The Orland Fire Protection District Firehouse Five provides fire protection and emergency medical services within the following area: LaGrange Road to the west, 135th Street to the north, Harlem Avenue to the west and 145th Place to the south. The station houses a pumper truck, a rescue truck and a communications vehicle.
The Orland Fire Protection District serves residents living within about 33 square miles of Orland Park, Orland Hills and Orland Township. The district has 115 firefighters and 48 civilian employees, and has existed in some form since 1894.
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office patrols unincorporated areas throughout the county, providing security for the county courthouse and running the county jail. The sheriff's main office is located in the Public Safety Center, in the county government center campus, on Yorkville's west side.
The Community Park District Administration Center is located just across from the Main park and down the street from the historic Yunker Farm. Programs and events include youth and adult classes, movies in the park and trips to White Sox games. The Park District also runs The Oaks Fitness Center. Residents can register in person for programs at the administration center, and disc golf fans can browse through a wide selection of frisbees before heading to the course, also close by.
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The Lake County Department of Health is located just west of downtown Highland Park. This agency oversees, administers and provides public health care services to the county in general. With an appointment, various health services can be obtained here, as well as some records.
The mission of Glenview's police department is to protect lives and property, enforce the law and keep the peace through crime prevention, effective traffic control, social services and community relations.
The new department is conveniently located on Lake and Shermer roads. It offers meeting rooms free of charge to local agencies that have need for additional space for civic events.
What is responsible for 234.5 acres of land divided amongst 32 parks, as well as recreation activities and events? Well, it's the Village of Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department, of course. Housed in a building called the Barn, the department is a part of the village government instead of a separate park district. The Barn was once in a model home office in the Old Mill Grove subdivision, but was later moved and placed in its present location to serve as the department's headquarters. Preschool classes are held in the basement of the Barn and there's a Safety Town out back.
The Clarendon Hills Park District has quite a few options to keep you busy. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The district has many programs for all ages that change seasonally. Please visit its website for details.
All maintenance, cleaning and repair operations for Western Springs' 90+ acres of luscious parks are headquartered in this warehouse and office conveniently located at the northern edge of Spring Rock Park. Unlike in many towns, the Western Springs Park District is separate from the Village and from the Recreation Department, which runs all activities that take place in the park. The Park District warehouse is not open to the public, but residents can call in to report problems or request special park-usage permits.
In 1850, Brooklyn Township changed its name to Nunda. The nearby Village of Nunda, now a part of Crystal Lake, was the first train connection to Chicago, making it the hub of McHenry County.
Sandwiched between McHenry and Crystal Lake, 48-square-mile Nunda Township is one of the largest townships in McHenry County. The population sits at just over 35,000.
WilWork is a unique youth employment referral service sponsored by the Village of Wilmette. WilWork is a liaison between young workers ages 11 through 23 and residents who are looking for assistance. Some of the jobs that youth are consistently tapped for include lawn mowing, snow removal, babysitting, light housework, and even working in local businesses. Pay rates are negotiated between the youth and the employer.
Interested parties should call 847-853-7608 or email [email protected]. WilWork's administrative offices are conveniently located at the Village Hall.
The Niles Senior Center is a modern, spacious building with a gameroom, a lounge, a billiards room, an auditorium for lectures and performances, a coffee area and other amenities. Seniors come to the facility to socialize and play cards, backgammon and other games, read the newspaper and watch stock reports. There is different programming each week, from health and wellness activities to movie nights; educational activities, such as a lecture on immigration at Ellis Island; and entertainment programs, such as a presentation on the music of Elvis Presley.
There are also day trips to places of interest. Director Kelly Mickle says that some seniors who come are in their 60s and 70s, while others are in their 80s and 90s. Some even come in wheelchairs with caregivers. The Niles Free Bus makes a stop here and many seniors use it as their transportation.
Administrated by the Morton Grove Parks District, the Prairie View Community Center is home to the Park District Administration Office, the Maine Niles Association of Special Recreation and the Park Police Office. The center features a 5,000-square-foot fitness club, a gymnasium, racquetball courts and a number of rooms to host meetings and other community events.