The Elmhurst Fire Department provides emergency services for 43,000 residents through its two stations, located on the north and south sides of town. Fire fighters and emergency medical service personnel answer about 6,000 calls a year, or about 16 calls a day.
This fire house location is at 404 N. York St., and the second can be found at 601 S. York St. Seven fire fighters and two medics are on board at each station. They each also have an engine, ladder truck and ambulance, in addition to backup vehicles — a squad, command truck and boat.
The city's first fire house was built on Schiller St. in 1884, and in 1893, the city's first volunteer fire department was formed.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center acts as both an education center and wildlife rehabilitation service in the town of Glen Ellyn. Operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is a 50-acre preserve that is home to about 80 native Illinois animals, including disabled owls, raccoons, foxes and more. For more information on its services, be sure to stop in or visit the Web address provided.
Opened in 2003, this 69,000 square-foot facility includes a fitness center, gym, indoor track, exercise studios, outdoor terrace and multipurpose room. Gymnasium and room rentals, including gym or audio-visual equipment, are available for $30 to $100 per hour. The rec center also houses a pro shop and food concessions.
Housing the majority of the Palos Park government, the administrative office is the go-to place for all village business. Also known as the Kaptur Administrative Center, the building houses the Palos Park Police Department as well. From buying city stickers to filing a police report, the administrative center has you covered. City council meetings are held here the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7:30pm.
Once just a small farm town 35 miles west of Chicago, Plainfield is now a thriving suburb. It's undergone tremendous growth and change in recent years. At the time of a 1990 tornado that damaged a significant portion of the community, just 4,557 people called Plainfield home. Today, it boasts 37,334 residents, a sophisticated downtown shopping and dining district, and expansive commercial, office and industrial development along Illinois 59. Residents can come to Village Hall to pay water bills, obtain building permits, have documents notarized and seek planning/zoning approval for new construction, zoning changes and variances.
The Grayslake Police Department is a community-focused department that ensures the safety and welfare of local residents and businesses. The department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), a recognition that fewer than 60 departments statewide have achieved. The 35 officers and six civilian employees aim to respond quickly and effectively to community issues. The department moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility on July 1, 2008. It is attached to the Grayslake Village Hall.
Lakeview Chamber of Commerce is tied to SSA 27, which is a special service taxing area. This governmental entity helps fund several events and infrastructure improvements within the community. As well, it is the driving force behind many events, promotions, and business-related events in west and central Lake View.
The Lisle Police Department employs 43 full-time officers and 17 civilian workers. In addition to emergency responses and patrolling Lisle streets for safety, the department is active in working with local schools to sponsor the D.A.R.E. program and Safety Town for kindergarten and first grade students. The department also offers gang tattoo removal services through the Edward Hospital in Naperville.
Oswego Currency Exchange provides money transfers and money orders for personal and business needs across the nation and all over the world. In addition, this facility offers services including faxing, vehicle titles and registration, birth and death certificates, and marriage licenses. Whether you need to pay utilities or are looking for important records, the friendly and helpful staff at Oswego's Currency Exchange can help.
