2024 Senior Resource Guidebook

SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDEBOOK 2024 / 2025 ZION & BENTON TOWNSHIPS

CELEBRATING 22 YEARS OF COMMUNITY

Important Phone Numbers Chambers of Commerce •

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Lake County’s Lakeshore (847) 872-5405 1300 Shiloh Boulevard Zion, IL 60099 www.lclakeshore.com Winthrop Harbor (847) 872-7723 P.O. Box 347 Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 www.cocwh.com

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City of Zion (847) 746-4000 2828 Sheridan Road Zion, IL 60099 www.cityofzion.com Village of Beach Park (847) 746-1770 11270 W. Wadsworth Road Beach Park, IL 60099 www.villageofbeachpark.com Village of Wadsworth (847) 336-7771 14155 W. Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, IL 60083 www.villageofwadsworth.org Village of Winthrop Harbor (847) 872-3846 830 Sheridan Road Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 www.winthropharbor.com

Hospitals •

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City of Hope (800) 322-9183 2520 Elisha Avenue Zion, IL 60099 www.cancercenter.com Vista Medical Center East (847) 360-4184 1324 N. Sheridan Road Waukegan, IL 60085 www.vistahealth.com

Police Departments •

911 for Emergencies Zion (847) 872-8000

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Beach Park & Wadsworth (847) 549-5200

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Winthrop Harbor (847) 872-2131

Zion Park District •

Post Offices •

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(847) 746-5500 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr. Zion, IL 60099 www.zionparkdistrict.com •

Transportation •

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www.pacebus.com 847-364-7223 Zion www.metrarail.com 2501 S. Eden Rd. Zion, IL 60099

Townships •

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Beach Park P.O. (847) 244-1400 1519 N. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 Wadsworth P.O. (847) 662-2678 39067 N Caroline Ave. Wadsworth, IL 60083 Winthrop Harbor P.O. (847) 731-8215 1225 Sheridan Rd Ste. F Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Public Schools Districts •

Zion Township (847) 872-2811 1015 27th Street Zion, IL 60099 www.ZionTownship.org

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Benton Township (847) 746-2100 40020 N. Greenbay Road Beach Park, IL 60099 www.bentontownship.com

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Newport Township (847) 395-3400 PO Box 312 Russell, IL 60075 www.newporttownshipil.com

www.usps.com Zion P.O. (847) 731-9210 1225 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099

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Zion School District 6 (847) 872-5455 2200 Bethesda Blvd Zion, IL 60099 www.zion6.com

Zion High School Dist. 126 (847) 731-9300 3901 W. 21st Street Zion, IL 60099 www.zbths.org Winthrop Harbor School Dist. 1 (847) 731-3085 500 North Ave. Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 www.whsd1.org Beach Park School Dist. 3 (847) 599-5005 11315 W. Wadsworth Road Beach Park, IL 60099 www.bpd3.org

SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDEBOOK This guide is the compilation of the agencies that attended the 2024 - 2025 Senior Resource Day, which is sponsored by Zion Township, Benton Township, Zion Park District and The Grove at the Lake. Use it as a resource to be reminded of upcoming events and to connect with agencies for issues that may arise throughout the year.

Mark Your Calendar!

2025 Senior Resource Day: April 16, 2025

SERVICES OFFERED Half-Price Taxi Ticket

Pace Dial-A-Ride Provides curb-to-curb services to medical facilities and local shopping in the Zion-Benton area for all Zion and Benton residents. $2.00 for 5 miles or less $4.00 for 5.01 and 10 miles $6.00 for trips longer than 10 miles Monday - Sunday 6:00am to 6:00pm Eligible for seniors 60+ and individuals with disabilities

Programs & Services Emergency Assistance Program General Assistance Program Emergency Transportation Assistance

Zion seniors who are at least 65 years old can take advantage of the Township's Half-Price Taxi Fare program for travel within the Zion city limits, 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Senior Birthday Cards Every Zion senior that participates in Zion Township programs will receive a birthday card filled with treats donated by Culver's, CJ's Coffee House, and the Zion-Benton Public Library!

IL Department on Aging: Benefit Access If you are 65 years or older and meet the income guidelines, you will be eligible to get a reduction for your license plate sticker and qualify for a FREE bus card to use on the Pace, CTA bus and the Metra.

RTA/Benefit Access

Zion Park District Weekly Grocery Shopping

Voter's Registration Notary Services Passport Services Organization Referrals & Resources Red Hat Society

Zion Township and Zion Park District are pleased to provide curb-to-curb service to senior residents to and from local grocery store of choice. Call Zion Park District with questions or to sign up: 847-746-5500

LIHEAP (Energy Program) Assisting residents process LIHEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) with 30-day income below $2,430 for a family of 1, $3,287 for a family of 2 with ComEd and Northshore Gas credits.

Contact Zion Township for more information.

847-872-2811 | 1015 27TH STREET - ZION IL 60099 WWW.ZIONTOWNSHIP.ORG | INFO@ZIONTOWNSHIP.ORG

Scan using cell phone to visit Zion Township website

2024 Vendor Expo Participating Agencies AARP

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Allure of Zion

Office of the Secretary of State

Amada Senior Care Angels Boxing Academy Athletico - Zion

Pace Suburban Bus Prairie State Legal Services

Benton Township

Primerica

CapTel Outreach

Reading Power

Citizens Utility Board (CUB)

Rosalind Franklin

City of Hope ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Kenosha Community Action Partnership of Lake County

Regional Transportation Authority Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Community Partners for Affordable

Serenity Home Healthcare

Housing

STAR Hospice

Connect Waukegan

State Representative Joyce Mason

Devoted Health Eldercare of Lake County Equal Hope

The Grove at the Lake The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation

Family First Center of Lake County

Center

Grandparents and Kin Raising Children in

United Healthcare

Lake County

Waukegan Community Bank

Healthcare Plus Horizon Benefit Services Humana Insurance

Waukegan Township - Patricia A. Jones Senior Center

IL Home Care Ombudsman Program

Zion Fire Department

Illinois State Comptroller

Zion Park District

Lake County Clerk

Zion Police Department

Lake County Treasurer

Zion Township

LHC IL Home Health NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees)

Zion Township Assessor's Office Zion Township SHIP (Senior Health

NIRCO (Northern Illinois Recovery Community

Insurance Program)

Organization)

Zion-Benton Public Library

AARP

Address: 869 Brahms Road - Volo, IL 60073 Telephone: 847-650-5907 Contact: Betty Lawler Agency Description: AARP Smart Driver course, updates your awareness of new laws, road design and how to adjust your driving to compensate for physical changes. Upon completion you are eligible for a multiyear discount on your car insurance.

Allure of Zion

Address: 5321 - 3615 16th Street - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-746-8382 Contact: Amy Wright Agency Description: Skilled nursing, PT/OT/ST, assisted living - soon to be supportive living & memory care!

Amada Senior Care

Address: 1099 N Corporate Circle, Suite J - Grayslake, IL 60030 Telephone: 847-610-9300 Contact: Dave Johnson Agency Description: In-Home Care Services

Angels Boxing Academy

Address: 3454 Washington Street, Suite D - Park City, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-473-6198 Contact: Angel Lopez Agency Description: In-Home Care Services

Athletico - Zion

Address: 2723 Sheridan Road, Suite D - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-794-4532 Contact: Stanislav Maravilla Agency Description: Physical Therapy

“It’s important to have a twinkle in your wrinkle.”

Benton Township

Address: 40020 N. Green Bay Road - Beach Park, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-746-2100 Contact: Larry Booth Agency Description: Farmer's Market Coupons, process RTA Senior Passes, Free Discount Prescription Card also good for pet prescriptions, Meals on Wheels, No Charge Notary, Discount Taxi Tickets, Amplified phone applications, sponsor AARP Driving Classes, Pace Dial-a-Ride Monday thru Friday. No cost vehicle sticker for those living in unincorporated Benton Township.

CapTel Outreach

Address: 2801 Ocean Park Blvd., Ste 413 - Santa Monica, CA 90405 Telephone: 877-473-4005 Contact: Lynda Strelitz Agency Description: Captioned Telephones

Citizens Utility Board (CUB)

Address: 309 W. Washington St., Ste 800 - Chicago, IL 60606 Telephone: 800-669-5556 Contact: Ivonne Rychwa Agency Description: CUB is a Utility Consumer Watchdog; we fight for clean affordable energy, consumer protections, and lowering utility bills.

City of Hope

Address: 2520 Elisha Avenue - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 833-466-0843 Contact: Pat Braithwaite Agency Description: World class cancer care, screening, treatment, research, outreach

“When you start your day with a smile, great things can happen.”

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Kenosha

Address: 6308 8th Avenue - Kenosha, WI 53143 Telephone: 262-771-0073 Contact: Shana Dovel Agency Description: Premier medical rehabilitation hospital dedicated to healing and transforming the lives of individuals living with disabling injuries or illnesses.

We treat: Strokes, Brain Injuries, Hip Fractures, Spinal Injuries, Other Medically Complex Conditions.

Community Action Partnership of Lake County

Address: 1200 Glen Flora - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-249-4330 Contact: Kristina Caragher Agency Description: LIHEAP, Rental Assistance, Food Pantry and Medical Services

Community Partners for Affordable Housing

Address: 800 S. Milwaukee Ave., Ste 201 - Libertyville, IL 60048 Telephone: 847-263-7478 Contact: Laura Olvera Yarza Agency Description: Home Accessibility/Home Repair grants and loans; Home Buying Education and Counseling; Down Payment Assistance; Foreclosure Prevention Counseling.

Connect Waukegan

Address: 13 N. Genesee - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 224-441-1930 Contact: James Harris Agency Description: Digital education & devices for low-income individuals

“Be happy for this moment, This moment is your life.”

- Omar Khayyam

Devoted Health

Website: www.devoted.com Telephone: 815-793-2404 Contact: Angelica Mendoza Agency Description: Medicare Advantage Plan

ElderCare

Address: 410 Grand Avenue - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-406-4683 Contact: Lee Ramirez / Nancy Along Agency Description: Medical transportation, grocery shopping, friendly visit and or wellness weekly phone call

Equal Hope

Address: 300 S. Ashland Avenue - Chicago, IL 60607 Telephone: 708-829-5337 Contact: Veronica Sanchez Agency Description: Free breast and cervical screenings

Family First Center of Lake County

Address: 2408 29th Street - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 224-717-4547 Contact: Rachel Chenier Agency Description: Community health services

Grandparents and Kin Raising Children in Lake County

Address: 39329 N Melbourne - Beach Park, IL 60083 Telephone: 224-656-6438 Contact: Harriet Holley Agency Description: Support groups, Family & Cultural Activities, Youth/Children program, Rental Assistance, Holiday support

“Don’t let aging get you down.

It’s too hard to get back up!”

Located in Zion, a charming historic suburb in Illinois, The Grove at the Lake is a unique rehabilitation facility offering the latest advances in clinical care, 7 days a week personalized skilled therapy, respiratory and ventilator care with 24-7 on-site respiratory therapists. We offer the convenience and comfort of in-house dialysis, which is closely monitored by our on-staff nephrologist. Our staff member's expertise surpass what is found in similar care settings.

We employ a full-time nurse practitioner whose knowledge and experience provides a higher level of skilled care. Further enhancing our continuum of care, we have a special team who is trained to address the challenges presented by dementia. Wound care, pain management, cardiac care and palliative/hospice services are just a few of the many specialized programs we offer. Whether you are seeking care following a hospital stay, rehabilitation therapy or a medical residential stay, we welcome you.

At The Grove at the Lake you will feel our commitment to our guests from the moment you enter our doors.

Healthcare Plus

Address: 2215 Belvidere Road - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-786-9889 Contact: Jessica Jackson Agency Description: Our homemakers help seniors with their activities of daily living as specified in their care plan. All of our service specialists go through preemployment screening, training, and criminal background checks. Guaranteed with insured personal care services.

Horizon Benefit Services

Address: P.O. Box 149 - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-746-6115 Contact: Vanesa Soberanes / Carrie Espinosa Agency Description: We analyze your unique situation, educate and provide protection solutions for individuals, groups and retirees who are eligible for medicare. We shop you save!

Humana Insurance

Address: 655 Hazel Nut Court - Bartlett, IL 60103 Telephone: 224-451-0853 Contact: Esther Vincent Agency Description: Medicare Benefits

IL Home Care Ombudsman Program

Address: 1 Natural Resource Way - Springfield, IL 62702 Telephone: 800-252-8966 Contact: Joe Danner Agency Description: Advocacy for individuals receiving in-home services

Illinois State Comptroller

Address: 555 W. Monroe Suite 1400S-A - Chicago, IL 60661 Telephone: 312-184-0034 Contact: Julie Ayres Agency Description: Protection against Id Theft/Financial Literacy

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'"

— Audrey Hepburn

Lake County Clerk

Address: 18 N. County St., Ste 101 - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-377-2317 Contact: Anthony Vega Agency Description: Government office, vital records, election administration, deed recording, tax extension

Lake County Treasurer

Address: 18 N. County St., Rm 102 - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-377-2323 Contact: Marina Zdravkovic Agency Description: Lake County Treasurer

LHC IL Home Health

Address: 36100 Brookside Dr., Ste 201 - Gurnee, IL 60031 Telephone: 224-944-5971 Contact: Liam Moran Agency Description: An array of home health services including nursing, physical and occupational therapy

NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees)

Address: 38423 N. North Avenue - Beach Park, IL 60087 Telephone: 847-912-7151 Contact: Michael Wynn Agency Description: National Organization to Perserve and Protect Federal Retirement Benefits

NIRCO (Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization) Address: 202 South Genesee Street - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-662-3205 Contact: Dr. Mary Roberson Agency Description: Wellness and recovery support

“The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.”

- Lucille Ball

Zion Township Assessor's Office Did you celebrate your 65th Birthday in 2023?

You may be eligible for the Senior Homestead Exemption

Senior Freeze Homestead Exemption:

65 and Older Own your home BEFORE 12/31/2021 Must be your primary residence for the 2024 tax year

To qualify you must have an adjust grow Household Income which does not exceed $65,000.

You can file for this exemption online at Property Tax Exemption Lake County, IL (lakecountyil.gov) or stop in the Zion Township Assessor’s Office.

Feel free to contact our office at 847-872-5031 or by visiting us at 2816 Sheridan Rd., Zion.

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Address: 273 Dearborn Court - Geneva, IL 60134 Telephone: 630-443-6910 Contact: Marcos David Rochez Agency Description: Providing nutritious food and resources for our neighbors with dignity, equity and convenience.

Office of the Secretary of State

Address: 17 N. State St., Ste 1159 - Chicago, IL 60602 Telephone: 312-814-3676 Contact: Irene Paterno / Dominic Pellegrini Agency Description: Display of office information and services for senior citizens.

Pace Suburban Bus

Address: 550 W. Algonquin Road - Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Telephone: 847-364-7223 ext. 3 Contact: Edward Gallagher Agency Description: Public Transportation, ADA Paratransit and Dial A Ride services

Prairie State Legal Services

Address: 325 W. Washington St., Ste 100 - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 312-321-5615 Contact: Noah Hull Agency Description: Prairie State Legal Services provides free civil legal services for low-income individuals and seniors. We can help with legal issues related to safety (domestic violence, elder abuse), housing (eviction, foreclosure, housing conditions, reasonable accommodations), health (Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP), and stability (POA's/wills, criminal records expungement).

Primerica

Address: 5101 Washington Street, Suite 1107 - Gurnee, IL 60031 Telephone: 262-236-6596 Contact: Edward Gallagher Agency Description: Senior Healthcare & Guide to maximizing Social Security benefits

“Youth is the Gift of Nature, but Age is a Work of Art.” - Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

Rosalind Franklin

Address: 3333 N. Green Bay Road - North Chicago, IL 60064 Telephone: 224-578-8753 Contact: Natalie Castillo Agency Description: Programs, Services and Blood Pressure checks.

Reading Power

Address: 900 North Shore Drive, Suite 178 - Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: 262-236-6596 Contact: Edward Gallagher Agency Description: Reading Power provides individualized, high-dosage, one-toone tutoring in person during the school day for children in preschool through second grade. We do this by partnering with schools needing supplemental literacy support, where needs exceed resources.

Regional Transportation Authority

Address: 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste 1550 - Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: 312-663-4357 Contact: Bianca Diaz Agency Description: Providing information on Free Travel Training, Ride Free and Reduced Fare programs, ADA Paratransit, local transit options, Accessibility Features on public transportation. Card signups will be available on the day of the event.

Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center

Address: 1750 W. Harrison , Suite 1000 - Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: 312-942-3727 Contact: Israel Hernandez Agency Description: Memory Studies for Latino Adults 65 or older (60 with family history of dementia). There is no cost to participate, includes the blood draw, memory exam, brain imaging, etc.).

Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Address: 10 N. Lake St., Ste 112 - Grayslake, IL 60031 Telephone: 847-548-5631 Contact: Rachael Reek Agency Description: We are happy to assist residents who need help with state government agencies and other concerns

“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”

- Betty Friedan

Serenity Home Healthcare

Address: 10 N. Lake Street, Suite 112 - Grayslake, IL 60030 Telephone: 847-588-4000 Contact: Rhea Joseph Agency Description: Home Health Care services - assisting skilled nursing and care giving services.

Star Hospice

Address: 36100 Brookside Dr., Ste 101 - Gurnee, IL 60031 Telephone: 847-672-9225 Contact: Renee Esker Agency Description: Hospice care for individuals with life limiting illnesses wherever one calls "Home". The goals of care include comfort measures while providing emotional, spiritual and medical support for not just the patient but for their loved ones, as well!

State Representative Joyce Mason

Address: 34498 Old Walnut Circle Unit C - Gurnee, IL 60031 Telephone: 847-485-9986 Contact: Maggie Roche Agency Description: Assistance with state agencies and other issues

The Grove at the Lake

Address: 2534 Elim Avenue - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 224-392-6572 Contact: Stevie Crucianelli Agency Description: Skilled nursing facility with short term rehabilitation services.

The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Address: 1615 Sunset Avenue - Waukegan, IL 60087 Telephone: 847-244-6700 Contact: La Saudra Donatelli Agency Description: The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help clients recover and return to their highest level of functioning. Our nursing team specializes in Wound, Pain Management, Post Surgical, Diabetes, Cardiac, Stroke, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Respite, Palliative and Hospice care.

“Do not regret growing older.

It is a privilege denied to many.”

United Healthcare

Address: 1600 McConnor Parkway - Schaumburg, IL 60173 Telephone: 224-231-1410 Contact: Irma Toro Elliott Agency Description: Medicare Insurance

Waukegan Community Bank

Address: 2634 Grand Avenue - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-775-3780 Contact: Lisa Meggs Agency Description: Banking Service

Waukegan Township - Patricia A. Jones Senior Center

Address: 414 S. Lewis - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-244-9242 Contact: Abigail Hernandez Agency Description: Workshops, Trips, Events, Spanish Support Groups, Grandparents Raising Grand Children Support Group, Exercise Classes (complimentary), SHIP Counseling (Bilingual)

Zion Fire Department

Address: 1303 27th Street - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-746-4036 Contact: Rocco Campanella Agency Description: Emergency Medical Care

Zion Park District

Address: 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-746-5500 Contact: Teresa Hayhurst Agency Description: Community Recreation Education and Health and Wellness Programs

“Age is an opportunity no less than youth itself.”

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Zion Police Department

Address: 2101 Salem Blvd - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-746-4106 Contact: Derek Zaloudek Agency Description: Law Enforcement

Zion Township

Address: 1015 27th - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-872-2811 Contact: Zion Township Agency Description: Senior programs and services, Half Fare Taxi Tickets, Senior Birthday Cards, Pace Dial-A-Ride, Passports and more!

Zion Township Assessor's Office

Address: 2816 Sheridan Road - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-872-5031 Contact: Colette Davis Agency Description: Property Tax Assessments

Zion Township SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program)

Address: 1015 27th - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-872-2811 Contact: Zion Township Agency Description: Certified SHIP Counselor available by appointment to help with any questions you have regarding Medicare.

Zion-Benton Public Library

Address: 2400 Gabriel Avenue - Zion, IL 60099 Telephone: 847-872-4680 Contact: Lindsay Frey Agency Description: Traveling Library Services, Internet, Tech Classes

“Age is not how old you are, but how many years of fun you’ve had.”

- Matt Maldre

Zion-Benton Senior Housing Townhomes Zion Senior Cottages

1005 Prestwick Street Zion, IL 60099

(847) 872-6820

Assisted Living Barton Senior Residences

3500 Sheridan Road Zion, IL 60099

(847) 872-1500

Rolling Hills Campus

3615 16th Street Zion,IL 60099

(847) 379-8176

Senior Apartments Carmel House

2815 Elisha Ave Zion, IL 60099

(847) 746-5588

Shiloh Towers

1525 27th Street Zion, IL 60099

(224) 656-6453

Bethesda Village

2400 29th Street Zion, IL 60099

(847) 746-7530

Nursing Homes Rolling Hills Campus

3615 16th Street Zion, IL 60099

(847) 379-8176

The Grove at the Lake

2534 Elim Avenue Zion, IL 60099

(224) 392-6572

Upcoming Events MAY 15TH -JUNE 15TH

JUNE 24TH - JULY 26TH

Zinnia Flower Planting in Zion!!!

Get FREE seeds at Zion Township!

Zion Summer Work Program

Zion Seniors in need of light yard work, contact Zion Township

JUNE 20TH - AUGUST 8TH

Concerts in the Park Thursdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Zion Park District Band Shell

JUNE & JULY

Color Zion with Zinnias Coloring Contest Culver's - ALL AGES!

AUGUST 17TH & 18th

Zinnia, Monarch Festival & Bee Too 1PM - 5PM

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

OCTOBER 15TH

Movie’s in the Park

Friday’s 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Zion Park District Band Shell

LIHEAP

Contact Zion Township for Income guidelines and to get an appointment

Secretary of State Mobile Unit DMV at ZB Public Library

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