentile nationwide for total knee and hip replacement. The medical center also recently received the Joint Commission’s chest pain certification.

In addition to its aforementioned specialties and services, the facility – the only Illinois hospital nationally recognized for the fifth consecutive year by the Joint Commission for achieving excellence on performance of key quality measures – offers a host of other programs. Among them is its one-of-a-kind in the state new Diabetic Limb Preservation program. The process is minimally invasive and stimulates blood flow back to diabetic feet to promote healing, enabling diabetic patients to manage their condition along with other risk factors to improve their overall health and well being.

The proper treatment of wounds and management of chronic health conditions means the prevention of additional wounds and enhanced quality of life.

SERVICES AndersonMercy Cancer Care Services Breast Diagnostic Center Cancer Center Cardiovascular Services Cardiopulmonary Community Education & Support Groups DaVinci Robotic Surgery Diabetes Services Dialysis Emergency & Urgent Care Services Health Information Management Health Management Center Home Health Care Hospitalist Services Imaging Center Laboratory Services Obstetrics Pain Management Pastoral Services Pediatric Therapy Services Pregnancy & Infancy Loss Support Group Physical, occupational, speech & aquatic therapy Rehabilitation Center Rehabilitation/Sports Medicine Sleep Medicine Center Speech Therapy Support Groups Surgical Services Worksite Health Promotion Wound and Ostomy Center CENTERS Anderson Chest Pain Center Anderson ExpressCare Billhartz Cancer Center Center for Sleep Medicine Pavilion for Women Pediatric Therapy Center

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Christian Hospital www.christianhospital.org

Christian Hospital is a 220-staffed-bed, acutecare community hospital located on 28 acres in unincorporated north St. Louis County. Just six miles west of Christian Hospital is Northwest HealthCare, which offers the community 24hour emergency care and a variety of outpatient services in a convenient setting to complement hospital services.

Christian Hospital, a nonprofit organization and a founding member of BJC HealthCare, has an expert medical staff and a diverse workforce of health care professionals who are dedicated to providing the absolute best care with the latest technology and medical advances.

In particular, Christian Hospital is highly regarded for its excellence in heart services and lifesaving cardiothoracic surgery, robotic surgery, emergency medicine, cancer treatment and radiation oncology with Siteman Cancer Center on campus, breast health services, orthopedic and spine surgery, ENT, stroke care, endocrinology, radiology, urology, wound care, pulmonary care and sleep disorders.

Christian Hospital’s cardiothoracic heart surgery team is composed of Washington University physicians who practice exclusively at Christian Hospital. In addition, Washington University Physicians practice exclusively at Christian Hospital to provide plastic, urological

and breast reconstructive surgeries. Radiation oncology services are also provided exclusively by Washington University Physicians.

Christian Hospital is one of only a few hospitals in the country with a surgeon who specializes in lipedema treatment. The Washington University surgeon performs surgery to remedy this chronic disorder of body fat and lymphatic dysfunction.

In addition, a hybrid room allows for minimally invasive, lifesaving procedures. The hybrid room is equipped with advanced medical imaging technology and combines the procedures of a cardiac catheterization lab and an operating room. Christian Hospital is one of a select number of hospitals performing the complex TAVR (trans aortic valve replacement) procedure utilizing the hybrid room.

Christian Hospital’s emergency department sees more patients than other hospital in the state, with locations at both the Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare campuses.

Christian Hospital EMS is one of the busiest ambulance services in Missouri with about 40,000 calls a year for 911 and transport services, demonstrating Christian Hospital’s commitment to serving and providing quality care to patients in the community.

The hospital’s Community Health Access Program helps connect people with the appropriate medical care and needed resources.

The program provides best-in-class care, using the right resources to the right people at the right time and cost. Since the program’s launch, it has touched more than 10,000 lives.

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PLAY Whether you have a few hours or several days, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon offers a wide variety of ways to spend your free time. As an entertainment hub in the Metro East, there are many choices for shopping, dining and exploration. Students, families, couples and visitors are invited to come, stay and play.

SHOP From clothing and shoes to electronics and flowers, the vibrant retail scene in Edwardsville/ Glen Carbon offers something for everyone. ◗ A Wildflower Shop ◗ AAA Swing City Music ◗ Allison’s Comfort Shoes & Boots ◗ Batteries Plus Bulbs ◗ Bike Surgeon Outpost ◗ Big Frog Custom T-Shirts ◗ Bodies Kneaded ◗ Chef ’s Shoppe ◗ Edible Arrangements ◗ Elliott Fine Jewelers ◗ Exactime Watch & Clock ◗ First to the Finish ◗ Glik’s ◗ Goshen Coffee Company ◗ Hansen Meat Company ◗ Happy Up ◗ Hudson Jewelers ◗ Kettle River Furniture ◗ Klaussner Home Store ◗ Marine Coin Company ◗ Market Basket ◗ MassageLuXe ◗ Mojo’s Music ◗ Olive Oils & More ◗ Ooh La La Spa ◗ Painting With A Twist ◗ Pedego Electric Bikes ◗ Pinot’s Palette ◗ Sam’s Club ◗ Sour Mash Boutique ◗ The Gingham Buffalo ◗ Tina’s Skincare & More

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◗ Vintage 71 ◗ Walmart ◗ What to Wear ◗ Where They Roam ◗ Wild Birds Unlimited DINE The restauranteurs of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon bring the best of the culinary scene to town. The perfect breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert can be found among these local eateries. ◗ 1818 Chophouse ◗ Andria’s Countryside Restaurant ◗ Annie’s Frozen Custard ◗ Bella Milano Edwardsville ◗ Big Daddy’s Edwardsville ◗ Castelli’s Moonlight Restaurant ◗ Catrinas ◗ Chava’s Mexican Restaurant ◗ Clean Eatz Edwardsville ◗ Cleveland-Heath ◗ Cold Stone Creamery ◗ Culver’s of Edwardsville ◗ Doc’s Smokehouse & Catering ◗ Edwardsville Dairy Queen ◗ Foundry Public House ◗ Global Brew Tap House ◗ Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill ◗ McAlister’s Deli ◗ McDonald’s

◗ Mike Shannon’s Grill ◗ Peel Wood Fired Pizza ◗ Recess Brewing ◗ Sgt. Pepper’s Cafe ◗ Source Juicery ◗ Sugo’s Spaghetteria ◗ The Cup ◗ The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill ◗ Wang Gang Asian EXPLORE Regardless of your age, there is plenty to see and do in Edwardsville/Glen Carbon. These area attractions are designed to inspire your imagination and expand your mind. ◗ Benjamin Stephenson House ◗ Edison’s Entertainment Complex ◗ Edwardsville Children’s Museum ◗ Edwardsville Gun Club ◗ Edwardsville Public Library ◗ Fox Creek Golf Club ◗ Gateway Grizzlies ◗ Glen Carbon Centennial Library ◗ Oak Brook Golf Club ◗ Roaming Riddle Mobile Escape Games ◗ Sunset Hills Country Club ◗ Watershed Nature Center ◗ Whistle Stop Gallery ◗ Wildey Theater ◗ YMCA Edwardsville

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Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville

Make yourself at home at our friendly Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville hotel. Unwind in a comfy guest room and get some rest on a clean and fresh Hampton bed®, watch TV or stay connected with free WiFi. Start your day right with Hampton’s free hot breakfast and try our delicious waffles. If you’re in a rush, grab one of our healthy Hampton On the Run® Breakfast Bags on your way out the door, available Monday through Friday. Catch up with work in our free business center, and host a meeting or gathering in our Madison Room. After a long day, rejuvenate in our free fitness center and take a dip in our indoor pool.

5723 Heritage Crossing Drive • Glen Carbon, Illinois, 62034,

TEL: 1-618-589-5000 • FAX: 1-618-288-2572

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INFORM POPULATION

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

TAX RATES

Sales* General Merchandise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.85% Food & Drug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25% Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5%

Percent of Population 25 Years & Older

Property – 2017** Edwardsville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5488% Glen Carbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7428% Personal Income* State of Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95% – Sources: *Illinois Department of Revenue, December 2013; **Madison County

DISTANCE TO KEY CITIES

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2007–2011 American Community Survey

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Edwardsville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glen Carbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Madison County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

U.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

– Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 QuickFacts

$68,454 $81,658 $54,573 $55,322

COST OF LIVING

St. Louis Metro Area Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.4 Grocery Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.4 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.6 Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.9 Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.0 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.8 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.5

– U.S. average for all indices is 100.0. Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, 3Q2013

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Highway Miles St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Springfield, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Indianapolis, IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Kansas City, MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Louisville, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Chicago, IL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Memphis, TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Cincinnati, OH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Milwaukee, WI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Little Rock, AR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 – Source: Rand McNally

CLIMATE

Average January temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.8°F Average July temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.0°F Average annual days with temperatures below 32°F. . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Average annual days with temperatures above 90°F. . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Average annual precipitation*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.91 in.

Average annual snowfall*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.3 in.

*Thirty-year averages (1983–2012) – Source: National Weather Service

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CONNECT

Area code is 618 unless otherwise indicated.

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Better Business Bureau (St. Louis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (314) 645‑3300 Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . 656-7600 Edwardsville Economic Development Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . 692-7535 Madison County Planning & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296-4468 SIUE Small Business Development Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-2929 University Park SIUE Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659-9300 PLACES OF WORSHIP

Baha’i Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-4142 Eden United Church of Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-4330 First Christian Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-7498 First Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-4550 Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-0845 Providence Presbyterian Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-6590 Red Hill Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558-7103 St. John’s United Methodist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-1853 St. Mary’s Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-4857 CITY OF EWARDSVILLE

www.cityofedwardsville.com Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-7500 Fire (non-emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-7541 Mayor’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-7531 Police Department (non-emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-2131 EDUCATION

Public Edwardsville Head Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-9604 Edwardsville District 7 Administration Office . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-1182 Madison County Regional Office of Education No. 41 . . . . . 296-4530 Private Fr. McGivney Catholic High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531-6172 The Goddard School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-9464 Lahr-Well Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-8024 Montessori Glen-Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-8249 Metro East Montessori School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 931-2508 Metro-East Lutheran High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-0043 St. Boniface Catholic School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-6917 St. Mary’s Catholic School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-1230 Trinity Lutheran School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-7002 Colleges/Universities Lewis and Clark Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468-7000 Lewis and Clark N.O. Nelson Complex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-8800 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650-5555 HEALTH CARE

Anderson Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-5711 Anderson Hospital Express Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-9777 Gateway Regional Medical Center-Edwardsville . . . . . . . . . 659-0087 Gateway Regional Medical Center Urgent Care-Glen Carbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-9251 Gateway Regional Medical Center-Granite City. . . . . . . . . . 798-3000 Poison Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 222‑1222

HOUSING

Greater Gateway Association of REALTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-8300 Madison County Housing Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-5142 Metro East Landlords Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520-8999 MADISON COUNTY

www.co.madison.il.us Child Advocacy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296-5390 County Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-6290 Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-8954 General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 692-6200 Voter Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296-4682 POST OFFICES

Edwardsville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-8460 Glen Carbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-9503 TOURIST INFORMATION

Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . 656-7600 Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-258-6645 VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON

www.glen-carbon.il.us Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Fire (non-emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-1220 Mayor’s Office & City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-1200 Police (non-emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-2617 TRANSPORTATION

Air MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566-5656 Lambert-St. Louis International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (314) 890‑1333 St. Louis Regional Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259-2531 Bus Madison County Transit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 797-4600 Rail Amtrak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 872‑7245 UTILITIES

Ameren Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 755‑5000 Southwestern Electric Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 637‑8667 Republic Services (trash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-6883 Spectrum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 874‑2389 WWW.EDGLENCHAMBER.COM

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LISTINGS

Preferred Business Listings Please support our Chamber members

Accounting, Auditing & Bookkeeping

Computer Maintenance & Repair

Gucciardo CPAs P.C. Taylor Gucciardo 226 S. Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 307-9800 • f: (618) 307-9810 taylor@gucciardocpas.com www.gucciardocpas.com

Banks TheBANK of Edwardsville 330 W. Vandalia St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-0098 www.4thebank.com

Beer, Wine & Beverage Distributors

Love’s Travel Stops Scott Cross 9191 State Rte. 140 Hamel, IL 62046 (618) 633-2883 • f: (618) 633-2845 store578@loves.com www.loves.com Fowler Technology Services — A Division of Donco Greg Fowler 200 Lakefront Pkwy.

Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 797-9003 • f: (618) 797-5352 gregf@jfelectric.com http://fowlertech.donco.co Fowler Technology Services is a complete IT support and solution provider creating a single source for all of your technology needs. Call us for a free technology assessment today.

Engineering Services

Breakthru Beverage Belleville Hamilton Callison P.O. Box 463 Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 277-4300 • f: (618) 277-6267 hcallison@breakthrubev.com www.breakthrubev.com Breakthru Beverage Belleville is a locally owned wine and spirits distributor that is based in the Metro East. We are committed to best in class customer service and supporting the Metro East community.

Business Services The UPS Store Jerome Kellerman 17 Jct. Dr. W. Glen Carbon, IL 62034 (618) 659-9259 • f: (618) 659-1880 store2710@theupsstore.com www.theupsstorelocal.com/2710

Chiropractors Elite Chiropractic Center — Christina Claywell DC 11 Ginger Creek Village Dr. Glen Carbon, IL 62034 (618) 307-9540 www.chiropracticwellnessglencarbon.com

Gas Stations & Convenience Stores

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly | Engineers & Consultants Dennis Denby 314 Wolf St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-5016 • f: (618) 656-0922 ddenby@cmtengr.com www.cmtengr.com Driven to help our clients achieve the highest value possible for the infrastructure they build and manage.

Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. Justin Venvertloh 600 Country Club View, Ste. 1 Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-4040 • f: (618) 656-4343 edwardsville@twm-inc.com www.twm-inc.com

Equipment Rental & Leasing True Value Rental Dale St. Peters 804 Southwest Pl. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-6960 • f: (618) 692-7125 stpeterental@truevalue.net www.truevaluerental-il.com

Furniture Stores

Health & Allied Services

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CertaPro Painters Tim & Sherry Keith 102 N. Main St. Troy, IL 62294 (618) 409-9495 keiths@certapro.com http://madisoncounty-northcounty.certapro.com

Physicians & Medical Doctors Allergy & Asthma Care Ltd. Barry Zeffren 4 Country Club Executive Park Glen Carbon, IL 62034 (618) 288-6673 • f: (618) 288-1938 barry.zeffren@aol.com www.metroeastallergist.com

Plumbing, Heating & A/C SSM Health Physical Therapy 219 E. Vandalia St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 659-9666 www.ssmphysicaltherapy.com We offer comprehensive outpatient rehabilitative services at our Metro East locations: Edwardsville, Troy, Collinsville, Alton, Shiloh, Swansea, Belleville, YMCA, Columbia.

We specialize in the treatment of orthopedic, sports & work-related injuries.

Home Health Care Services SSM Health at Home — Home Care & Hospice 20 Jct. Dr. W., Unit 4 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 (618) 288-8020 http://ssmhealthathome.com SSM Health at Home provides a variety of health care services in the comfort of your own home setting, including skilled nursing care, physical/occupational/speech therapies, palliative care, and hospice services.

Call today for more information!

Individual & Family Services CASA of Southwestern Illinois Mechiko White 1801 N. Belt W. Belleville, IL 62226 (618) 234-4278 • f: (618) 234-4360 mechiko.casa@gmail.com www.stclaircasa.com

Legal Services Klaussner Home Store Zack Johnson 6698 Center Grove Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (214) 205-6421 zjpj22@yahoo.com Here at Johnson & Associates, our goals are simple. We strive to bring our clients nothing but the very best, with Honesty and Integrity Above All Else.

Paint, Glass & Wallpaper

Sivia Law Firm 217 S. Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 659-4499 www.sivialaw.com

Optometrists Metro Eye Care, PC 6620 Center Grove Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 659-1900 • f: (618) 659-1901 www.metroeyecareil.com

Viviano Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 201 W. Main St. Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 345-7498 • f: (618) 343-4224 don@vivianoair.com www.vivianoair.com/ Family-owned and operated, we are an HVAC company built on core values, with a focus on creating outstanding customer experiences and long-term relationships.

Real Estate & Land Developers Landmark Realty, Inc. Dennis Burgess 1324 Troy Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-9011 • f: (618) 656-4947 office@edwardsvillelandmark.com www.landmarkrealtyil.com

Real Estate Agents & Managers Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors Carrie Canton 2205 S. State Rte. 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-2278 ccanton@cbbrownrealtors.com www.brownrealtors.com Strano & Associates Dede Strano 123 Rottingham Ct., Ste. C Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 307-3483 • f: (618) 667-1962 dede.strano@strano.com www.strano.com

Restaurants 1818 Chophouse Megan Pashea 210 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 307-9300 megan@1818chophouse.com www.1818chophouse.com

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Retail

Andria’s Countryside Restaurant Craig Tarpoff 7415 State Rte. 143 Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-0281 www.andriascountryside.com Serving the St. Louis area since 1989. Since the fall of 2011, we proudly serve Niman Ranch Certified Angus Beef U.S.D.A. Prime Natural exclusively, every steak, every time.

Call and make your reservation today! Open Monday - Saturday 5 p.m. - close.

Big Daddy’s Edwardsville Tim Bauer 132 N. Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-9706 info@bigdaddysedwardsville.com www.bigdaddystl.com Culver’s of Edwardsville Kelly Cobb 6724 Old Troy Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-0800 • f: (618) 692-0809 culvers314@att.net www.culvers.com Source Juicery Michelle Motley 220 N. Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 650-9080 www.sourcejuicery.com

Roofing, Siding & Sheet Metal Work

Battery Specialists + Golf Cars 3641 George St. Highland, IL 62249 (618) 654-2742 www.bspgc.com BSPGC is your full-service distributorship with four locations in central and southern Illinois. Whether you want to purchase new or used, rent, or just need your current vehicle serviced, we are your store.

Marine Coin Company Bill Weder 155 N. Duncan Marine, IL 62061 (618) 887-2008 sales@billweder.com www.marinecoincompany.com Sam’s Club 4878 5 Illini Dr. Glen Carbon, IL 62034 (618) 659-7336 www.samsclub.com Wild Birds Unlimited Edwardsville Michael & Carol Magette 2216 Troy Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 307-9604 • f: (618) 307-9605 wbuedwardsvilleil@gmail.com www.edwardsville.wbu.com We offer the Best Nature Products and Freshest Seed in town, and when you visit, we can help you create a thoughtful bird feeding station that will bring you joy for years to come!

Skilled Nursing Care Facilities Eden Village Retirement Community 200 S. Station Rd. Glen Carbon, IL 62034 (618) 288-5014 • f: (618) 205-4666 tkassing@edenvillage.org www.edenvillage.org

Sports Clubs ONEWAY Construction 440 W. Pontoon Rd. Granite City, IL 62040 (618) 877-5933 • f: (618) 877-5973 onewaystl@onewayconstruction.net www.onewayconstruction.net ONEWAY Construction is a faith-based, local, family-owned general contractor specializing in commercial and residential roofing and construction. Contact us for a free inspection of your home or business.

IL LIC# 104.015716

Schools & Educational Services Together We Learn Preschool Carrie Mosella 23 Kettle River Dr., Ste. D Glen Carbon, IL 62034 (618) 659-9540 cmosella@twlinc.org www.twlinc.org

Gateway Grizzlies James Caldwell 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd.

Sauget, IL 62206 (618) 337-3000 • f: (618) 332-3625 jcaldwell@gatewaygrizzlies.com www.gatewaygrizzlies.com

Title Abstract Offices Illinois Title & Escrow Maureen Donaho 1005 Plummer Dr., Ste. B Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 659-8700 • f: (618) 659-8707 mdonaho@att.net www.illinoistitleandescrow.com Southern Illinois Real Estate Title Center Kyle Hufker 1012 Plummer Dr. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-6141 • f: (618) 692-6807 kyle.hufker@siretc.com www.siretc.com

Sign Manufacturing & Fabrication

Signarama Shahid Pyarali 4 Club Centre Ct., Ste. G Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-0300 • f: (618) 692-0318 shahid@signarama-edwardsville.com www.signarama-edwardsville.com

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Anderson Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Better Hearing Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 City of Edwardsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Eberhart Sign & Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 First Mid Bank & Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Garwood’s Heating and Cooling, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Gateway Medical Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis-Edwardsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kitchenland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Lahr Well Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SIUE Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Stillwater Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Malawy Team @ RE/MAX Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Village of Glen Carbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 West & Company, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WWW.EDGLENCHAMBER.COM

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