Lake County IL 2018-2019 Community Guide

Lake County ILLINOIS 2018-19

Chamber of Commerce

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Table of Contents Chamber Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Communities served by the LCCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Chamber History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hispanic Chamber of Lake County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lake County History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Primary Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Member Spotlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 The Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Members – Alphabetical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Members by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

This is a Town Square Publication created and produced for the Lake County Chamber of Commerce 1313 Delaney Rd., 2nd Flr., Gurnee, IL 60031 (847) 249-3800 | www.lakecountychamber.com Copyright© 2018 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.

Chairman, CEO and Publisher | Douglas K. Ray President and Chief Operating Officer | Scott Stone Vice President / Director | Scott Ray Production Manager | Joseph Nugara Editor and Graphic Designer | Gail Gaboda Content Coordinator / Client Liaison | Stefanie Nugara Ad Production Coordinators | Tiffany Hogan and Neila Frontier Directory Coordinator | Michael Sumrak Photos | Daily Herald Staff Photographers Acquisition Manager | John Dussman Advertising Sales | John Hubbard

Cover Photo Credits Top photo: Karl Stelter, film director and founder of Karl Stelter Studios, shot the breathtaking cover aerial photo of the Lake Michigan shoreline in Lake Forest.

The shot was used in one of his films, “Discovering Lake Forest,” the first of three marketing films commissioned to rebrand Lake Forest as an attractive option for millennials with young families from Chicago.

A Lake Forest native, Stelter moved to Los Angeles to pursue a dream: creating films that move people. In just eight years he’s taught himself film from scratch, built an international production company and brought it back home with his three-part film series for Lake Forest.

His services include video strategy, branded content and commercial and corporate films.

For more information, visit www.karlstelterstudios. com, find him on Facebook and Instagram: Karl Stelter or call (847) 912-7743.

Bottom photo: The new Lake County Court Tower, to be completed this year, will become the tallest building in Lake County. Photo courtesy of Lake County Government.

Cover photographer Karl Stelter and his wife, Rachel, enjoy an amazing view.

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Chamber Welcome Welcome to Lake County Chamber of Commerce (LCCC). Businesses, residents and visitors alike will find Lake County a vibrant location to live, work, shop, enjoy recreation and raise a family, with excellent public services, award-winning schools, great cultural activities and other fine amenities available year-round. The LCCC is proud to celebrate 103 years of service to the business community, offering a wide array of programs, activities, services and events. We are a large and active local business advocacy organization, and a resource for people to learn more about the communities we serve.

By joining the LCCC, you also have the benefit of being a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Lake County (HCLC). Our Chamber serves its members and the community through numerous business advocacy programs, educational opportunities, marketing, networking, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.

Chamber members have opportunity to connect, learn and grow their business.

LCCC-sponsored events showcase members and the area, with many opportunities to meet people and learn about the various businesses and organizations. Programs and events include ribbon cuttings/ grand opening events, after hours mixers, educational events, business showcases, luncheons, Annual Installation & Awards Dinner and other activities. Chamber events are held all year long throughout the LCCC area at conveniently located member businesses.

Make sure to take advantage of all our bustling business communities have to offer.

Area shopping ranges from large national to small shops and boutiques. You’ll find

whatever goods or services you need located right here in the Lake County!

We encourage you to refer to this Community Guide often to locate many wonderful area businesses, products, services and resources. When you shop and support local, you help support the entire community and strengthen our local economy.

For more information, contact us at LCCC Chamber of Commerce. You can also learn more about us, keep updated on events, and view membership listings by visiting our website at www. lakecountychamber.com Looking forward to serving you, Stewart Kerr Executive Director Lake County Chamber of Commerce Michael Darling Farmers Insurance-Darling Insurance Agency Chairman of the Board Lake County Chamber of Commerce

Executive Committee

Stewart Kerr

Executive Director Lake County Chamber of Commerce

Michael Darling

Chairman Farmers InsuranceDarling Insurance Agency

Frank Martinez Vice Chairman La Unica Realty Advisors LLC

Rosa Castaneda

Treasurer & HCLC Chair Fidelity National Title

Secretary Real Capital Partners

Jennifer Everett

At-Large Lake County Workforce Development

Lake County Chamber Staff

Chamber Board of Directors Jordan Bradford Tranel Financial Group

Arlette Luviano Associated Bank

Marvin Bembry Emeritus

Elizabeth Brunsvold Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Nell Rice Debbie’s Floral Shoppe

Tricia Conway AT&T Communications

Colleen Wappelhorst Six Flags Great America

Horacio Lopez Emeritus/ProData Payroll Services

Sylvia Johnson-Jones College of Lake County

Tim Walsh Walsh One Consulting

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Kevin Stevens

Julieth Gallardo

Marketing & Member Services Coordinator

Phyllis Dobbs Accounting

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Communities served by the LCCC Our activities afford members the opportunity to move beyond their immediate municipalities. The communities highlighted on our Lake County map are those with businesses actively participating in Lake County Chamber programs and events. We invite businesses across the county to join us in these meaningful activities.

Lake County Chamber of Commerce 1313 Delaney Road, 2nd Floor Gurnee, IL 60031 Phone: (847) 249-3800 Website: www.lakecountychamber.com

Benet Lake

Van Patton Woods Shepherd's Crook G.C.

Antioch

173

Deer Lake

Redwing Slough

Little Silver Lake Lake Marie

59

Chain O' Lakes State Park And Conservation Area

Antioch Lake

173

Redwing Slough F.P.

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45

Timber Lake

East Loon Lake

West Loon Lake

Sterling Lake

Homer White Lake

41

94

Rasmussen Lake

Sun Lake F.P.

Zion

Duck Lake

Lakefront Park

Wooster Lake

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134

Wauconda Bog

Homer T. Cook Memorial Park Bangs Lake

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Butler Lake

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Steeple Chase G.C.

Lakewood

Hawthorn Woods C.C.

Grassy Lake F.P.

Grassy Lake

North Barrington

Lake Zurich G.C.

Honey Biltmore Lake C.C.

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Lake Zurich

Kildeer Columbus Lake

Barrington

Lake Louise

Cuba Marsh

Pine Valley Lake

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Deer Park

Lake Farmington

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Hillcrest C.C. Yankee Lake Sentinal Lake

Buffalo Creek F.P.

Knollwood G.C.

43

Lake Forest Hospital

Lake Forest Onwentsia Club

60

Conway Farms G.C.

Grainger Woods

Wright Woods

Daniel Wright F.P.

Arboretum G.C.

22

83 Buffalo Grove G.C.

Florsheim Park

Old Elm G.C.

Bannockburn F.P.

Yankee Lake

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45

Chevy Chase C.C.

Ryerson Woods

Ravina Green C.C.

Riverwoods

94 Deerfield Park G.C.

Highwood

Highland Park C.C. Exmoor C.C.

Bannockburn

Lincolnshire Resort and GC

Fort Sheridan G.C.

Prairie Wolf Slough

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Lincolnshire

Stone Quarry Lake

Forest Park

Deerpath G.C.

Lake Forest Academy Lake

Sullivan Woods Preserve

Buffalo Grove

Hidden Valley Lake

Lake Bluff

Praire Wolf F.P.

Twin Orchard C.C.

Park

Barrington Hills C.G.

45 Vernon Hills G.C.

Long Grove

Central Slough Salem Lake Tandy

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Royal Melbourne G.C.

Kemper Lake #2

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Barrington Hills

Sullivan Woods Preserve

Kemper Lake #1

Paulus Park

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Hawthorn Woods Kemper Lakes G.C.

Lake Zurich

Stonehenge G.C.

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Indian Valley G.C.

Lake Bluff G.C.

Oasis

Werhane Lake

Lake Michigan

Shore Acres G.C.

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176

Middle Fork Savanna

Mettawa

Vernon Hills

60

Windward Lake

Old School F.P.

MacArthur Woods

Big Bear & Little Bear Lakes

Forest Lake

Echo Lake

Liberyville G.C.

Century Park

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Bresen Lake

Lake Naomi

Lambs Farm

Lakes 137 Great Naval Base

Willow Glen G.C.

Shady Lane Resort Lake

Lambs Farm Lake

Old School Lake

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Lake Leo Lake Barrington

20th Century Lake

Lake Charles White Deer Run G.C.

Diamond Lake

Sylvan Lake

Wynstone G.C.

Paradise Liberty Park

Condell Memorial Hospital

Countryside G.C.

Owens F.P. Lake

Countryside Lake

Tower Lake

Good Shepherd Hospital

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Green Oaks

Wilmot Woods Preserve

Lake

Pond-a-Rudy

Lake Barrington Shores GC

Lake Minear

Foss Park G.C.

Foss Park G.C.

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Community Lake

Davis Lake

F.P.

North Chicago

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Libertyville

St. Mary's Lake

Timber Lake

Grassy Lake F.P.

Greenbelt

Minear Park

Mundelein

Lake Fairview

Fox River Valley Gardens

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21 Pine Meadow G.C.

Four Winds G.C.

Lakewood F.P.

Lakewood F.P.

Lake Lakeland Estates

Lake Barrington

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Community Park

Ivan C.C.

Tamarack Lake

Park

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COUNTY Mud Lake

Schreiber Lake

North Tower Lake

Park City

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North Beach Park

Genesee Theatre Washington

Riverhill F.P.

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Village Green G.C.

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Vista Medical Center West

Independence Grove

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Lake Fairfield

Lake NapaSuWe

Wauconda

Slocum Lake

Almond Marsh F.P.

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Baker Lake #1

Lakewood F.P.

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Grayslake

Round Lake Park

Lake Helen

Stonewall Orchard G.C.

Golden Oaks Farm Lake

176

Gowe Park

Manville Lagoons

Merit Club

137

Baker Lake #2

Island Lake

Heather Ridge G.C.

Valley Lake

Bowen Park

Waukegan

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Hainsville

Campbell Airport

Monahan Lake

Island Lake

Gages Lake

Brae Loch G.C.

Grays Lake

120

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Seven Acre Lake

Druce Lake

Glen Flora C.C.

East

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Six Flags Great America

Bittersweet G.C.

Cranberry Lake

Fish Lake

Volo Auto Museum

Third Lake

Dead Lake

Lyons Woods

131 Vista Medical Center

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Lakemoor

Renwood G.C.

Waukegan Savanna F.P.

Gurnee Key Lake County Mills Lime Cove Chamber of Commerce

Gurnee

Rollins Savanna F.P.

Highland Lake

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Sullivan Lake Lakemoor G.C.

Grandwood Park Lake

Fourth Lake

Round Lake

Round Lake

Volo Bog State Natural Area

Fox Chase Recreation Area

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Long Lake

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Brandenburg Lake

Hooks Lake Park

Round Lake Beach

Shag Lake Nature Preserve

Beach Park

Waukegan Regional Airport Bonnie Brook G.C.

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Redhead Lake

Lake Miltmore

Round Lake Heights

Gurnee Woods F.P.

Lake Justin

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Fourth Lake Fen F.P.

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Greenshire G.C. Orchard Hills G.C.

Midlane C.C.

Slough Lake

Grant Woods F.P.

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Lindenhurst

Sand Lake

Midwestern Regional Medical Center

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Pistakee Lake

Temple Farms Lakes

McDonald Lakes

Duck Farm F.P.

Grant Woods F.P.

Hickory Knoll G.C.

Wadsworth

MacDonald Woods Preserve

Lake Linden

Sand Lake

Thunderhawk G.C.

River

Fox Lake

Fox Lake

120

Lake Villa

132

Lake Nippersink

Crooked Lake

Potomac Lake

Waterford Lake

Hastings Lake

Deep Lake

Cedar Lake

Shiloh Park Shiloh Park G.C.

Wadsworth Prairie

Old Mill Creek

Engle Memorial Park

Sun Lake

Beulah Park

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Fox Lake C.C.

Hendrick Lake

Illinois Beach State Park

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Des Plaines River Trail

Antioch G.C

Grass Lake

131 173

Ames Pit

Spring Bluff F.P.

Winthrop Harbor

Van Patten Woods

State of Illinois Conservation Area

McClory Trail

McGreal Lake

Lake Catherine

Channel Lake

McClory Trail

Cross Lake

Gander Mountain F.P.

Highland Park Hospital

Sunset Valley G.C.

Lake Eleanor

Deerfield Briarwood C.C.

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Highland Park Bob O Link G.C.

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Northmoor C.C.

Ravinia Festival Grounds

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Chamber History Incorporation March 15, 1915

From the Corporate Charter Application To Lewis G. Stevenson, Secretary of State “We, THE UNDERSIGNED, Louis J. Yeoman, T.H. Durst and H.C. Burnett, citizens of the United States of America, propose to form a corporation (not for pecuniary profit) under an act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois entitled “AN ACT CONCERNING CORPORATIONS” approved April 18, 1872, and all acts amendatory thereof; and that for the purpose of such organization we hereby state as follows: (1) The name of such corporation is “WAUKEGAN COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION” (2) The object for which it formed is, to create and maintain cooperation which will safe-guard and promote trade, industry and commerce of the City of Waukegan, and County of Lake in the State of Illinois, to diffuse accurate and reliable information as to the resources of said City and County for the better promotion of the public interest of the City of Waukegan and the County of Lake.”

25th Year Highlights – 1940

❚ All chamber meetings were held at the Karcher Hotel. ❚ The Executive Committee of the Board met every Monday over lunch. ❚ Community Chest organized (today: United Way of Lake County). ❚ Newly formed National Defense Committee organized to formulate plans for the protection of local industry from sabotage and implement policy of general matters of defense. ❚ Waukegan was considered as the site for the present Glenview Naval Air Station and an aeronautical assembly plant.

50th Year Highlights – 1965

❚ Downtown Waukegan Council, Belvidere Road, and Washington Street organized and formalized. ❚ Plans organized for the first referendum to establish the College of Lake County. ❚ Presented the first Life Membership awards. ❚ Organized the “Chamber Ambassadors” for retired business executives. ❚ First discussion for a Music Center of Lake County for improving the cultural life of Lake County. ❚ Building committee considered the Waukegan Library on Sheridan Road as possible office location.

75Th Year Highlights – 1990

❚ The Chamber of Commerce building, often referred to as “The Little White House,” a registered historical landmark building is featured on the Waukegan Vehicle License in recognition of the chamber’s 75th anniversary. ❚ Chamber maintains national accreditation status since 1976. The first and only local chamber accredited in Lake

County Illinois. ❚ Publishes an illustrated history of Lake County, Illinois, celebrating the 150th anniversary of its incorporation. ❚ Designated as an Associate Office of the United States Department of Commerce and Small Business Resource Center by the Small Business Administration.

100Th Year Highlights – 2015

❚ Forecast Lake County Luncheon held at Independence Grove, Libertyville. Tradition of annual economic presentation by Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. ❚ Centennial Annual Dinner held at Waukegan Yacht Club to honor the chamber’s original home. ❚ Hispanic Chamber affiliate hosts its annual scholarship dinner gala at Doubletree by Hilton in Mundelein, providing assistance to qualified students pursuing college educations. ❚ Chamber hosts Legislative Forum Breakfast at Holiday Inn, Gurnee, offering the business community opportunity to gain current information from state and federal elected representatives.

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Hispanic Chamber of Lake County The Hispanic Chamber of Lake County is an affiliate of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.

Our Mission

The mission of the Hispanic Chamber of Lake County is to identify and serve the needs of the Hispanic businesses and to function as an economic, educational and information catalyst.

This will empower the Hispanic business community so it may provide the quality services necessary for the socioeconomic improvement of Lake County.

Buenos Dias, The Hispanic Chamber of Lake County was established over 15 years ago as an affiliate of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Our efforts have been directed toward helping new and emerging businesses in the Hispanic community, as they encounter regulations and procedures affecting their progress.

We also have an abiding interest in providing support to young people in the Hispanic community through our Si Se Puede Scholarship program, helping recipients continue their advanced education.

The Hispanic Chamber hosts monthly networking events as well as more formal programs with information of interest.

We hope you will get involved!

Hispanic Chamber of Lake County Chair Rosa Castaneda Fidelity National Title

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Lake County History

McHenry County, which included Lake, had been set off from Cook County earlier that year, and in March 1837 it was determined that the new county had the 350 white inhabitants necessary to allow the organization to become effective. In June 1837, an election was held, with the majority of those registered living east of the Fox River.

The new government promptly levied a one percent property tax on “slaves, pleasure carriages, distillery, stock in trade, livestock, lumber, clocks and watches.” This was curious, because slavery was not an issue in northern Illinois nor with most of the Yankees who settled in the area. It can only be surmised that they borrowed the wording for their document from one in effect in the South. It is also interesting to note that land was not taxed.

Roads began to be surveyed, and every man between the ages of 21 and 50 was required to work on the roads for five days a year or pay 75 cents a day.

Stage stops or taverns on the frontier often were gathering places for local residents, providing these people who for the most part lived in great isolation, with a place to socialize and enjoy lively conversation. One of the most influential,

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from the standpoint of politics, was the establishment on Green Bay Road near Lake Bluff operated by Irish immigrants William and Mary Dwyer. Dr. Richard Murphy, Mary Dwyer’s brother, lived with them. Political activists before they arrived in the Midwest, the three soon became embroiled in local politics. The tavern was the setting for debate, civic meetings, an endorsement of causes and candidates.

When the newly elected McHenry County commissioners divided it into precincts and magistrate districts, they appointed William Dwyer supervisor of Oak District and Richard Murphy justice of Oak Magistrate District. Murphy soon moved up the political ladder, and was elected to the state legislature in 1838.

Serving three terms, he was responsible for drafting and pushing into enactment the Illinois Public School Law.

The Birth of Lake County

Public sentiment began to build for splitting Lake and McHenry counties.

Murphy who had run on a plank favoring division, was instrumental in finally pushing it through the Illinois Assembly on March 1, 1839. As of that date, Lake County, as it exists geographically today, was born.

Scarcely had the candles been blown out on the birthday cake, than the celebrants were at odds with one another.

Libertyville, centrally located in the county was an up-and-coming settlement on a main road between Chicago and Milwaukee. Started when George Vardin settled beside a grove halfway between Butler’s Lake and the Des Plaines River in 1835, it became known as Vardin’s Grove.

But Vardin left, and when a group of farm families gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July the following year, they decided to rename their settlement Independence Grove. However, when the establishment of a post office soon after led to the discovery that there was already an Independence Grove in the state, the settlement was given its third name: Libertyville.

Little Fort, (later Waukegan), on the other hand, was developing more slowly despite its potential as a port city. The three commissioners from Cook County appointed by the legislature to select the new county seat quickly chose Libertyville.

Little Fort proponents bided their time, and concentrated on the upcoming election of county commissioners. They succeeded in getting one of their men, Nelson Landon, into office. The other two elected,

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Charles Bartlett and Jared Gage, favored Libertyville.

The three men met for the first time on Aug. 17, 1839, and Landon adroitly convinced the other two that due to their lack of funds, they should put off erecting a building and temporarily rent quarters.

Richard Murphy was returned to the legislature as the representative from Lake County. He favored Little Fort for the county seat, and in 1840 was influential in the taking of the national census. The state census taker in Lake County, Captain Morris Robinson, went about his appointed duties with a message for everyone he talked to: the advantage of Little Fort as county seat. Securing petitions along with head counts, he walked to the state capitol in order to deliver them before the close of the session.

Relocating the County Seat

On Feb. 17, 1841, the legislature called for an election to be held on April 5 regarding the location of the county seat. Accusations of improprieties flew.

For example, the Little Fort Porcupine and Democratic Banner, rehashing the controversial election several years later, stated, “The census showed 720 males over 20, yet 744 votes were cast.”

Nevertheless, the ballots were taken at face value – with 278 cast for Libertyville, and 466 for Little Fort. On April 13, the county seat was formally relocated.

This time Landon moved quickly to construct a building that would anchor the county seat to Little Fort. In order to do this, the commissioners borrowed $200 from Elmsley Sunderlin, and on April 20 – just 15 days after the election – the sale of land was recorded in Chicago. A courthouse was contracted for $3,800 and a jail for $1,000.

Archimedes Wynkoop, publisher of the Little Fort Porcupine, also was the county recorder, the deputy clerk and a hard loser.

He moved his office back to Libertyville and the clerk, Henry B. Steel, satisfied that Wynkoop was doing all the work, said nary a word.

At the instigation of Landon, the commissioners voted to discharge Steele as negligent.

When the first train came chugging into Waukegan on New Year’s Day in 1855, the economic future of the town seemed assured. The Illinois Parallel Railroad Company, chartered on Feb. 17, 1851, soon changed its name to the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad. It was to meet the Milwaukee and Chicago Railroad at the state line.

Roosevelt was inaugurated on March 4, 1933, and called for a four-day banking moratorium, although banks in more than 20 states including Illinois, had already closed as a result of the Depression. Locally, Abbott Laboratories and the Chicago Hardware Foundry were forced to make payments with scrip because their money was inaccessible. The Waukegan-North Chicago Chamber of Commerce met to discuss ways to deal with the situation. On March 7, banks were allowed to deal in emergency funds. By March 15, banks in Antioch, Barrington, Lake Forest, Fox Lake, Grayslake and Lake Villa were open for business as usual. The First National Bank of Waukegan did not reopen until July 17, and reported that business was mild that day.

A Major Shipping Port

Early settlers’ hopes of making Waukegan a major shipping port never materialized, although as late as 1955 the Waukegan Port District was formed and the harbor widened and deepened to accommodate ocean-going vessels. In 1959, the Prinz Wilhelm George arrived in Waukegan from the Netherlands to pick up engines from Outboard Marine. It was the first foreign ship and nearly the last. Lake craft still bring gypsum rock and cement for two lakeshore industries, but there is little other commercial activity. Even the commercial fishing industry, which once hauled millions of pounds of fish from the lake annually has pulled in its lines.

Things looked bleak in the 1970s,

when pollution closed the beaches and the harbor was found to be full of toxic polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) from Outboard Marine dumpings.

Recreation did for Waukegan Harbor what commercialism never could, through $4 million appropriated by the state legislature in 1977. Another $8 million followed in 1981. A breakwater was built, as well as 763 boating slips in the south harbor and 284 in the north harbor. By 1988, a total of $17 million had been spent on harbor expansion.

Lake County’s greatest asset has always been its waterways. Today more than ever they are being utilized for recreation to the economic benefit of the county. The market for boating has doubled every decade since World War II. Through the 1950s and 1960s nothing was done to maintain the Chain O’Lakes, although they were becoming increasingly polluted because of more year-round housing, greater boating activity and widespread use of chemicals in agriculture.

There were problems with algae, shallow channels making many lakes unnavigable and increasing danger from flooding.

Then in 1975 there was a big hue and cry from Lake County members of the state legislature who were successful in making that body cough up $940,000 for dredging.

Most of the work, however, was diagnostic until 1985, when the Chain O’Lakes-Fox River Waterway Management Agency was created. They have been concerned with dredging as well as traffic on the chain.

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Primary Industries of Lake County Bio Pharma

More than 100 biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies are based in Lake County, including 10 corporate headquarters. These companies consist of chemical manufacturers, scientific research and development firms and medical and diagnostic laboratories. Total worldwide sales of these local companies exceeds $57 billion per year.

Health Care

Lake County is home to five full-service hospitals, averaging 228 beds each, and five ambulatory surgical centers.

Health care-related entities account for three percent of the businesses in Lake County, generating revenues of $87 billion per year. The health care industry consists of health and personal care retail stores, such as Walgreens, with headquarters in Lake County; ambulatory health care services; hospitals; some residential care facilities; and some social services.

Professional/Technology Services

The diverse group of business in this targeted industry includes more than 2,500 Lake County companies, or nine percent of all county business. Total revenues of the businesses in this targeted industry are more than $2.5 billion per year.

Professional/technology services businesses support a vast array of other enterprises in Lake County, helping them to “Keep it Local.�

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Lake County Government Lake County Government

Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor

Judy Martini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 5 Jeff Werfel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 6 Steve Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 7

County Clerk Carla N. Wyckoff

Bill Durkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 8 Mary Ross Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 9

Recorder of Deeds Mary Ellen Vanderventer

Charles Bartels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 10 Paul Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 11

Regional Office of Education Roycealee Wood

State’s Attorney Michael G. Nerheim Treasurer David Stolman

Diane Hewitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 2 Brent Paxton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 4

Coroner Dr. Howard Cooper

Sheriff Mark C. Curran Jr.

Linda Pedersen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 1 Tom Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 3

Circuit Court Clerk Erin Cartwright Einstein

Lake County government is a public body consisting of the Lake County Board and eight independently elected officials, including the sheriff, coroner, county clerk, circuit clerk, recorder of deeds, regional office of education, state’s attorney and treasurer.

The Lake County Board is made up of 21 members who represent the residents in their respective districts, and is responsible for legislative policy and budget oversight of county government. The Lake County Board meets regularly at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month on the 10th floor of the County Building, 18 N. County St., Waukegan.

Board meetings can be seen on LCTV or www.lakecountyil.gov.

Lake County Board

S. Michael Rummel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 12 Sandy Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 13 Vance Wyatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 14 Carol Calabresa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 15 Terry Wilke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 16 Michael Danforth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 17 Aaron Lawlor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 18 Craig Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 19 Sidney Mathias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District 20 Ann B. Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District 21

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Education Opportunities in Lake County

College of Lake County

Founded in 1969, the College of Lake County (CLC) is a community college based in Grayslake. Course are offered at the Grayslake Campus, the Lakeshore Campus in Waukegan, Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills and online. The college offers more than 200 programs of study leading to an associate degree or certificate, including more than 40 career fields. Spring 2017 enrollment was 15,366 students, or a fulltime equivalent of 8,114.

CLC’s mission is to deliver high quality, accessible learning opportunities to advance student success and strengthen the diverse communities served by the college.

The average class size is 18 students, and classes are taught by professors who are teaching focused. CLC offers 52 majors designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and the career programs offer degrees and certificates in business, technology, health care and much more. The college offers more than 40 student clubs as well as 12 intercollegiate athletic sports teams.

Many new construction and improvements have recently taken place, including a new science building and student café at the Grayslake Campus and a new chemistry lab at Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills. A major expansion is planned for the Waukegan campus.

In addition to providing an educational pathway to a better life, CLC is a major employer and cultural hub of Lake County. The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts offers college and professional events in music, theatre and dance.

University Center of Lake County

In 2005, the University Center of Lake County was built as an addition to the College of Lake County’s Grayslake campus. It is a consortium of Illinois four-year colleges and universities offering opportunities for local residents to complete or add to their education begun at CLC or elsewhere. While the University Center is functionally independent of CLC, its presence offers an opportunity for CLC

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Lake County Tech High School

The Tech Campus is an extension site of many area high schools for juniors and seniors to attend classes in a specific career training program. The Tech Campus is regarded as one of the best career and technical education training facilities in

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The Tech Campus experience provides an educational environment that supports and encourages individual learning styles, develops occupational skills and

professionalism, promotes academic growth and assists students in discovering their potential. In addition to the high school credit, the Tech Campus partnered with the College of Lake County, allows students the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost.

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For over 75 years, Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company has had one mission: to help America’s workers preserve and protect the vitally important things they work so hard to build. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, Colonial offers a wide range of financial protection options, helping more than three million people in over 85,000 companies. In addition to its personal benefits counseling expertise, the company is a pioneer of payroll deduction and innovator of enrollment technology.

Colonial’s end-to-end capabilities and commitment to going above and beyond enable them to provide unmatched customer service. With more than 10,000 sales representatives and more than 1,000 home office professionals, Colonial is available to help during life’s most challenging times.

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With its national network of independent offices and local enrollment specialists, Colonial everywhere large businesses need them to be, with scalable solutions and staffing that can adapt to any business’s need.

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Service and Support: A Team for Your Team

With hundreds of local offices supported by home-office staff and coordination, each of Colonial’s larger clients receives the dedicated time and attention of their own home-office team: Field support specialist – Coordinates activity and support in both the territory and local offices Enrollment consultant – Coordinates enrollment locally and nationally; ensures the best enrollment experience for your clients’ employees Client manager – Your primary point of contact; ensures you receive the service and attention you need to meet your client’s needs Enrollment data manager – Leads any necessary technical research and analysis; ensures data exchanges function accurately and securely Billing specialist – Manages the day-

Your employees’ well-being means everything to their families and to the success of your business. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to help protect them during challenging times – voluntary benefits from Colonial Life.

For instance, if your employees couldn’t work because of an accident or injury, how would they pay their bills? With disability insurance, they could receive benefits to help pay for their daily living expenses.

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In addition to disability insurance, they offer a variety of voluntary benefits, including accident, cancer and even dental and vision – all at no direct cost to you.

Colonial will tailor their solutions to meet your business needs and help you with: Cost-saving strategies – From boosting tax savings to aiding employee cost-sharing, Colonial’s proven benefit strategies can help you save money.

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Genesee Theatre The Genesee Theatre was the brainchild of A.L. Brumund, H.C. Burnett and D.T. Webb, three prominent Waukegan businessmen. They purchased the land from the YMCA for $130,000 in 1926.

The theater was built over a year-and-ahalf at a cost of $1 million. With help from Chicago architect Edward P. Steinberg, The Genesee was decorated in Spanish Renaissance style, with over 1,200 yards of tapestry fabric, several tons of marble and a $25,000 Barton Grande pipe organ. The Genesee opened on Dec. 25, 1927, with four sold-out showings of “The Valley of the Giants.”

End of an Era

In 1952, The Genesee Theatre was renovated with new seats, a new sound system and some changes to the décor.

However, the popularity of the hometown theater slowly declined, as major movie cineplexes became the standard. In 1982, The Genesee stopped showing motion pictures. The theater closed its doors officially in 1989.

A New Beginning

In 1999, the City of Waukegan purchased the building and began renovations to restore the theater to it former glory. After $23 million and the help of over 120 volunteers, The Genesee Theatre reopened with sold-out shows on Dec. 3, 2004.

The Genesee Today

Today, The Genesee Theatre is a cornerstone of the community, marking Waukegan as a destination for high-quality entertainment once reserved for major cities. It hosts more than 70 shows per year from some of the biggest names in music, as well as plays, comedy, movies and dance. During the 2017-2018 season, high-energy acts from Huey Lewis & The News to REO Speedwagon and Sara Evans to Daughtry entertained audiences at The Genesee Theatre. Other popular shows were comedian Ron White, celebrity chef Alton Brown, the musical Million Dollar Quartet and the Russian Ballet.

In addition, The Genesee’s combination of majestic beauty and versatility among the stage, support spaces and public access areas, make it the perfect venue for private events such as weddings, corporate meetings and seminars.

Whether you are looking for a place to host a private gathering or something to do on your night out, The Genesee Theatre has something to appeal to everyone.

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Warren-Newport Public Library Libraries Are for Everyone

Did you know you can use your library card at any Lake County library? In fact, it’s good at any public library in Illinois! (One reason to keep it in good standing.)

At the Warren-Newport Public Library (WNPL) in Gurnee, and at libraries all over Lake County, discover the transformative power of libraries by learning, exploring, creating, connecting and growing.

WNPL can help you. Here’s how: ❚ Early literacy – prepare your child to learn to read ❚ Designated areas with activities for preschoolers, tweens and teens ❚ Readers advisory and reference services – get answers and expert recommendations ❚ Bookmobile visits and homebound delivery – bringing the library to your doorstep ❚ Telescopes to check out (another reason to keep your card in good standing) ❚ Programs and workshops for lifelong learners ❚ Podcasts and video reviews of new titles ❚ Mobile app, text alerts, databases – the library on your smartphone ❚ Public computers and classes ❚ Study and meeting rooms ❚ Quiet reading room with hundreds of magazines and newspapers ❚ Friends of the Library – operators of Book Ends used book store

Libraries Mean Business

Businesses located in the WarrenNewport Public Library District, a 55-square mile area that covers all or most of Warren and Newport townships, are eligible for a free corporate library card from WNPL. In addition to study rooms, copy/scan/print/fax and numerous business-related databases, WNPL has strong partnerships with the Job Center of Lake County and SCORE Chicago. SCORE counselors visit twice each month with free, lifetime and confidential mentoring and consulting for small businesses and start-ups. Appointments can be made online at scorechicago.org or by calling (312) 3537724.

Libraries Transform; Libraries Lead

You may wonder: What is the role of libraries in the 21st century? Libraries transform lives. Libraries transform communities. Librarians are passionate advocates for lifelong learning. Libraries are a smart investment. ❚ Libraries are at the heart of our communities—a resource for people of any age to find what they need to help improve

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their quality of life. ❚ Libraries are evolving to serve the public and to level the playing field for all who seek information and access to technologies. ❚ Libraries also are expanding beyond traditional roles and providing more opportunities for community engagement and delivering new services that connect closely with patrons’ needs. ❚ Libraries are committed to developing a digitally inclusive society.

WNPL 45th Anniversary 1973-2018

The library district is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a reading challenge.

Read 45 books this year and enter to win a fabulous prize. Pick up a reading log at any service desk, online or on the bookmobile and get reading. On Dec. 30, winners will be drawn for kids and adults to win a new tablet. Watch for celebrations throughout 2018.

How to Get a Library Card

All residents of the Warren-Newport Public Library District are eligible for a

library card. Apply at the checkout desk, on the bookmobile or online. WNPL cards are issued free of charge to Warren-Newport Public Library District residents only, and are good for three years.

To sign up in person, bring a photo ID with two forms of identification, one with your current address, to the main library or bookmobile. Check out items the same day.

To sign up online, complete the online form and receive your temporary library card number, which is good for 14 days.

Have immediate access to the library catalog and place up to five holds. Bring a photo ID with two forms of identification, one with your current address, to the main library or bookmobile within 14 days and receive your permanent library card.

Confirm that you live in the WarrenNewport Public Library District. To check your address, call the library at (847) 2445150, ext. 1 or search the Library District Map Gallery of the Lake County GIS/ Mapping Division to verify if you reside within the Warren-Newport Library District boundaries.

Find your home library and make sure everyone in your family has a library card, which for kids is the most important school supply of all.

The Warren-Newport Public Library District, founded by volunteers, serves a population of 67,000.

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The Lakes Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and the only one located entirely within the United States.

The other four Great Lakes are shared by the U.S. and Canada. It is the secondlargest of the Great Lakes by volume and the third-largest by surface area, after Lake Superior and Lake Huron (and is slightly smaller than the U.S. state of West Virginia).

To the east, its basin is conjoined with that of Lake Huron through the wide Straits of Mackinac, giving it the same surface elevation as its easterly counterpart; the two are technically a single lake.

Lake Michigan is shared, from west to east, by the U.S. states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. The word Michigan originally referred to the lake itself, and is believed to come from the Ojibwa word mishigami meaning “great water.” In earlier maps of the region, the name Lake Illinois has been found in place of Michigan.

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to you: convenient on-site amenities such as boat maintenance and repair, fuel, dry winter storage, transient slips, great room, beaches, ship’s store and restaurant.

The largest marina on the Great Lakes sports a protected floating dock system of 1,500 slips, from 30 to 60 feet. The “one price” slip rental includes electricity, water, TV hookup, free Wi-Fi, sanitary pumpouts, dock lockers, showers and restrooms, restricted parking and 24-hour security.

North Point Marina is located in Winthrop Harbor, on Lake Michigan midway between Chicago and Milwaukee.

Chain O’Lakes

The Chain O’Lakes is a waterway system in northeast Illinois composed of 15 lakes connected by the Fox River and man-made

channels. Encompassing more than 7,100 acres of water, 488 miles of shoreline and 45 miles of river, the chain is the busiest inland recreational waterway per acre in the United States.

Located on the border of Lake County and McHenry County, about an hour’s drive from the cities of Chicago, Milwaukee and Rockford, the lakes are popular with boaters and fishermen drawing weekend crowds of 30,000 and holiday crowds of 100,000 people. Additionally, the Chain O’Lakes includes Chain O’Lakes State Park, which borders three lakes at the northwest corner of the system. The Fox Waterway Agency, a special local governing body, is responsible for oversight of the Chain O’Lakes.

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The Land Lake County Forest Preserves

Unique to Illinois, forest preserve districts are designed to protect large natural areas and provide passive recreation.

Your Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government. Since then, the forest preserve district has blossomed into a system of vibrant natural areas and have been LAKE recognized as aFOREST PRESERVES COUNTY national leader in conservation, while offering fun FOREST PRESERVE ways for you to recreate, relax and learn in forest Entrance/Parking More than 30,300 acres preserves throughout Lake County.

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TWO GREAT PARKS, ONE DESTINATION! Six Flags Great America is home to 14 world-class roller coasters, four interactive children’s areas and a massive 20-acre water park. From the wildest roller coasters to lighthearted family rides, Six Flags Great America has something for everyone. As one of the largest theme parks in the country, Great America was built to embody the country’s bicentennial with classic Americana-theme territories.

next weekend plan for fun!

Head to VisitLakeCounty.org and find coupons, events, and hotel packages for planning your next Lake County adventure.

We have your fun covered with a variety of attractions including Six Flags, Ravinia Festival, Gurnee Mills, and more.

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Cultural Institutions Genesee Theatre

In 1926, A.L. Brumund, H.C. Burnett and D.T. Webb purchased land, at the corner of Genesee and Clayton streets, from the YMCA for $130,000. Their wish was to create a community center for Waukegan focused on high-quality entertainment and commercial and living spaces. A year-anda-half and $1 million later, the luxurious movie palace named the Genesee Theatre opened to the public.

Although there were three other theaters in Waukegan, the Genesee Theatre was designed to be distinct. The flourishing growth of this area just north of Chicago justified the creation of a deluxe palace unrivaled throughout most of the country, and it was hoped that the proposed theater would play a role in the current growth of Waukegan.

Waukegan contractor Alva Weeks and Chicago architect Edward P. Steinberg were hired to construct the theater. Steinberg had just built the BelPark and State theaters in Chicago within the last few years.

Construction of the Genesee began in September 1927 on the land on which the old 1912 YMCA building stood, as well as two other buildings to the north. The YMCA had already moved one block west in 1925. The plan was to have stores on the main floor and kitchenette apartments and office suites on the four upper floors all around the south and west sides. The theater itself would take up the middle of the building.

No expense was spared in the creation of the Genesee Theatre. The outside façade was built from terra cotta and pressed brick in ornate design. The main entrance was located on Genesee Street and opened into a huge lobby with a large chandelier.

The interior was designed in a Spanish Renaissance style using caen stone, which is a light yellow limestone, and antique plaster décor. The large center dome in the auditorium was fashioned from hammered silver. More than 1,200 yards of tapestry fabric, several tons of marble from the Carrera quarries in Italy, and lighting throughout the theater combined to make it the most lavish building in Waukegan.

The stage was equipped with the newest technology in stagecraft in order to accommodate live theatre, like vaudeville, music presentations and film. A massive $25,000 Barton Grande pipe organ was a focal point of the Genesee. For comfort, the theater was outfitted with the most advanced heating and cooling system of its time.

On Dec. 25, 1927, the Genesee opened

to the public with four sold-out shows that included the film “The Valley of the Giants.”

In 1952, the Genesee Theatre was renovated with new seats, a new sound system and some changes to the décor.

In 1982, the theater stopped showing movies due to economic decline and the rise of major movie cineplexes. And in 1989, it officially closed and went up for sale.

The City of Waukegan purchased the building in 1999 and began renovations at a cost of almost $23 million with the help of over 120 volunteers. The Genesee Theatre reopened on Dec. 3, 2004 with sold-out shows.

Lake Forest Symphony

Celebrating its 60th anniversary in the 2017-2018 season, the Lake Forest Symphony is the only fully professional orchestra in Lake County. The orchestra has been honored numerous times by the Illinois Council of Orchestras, winning Illinois Orchestra of the Year in 2006 and Symphony Guild of the Year in 2006 and 2011. Music Director Emeritus Alan Heatherington won Conductor of the Year in 2005 and 2012, as well as the prestigious Cultural Leadership award in 2010. Music Director Vladimir Kulenovic won the 2015 Solti Conducting Fellowship and the 2015 Chicagoan of the Year in the Arts.

The Lake Forest Symphony presents five concert pairs in its Classical Series and regularly features prominent guest artists.

A pre-concert lecture by musicologist Jim Kendros enhances each performance.

Complimentary post-concert receptions also offer a unique opportunity for audience members to meet Lake Forest Symphony musicians and to enjoy refreshments and lively conversation.

Robert Kalter and William English founded the Lake Forest Symphony in 1957 as a chamber orchestra of volunteer musicians. By 1965 the group had over 60 players, and in 1988 became

fully professional. Under the visionary leadership of conductors Victor Aitay, Paul Anthony McRae, David Itkin and Alan Heatherington, the symphony firmly established a distinguished reputation.

In 1991, the symphony was chosen from 12 orchestras in the Midwest to be a featured guest orchestra at the American Symphony Orchestra League’s National Conference in Chicago. In October of the same year, pianist Andre Watts performed two benefit concerts with the symphony to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Featured guest artists have included Michelle Areyzaga, Jennifer Frautschi, Ilya Kaler, Mark Kaplan, Andreas Klein, Jorge Federico Osorio, Rachel Barton Pine, David Taylor, Lukáš Vondrácek, Ralph Votapek, Wendy Warner and Jeffrey Work.

Ravinia Festival

The Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States, with a series of outdoor concerts and performances held every summer from June to September. It has been the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1936. Located in Highland Park, the festival operates on the grounds of Ravinia Park, with a variety of outdoor and indoor performing arts facilities.

The Ravinia neighborhood, once an incorporated village before annexation in 1899, is known as Ravinia, and retained its own post office until autumn 2010. The business district on Roger Williams Ave., within walking distance from the Ravinia Festival grounds, includes neighborhood service businesses and restaurants.

Ravinia takes its name from the ravines found nearby along the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

For most attendees, Ravinia is experienced on the 36-acre parkland and lawn. The unique setting allows for open seating and picnicking, where families and attendees can enjoy food and drink on the lawn, with a powerful sound system broadcasting the live performance throughout the park. Most attendees choose to bring complete picnics and dinners to shows, with various lawn chairs, coolers full of food, blankets, candles and lawn accessories in tow.

Ravinia is one of the few concert venues in the country to allow full meals to be brought in and consumed at concerts, even allowing alcoholic beverages. Accordingly, most grocery stores and specialty restaurants in and around the Highland Park area offer ready-to-eat “Ravinia picnics” for purchase.

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Members — Alphabetical # 5 Star Restoration Specialists, Inc. Construction Management

A Abbott | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment AbbVie | Pharmaceuticals Research and Development Ace Hardware Home Center | Hardware

Colonial Life | Insurance Comed, An Exelon Company | Utilities Community Action Partnership of Lake County Community & Organizations Concordia University Wisconsin | Education Congressman Brad Schneider | Government

Gurnee Women’s Business Association Community & Organizations Guscott-Mueller Law, LLC | Attorneys

H Hansen Associates, Inc. | Computer Services/Sales

Constant Contact — Affinity Partner | Marketing

Harbor Freight Tools | Hardware

Contech MSI Co. | Facility Services

Heart of the City | Community & Organizations

Advocate Condell Centre Club/Midtown Health Personal Services & Care

Costco Wholesale | Manufacturing & Production

Hendon Group, Inc. | Consultants

Courtyard by Marriott Waukegan | Hotels/Motels

Air-Con Refrigeration | Contractors

Custom Land Services Construction Management; Contractors

Heritage Woods of Gurnee | Family Community & Civic Organizations

Akorn, Inc. | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment Alice’s Discovery Academy | Childcare Amedisys Home Health Care | Health Care American Outfitters, Ltd. | Advertising & Promotions AMETEK Power Var | Computer Services/Sales Anderson & Boback | Legal Services Associated Bank | Banks Associated Graphics | Printing & Typesetting Services AT&T | Utilities Aurora Health Care | Hospitals & Clinics

B Baxter Credit Union | Credit Unions Bertrand Bowling Lanes | Entertainment

D D. Wells Automotive Service | Automotive Daily Herald | Advertising & Media

Herzing University Kenosha | Education Horizon Pharma, Inc. | Family Community & Civic Organizations Huff-n-Puff Fitness Repair | Fitness

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Debbie’s Floral Shoppe | Florists

Illinois Beach Resort & Conference Center | Hotels/Motels

Delany Dental Care | Medical, Dental & Nursing Care

Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Public Relations

Des Plaines Office Equipment | Office Furniture & Supplies

Image One Facility Solutions | Facility Services

DeVry University | Education

Image System & Business Solutions | Consultants

DoubleTree by Hilton Libertyville-Mundelein | Hotels/Motels

Inspire Realty Partners | Real Estate Services

E Emco Chemical Distributions | Manufacturing & Production

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Iskalis American Floor Show | Home Furnishings

J Jack M. Dunk & Associates | Financial Consulting JKR Financial Consultants, Ltd. | Financial Consulting

BJ Aguado Photography Photographers/Photo Finishing/Framing

Family Piano Company | Arts & Crafts

JM Giftstore | Gifts & Specialty Items

Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County | Education

Farmers Insurance — Darling Insurance Agency | Insurance

Johnson Fine Homes & Plumbing | Contractors

BMO Harris Bank | Banks

Federal/Whalen Moving & Storage | Moving & Storage

Jon Robb Farmers Insurance District Office | Insurance

Brogan’s Awards Sportswear | Sporting Goods

Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors | Home Furnishings

JP Morgan Chase Bank | Banks

Brunswick Zone — Fountain Square | Entertainment

Fidelity National Title | Title Services

Melinda Bush | Government

First American Title | Real Estate Services

C Cardinal Health | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment Carhartt | Clothing/Shoes

First Midwest Bank Mundelein Banks; Banks & Credit Unions

Kinter | Hardware

Floor & Decor | Interior Design Flor Hasselbring, GGL Relocation Services Real Estate Services

Carter-Hoffmann | Manufacturing & Production

Food for Thought | Food & Beverage/Catering

Chicago Tribune Media Group Northlake Press/Publications/Radio

Fox Lake Area Chamber of Commerce | Education

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce | Education

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Cigna Midwest Markets | Insurance City of North Chicago | Government Classic Toyota | Automotive ClearCom Incorporated | Telecommunications Coalición Latinos Unidos de Lake County (CLULC) Business & Professional Services Coldwell Banker Residential — Globe Home Protection Real Estate Services College of Lake County | Education

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Kenosha Area Chamber | Education

Carl E. Mellen & Co. | Insurance

The Children’s Heart Foundation | Hospitals & Clinics

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First Bank of Highland Park | Banks

Kirk Eye Center Medical, Dental & Nursing Care; Optical Services

L La Casa de Samuel Restaurant — Downtown Waukegan Restaurants La Unica Realty Advisors, LLC | Real Estate Services Labor Solutions, LLC | Human Resource Services

General Mitchell Int’l Airport | Travel

Lake County Bar Association | Community & Organizations

Genesee Theatre | Entertainment

Lake County Board Community Organizations; Elected Officials; Government

GlenLake Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Medical, Dental & Nursing Care GLMV Chamber of Commerce | Education

Lake County Community Foundation Community & Organizations

Golden Essence Modeling Studio | Beauty Salons/Spas

Lake County Forest Preserves | Community & Organizations

Graphic Partners, Inc. | Printing & Typesetting Services

Lake County Partners | Community & Organizations

Great Lakes Credit Union | Credit Unions

Lake County Regional Office of Education Community & Organizations

Great Lakes Roofing Corporation | Construction Management

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Members — Alphabetical Lake County Sports Center/Arches Banquet Hall Restaurants Lake County Workforce Development Family Community & Civic Organizations Larsen Marine Service, Inc. Marine Charters, Sales & Services Law Office of Erin E. Cartwright | Legal Services LeaderOne Financial Corporation | Insurance

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QPS Employment Group | Human Resource Services

U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Community & Organizations

Quality Flags, Inc. | Signs & Banners

UMMA Center | Community & Organizations

Quantum Associates, Inc. | Consultants

United Conveyor | Utilities

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US Bank | Banks

Ramada Waukegan | Hotels/Motels

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Ray Chevrolet (Ray Auto Group) | Automotive

Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce | Government

Leeward Business Advisors | Consultants

Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Ray Auto Group) Automotive

Vipers Pro Basketball Team | Sports & Recreation

LegalShield | Legal Services

RE/MAX Showcase — James D. Smith | Real Estate Services

LEARN Charter School | Education Leech Bridges Insurance Agency | Insurance

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company | Insurance

Real Capital Partners | Financial Consulting

LV Wealth Management | Investments

Rick Levin and Associates, Inc. | Real Estate Services

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Rodriguez Home Inspector, Inc. | Real Estate Services Rosalind Franklin University | Education

Mano a Mano Family Resource Center Community & Organizations

Round Lake Area Chamber | Education

Marketing and Sales Services | Marketing

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Marquette University Direct Entry MSN Program | Education MB Financial Bank | Banks Menta Academy North | Education

W Walsh One Consulting, Ltd. | Accountants Warren Newport Public Library District | Education; Libraries Waukegan Park District | Community & Organizations Waukegan Township | Community & Organizations Webster University | Education

Saluto’s Pizza & Pasta | Restaurants

Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center Food & Beverage/Catering; Restaurants

Salvation Army | Community & Organizations

West’s Insurance Agency, Inc. | Insurance

Mike Nerheim Lake County State’s Attorney | Legal

SBDC — Small Business Development and International Trade Center Community & Organizations

Millan Financial Services Inc. | Accountants

The Schmeissing Allstate Agency | Insurance

Morgan Stanley | Financial & Investment Services

SeatWorks, LLC | Office Furniture & Supplies

Merit Club (Golf Club) | Facility Services

Visit Lake County | Community & Organizations

Whirlyball | Entertainment Wiilcom Business Telephone Systems | Telecommunications Wintrust | Banks; Financial Consulting; Investments Woodforest National Bank | Banks Woodland Family Dental Care Medical, Dental & Nursing Care

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SERVPRO of Libertyville/North Chicago/Lake Bluff — SERVPRO of Gurnee Contractors

Navy Federal Credit Union | Credit Unions

Shakou Libertyville | Restaurants & Specialty Dining

New York Life Insurance Company | Insurance

Shattuc Cord Specialties, Inc. | Manufacturing and Production

Nimrod Realty/Laurels of Lake Forest | Real Estate Services

Shur-Way Moving & Cartage | Moving & Storage

Nordic Properties, Ltd. | Property Leasing & Management

Six Flags Great America | Entertainment

Youthage Culinary School | Education

Somercor 504, Inc. | Mortgage Banking

YWCA Lake County | Community & Organizations

North Chicago Chamber of Commerce | Education

Y Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment

Northern Illinois Food Bank | Community & Organizations

Sonalysts, Inc. | Consultants

Northside Community Bank | Banks

Southwire | Manufacturing & Production

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State Representative Sheri Jesiel | Government

Zion Chamber of Commerce | Education

Nothing Bundt Cakes | Food & Beverage/Catering

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Office Depot — Affinity Partner | Office Furniture & Supplies

Tacos El Norte | Restaurants

Onward Counseling Center | Counseling

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment

Overhead Garage Door, Inc. | Contractors

theYOUjournal online newspaper | Press/Publications/Radio

P Paris Presents, Inc. | Manufacturing & Production Peer Bearing | Manufacturing & Production Pro/Data Payroll Services, Inc. | Human Resource Services Pronto Signs & Engraving, Inc. | Signs & Banners Prosco, Inc. | Manufacturing & Production

TKG Environmental Services Group, LLC Construction Management TLS Veterans — HVRP — Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Counseling; Government Town Square Publications | Marketing Tranel Financial Group | Financial Consulting Tranont | Financial Consulting Tritz Beverage Systems, Inc. | Manufacturing and Production

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Members by Category Accountants Millan Financial Services Inc. 1009 W. Greenwood Ave. Waukegan, IL 60087............. (847) 975-3082 http://millan-financial-services-inc.business. site Walsh One Consulting, Ltd. 4233 Grove Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 782-0500 https://walshone.com

Advertising & Media Daily Herald (847) 579-2773 www.dailyherald.com

Advertising & Promotions American Outfitters, Ltd. Rick Larsen 3700 Sunset Ave. Waukegan, IL 60087............. (847) 623-3959 www.americanoutfitters.com

Arts & Crafts Family Piano Company 114 S. Genesee St., #402 Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 775-1988 http://familypiano.com

Attorneys Guscott-Mueller Law, LLC Attorney at Law Four Market Square Ct. Lake Forest, IL 60045 ........... (847) 735-9521 https://www.lawyer.com/firm/guscott-muellerlaw.html

Automotive Classic Toyota 515 N. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 336-4300 www.classicdirecttoyota.com D. Wells Automotive Service 7365 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 856-1420 www.dwellsautomotive.com Ray Chevrolet (Ray Auto Group) 39 N. Rte. 12 Fox Lake, IL 60020 ............... (847) 587-3300 www.raychevrolet.com Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Ray Auto Group) 23 N. Rte. 12 Fox Lake, IL 60020 ............... (847) 587-3800 www.raycdjr.com

First Bank of Highland Park 1835 First St. Highland Park, IL 60035........ (847) 897-7642 http://https://www.firstbankhp.com First Midwest Bank Mundelein 1500 Allanson Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060 ............. (847) 739-3872 www.firstmidwest.com JP Morgan Chase Bank Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 816-4206 https://www.chase.com MB Financial Bank 1620 N. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hils, IL 60061............ (312) 343-7310 http://mbfinancial.com

Associated Bank 1313 N. Delany Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 360-5116 www.associatedbank.com

Gurnee Women’s Business Association P.O. Box 683 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 356-0575 www.gwba.biz Heart of the City 218 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (224) 214-3098 https://heartofthecitysports.org

Waukegan Township 149 S. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 244-4900 www.waukegantownship.com YWCA Lake County 1425 Tri State Pkwy., Ste. 180 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 662-4247 www.ywcalakecounty.or

Community Organizations Lake County Board 18 N. County St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 377-2300 https://www.lakecountyil.gov

US Bank 1 W. Dundee Rd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 ........ (312) 927-0255 www.usbank.com

Lake County Community Foundation Maggie Morales 114 S. Genesee St., Ste. 505 Waukegan, IL 60085.......(847) 377-0520 x24 https://www.lakecountycf.org

Computer Services/Sales

Wintrust 9700 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 550 Rosemont, IL 60018 ............. (847) 939-9656 www.wintrust.com

Lake County Forest Preserves 1899 W. Winchester Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048 ............. (847) 367-6640 www.lcfpd.org

Woodforest National Bank 6590 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 855-0272 https://www.woodforest.com

Lake County Partners One Overlook Pt., Ste. 280 Lincolnshire, IL 60069........... (847) 597-1226 www.lakecountypartners.com

Banks & Credit Unions

Lake County Regional Office of Education 800 Lancer Ln., Ste. E-128 Grayslake, IL 60030 .............. (847) 665-0595

5 Star Restoration Specialists, Inc. 1405 Belvidere Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 599-9036 www.5-starrestoration.com

Mano a Mano Family Resource Center 6 E. Main St. Round Lake Park, IL 60073 ... (847) 201-1521 www.mamfrc.org

Custom Land Services 1933 Lily Ln. Round Lake, IL 60073 ........... (847) 886-7244 http://customlandservice.com

Northern Illinois Food Bank 273 Dearborn Ct. Geneva, IL 60134 ................. (630) 443-6910 www.solvehungertoday.org

Great Lakes Roofing Corporation 2430 W. Wadsworth Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087............. (262) 437-1600 www.greatlakesroofing.net

Salvation Army Captain Bill Holman 850 S. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 336-1880 www.salarmywaukegan.org

TKG Environmental Services Group, LLC 3804 Hawthorn Ct. Waukegan, IL 60087............. (847) 505-1400 www.tkgservices.com

Northside Community Bank 5103 Washington St. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 244-5100 www.nscombank.com

First Midwest Bank Mundelein 1500 Allanson Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060 ............. (847) 739-3872 www.firstmidwest.com

Beauty Salons/Spas Golden Essence Modeling Studio 726 S. Milwaukee Ave. Gurnee, IL 60048.................. (773) 766-0136

Business & Professional Services Coalición Latinos Unidos de Lake County (CLULC) (847) 377-3380 www.clulc.org

Childcare Alice’s Discovery Academy 1411 S. White Oak Dr. Waukegan, IL 60064............. (847) 887-0388 www.alicesdiscoveryacademy.com

Carhartt 7055 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 4A Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (313) 303-9368 www.carhartt.com

BMO Harris Bank 935 W. Rollins Rd. Round Lake Heights, IL 60073 (847) 740-5066 www.bmoharris.com

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Community Action Partnership of Lake County 2424 Washington St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 249-4330 www.caplakecounty.org

Waukegan Park District 2000 Belvidere Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 360-4726 https://www.waukeganparks.org

Lake County Bar Association 300 Grand Ave., Ste. A Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 244-3143 www.lakebar.org

Clothing/Shoes

Banks

Community & Organizations

SBDC — Small Business Development and International Trade Center 19351 W. Washington St. Grayslake, IL 60030 .............. (847) 543-2033 www.clcillinois.edu/sbdc-itc

AMETEK Power Var 1450 Lakeside Dr. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 596-7000 http://powervarfms.com Hansen Associates, Inc. 888 E. Belvidere Rd., Ste. 317 Grayslake, IL 60030 .............. (847) 986-3500 www.hansenassociatesinc.com

Construction Management

Consultants Hendon Group, Inc. 165 Robincrest Ln. Lindenhurst, IL 60046-9536 . (847) 245-8722 http://hendon-group.com

U.S. Chamber of Commerce 300 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1600 Chicago, IL 60606 ................ (312) 983-7113 https://www.uschamber.com

Image System & Business Solutions 826 Main St. Union Grove, WI 53182 ......... (262) 878-4999 www.thesignresource.com

UMMA Center 221 Washington St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 336-6136 www.ummacenters.com

Leeward Business Advisors 4623 75th St., #4-190 Kenosha, WI 53142 .............. (262) 358-4116 www.leewardba.com

Visit Lake County 5465 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 100 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 662-2700 www.visitlakecounty.org

Quantum Associates, Inc. 459 Lambert Tree Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035-5255 (847) 919-6127 http://quantumassocinc.com

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Members by Category Sonalysts, Inc. 1800 Nations Dr., Ste. 207 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (224) 444-6409 www.sonalysts.com

Contractors Air-Con Refrigeration 123 Lake St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 336-4128 https://www.metroalive.com Custom Land Services 1933 Lily Ln. Round Lake, IL 60073 ........... (847) 886-7244 http://customlandservice.com Johnson Fine Homes & Plumbing 40338 N. Fox Dr. Antioch, IL 60002 ................. (847) 809-2494 www.847plumbing.com and www. johnsonfinehomes.com Overhead Garage Door, Inc. 34691 N. Wilson Rd. Ingleside, IL 60041 ............... (847) 546-6600 www.chicagolandgaragedoor.com SERVPRO of Libertyville/North Chicago/ Lake Bluff — SERVPRO of Gurnee 191 Ambrogio Dr. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 557-1080 http://servprolibertyville.com

Counseling Onward Counseling Center 888 E. Belvidere Rd., Ste. 319 Grayslake, IL 60030 .............. (847) 924-0261 www.onwardcenter.com TLS Veterans — HVRP — Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program 5330 W. Elm St. McHenry, IL 60050 ............... (815) 679-6667 www.tlsveterans.org

Credit Unions Baxter Credit Union 6409 Grand Ave., B-2 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 932-8571 https://www.bcu.org Great Lakes Credit Union 2525 Green Bay Rd. North Chicago, IL 60064 ....... (847) 360-6022 https://www.glcu.org Navy Federal Credit Union 6447 Grand Ave., Ste. C Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 855-5298 https://www.navyfederal.org

Education Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County 1020 W. Glen Flora Ave., Ste. 104 Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 599-9510 www.bccoflakecounty.com Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce 200 E. Randolph St., Ste. 2200 Chicago, IL 60601-6436 ....... (312) 494-6700 www.chciagolandchamber.org

College of Lake County 19351 W. Washington St. Grayslake, IL 60030 .............. (847) 543-2954 www.clcillinois.edu

Youthage Culinary School 508 N. Seymour Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060 ............. (847) 865-1010 www.youthageculinary.com

Concordia University Wisconsin 10222 74th St., Ste. 110 Kenosha, WI 53142 .............. (262) 697-8260 www.cuw.edu

Zion Chamber of Commerce 2730 Sheridan Rd. Zion, IL 60099 ...................... (847) 872-5405 www.lclakeshore.com

DeVry University Lewis Zanon 1325 Tri-State Pkwy., Ste. 120 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 625-2549 www.devry.edu Fox Lake Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 203 Fox Lake, IL 60020 ............... (847) 587-7474 www.discoverfoxlake.com GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 ............. (847) 680-0750 www.glmvchamber.org Herzing University Kenosha 4006 Washington Rd. Kenosha, WI 53144 .............. (262) 987-6592 www.herzing.edu Kenosha Area Chamber 600 52nd St., Ste. 130 Kenosha, WI 53140 .............. (262) 654-1234 http://kenoshaareachamber.com LEARN Charter School 3131 Sheridan Rd. Great Lakes, IL 60088........... (847) 473-3845 www.learncharter.org Marquette University Direct Entry MSN Program 8201 104th St. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 .... (262) 565-6411 http://mastersnursing.marquette.edu Menta Academy North 621 Belvidere Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 599-1680 http://thementagroup.org North Chicago Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 554 Abbott Park, IL 60064 ........... (847) 937-8466 www.northchicagochamber.org Rosalind Franklin University 3333 Greenbay Rd. North Chicago, IL 60064 ....... (847) 578-8582 https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu Round Lake Area Chamber 2007 Civic Center Way Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 (847) 546-2002 www.rlchamber.org Warren Newport Public Library District 224 N. O’Plaine Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 244-5150 www.wnpl.info Webster University Webster University BLDG 617 NTC Great Lakes, IL 60088........... (847) 578-0974 www.webster.edu/greatlakes

Elected Officials Lake County Board 18 N. County St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 377-2300 https://www.lakecountyil.gov

Entertainment Bertrand Bowling Lanes 2616 Washington St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 244-1300 https://m.facebook.com/bertrand-bowlinglanes-127039987306645 Brunswick Zone — Fountain Square Kevin Michelson 631 Lakehurst Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 473-4600 https://www.bowlbrunswick.com Genesee Theatre Roy Cox 203 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 406-3145 https://www.geneseetheatre.com Six Flags Great America 542 N. Rte. 21 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 249-4636 https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica Whirlyball 1825 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 ................ (847) 918-0800 www.whirlyball.com

Facility Services Contech MSI Co. 5200 Newport Dr. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 ... (847) 342-9932 www.contechco.com Image One Facility Solutions 1555 Mittel Blvd., Ste. G Wood Dale, IL 60191 ............ (630) 616-1010 www.imageoneusa.com Merit Club (Golf Club) 1500 Merit Club Ln. Libertyville, IL 60048 ............. (847) 918-8800 www.meritclub.org

Family Community & Civic Organizations Heritage Woods of Gurnee 3775 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 623-6300 www.gardant.com/heritagewoodsgurnee Horizon Pharma, Inc. 150 S. Saunders Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 ........... (224) 383-3298 www.horizonpharma.com

Lake County Workforce Development 20 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 377-3447 https://www.lakecountyil.gov

Financial & Investment Services Morgan Stanley 111 S. Pfingsten Rd., Ste. 200 Deerfield, IL 60015 ............... (847) 480-5467 www.morganstanleyfa.com/plocker

Financial Consulting Jack M. Dunk & Associates 5101 Washington St., Ste. 2B Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 244-8400 https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ john.m.dunk JKR Financial Consultants, Ltd. 1790 Nations Dr., Ste. 216 Gurnee, IL 60031........................... 623-5800 Real Capital Partners 1114 Mackenzie Dr. Antioch, IL 60002-7269 ........ (262) 705-8363 Tranel Financial Group 1615 N. Milwaukee Ave., Unit 6A Libertyville, IL 60048 ............. (847) 680-9050 www.thetranelfinancialgroup.com Tranont 1092 Walker Ct. Antioch, IL 60002 ................. (847) 946-1912 www.gainjc.mytranontlife.com/register Wintrust 9700 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 550 Rosemont, IL 60018 ............. (847) 939-9656 www.wintrust.com

Fitness Huff-n-Puff Fitness Repair P.O. Box 1184 Warrenville, IL 60555 ............ (630) 570-0341 http://hnpfit.com

Florists Debbie’s Floral Shoppe 421 N. Lake St. Mundelein, IL 60060 ............. (847) 949-4454 info@mundeleinflorist.com

Food & Beverage/Catering Food for Thought 7001 N. Ridgeway Ave. Lincolnwood, IL 60712 .......... (847) 982-2608 https://foodforthoughtchicago.com Nothing Bundt Cakes 6951 Grand Ave., Ste. C2 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 845-4607 www.nothingbundtcakes.com Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center 4555 W. Yorkhouse Rd. Wadsworth, IL 60083 ............ (847) 672-4497 www.wedgewoodbanquet.com

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Members by Category Gifts & Specialty Items

Hospitals & Clinics

JM Giftstore 1330 Streamwood Ln. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 ........... (224) 513-5488 http://jmgiftstore.com

Aurora Health Care 45 Tower Ct. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 782-7315 www.aurorahealthcare.org

Government Melinda Bush 10 N. Lake St., Ste. 112 Grayslake, IL 60030 .............. (847) 548-5631 www.senatormelindabush.com

The Children’s Heart Foundation 620 Margate Dr. Lincolnshire, IL 60069........... (847) 634-6474 www.childrensheartfoundation.org

Hotels/Motels

City of North Chicago 1850 Lewis Ave. North Chicago, IL 60064 ....... (847) 596-8641 www.northchicago.org

Courtyard by Marriott Waukegan 3800 Northpoint Blvd.

Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 689-8000 www.courtyardwaukegan.com

Congressman Brad Schneider 111 Barclay Blvd., Ste. 200 Lincolnshire, IL 60069........... (847) 383-4870 https://schneider.house.gov

DoubleTree by Hilton Libertyville-Mundelein 510 E. IL Rte. 83 Mundelein, IL 60060 ............. (847) 949-5100 www.doubletreelm.com

Lake County Board 18 N. County St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 377-2300 https://www.lakecountyil.gov

Illinois Beach Resort & Conference Center One Lake Front Dr. Zion, IL 60099 ...................... (847) 625-7300 www.ilresorts.com

State Representative Sheri Jesiel 959 Main St., Ste. 1 Antioch, IL 60002 ................. (847) 855-8600 www.sherijesiel.com

Ramada Waukegan 200 N. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 244-2400 www.ramada.com/hotels/01082

TLS Veterans — HVRP — Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program 5330 W. Elm St. McHenry, IL 60050 ............... (815) 679-6667 www.tlsveterans.org Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce 5250 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 871-0747 www.gurnee.il.us

Hardware Ace Hardware Home Center 659 W. Railroad Ave. Round Lake, IL 60073 ........... (847) 546-4668 www.acehardware.com Harbor Freight Tools 3550 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 249-3250 https://www.harborfreight.com Kinter 3333 Oak Grove Ave. Waukegan, IL 60087.....(847) 623-2304 x106 www.kinter.com/index.html

Health Care Amedisys Home Health Care 765 Ela Rd., Ste. 105 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 ........... (847) 438-4805 www.amedisys.com

Home Furnishings Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors 125 E. Oakton St. Des Plaines, IL 60018 ........... (708) 437-4000 www.4feldco.com/locations/des-plaines Iskalis American Floor Show 4437 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 662-7900 https://www.iskalisamericanfloorshow.com

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Human Resource Services Labor Solutions, LLC 3449 Sunset Ave. Waukegan, IL 60087.....(847) 541-4524 x321 www.labor-solutions.com Pro/Data Payroll Services, Inc. 1125 Tri-State Pkwy., Ste. 710 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 775-0900 www.prodatawfs.com

LeaderOne Financial Corporation 1800 Nations Dr., Ste. 104 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (630) 908-1000 http://leader1.financial Leech Bridges Insurance Agency 1717 Lewis Ave. Zion, IL 60099 ...................... (847) 872-4982 http://leechbridges.com Liberty Mutual Insurance Company 100 S. Saunders Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 ........... (847) 231-5499 www.libertymutual.com/find-sales-officeresults New York Life Insurance Company 3010 Highland Pkwy.

Downers Grove, IL 60515 ...... (630) 795-5159 www.newyorklife.com The Schmeissing Allstate Agency 4262 Old Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 623-2300 http://agents.allstate.com/david-schmeissingbannockburn-il.html West’s Insurance Agency, Inc. 1225 Tri-State Pkwy., Ste. 500 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 623-0456 www.westinsurance.com

Interior Design Floor & Decor 6100 W. Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 672-2023 www.flooranddecor.com

Investments LV Wealth Management 403 Grand Ave., Ste. 100 Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 263-8888 www.lvwealthmanagement.com

QPS Employment Group 1425 Tri-State Pkwy., Ste. 100 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 782-5000 www.qpsemployment.com

Wintrust 9700 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 550 Rosemont, IL 60018 ............. (847) 939-9656 www.wintrust.com

Insurance

Legal

Carl E. Mellen & Co. 601 Greenwood Ave. Waukegan, IL 60087............. (847) 244-3500 www.carlmellen.com Cigna Midwest Markets 525 W. Monroe St., Ste. 300 Chicago, IL 60661 ................ (312) 648-5106 https://www.cigna.com Colonial Life 1700 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 210 Des Plaines, IL 60018 ........... (630) 414-1940 www.coloniallife.com Farmers Insurance — Darling Insurance Agency 111 W. Maple Ave., Ste. B Mundelein, IL 60060 ............. (847) 984-1575 www.farmersagent.com/mdarling Jon Robb Farmers Insurance District Office 704 Florsheim Dr., #12 Libertyville, IL 60048 ............. (847) 362-4244 www.farmersagent.com/jrobb

Mike Nerheim Lake County State’s Attorney 18 W. County St., 4th Fl. Waukegan, IL......................... (847) 377-3022 www.lakecountyil.gov/513/states-attorneysoffice

Legal Services Anderson & Boback 20 N. Clark St., Ste. 3300 Chicago, IL 60602 ................ (312) 715-0870 www.illinoislawforyou.com Law Office of Erin E. Cartwright 1790 Nations Dr., Ste. 121 Gurnee, IL 60031...................(847).748.7577 www.cartwrightlegal.com LegalShield 1330 Streamwood Ln. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 ........... (224) 513-5488 https://www.legalshield.com

Libraries Warren Newport Public Library District 224 N. O’Plaine Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 244-5150 www.wnpl.info

Manufacturing & Production Carter-Hoffmann 1551 McCormick Blvd.

Mundelein, IL 60060 ............. (847) 573-3643 www.carter-hoffmann.com Costco Wholesale 25901 Riverwoods Rd..

Mettawa, IL 60045................ (847) 235-1318 www.costco.com Emco Chemical Distributions 2100 Commonwealth Ave. North Chicago, IL 60064 ....... (847) 689-2200 www.emcochem.com Paris Presents, Inc. 3800 Swanson Ct. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 263-5500 www.parispresents.com Peer Bearing Mary Pawlowski 2200 Norman Dr. S. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 578-1000 www.peerbearing.com/index.html Prosco, Inc. 3901 Grove Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 336-1323 www.prosco-inc.com Southwire 1445 11th St. Waukegan, IL 60087............. (847) 672-2300 www.southwire.com Shattuc Cord Specialties, Inc. 2340 Ernie Krueger Cir. Waukegan, IL 60087.....(847) 360-9500 x102 https://www.shattuc.com Tritz Beverage Systems, Inc. 888 E. Belvidere Rd., #220 Grayslake, IL 60030 .............. (847) 223-1805 https://tritzbeverage.weebly.com

Marine Charters, Sales & Services Larsen Marine Service, Inc. Kathy Larsen Sivia 625 E. Sea Horse Dr. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 336-5456 www.larsenmarine.com

Marketing Constant Contact — Affinity Partner 865 Central Ave. Deerfield, IL 60015 www.constantcontact.com Marketing and Sales Services 1970 Cranbrook Rd. Green Oaks, IL 60048 ........... (847) 367-7192 Town Square Publications 155 E. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 ... (847) 427-4633 https://townsquarepublications.com

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Members by Category Medical, Dental & Nursing Care Delany Dental Care 310 Greenleaf St., Ste. 201 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 623-5530 https://www.delanydentalcare.com GlenLake Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2222 W. 14th St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 775-3357 www.glenlakerehab.com Kirk Eye Center 3477 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 249-4660 https://www.kirkeye.com Woodland Family Dental Care 6631 Grand Ave., Unit 1 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 672-6557 www.woodlandfamilydentalcare.com

Mortgage Banking Somercor 504, Inc. 601 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 510 Chicago, IL 60606 ................ (312) 360-3322 http://somercor.com

Moving & Storage Federal/Whalen Moving & Storage Gene Wheeler, GM 2341 Ernie Krueger Cir. Waukegan, IL 60087...(847) 336-6250 x6303 www.federalcos.com Shur-Way Moving & Cartage 1943 Industrial Dr. Libertyville, IL 60048............. (847) 362-2976 www.shurwaymovers.com

Office Furniture & Supplies Des Plaines Office Equipment 1020 Bonaventure Dr. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 .... (847) 879-6400 www.dpoe.com

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment Abbott 1401 Sheridan Rd. North Chicago, IL 60064 ....... (847) 937-8466 www.abbott.com Akorn, Inc. 1925 W. Field Ct., Ste. 300 Lake Forest, IL 60045 ........... (847) 353-4919 www.akorn.com Cardinal Health Maria Miranda 1430 Waukegan Rd., KB3 McGaw Park, IL 60085.......... (847) 689-6541 www.cardinalhealth.com

Real Estate Services

Signs & Banners

Coldwell Banker Residential — Globe Home Protection Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 752-8863 www.globehomeprotection.com

Pronto Signs & Engraving, Inc. 2114 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 249-7874 http://prontosigns.net

First American Title 300 Center Dr., Ste. 107 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 ........... (224) 355-3055 www.firstam.com/title/il

Quality Flags, Inc. 1485 Saint Paul Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 782-9000 http://qualityflags.com

Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. 2121 Norman Dr. S. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 887-7000 https://www.yaskawa.com

Inspire Realty Partners 4412 Robin Ct. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 693-6200 http://inspirerealty.valuedagent.com

Pharmaceuticals Research & Development

La Unica Realty Advisors, LLC 100 S. Saunders Rd., Ste. 150 Lake Forest, IL 60045 ........... (847) 574-6322 www.launicarealty.com

AbbVie 1401 Sheridan Rd., A1 North Chicago, IL 60064 ....... (847) 937-8466 www.abbvie.com

Nimrod Realty/Laurels of Lake Forest 119 E. Laurel Ave. Lake Forest, IL 60045 ........... (847) 724-7850 www.nimrodrealty.com

Photographers/ Photo Finishing/Framing

RE/MAX Showcase — James D. Smith 5445 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 274-8301 www.jdshomes.net

BJ Aguado Photography 34491 N. Old Walnut Cir. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 912-5448 www.bjaguadophotography.com

Press/Publications/Radio

SeatWorks, LLC 953 Heartland Park Ln. Antioch, IL 60002 ................. (847) 395-0365 https://www.seatworksllc.com

theYOUjournal online newspaper P.O. Box 540 Wadsworth, IL 60083 ............ (847) 293-7028 www.theyoujournal.com

Optical Services

Printing & Typesetting Services

Advocate Condell Centre Club/Midtown Health 1405 Hunt Club Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 625-4750 https://www.advocatehealth.com/condell/ health-services/centre-club

Shakou Libertyville 625 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 ............. (224) 433-6675 http://shakourestaurants.com

Flor Hasselbring, GGL Relocation Services 280 E. Deerpath Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 ........... (847) 457-8856 www.gglrealty.com

Office Depot — Affinity Partner 6523 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031......(855) 337-6811 x12694 https://www.officedepot.com

Personal Services & Care

Restaurants & Specialty Dining

Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 855 W. Adams St., Ste. 100 Chicago, IL 60607 ................ (312) 425-9500 www.ihccbusiness.net

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America One Takeda Pkwy.

Deerfield, IL 60015 ............... (224) 554-6500 https://www.takedajobs.com

Chicago Tribune Media Group Northlake 505 Northwest Ave. Northlake, IL 60164 (312) 350-4609 (Mobile) http://chicagotribune.com

Kirk Eye Center 3477 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 249-4660 https://www.kirkeye.com

Public Relations

Associated Graphics 525 N. Lake St. Mundelein, IL 60060 ............. (888) 546-1009 http://associated.graphics

Rick Levin and Associates, Inc. 1050 N. State St., Ste. 202 Chicago, IL 60610 ................ (312) 440-2000 www.ricklevin.com Rodriguez Home Inspector, Inc. P.O. Box 38 Grayslake, IL 60030 .............. (847) 833-3579

Restaurants La Casa de Samuel Restaurant — Downtown Waukegan 120 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 672-8730 www.lacasadesamuel.com Lake County Sports Center/ Arches Banquet Hall 351 Oakwood Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085............. (847) 336-7444 http://lakecountysportscenter.com

Sporting Goods Brogan’s Awards Sportswear 3615 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 623-5992 www.brogansinc.com

Sports & Recreation Vipers Pro Basketball Team 707 Osterman Ave. Deerfield, IL 60015 ............... (224) 678-3009 http://vipersprobasketball.com

Telecommunications ClearCom Incorporated 13958 W. Adams Rd. Wadsworth, IL 60083-9241 (847) 336-2020 www.clearcominc.com Wiilcom Business Telephone Systems John Kness 3064 Hampshire Ln., #201 Waukegan, IL 60087............. (847) 775-0123 www.wiilcom.com

Title Services Fidelity National Title 1800 Nations Dr., Ste. 209 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 263-1123 http://fidelitydesktop.com

Travel General Mitchell Int’l Airport Patrica Rowe 5300 S. Howell Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53207 ........... (414) 747-3724 https://www.mitchellairport.com

Utilities

Saluto’s Pizza & Pasta 7680 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 356-6900 http://salutosofgurnee.com

AT&T 117 E. Church St. Libertyville, IL 60048 ............. (877) 438-0041 www.att.com

Property Leasing & Management

Tacos El Norte 401 N. Rte. 21 Gurnee, IL 60031.................. (847) 623-3034 www.tacoselnorteroundlake.com

Comed, An Exelon Company 1500 Franklin Blvd.

Libertyville, IL ......................... (847) 816-5350 https://www.comed.com

Nordic Properties, Ltd. 1 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 .............. (847) 336-0900 http://nordicltd.com

Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center 4555 W. Yorkhouse Rd. Wadsworth, IL 60083 ............ (847) 672-4497 www.wedgewoodbanquet.com

United Conveyor 2100 Norman Dr. Waukegan, IL 60085.....(847) 473-5900 x625 http://unitedconveyor.com

Graphic Partners, Inc. Judy Burgess 4300 Rte. 173 Zion, IL 60099 ...................... (847) 872-9445 www.graphicpartners.com

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Advertiser Index Abbott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Anderson & Boback First Responders Family Law Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Classic Toyota • Kia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 College of Lake County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 First Bank of Highland Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Great Lakes Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Heritage Woods of Gurnee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Iskalis’ American Floor Show, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Jelly Belly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Kinter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Lake County Regional Office of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 The Landings at Amhurst Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LEARN Charter School Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Nordic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 NorthShore University HealthSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Visit Lake County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Waukegan Port District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wintrust Community Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Youthage Culinary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 LaILke County ComChamembrceer of LI N O IS

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BANKING!

WE’RE PROUD TO BRING IT HOME. As a company made in this area, for this area, Wintrust and its family of true community banks is dedicated to the unique neighborhoods each serves. For 25 years, we’ve been banks that invest in, give back to, and get to really know our communities and the people living in them. When you bank with a Wintrust Community Bank, you can be confident your money is going back into the things that matter most to you.

Highland Park Bank & Trust, Bank of Highwood-Fort Sheridan and North Chicago Community Bank are branches of Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company. Deerfield Bank & Trust and Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust are branches of Northbrook Bank & Trust Company. Gurnee Community Bank, Mundelein Community Bank, Vernon Hills Bank & Trust and Wauconda Community Bank are branches of Libertyville Bank & Trust Company.

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