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CONTENTS 7 Welcome Published By: In association with 8-9

13 Local Education 16-17 18-19 Entertainment & Fun LaSalle

Doerr Ad Designer: Teri Burkitt Book Designer: Asha Bohannon

net 22-25 Home Buyer Information 27 Buyers Mistakes 29 30-33

4 CONTENTS 7 Welcome Published By: In association with 8-9 Newcomer Information 10 Help Hotlines 11 Health & Hospitals 13 Local Education Entertainment & Fun LaSalle County Map Ottawa City Map Sales Coordinator: Dustin Doerr Ad Designer: Teri Burkitt Book Designer: Asha Bohannon Home Buyer Information 27 Buyers Mistakes How Much Can You Afford? Tips to Selling Your Home 34 Packing Tips 35 Moving Checklist 36 Homefinder Notepad 4 5

Welcome Welcome to the Neighborhood LaSalle County is located in the North Central region of the state of Illinois. The county seat and largest city is Ottawa.

The county is part of the far southwestern reaches of the Chicago metropolitan area, and it is also part of the Fox Valley subregion and the larger Northern Illinois region.

There is plenty to see and do here in the LaSalle County Area. Find some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends.

5 Welcome Welcome to the Neighborhood LaSalle County is located in the North Central region of the state of Illinois. The county seat and largest city is Ottawa. Even though LaSalle County is in the area for the Chicago media market, it retains a unique identity with a mix of pleasant river towns, and vast expanses of farmland. The county is part of the far southwestern reaches of the Chicago metropolitan area, and it is also part of the Fox Valley subregion and the larger Northern Illinois region. LaSalle County is also part of the Ottawa-Peru, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Combined Statistical Area. There is plenty to see and do here in the LaSalle County Area. Find some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or attend an outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No matter what kind of adventure you re looking for, you re sure to find something here in beautiful LaSalle County! Online Resources: How to Use This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow This Guide format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended. 7

Newcomer Info Newcomer Info Newcomer Information Police Departments LaSalle County Sheriff 707 E. Etna Rd. (815) 433-2161 LaSalle Police 745 2nd St. LaSalle, IL (815) 223-2131 Ottawa Police 301 W.

(815) 434-3785 Serena Fire 2286 U.S. 52 Serena, IL (815) 496-2629 Post Offices US Post Office 1500 4th St. Peru, IL (800) 275-8777 LaSalle County Courthouse 707 E. Etna Rd.

6 Newcomer Info Newcomer Info Newcomer Information Police Departments LaSalle County Sheriff 707 E. Etna Rd. (815) LaSalle Police 745 2nd St. LaSalle, IL (815) Ottawa Police 301 W. Lafayette St. (815) Peru Police th St. Peru, IL (815) Fire Departments Cedar Point Fire 201 Oak St. Cedar Point, IL (815) Ottawa Fire 301 W. Lafayette St. (815) Serena Fire 2286 U.S. 52 Serena, IL (815) Post Offices US Post Office th St. Peru, IL (800) LaSalle County Courthouse 707 E. Etna Rd. (815) US Post Office 302 Cedar St. Cedar Point, IL (800) US Post Office 200 W. Winthrop St. Earlville, IL (800) LaSalle Police 745 2nd St. Lasalle, IL (815) Mendota Fire 610 Main St. Mendota, IL (815) Peru Fire 816 West St. Peru, IL (815) Seneca Fire 121 Armour St. Seneca, IL (815) US Post Office 818 Washington St. Mendota, IL (800) US Post Office 101 S. Main St. Dana, IL (800) US Post Office 2950 Chartres St. LaSalle, IL (800) Area Utilities Illinois American Water (815) Ameren Illinois (815) AT&T (815) LaSalle Water Department (815) Hennepin Power & Energy (815) Comcast (866) Peru Water Department (815) Peru Municipal Electric (815) Verizon (815)

Health Health Excellent health care Close to home. Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life.

Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well.

other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information.

Peru, IL (815) 223-9678 Illinois Valley Community Hospital 925 West St.

7 Health Health Excellent health care Close to home. Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information. Health & Hospitals LaSalle County Health Department 717 E. Etma Rd. (815) Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital 4461 Progress Blvd. Peru, IL (815) Illinois Valley Community Hospital 925 West St. Peru, IL (815) Morris Hospital 1306 Gemini Circle, Ste. 1 (815) OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center 1100 E. Norris Dr. (815) OSF St. Paul Medical Center 1401 E.12th St. Mendota, IL (815) St. Margaret's Hospital 600 E. 1st St. Spring Valley, IL (815) Dial 911 for Emergencies 10 11

The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth.

8 Education Education Where Learning Begins Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential. Local School Districts Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65 (815) Marseilles ESD 150 (815) Seneca CCSD 170 (815) Deer Park CCSD 82 (815) Dimmick CCSD 175 (815) Earlville CUSD 9 (815) Grand Ridge CCSD 95 (815) La Salle ESD 122 (815) La Salle-Peru Twp. HSD 120 (815) Leland CUSD 1 (815) Lostant CUSD 425 (815) Mendota CCSD 289 (815) Mendota Twp. HSD 280 (815) Miller Twp. CCSD 210 (815) Oglesby ESD 125 (815) Ottawa ESD 141 (815) Ottawa Twp. HSD 140 (815) Peru Esd 124 (815) Rutland CCSD 230 (815) Seneca Twp. HSD 160 (815) Serena CUSD 2 (815) Streator ESD 44 (815) Streator Twp. HSD 40 (815) Tonica CCSD 79 (815) Wallace CCSD 195 (815) Waltham CCSD 185 (815) Area Colleges & Universities Illinois Valley Community College 815 N. Orlando Smith St. Oglesby, IL (815) Illinois Valley Community College 321 W. Main St. (815)

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Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun Wander. Explore. Discover.

The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more.

812 Lasalle St. (815) 324-9549 Marilla Park 1669 Marilla Park Rd. Streator, IL (815) 672-2517 Skydive Chicago 3215 E. 1969th Rd. (815) 433-0000 The Cliffs Insane Terrain 2400 E. Bluff St.

, Suite 265 Peru, IL (815) 250-0617 Buffalo Rock State Park 1300 N. 27th Rd. (815) 433-2220 Cedar Creek Ranch 249 E.

(815) 434-0145 Engle Lane Theatre 1012 Columbus Rd. Streator, IL (815) 672-3584 16 Fox River Resort 2558 N. 3653rd Rd. Sheridan, IL (815) 496-2369 Fox Valley Off Roading 1952 N. 35th Rd.

10 Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun Wander. Explore. Discover. From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the LaSalle County Area. The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here! Lock 16 Visitor Center 754 1st St. LaSalle, IL (815) Roxy Cinemas 807 LaSalle St. (815) Tangled Roots Brewing Co. 812 Lasalle St. (815) Marilla Park 1669 Marilla Park Rd. Streator, IL (815) Skydive Chicago 3215 E. 1969th Rd. (815) The Cliffs Insane Terrain 2400 E. Bluff St. Marseilles, IL (815) Matthiessen State Park Route 178 Utica, IL (815) South Bluff Golf Course 229 N. 2550th Rd. Peru, IL (815) The Westclox Museum 350 5th St., Suite 265 Peru, IL (815) Buffalo Rock State Park 1300 N. 27th Rd. (815) Cedar Creek Ranch 249 E. IL Route 71 Cedar Point, IL (815) Concept Haulers Motor Speedway 3674 East 2603 Sheridan, IL (815) Dayton Ridge Golf Course 3076 E. 18th Rd. (815) Engle Lane Theatre 1012 Columbus Rd. Streator, IL (815) Fox River Resort 2558 N. 3653rd Rd. Sheridan, IL (815) Fox Valley Off Roading 1952 N. 35th Rd. (815) Grand Bear Resort IL Route 178 Utica, IL (815) Hegeler Carus Mansion th St. LaSalle, IL (815) Heritage Harbor Marina 100 Heritage Harbor Dr. (815) Hume-Carnegie Museum 901 Washington St. Mendota, IL (815) Illini State Park 2660 E Rd. Marseilles, IL (815) Illinois Waterway Visitor Center 950 N. 27th Rd. (815) LaSalle County Museum 101 E. Canal St. LaSalle, IL (815) LaSalle Speedway 578 US Highway 6 LaSalle, IL (815) Mendota Museum & Historical Society 901 Washington St. Mendota, IL (815) Norsk Scandinavian Museum 3656 E. 2631st St. Sheridan, IL (815) Ottawa Scouting Museum 1100 Canal St. (815) Pirate s Cay Indoor Water Park 2558 N. 3653rd Rd. Sheridan, IL (815) Reddick Mansion 100 W. Lafayette St. (815) Stage First St. LaSalle, IL (815) Starved Rock Marina 1130 N. 27th Rd. (815) Starved Rock State Park 2668 E. 875th Rd. Oglesby, IL (815) Starved Rock Trolley Tours 2668 E. 875th Rd. Oglesby, IL (815) Streatorland Historical Museum 306 S. Vermillion St. Streator, IL (815) Union Depot Railroad Museum 683 Main St. Mendota, IL (815) Vermillion River Rafting 779 N. 2249th Rd. Oglesby, IL (815) Weber House & Gardens 1503 Baker St. Streator, IL (815) Zip Chicago 2681 E. US Route 6 Marseilles, IL (815) For more information and additional listings please visit: 17

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South Carolina Resource & Relocation Guide South Carolina 2019 Resource & Relocation Guide 1 CONTENTS 5 Welcome Published By: In association with 6-7 14-15 Newcomer Information 8 Help Hotlines 9 Health & Hospitals 11 Local Education Entertainment