SENIOR RESOURCE
ZION & BENTON TOWNSHIPS



CELEBRATING 22 YEARS OF COMMUNITY GUIDEBOOK 2024 / 2025



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
Municipalities
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
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
911 for Emergencies
Zion (847) 872-8000
Beach Park & Wadsworth (847) 549-5200
Winthrop Harbor (847) 872-2131 (847) 746-5500
2400 Dowie Memorial Dr
Zion, IL 60099
www.zionparkdistrict.com
www.pacebus.com
847-364-7223
Zion
www.metrarail.com
2501 S. Eden Rd.
Zion, IL 60099
Zion Township (847) 872-2811
1015 27th Street
Zion, IL 60099
www ZionTownship org
Benton Township (847) 746-2100
40020 N Greenbay Road
Beach Park, IL 60099
www bentontownship com
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
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
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
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
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
Emergency Assistance Program
General Assistance Program
Emergency Transportation Assistance
RTA/Benefit Access
Voter's Registration
Notary Services
Passport Services
Organization Referrals & Resources
Red Hat Society
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
Allure of Zion
Amada Senior Care
Angels Boxing Academy
Athletico - Zion
Benton Township
CapTel Outreach
Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
City of Hope
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Kenosha
Community Action Partnership of
Lake County
Community Partners for Affordable Housing
Connect Waukegan
Devoted Health
Eldercare of Lake County
Equal Hope
Family First Center of Lake County
Grandparents and Kin Raising Children in
Lake County
Healthcare Plus
Horizon Benefit Services
Humana Insurance
IL Home Care Ombudsman Program
Illinois State Comptroller
Lake County Clerk
Lake County Treasurer
LHC IL Home Health
NARFE (National Active & Retired Federal Employees)
NIRCO (Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization)
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Office of the Secretary of State
Pace Suburban Bus
Prairie State Legal Services
Primerica
Reading Power
Rosalind Franklin
Regional Transportation Authority
Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center
Senator Mary Edly-Allen
Serenity Home Healthcare
STAR Hospice
State Representative Joyce Mason
The Grove at the Lake
The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center
United Healthcare
Waukegan Community Bank
Waukegan Township - Patricia A. Jones
Senior Center
Zion Fire Department
Zion Park District
Zion Police Department
Zion Township
Zion Township Assessor's Office
Zion Township SHIP (Senior Health
Insurance Program)
Zion-Benton Public Library
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.
AllureofZion
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!
AmadaSeniorCare
Address: 1099 N Corporate Circle, Suite J - Grayslake, IL 60030
Telephone: 847-610-9300
Contact: Dave Johnson
Agency Description: In-Home Care Services
AngelsBoxingAcademy
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.”
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.
Address: 2801 Ocean Park Blvd., Ste 413 - Santa Monica, CA 90405
Telephone: 877-473-4005
Contact: Lynda Strelitz
Agency Description: Captioned Telephones
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.
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.”
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.
Address: 1200 Glen Flora - Waukegan, IL 60085
Telephone: 847-249-4330
Contact: Kristina Caragher
Agency Description: LIHEAP, Rental Assistance, Food Pantry and Medical Services
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.
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
DevotedHealth
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
Address: 300 S. Ashland Avenue - Chicago, IL 60607
Telephone: 708-829-5337
Contact: Veronica Sanchez
Agency Description: Free breast and cervical screenings
Address: 2408 29th Street - Zion, IL 60099
Telephone: 224-717-4547 Contact: Rachel Chenier
Agency Description: Community health services
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
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.
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.
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!
Address: 655 Hazel Nut Court - Bartlett, IL 60103
Telephone: 224-451-0853
Contact: Esther Vincent
Agency Description: Medicare Benefits
Address: 1 Natural Resource Way - Springfield, IL 62702
Telephone: 800-252-8966
Contact: Joe Danner
Agency Description: Advocacy for individuals receiving in-home services
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
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
LakeCountyTreasurer
Address: 18 N. County St., Rm 102 - Waukegan, IL 60085 Telephone: 847-377-2323 Contact: Marina Zdravkovic
Agency Description: Lake County Treasurer
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
Agency Description: Wellness and recovery support
“The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
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.
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.
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.
PaceSuburbanBus
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
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
RushAlzheimer’sDiseaseCenter
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.).
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
- Betty Friedan
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.
StarHospice
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!
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
Address: 2534 Elim Avenue - Zion, IL 60099
Telephone: 224-392-6572
Contact: Stevie Crucianelli
Agency Description: Skilled nursing facility with short term rehabilitation services.
TheTerraceNursing&RehabilitationCenter
Address: 1615 Sunset Avenue - Waukegan, IL 60087
Telephone: 847-244-6700
Contact: Irma Toro Elliott
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.
UnitedHealthcare
Address: 1600 McConnor Parkway - Schaumburg, IL 60173
Telephone: 224-231-1410
Contact: Irma Toro Elliott
Agency Description: Medicare Insurance
WaukeganCommunityBank
Address: 2634 Grand Avenue - Waukegan, IL 60085
Telephone: 847-775-3780 Contact: Lisa Meggs
Agency Description: Banking Service
WaukeganTownship-PatriciaA.JonesSeniorCenter
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)
ZionFireDepartment
Address: 1303 27th Street - Zion, IL 60099
Telephone: 847-746-4036
Contact: Rocco Campanella
Agency Description: Emergency Medical Care
ZionParkDistrict
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
ZionPoliceDepartment
Address: 2101 Salem Blvd - Zion, IL 60099
Telephone: 847-746-4106
Contact: Derek Zaloudek
Agency Description: Law Enforcement
ZionTownship
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!
ZionTownshipAssessor'sOffice
Address: 2816 Sheridan Road - Zion, IL 60099
Telephone: 847-872-5031
Contact: Colette Davis
Agency Description: Property Tax Assessments
ZionTownshipSHIP(SeniorHealthInsuranceProgram)
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-BentonPublicLibrary
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
MAY 15TH -JUNE 15TH
JUNE 24TH - JULY
26TH
JUNE 20TH - AUGUST 8TH
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
Concerts in the Park
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Zion Park District Band Shell
Color Zion with Zinnias
JUNE & JULY
AUGUST 17TH & 18th
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 15TH
Coloring Contest
Culver's - ALL AGES!
Zinnia, Monarch Festival & Bee Too 1PM - 5PM
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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