Wood Dale IL Community Guide

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Chamber Welcome Chamber Services Wood Dale Events History Organizations & Phone Numbers Reaching the Community Business & Economic Development Dining Out Recreation Houses of Worship Wood Dale Public Library District Schools Members – Alphabetical Members by Category Advertiser Index

Chairman, CEO and Publisher

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Douglas K. Ray

President and Chief Operating Officer Vice President / Director Production Manager

This is a Town Square Publication created & produced for the WOOD DALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 589 Wood Dale Rd. | Wood Dale, IL 60191 Phone: 630-595-0505 | Fax: 630-595-0677 Email: info@wooddalechamber.com www.wooddalechamber.com Copyright© 2018 Town Square Publications 155 E. Algonquin Rd. | Arlington Heights, IL 60005 www.townsquarepublications.com

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Gail Gaboda

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Carrie Dockendorff

Ad Production Coordinators

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and Town Square assume no responsibility for misinformation.

Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and Town Square is prohibited.

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The City offers opportunities for you to increase business exposure, from being highlighted in the Community Newsletter to hosting a grand opening or facility tour and more.

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Schedule a meeting with us, provide your feedback through the annual business survey and use our detailed permit checklists to expedite permit issuance. We’re here to help you succeed!

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CHAMBER WELCOME

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ear Wood Dale Community, Each year I have the privilege of writing on behalf of the Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce to present the newest Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce Community Guide & Business Directory. We hope you will use this informational piece as a guide to assist you with your business needs, and support our community by patronizing and shopping local within Wood Dale. Inside this guide you will find information about Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce business members who help support our community and residents.

2018 was another exceptional year for Wood Dale, with new businesses joining the Chamber, new developments within the city and exceptional accomplishments by our schools, library and existing businesses. As always, the Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce was at the center of things, working to connect people within the business community and beyond.

Each year the Chamber hosts multiple events, such as

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the annual golf outing and monthly luncheons, to provide opportunities for networking and socialization. For over 46 years, the Chamber of Commerce has served its citizens as a liaison to local businesses, assisting with development and growth, and strengthening our community from within.

We’d love to have your business join the Chamber of Commerce this year, if you haven’t already. Please feel free to reach out to us by calling (630) 595-0505 or visiting us online at www.wooddalechamber.com. We have some exciting things in store for our members in the coming year.

We hope you will enjoy this directory and use it to shop locally and support our members.

Download the video and read the booklet on www.AmyloidAware.com See website for meeting locations and dates www.AmyloidosisSupport.org Amyloidosis Support Groups Toll Free 866-404-7539 Info@AmyloidosisSupport.org

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CHAMBER SERVICES ABOUT THE CHAMBER The Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the economic, industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of the businesses in Wood Dale. Also to give assistance to new firms or individuals seeking to locate in Wood Dale; to support activities beneficial to the community and to oppose those believed to be detrimental. In general, to promote the welfare of all citizens following those policies intended to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number.

NEW BUSINESS CONTACTS  Monthly Membership Luncheons Programs and items of interest to the business community. Luncheons are held the second Thursday of every month, excluding summer break (July & August). Call (630) 595-0505 to RSVP.  Networking With Other Chambers Joint meetings and events throughout the year with neighboring Chambers of Commerce.  Annual Golf Outing Usually held in June

PUBLICITY & EXPOSURE  Community Guide & Business Directory Distributed to more than 4,000 households and businesses, this guide lists Chamber member businesses alphabetically and by category.

Advertising opportunities are available.  Newsletters Monthly Chamber publication highlights new members, lists chamber events, provides additional advertising opportunities and up-to-date business news.  Referrals When receiving requests for goods and services, the Wood Dale Chamber refers members.

 Chamber Website Free link on the Chamber website is available to all members. Visit www.wooddalechamber.com today.  Chamber Seal The use of the Chamber seal, for the purpose of making country of origin documents, is offered on a restricted basis and requires both an application and Chamber board approval.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT  Scholarship Working together with the City of Wood Dale, the Chamber provides scholarships to local high schools with senior students who live in the city of Wood Dale.  Economic Development The chamber has representation on the Wood Dale Economic Development Commission, which has numerous business support services and incentives.  Annual City Tree Lighting Every year during the holiday season, the Chamber volunteers to help with the city’s annual tree lighting event and provides materials for the children’s Christmas party.

For additional information on any of these services, call the Wood Dale Chamber office at (630) 595-0505, email info@wooddalechamber.com or visit their website at www.wooddalechamber.com.

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WOOD DALE EVENTS CITY EVENTS

October

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 Arbor Day Celebration

January 2019

 Scarewalk Park District at “The Beach” Water Park Saturday, October 27

 Winter Movie Night Wood Dale Park District Friday, January 25

February

 Turkey Trot Golf Outing Salt Creek Golf Club Saturday, October 27

 Daddy Daughter Princess Night Park District Thursday, February 7

November

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 Veteran’s Day Ceremony

 “Egg-cellent” Egg Hunt Wood Dale Park District at Franzen Grove Saturday, April 13

May

 Doggie Egg Hunt Wood Dale Park District at White Oaks Park Saturday, April 13

 Green Fair  Bike With A Cop  Memorial Day Parade

June

 Public Works Open House

July

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 Prairie Fest

December

 Tree Lighting at City Hall Park District & City Saturday, December 1  Breakfast with Santa Salt Creek Golf Club Sunday, December 2  Senior Citizen Holiday Party Park District at Salt Creek Golf Course Wednesday, December 5

August

 Santa Train Wood Dale Park District Saturday, December 8

 Police Night Out

September

 Breakfast with Santa Salt Creek Golf Club Sunday, December 2

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 Mother Daughter Tea Park District Saturday, May 4

June

 “The Beach” Water Park Opening Day Saturday, June 1

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 City-Wide Garage Sale  Festravaganza Wood Dale Park District at Franzen Grove Saturday, September 8

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CHAMBER EVENTS The Wood Dale Chamber has a monthly luncheon on the second Thursday of the month with the exception of July and August each year. The December luncheon is considered our holiday luncheon.

Annual Scholarship Luncheon June Honors students from the different schools

Mayor Luncheon

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October Mayor is the guest speaker

Annual Wood Dale Charity Gala  March 23, 2019

Memorial Day Parade

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Annual Holiday Luncheon December Featuring the Fenton Choir

The Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce supports and attends events hosted by the city.

Annual Golf Outing  June

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HISTORY

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unklee’s Grove, Lester, Sagone, Salt Creek – by any other name, Wood Dale has a colorful past.

Even a veteran Wood Dale resident studying a map of the area from the 1800s might be excused for thinking, “I don’t understand what I’m looking at.” That’s because the roads and locations – even the town itself – have changed their names over the years.

The area was first settled in 1833 by Hezekiah Dunklee and Mason Smith. But Frederick Lester, who arrived two years later with his father and four brothers, is often considered the city’s true founder because only after he arranged for the Chicago and Pacific Railroad to come through town in 1873 did Wood Dale really begin to take off.

Dunklee and Smith called their stand of prairie and forest “Dunklee’s Grove.” Another town developed just north of there was named Sagone. The Chicago and Pacific’s train station and the area around it became known as Lester Station, or simply Lester. But in 1874 the U.S. Post Office granted the area a postal franchise under the name “Salt Creek, Illinois.”

In the 1890s, a developer planned a subdivision named “Woodale Acres” near the center of town. Historian Mary Lou Mittel writes that residents liked that name so much that they changed the train station’s name from Lester to Wooddale. Finally, in 1928 the village incorporated and asked Washington to change the name of their village and post office to “Wooddale.” But because there already was another “Wooddale” in Southern Illinois, they compromised on the name “Wood Dale.”

Some other tidbits about Wood Dale names and faces noted by Judi Ryan, who succeeded Mittel as curator of the Yesterday’s Farm Museum:  Today’s Irving Park Road originally was known as Plank Road because it only had a surface of wooden boards to keep travelers from sinking into the mud.  Today’s Wood Dale Road was originally named Forest Avenue. Thorndale Avenue was named Pierce Road and Lawrence Road.  The Chicago and Pacific Railroad soon took on the nickname “The Milwaukee Road.” The tracks between

Chicago and Elgin, running through Wood Dale, are now owned by the Metra commuter rail service, which calls them the Milwaukee District West Line. During the later 1900s, the Milwaukee Road’s freight operations fell into the hands of the Soo Line, then I&M Rail Link, then the Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railway, and now the Canadian Pacific Railway. Canadian Pacific operates its main Chicago-area rail yard in Bensenville, right across the Wood Dale border.  Dunklee and Smith discovered it was actually easier to cut down trees in their forest and plant crops in the soft soil left behind than it was to hack through the dense mass of roots below Dunklee Grove’s prairie plants.

Those plants stood as high as the shoulder of a man on horseback.  Winnebago Indians based in Beloit, Wisconsin, kept a signal hill at what is now Army Trail Road and Lake Street. Passing through the area, they would set up a camp along Salt Creek and burn the prairie. That would force deer and other game into the woods, where other hunters would kill them.  Dunklee and Smith journeyed to the area along a trail made by Gen. Winfield Scott’s army on its way to fight Indians in the Blackhawk War. That trail became what is now Grand Avenue and the appropriately named Army Trail Road.

The Wood Dale Historical Society is based at the Yesterday’s Farm Museum, at 850 N. Wood Dale Rd. For information, visit www.wooddalemuseum.org or call (630) 595-8777.

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ORGANIZATIONS & PHONE NUMBERS CITY OF WOOD DALE 404 N. Wood Dale Rd. | Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-4900 | www.wooddale.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

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ood Dale operates under the council/manager form of government. Elected officials serve four-year

terms, with the mayor, city clerk and treasurer elected at large and eight aldermen from four wards serving staggered terms. The city council meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at city hall. The city is governed by a mayor who is elected on an at-large basis and two aldermen from each of four districts. The city also employs a city manager who is responsible for the day-today operation of the city and its employees.

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REACHING THE COMMUNITY

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hen talking about passion for the Wood Dale community, nowhere is it more prevalent than within the Wood Dale City Council. Members of the council are driven by a desire to improve the city in all that they do.

And through the council’s direction, the city has undertaken many projects over the past few years that reach out and strengthen those community ties.

Most recently, the city has adopted a new comprehensive plan. After nearly two years of development, this living document will inform future policy, land-use and community enhancement decisions. Numerous community outreach efforts were conducted to obtain feedback from a large percentage of citizens. Hundreds of ideas were shared by residents through steering committee meetings, stakeholder interviews, workshops, polls and two open houses that were attended by over 450 people.

Now complete, the comprehensive plan will address the needs and goals of the entire Wood Dale community: connecting citizens, building community capacity, embracing Wood Dale’s small-town charm, keeping focus on diversity within the community, and protecting land values. The plan will help city planners set design guidelines, define land use and establish a sense of identity for the city in terms of development opportunities, transportation needs and community enhancement projects.

“Community input was key during the planning stages,” said City Manager Jeff Mermuys. “We now have a strong blueprint for growing the future of the city, while maintaining the small-town aesthetic that makes Wood Dale so attractive to residents and visitors.”

The plan will be instrumental in the commercial and economic development throughout the city. Additionally, the city offers a facade improvement program that provides financial assistance for exterior building and site improvements of eligible properties to enhance form, function and design within the City of Wood Dale.

Specifically, the intent is to reimburse applicants for eligible expenses that contribute to the physical, economic, social and aesthetic well-being of the city. Furthermore, the city has established two tax increment financing districts to encourage redevelopment of properties within the city.

In addition to its planning, city council has undertaken multiple projects throughout the year to enhance the visage

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of Wood Dale. A new clock tower was recently completed at the northwest corner of Wood Dale and Irving Park roads.

This tower and surrounding garden will serve as a new focal point for the city, welcoming visitors to the area. This project was completed thanks, in part, to $490,000 in grants provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration.

Special events are also a key component of the city’s outreach efforts within the community. The annual four-day Prairie Fest extravaganza takes place mid-summer and offers a carnival, food vendors, live music and fun for the entire family. In the winter, Wood Dale boasts one of the most well-attended and unique tree lighting ceremonies in the western suburbs thanks to the inclusion of not only a holiday lights display, but also a full fireworks show in December. Throughout the year, additional smaller-scale events take place including the Public Works Open House, a showcase for residents to learn about the functions of the public works department, as well as the annual Wood Dale Night Out presented by the police department.

Wood Dale police play a special role within the community. By building and fostering strong relationships with the people who live and work in the area, the Wood Dale Police Department continuously sees low crime statistics. “Our focus is to police with our community and not on our community,” said Wood Dale Police Chief Greg Vesta. “We have an awesome responsibility to protect the rights of all our citizens, provide professional services and exceed expectations.”

By developing programs such as the Citizen Police Academy, Wood Dale Night Out, Bike Patrol Unit, Seniors and Law Enforcement Together and Volunteer Service Program, the police department identifies problems, understands expectations and solves issues affecting the city.

The department also makes sure to develop relationships with students through the local school districts in order to educate them and teach them that police are there to help and protect them.

Throughout the Wood Dale Community, the city has taken steps to reach its citizens, develop programs and events to bring the community together, and enhance both business and the aesthetics of the city in order to make Wood Dale a place its residents can be proud of.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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recent survey of Wood Dale business owners found that three things attracted them to Wood Dale to live and start a business:  The city offers a perfect location within easy range of transportation for their supplies, products and people.  DuPage County tax levels are substantially lower than taxes in nearby Cook County (which includes the City of Chicago).  The Wood Dale city government shows a business-friendly attitude, which includes such support as two tax increment finance districts and a facade improvement program.

And there’s a fourth factor, too, said Kelley Chrisse, assistant director of community development for the City of Wood Dale.

“We are also what a lot of people refer to as a small town,” Chrisse says. “They like the atmosphere here – the feeling that they’re part of a family.”

When the farm towns west of Chicago began turning into suburbs in the 1950s and 1960s, Wood Dale grew rapidly because it offers ideal transit options for both residents and businesses.

The Wood Dale train station on Metra’s Milwaukee District West Line is right in the middle of town, near the new clock tower and garden. With almost 60 trains a day stopping there, the line takes riders to Chicago’s Union Station in 35 to 45 minutes. About 600 people a day board Metra trains at Wood Dale.

Only 82 percent of the parking near the station is used each day. That is good news for riders but is seen as a challenge by the city’s leaders to improve ridership and capitalize on one of the city’s assets.

“In the new Wood Dale Comprehensive Plan that was approved in August 2018, we identified that we could make even better use of our train station,” Chrisse said. “We’re expanding access to the station by improving sidewalks

in the depot area and by encouraging employers to start shuttle-bus service between their plants and the station.”

Meanwhile, businesses enjoy access within minutes by road to the air freight facility at O’Hare International Airport – one of the world’s busiest airline hubs – and to Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific intermodal rail yards.

An extensive system of super highways connects the Wood Dale area to neighboring states in every direction.

But big changes are coming in that network thanks to what is known as the Elgin-O’Hare Western Access Project.

For years Illinois planners have been working on this effort to improve auto and truck access from the west Chicago suburbs to O’Hare. In 2017, the controlled-access, two-lane Illinois Route 390 (formerly known as the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway) was extended several miles right through the north side of Wood Dale. In coming years, this super highway will be extended from there to the airport’s western edge, providing a shortcut directly to the Jane Addams Tollway/Kennedy Expressway (I-90) and Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Passenger cars, buses and taxis will be able to drive from Wood Dale to the airport in just a few minutes.

The city government is working to encourage reinvestment along the new stretch of Route 390, which Chrisse described as “the front door to our community.”

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DINING OUT

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Restaurant options are big in this small town

rom authentic Italian and Polish cuisine to sports bars, from wedding receptions with white tablecloths to dining outdoors on a deck next to a golf course, Wood Dale’s restaurants offer something that appeals to anyone with a stomach.

At Marino’s Pizzeria and Cafe, Wood-Fired Pizza is a signature dish. But the menu also includes a cavalcade of other authentic Italian fare in what owner Tony Selvaggi describes as “a casual Italian eatery serving brick-oven pizzas and other traditional dishes in a rustic setting.”

Established in 1982, Marino’s is right in the center of the town’s business district, along Irving Park Road between Wood Dale Road and the Metra line.

Besides its dining-in tables, Marino’s offers carry-out service, delivery and catering. There also are daily specials.

Wednesdays, for example, is Boneless Vesuvio with Roasted Potatoes and Salad for $12.50. Call (630) 350-7560 or visit www.marinosonline.com.

A block away, at 200 E. Irving Park Rd., Gus Frentzos has been dishing up more traditionally American food for 34 years at Christy’s Restaurant and Pancake House. He named the eatery for his late Aunt Christy, who provided recipes for many of the restaurant’s dishes.

“Our atmosphere is casual and family-oriented,” Frentzos said. Besides a huge breakfast menu (Christy’s offers 21 types of omelettes alone), diners can choose from a variety of burgers, melts and hot and cold sandwiches. In the Age of Convenience, he adds, delivery is becoming a bigger and bigger part of the business. Diners who don’t want to dine in can order a delivery through www.grubhub.com or they can call ahead and have their order ready for carry-out.

Christy’s also offers catering. Call (630) 595-4845 or visit www.christyspancakehouse.com Farther up Wood Dale Road, White Cottage Pizzeria and the adjoining La Dolce Vita Italian restaurant are a longstanding Wood Dale institution. Italian immigrant Tony Uroni, who owns the eateries with his brother Tom Scianna, said the restaurant was in business for 32 years even before he and Scianna took over – 33 years ago.

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“We’re a happy place where people can come and relax,” Uroni said. It includes a full bar and patio tables outside.

Delivery and carry-out are available. “Catering is a big part of our carry-out business,” Uroni added. “We have prepared food for 400 people, for 75, for 40. In the dining room we don’t do banquets or weddings but we can handle rehearsal dinners and small parties for up to 70 people.” For menus and information, visit www.whitecottagepizzas.com or call (630) 766-7617.

Even Wood Dale’s golf courses offer food. At the 18-hole Maple Meadows Golf Club, the Maple Grill is open to the public seven days a week during golf season (unless there is a private event), said Business Manager Tom Sheppard. The headline item is the third-pound, never-frozen, black Angus burger. But the grill also offers a 7-inch Vienna hot dog on an Alpha Bakery bun, Johnsonville Stadium brats plus various wraps, melts and salads. The bar features a variety of craft beers made right here in DuPage County.

Maple golfers can order ahead on their cellphones and pick up their order mid-game. Sheppard joked that “we know how fast each golfer is and how long it will take them to get here from whatever hole they called from.” Visit www. dupagegolf.com or call (630) 616-8424.

At Salt Creek Golf Club, the Salt Creek Bar and Grille not only attracts golfers but also draws a lunch crowd from workers in nearby businesses who like to eat in a country club atmosphere – and perhaps wish they were going to follow up lunch with 18 holes instead of returning to work.

The menu includes wraps, sandwiches and a variety of salads. Salt Creek also offers wedding-reception packages.

Visit www.saltcreekgolfclub.com or call (630) 773-0184.

Fans of pro sports – or anyone throwing a party – may stop at Crossroads Sports Bar & Restaurant at 396 W. Irving Park Rd. Fans can catch the big game on TV while enjoying wings, 10-ounce burgers, a variety of other sandwiches and beer. The staff can cater private parties at the customer’s home or organize a private party at the restaurant. Video gaming also is available. Visit www.crossroadseatery.com or call (630) 860-0055.

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Georgetown Square Wood Dale’s Largest Shopping Center!

Conveniently Located at Prospect & Irving Park Roads, Wood Dale

• STATE FARM

• TOSCANI RESTAURANTE

• WARNIMONT’S HARDWARE & RENTAL

• ALLSTATE INSURANCE

• YUE-SUN

• DRAPERYLAND

• WOOD DALE TOBACCO

• PARKWAY BANK

• GEORGETOWN JEWELERS • PIA’S BANQUET EVENTS

• INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CLUB

• SALON 448

• V.I.P. EXPRESS CAR WASH

• DOLLAR GENERAL

• DUNKIN DONUTS

• FRANK’S FRESH MARKET

• BENTLEY’S PANCAKE HOUSE

• BIG LOTS

• WENDY’S

• VFW

• FARMERS INSURANCE

• AUTO ZONE

• NELLY’S PLAYGROUND, INC.

• THIN BLUE LINE

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RECREATION WOOD DALE PARK DISTRICT 111 E. Foster Ave. | (630) 595-9333 | www.wdparks.org The Wood Dale Park District thrives on providing memorable events and wonderful opportunities for residents and visitors. Organized in 1967, the park district encompasses a six-square-mile area and serves most of the City of Wood Dale and portions of Elk Grove Village, Itasca and Bensenville.

The park district serves an estimated population of 13,500 with approximately 140 acres of park land on 12 park sites and three recreation facilities. District facilities include an 18-hole golf course with driving range and banquet facility, water park, community center, dog-friendly area and fitness center. The Wood Dale Park District also owns and operates 12 area parks.

The Wood Dale Park District offers an extensive selection of recreation and leisure programs for all age and interest groups. More details are available in the park district’s seasonal brochure which is produced three times per year; residents can register online at wdparks.org. Interested in collaborating to offer a program? Contact Matthew Ellmann, Executive Director at mellmann@wdparks.org The Park District is governed by a five-member board of park commissioners, elected at-large for overlapping sixyear terms. Day-to-day operations are administered by the executive director and staff.

above the gymnasium. A variety of membership options, including corporate memberships, are available. The fitness team is also available to tailor-make a program for your business to be held at your location. For more information, contact Arturo Segura, deputy director of recreation services, at asegura@wdparks.org.

SALT CREEK GOLF CLUB 701 W. Thorndale Ave. | (630) 773-0184 www.saltcreekgolfclub.com This three-time award-winning facility of the Daily Herald Readers’ Choice “Best of the Best” award, offers an 18-hole executive golf course and banquet facility that hosts weddings, showers and other private gatherings. The Salt Creek Golf Club is host to over 30 golf leagues and many golf outings, including Footgolf. Tee times may be reserved seven days in advance by calling the Pro Shop at (630) 7730184 or online at saltcreekgolfclub.com.

THE BEACH WATER PARK 161 Commercial Ave. | www.wdparks.org (West of Wood Dale Road and north of Irving Park Road) The Beach Water Park is where residents can cool off on hot summer days, enjoy an L-shaped zero depth pool, and a splash-pad play area.

Other water park attractions include two 129-foot spiral

RECREATION COMPLEX 111 E. Foster Ave. | (630) 595-9333 | www.wdparks.org The Wood Dale Park District Recreation Complex is the primary location for many recreation programs including a preschool program, before and after-school care programs, arts, dance, fitness, athletics and summer camp programs.

The goal is to provide programs and services for each age, ability and interest.

The recreation complex includes a gymnasium, arts, dance/exercise rooms, senior citizen meeting room, kitchen facilities, preschool rooms and the park district’s administrative offices.

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water slides, a sand volleyball court, a sand playground equipment area, an adult deck with heated spa, a large tanning area, a full-service concession stand and concession picnic area, a supervised bathhouse with showers and coin lockers and award-winning licensed lifeguards.

WHITE OAKS PARK 111 S. Wood Dale Rd. | www.wdparks.org (Corner of Wood Dale Road and Montrose Avenue) Covering more than 18 acres, White Oaks Park features a nature preserve, dog-friendly areas and a walking path.

In line with the Park District’s Comprehensive Community Action Park Plan, redevelopment plans are in the works for White Oaks Park.

Resident feedback, combined with a wetland delineation study, a tree inventory, a condition assessment of the cabin and an environmental study of the structure drove the formation of the plan that included both passive and active recreation amenities. The plan will be completed in three phases, and visitors will have access to park amenities through the majority of the project, which will be completed as funding becomes available. For more information, visit www.wdparks.org.

SALT CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL (Starts at Busse Woods in Cook County to the north, passes through eastern DuPage County’s Salt Creek watershed and curves southeast back into Cook County, where it ends at the Brookfield Zoo) This 35-mile stretch of pedestrian and bicycle trail is not only one of the most visited trail systems in Northeastern Illinois, but it’s also a key link in the development of a 210mile northeastern Illinois trail network.

Consisting of both on-street and off-street segments, the Salt Creek Greenway Trail winds through more than a dozen communities and serves more than 300,000 residents along its route.

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A facility of the WOOD DALE PARK DISTRICT

SALT CREEK PARK FOREST PRESERVE (Elizabeth Drive between Addison and Wood Dale roads) At 97.5 acres, Salt Creek Park is a mix of upland forest and floodplain woods. Nearly 2 miles of looped mowedturf trails meander through the preserve, ideal for hiking and cross-country skiing. A short gravel trail leads from the parking lot to Salt Creek.

Salt Creek Park has dozens of tables and grassy areas where picnickers can spread a blanket as well as few small shelters that are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

It also has a 100-person reservable shelter available through dupageforest.org.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County actively manages the preserve’s natural areas by removing nonnative woody plants, which helps species like bur oaks, hickories and black oaks thrive.

...a fantastic venue for weddings, showers, special occasions, and corporate events!

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Redesigned in 1998, it features a modern combination of links and prairie design with immaculate bent grass greens and fairways and four sets of tees to challenge golfers of all skill levels. It offers a modern, comfortable clubhouse, locker rooms and a pro shop. It also offers permanent tee-times and leagues. The clubhouse grill, which is open to golfers and non-golfers alike during the golf season, has banquet space for gatherings up to 160 and offers an array of sandwiches and golf course favorites.

forest preserve trails at Salt Creek Marsh, Salt Creek Park, Cricket Creek, Salt Creek Greenway, York Woods and Fullersburg Woods.

MAPLE MEADOWS GOLF COURSE 272 S. Addison Rd. | (630) 616-8424 | www.dupagegolf.com This 18-hole, par 70 championship course is home to some of the area’s best golf outings and is honored to be a qualifying site for the Illinois Open.

Join us for recreation, fitness, nature, & parks! itascaparkdistrict.com 630-773-2257

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HOUSES OF WORSHIP BAPTIST First Baptist Church of Wood Dale 292 Oak Meadows Dr. (630) 766-9710

CHRISTIAN Christian Congregation Church 120 S. Mill Rd. (630) 238-9276

LUTHERAN Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church 107 N. Wood Dale Rd. (630) 766-2838

St. Peter’s Latvian Lutheran Church 450 W. Forest Preserve Dr. (630) 595-0143

UNITED METHODIST Wood Dale Community Church 206 N. Wood Dale Rd. (630) 766-1805

ROMAN CATHOLIC Holy Ghost Church 254 N. Wood Dale Rd. (630) 860-2975

INTERDENOMINATIONAL Agape Family Church 140 N. Hemlock Ave. (630) 595-9601

Come Worship at Calvary Lutheran Church - 107 N. Wood Dale Road Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m Christian Education for all ages at 10:30 a.m.

Community Support Services Include Respite Care for Special Needs Families Mental Health Support Group Special Needs Support Group on Selected Saturdays Please Contact Us (630) 766-2838

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Entering the library is like exploring a grand lodge, conveniently from home or a mobile location. The Wood Dale Library offers more than 1,000 free enriching arts, similar to the lodge at Starved Rock State Park or the culture and entertainment, programs a year for all ages.

Grand Canyon. Under the tall, wood-beamed cathedral Early learning workshops engage the youngest patrons, ceilings, discover the more than 100,000 items available for and teens can socialize at fun-filled events. Whether it’s check-out, whether it is a print book or magazine, popular giggling and smiling on Thursday night at the Family entertainment or educational DVD or audiobook.

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SCHOOLS PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Wood Dale District 7 Wood Dale Board of Education 543 N. Wood Dale Rd. | Wood Dale (630) 595-9510 Oakbrook Elementary School 170 S. Wood Dale Rd. | Wood Dale (630) 766-6336 Westview Elementary School 200 N. Addison Rd. | Wood Dale (630) 766-8040 Wood Dale Junior High School 655 N. Wood Dale Rd. | Wood Dale (630) 766-6210 Bensenville District 2 210 S. Church Rd. | Bensenville (630) 766-5940 W.A. Johnson Elementary School 252 S. Ridgewood Ave. | Bensenville (630) 766-2605 Blackhawk Middle School 250 S. Church Rd. | Bensenville (630) 766-2601 Itasca School District 10 200 N. Maple St. | Itasca (630) 773-1232 Elmer H. Franzen Intermediate School 730 N. Catalpa St. | Itasca (630) 773-0100

Raymond Benson Primary School 301 E. Washington | Itasca (630) 773-0554 F.E. Peacock Middle School 301 E. North St. | Itasca (630) 773-0335 Addison School District 4 222 N. Kennedy Dr. | Addison, IL (630) 458-2500 Ardmore Elementary School 644 S. Ardmore Ave. | Addison (630) 458-2900 Fullerton Elementary School 400 S. Michigan Ave. | Addison (630) 458-2950 Indian Trail Junior High School 222 N. Kennedy Dr. | Addison (630) 458-2600

PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS Fenton High School – District 100 1000 W. Green St. | Bensenville (630) 766-2500 Lake Park High School – District 108 | East Campus 600 S. Medinah Rd. | Roselle (630) 529-4500 Lake Park High School – District 108 | West Campus 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. | Roselle (630) 529-4500 Addison Trail High School – District 88 213 N. Lombard Rd. | Addison (630) 628-3300

PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS St. Luke School (PreK-8) 410 S. Rush St. | Itasca (630) 773-0509

PAROCHIAL HIGH SCHOOLS Immaculate Conception Prep High School 217 Cottage Hill Ave. | Elmhurst (630) 530-3460 St. Viator High School 1213 E. Oakton St. | Arlington Heights (847) 392-4050 Montini Catholic High School 19W070 16th St. | Lombard (630) 627-6930 Wo o d Da l e C ham b e r o f Co m m e rc e

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Cheryl J. Lenisa, CPA 750 Rosedale Ave. Roselle, IL 60172 (630) 894-5850 www.lenisa.net

AUTOMOTIVE — PARTS, MECHANICAL REPAIR, AUTO BODY REPAIR, DETAILING, NEW & USED CAR SALES, & CAR BATTERIES

Victor V. Scimeca, CPA 367 E. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-1040

Rich’s Wood Dale Tire/Auto Care 129 Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-7710 http://wooddaletire.com

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AWARDS, TROPHIES & ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

Amyloidosis Support Groups, Inc. P.O. Box 604 Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 350-7539 www.amyloidosissupport.com Bens/WD/Franklin Pk Kiwanis P.O. Box 524 Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 595-4200 Meet Chicago Northwest 1375 E. Woodfield Rd., Ste. 120 Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 490-1010 www.chicagonorthwest.com Tioga VFW 2149 510 Georgetown Sq. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-0334 www.vfw2149.org Wood Dale American Legion Post 1205 203 N. Edgewood Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 860-1128 www.americanlegionpost1205.com Wood Dale Lions 836 Summerfield Dr. Roselle, IL 60172 (630) 766-1552 www.wooddalelions..com

Forest Awards & Engraving 336 E. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-2242 www.forestawards.com

BANKS & FINANCIAL SERVICES

BMO Harris Bank 130 W. Devon Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 775-5110 https://www.bmoharris.com Itasca Bank & Trust Co. 308 W. Irving Park Rd. Itasca, IL 60143 (630) 773-0350 www.itascabank.com Wood Dale Bank & Trust 171 E. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 277-0044 www.wooddalebank.com

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

McBeath, Fates & Ivers, P.C. 115 W. Orchard St., 2nd Fl. Itasca, IL 60143 (630) 764-8370 www.mficpa.com

CHURCHES

Wood Dale Community United Methodist Church 206 N. Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-18005 www.wooddalecommunityumc.org Wo o d Da l e C ham b e r o f Co m m e rc e

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Amaitis & Associates, Inc. 810 Lively Blvd.

Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-8555 www.amaitis.com

Kiamco Computer Services 277 S. Montclare Ln. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 616-1621

CUSTOM BUILDERS

DeMichele Builders 17W275 Rodeck Ln. Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 279-6528

Harry Long, Inc. 631 N. Central Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 860-5664 www.longcustomsbroker.com

DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS & DECORATORS Latoria Brothers Construction Company 355 E. Potter St. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-3036 http://latoriaconstruction.com

EDUCATION

Bensenville Elementary School Dist. 2 210 S. Church Rd. Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 766-5940 www.bsd2.org Child’s Voice 180 Hansen Ct. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-8200 x1051 www.childsvoice.org Fenton Community HS Dist. 100 1000 W. Green St. Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 860-8621 http://fenton100.org Wood Dale School Dist 7 543 N. Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-9510 www.wd7.org

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MEMBERS BY CATEGORY EMPLOYMENT

Wood Dale Public Library District 520 N. Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-5012 www.wooddalelibrary.org

Associated Labor Corp. of America 311 N. Walnut Ave., Ste. 200 Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-8110 www.associatedlabor.com

EQUIPMENT RENTAL Thompson’s Rental 215 W. Irving Park Rd. Bensenville, IL 60106 (877) 823-9473 www.thompsonrental.com

Green Thumb Florist 310 W. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 787-1005 www.greenthumbflorist.net

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Excel Heating & Air Conditioning 675 E. Irving Park Rd., Ste. 3001 Roselle, IL 60172 (630) 860-1251 www.excelheatingair.com

FOOD & DRUG Franks Fresh Market 470 Georgetown Sq. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 521-0560 www.franksfreshmarket.com

HOTELS

FREIGHT FORWARDER

GOVERNMENTAL

Addison Township Highway Dept.

411 W. Potter St. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-2228 www.addisontownship.com City of Wood Dale 404 N. Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-4900 www.wooddale.com State Representative Christine Winger One Tiffany Point, Ste. G3 Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (847) 252-9311 www.repwinger.com

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Maher Lumber Company 301 W. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-8440 www.maherlumber.com

Warnimont’s Hardware & Rental 363 Georgetown Sq. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-5660 www.warnimontsdoitbest.com

FLORISTS

Fracht Express, Inc. 850 Dillon Dr. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 303-4750 www.frachtexp.com

HARDWARE, LUMBER & EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Courtyard by Marriott Wood Dale/Itasca 900 N. Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-7775 www.marriott.com/chiwd DoubleTree by Hilton 1200 N. Mittel Blvd.

Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 860-2900 http://doubletree.hilton.com/woodale

IMPORT/EXPORT, TRUCKING, FREIGHT FORWARDING & LOGISTICS

Alg Worldwide Logistics, Ltd. 745 Dillion Dr. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 350-7000 www.algworldwide.com American River Logistics 246 Beinoris Dr. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (847) 956-0800 www.americanrivergroup.com

Impex GLS, Inc. 940 N. Central Ave., Ste. 201 Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 227-9300 x105 www.impexgls.com Reilly International, Ltd. 1555 N. Michael Dr. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 238-4900 www.reillyinternational.com Rooster Express, Inc. P.O. Box 28 Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 350-0099 www.roosterexpress.com Rotra LLC 841 Sivert Dr. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-8080 www.rota.com

INSURANCE Farmers Insurance — Violeta Rista Agency 345 Georgetown Sq., Ste. 201 Wood Dale, IL 60191 (815) 422-1800 http://farmersagent.com/vrista

LAW FIRM

Kupisch, Carbon & Laurean, Ltd. 201 N. Church Rd. Bensenville,, IL 60106 (630) 595-4520 www.kupischcarbonlaurean.com

LAWYERS

Hunt, Aranda & Subach, Ltd. 1035 S. York Rd. Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 860-7800 www.780law.com

LIFE INSURANCE

The Pietsch Financial Group 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 940 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 628-7863

MANUFACTURER

OPTO International 1325 N. Mittel Blvd.

Wood Dale, IL 60191 (847) 541-6786 x5756 www.optosystem.com

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MEMBERS BY CATEGORY MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS

Town Square Publications/ Paddock Publications 155 E. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 427-4905 www.townsquare.com

MEDICAL

Mark Pappadopoli M.D., P.C. 236 E. Irving Park Rd., Ste. C Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 860-5160 Randall Residence/Wood Dale Memory Care 238 E. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 936-8880 www.randallresidence.com

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Hegele Logistics, LLC 1001 Mittel Dr. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (847) 404-9376 www.hegelelogistic.com

ONLINE MARKET

Saint Michaels Market 409 E. Fullerton Ave. Addison, IL 60106-4103 (630) 530-2620 http://stmichaelsmarket.gpdb.com

PLUMBING

Apex Plumbing, Inc. 300 E. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 Johns Plumbing Inc. 163 Paramont Dr. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 788-3569

Quality Plumbing Services Inc. 251 Oakwood Dr. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 227-0200 www.qualityplumbingchicago.com

PRINTERS/GRAPHICS — RETAIL & COMMERCIAL

AlphaGraphics 165 Hansen Ct., Ste. 111 Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-6800 www.us468.alphagraphics.com

RECREATION

Bensenville Park Dist.

1000 W. Wood St. Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 766-7015 x2004 www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org Top Golf USA 699 W. Thorndale Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 220-5094 www.topgolf.com Wood Dale Bowl 155 W. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-6800 www.wooddalebowl.com Wood Dale Park District 111 E. Foster Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-3333 www.wdparks.org

REALTORS

Gloria Warnimont — RE/MAX Central 455 N. Roselle Rd. Roselle, IL 60172 (630) 307-9055 www.gwarnimont.illinoisproperty.com

REALTORS & MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Anthony J. Trotto Real Estate 138 W. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 521-0298 www.ajjre.com Georgetown Management Co. 332 Georgetown Sq. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-1685

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Lee & Associates of IL 9450 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 550 Rosemont, IL 60018 (773) 355-3019 www.lee-associates.com/illinois RE/MAX Central 455 N. Roselle Rd. Roselle, IL 60172 (630) 307-9055 www.gwarnimont.illinoisproperty.com

RESTAURANTS, CATERERS & CLUBS Bentley’s Pancake House 477 Georgetown Sq. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-5556 http://bentleyswooddale.com Christy’s Restaurant 200 E. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-4845 www.christyspancakehouse.com Crossroads Tavern & Eatery 396 W. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 860-0055 www.crossroadseatery.com Maple Meadows Golf Club 272 S. Addison Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 616-8424 http://dupagegolf.com Marino’s Italian Café 136 E. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 350-7560 www.tastemarinos.com Salt Creek Golf Club 701 W. Thorndale Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 773-0184 http://saltcreekgolfclub.com Tomczak’s Tap 265 E. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-0479 Two Chefs & Catering 3 S. Center St. Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 766-6030 www.twochefscatering.com

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MEMBERS BY CATEGORY White Cottage Pizza, Inc. 350 N. Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-7617 www.whitecottage.com Wood Dale Park District — Salt Creek Golf Club 111 E. Foster Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 773-0184 http://saltcreekgolfclub.com Woody’s Sports Bar 230 E. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL (630) 422-1950

RETAIL/SERVICE

TCJ Mechanical, Inc. 361 N. Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 350-2689

SALES & SERVICE

Complete Cleaning Co., Inc. 615 Wheat Ln. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 766-4464 www.completecleaning.com

Sweeney’s Custom Landscaping 100 S. Villa Ave., Ste. A Villa Park, IL 60181 (630) 238-8600 www.sweeneyslandscaping.com

WASTE DISPOSAL/ RECYCLING Flood Brothers Disposal Co. 17W609 14th St. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (630) 246-0400 www.floodbrothersdisposal.com

WHOLESALE & MANUFACTURES Finkel Supply, Inc. P.O. Box 604 Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 350-7539 www.finkelsupply.com Tempco Electric Heater Corp 607 N. Central Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 350-3252 www.tempco.com Wiegel Tool Works 935 N. Central Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (630) 595-6550 www.wiegeltoolworks.com

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ADVERTISER INDEX Amyloidosis Support Groups ........................................... 6

Itasca Bank & Trust Co. ................................................... 8

Anthony J. Trotto Real Estate ........................................ 11

Itasca Park District ......................................................... 20

Bentley’s Pancake House & Restaurant .......................... 17

Marino’s Pizza É Pasta ................................................... 15

BK Dental – Boris Kaltchev, DMD ............................... 11

Meet Chicago Northwest ................................................. 8

Calvary Lutheran Church .............................................. 21

Randall Residence ............................................................ 3

Christy’s Restaurant Pancake House ................................ 5

Rooster Express, Inc. ........................................................ 9

City of Wood Dale ........................................................... 5

Salt Creek Golf Club ...................................................... 19

DoubleTree by Hilton/Wood Dale – Elk Grove ............ 11

Thompson Rental Station, Inc. ....................................... 10

Farmers Insurance – Violeta Rista Agency ..................... 17

Two Chefs Restaurant & Bar ........................................... 5

Finkel Supply, Inc. .......................................................... 13

VFW Post 2149 .............................................................. 17

Flood Brothers Disposal/Recycling Services .................... 2

Wood Dale Bank & Trust .............................................. 32

Frank’s Fresh Market ...................................................... 17

Wood Dale Bowl .............................................................. 9

Geils Funeral Home, Inc. ................................................. 6

Wood Dale Public Library District ................................ 22

Georgetown Square ........................................................ 16

Wood Dale School District 7 ......................................... 22

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