LaSalle County - Illinois 2018-2019 Resource & Relocation Guide
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CONTENTS 7 Welcome Published By: In association with 8-9 Newcomer Information 10 Help Hotlines 11 Health & Hospitals 13 Local Education 16-17 18-19 Entertainment & Fun LaSalle County Map 20-21 Ottawa City Map Sales Coordinator: Dustin Doerr Ad Designer: Teri Burkitt Book Designer: Asha Bohannon www.skylinepub.net 22-25 Home Buyer Information 27 Buyers Mistakes 29 30-33 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. 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: www.lasallecounty.org www.cityofottawa.org www.enjoylasallecounty.com 6 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. Lafayette St. (815) 433-2131 Peru Police 1503 4th St. Peru, IL (815) 223-2151 Fire Departments Cedar Point Fire 201 Oak St. Cedar Point, IL (815) 446-5007 Ottawa Fire 301 W. Lafayette St. (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. (815) 434-8271 US Post Office 302 Cedar St. Cedar Point, IL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 200 W. Winthrop St. Earlville, IL (800) 275-8777 LaSalle Police 745 2nd St. Lasalle, IL (815) 223-2131 Mendota Fire 610 Main St. Mendota, IL (815) 539-3434 Peru Fire 816 West St. Peru, IL (815) 224-2141 Seneca Fire 121 Armour St. Seneca, IL (815) 357-1600 US Post Office 818 Washington St. Mendota, IL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 101 S. Main St. Dana, IL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 2950 Chartres St. LaSalle, IL (800) 275-8777 Area Utilities Illinois American Water (815) 672-2243 Ameren Illinois (815) 664-2015 AT&T (815) 224-5500 LaSalle Water Department (815) 223-6978 Hennepin Power & Energy (815) 339-9246 Comcast (866) 594-1234 Peru Water Department (815) 223-8615 Peru Municipal Electric (815) 223-0044 Verizon (815) 780-8218 8 9
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) 433-3366 Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital 4461 Progress Blvd. Peru, IL (815) 223-9678 Illinois Valley Community Hospital 925 West St. Peru, IL (815) 223-3300 Morris Hospital 1306 Gemini Circle, Ste. 1 (815) 433-9200 OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center 1100 E. Norris Dr. (815) 433-3100 OSF St. Paul Medical Center 1401 E.12th St. Mendota, IL (815) 539-7461 St. Margaret's Hospital 600 E. 1st St. Spring Valley, IL (815) 664-5311 Dial 911 for Emergencies 10 11
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) 586-4611 Marseilles ESD 150 (815) 795-2162 Seneca CCSD 170 (815) 357-8744 Deer Park CCSD 82 (815) 434-6930 Dimmick CCSD 175 (815) 223-2933 Earlville CUSD 9 (815) 246-8361 Grand Ridge CCSD 95 (815) 249-6225 La Salle ESD 122 (815) 223-0786 La Salle-Peru Twp. HSD 120 (815) 223-1721 Leland CUSD 1 (815) 495-3821 Lostant CUSD 425 (815) 368-3392 Mendota CCSD 289 (815) 539-7631 Mendota Twp. HSD 280 (815) 539-7446 Miller Twp. CCSD 210 (815) 357-8151 Oglesby ESD 125 (815) 883-9297 Ottawa ESD 141 (815) 433-1133 Ottawa Twp. HSD 140 (815) 433-1323 Peru Esd 124 (815) 223-0486 Rutland CCSD 230 (815) 433-2949 Seneca Twp. HSD 160 (815) 357-5000 Serena CUSD 2 (815) 496-2850 Streator ESD 44 (815) 672-2926 Streator Twp. HSD 40 (815) 672-0545 Tonica CCSD 79 (815) 442-3420 Wallace CCSD 195 (815) 433-2986 Waltham CCSD 185 (815) 667-4417 12 Area Colleges & Universities Illinois Valley Community College 815 N. Orlando Smith St. Oglesby, IL (815) 224-2720 Illinois Valley Community College 321 W. Main St. (815) 431-8058 13
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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) 223-1851 Roxy Cinemas 807 LaSalle St. (815) 433-1816 Tangled Roots Brewing Co. 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. Marseilles, IL (815) 795-5200 Matthiessen State Park Route 178 Utica, IL (815) 667-4868 South Bluff Golf Course 229 N. 2550th Rd. Peru, IL (815) 223-0603 The Westclox Museum 350 5th St., Suite 265 Peru, IL (815) 250-0617 Buffalo Rock State Park 1300 N. 27th Rd. (815) 433-2220 Cedar Creek Ranch 249 E. IL Route 71 Cedar Point, IL (815) 481-3337 Concept Haulers Motor Speedway 3674 East 2603 Sheridan, IL (815) 496-9196 Dayton Ridge Golf Course 3076 E. 18th Rd. (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. (815) 431-9913 Grand Bear Resort IL Route 178 Utica, IL (815) 667-3866 Hegeler Carus Mansion 1307 7th St. LaSalle, IL (815) 224-6543 Heritage Harbor Marina 100 Heritage Harbor Dr. (815) 433-5000 Hume-Carnegie Museum 901 Washington St. Mendota, IL (815) 539-3373 Illini State Park 2660 E. 2450 Rd. Marseilles, IL (815) 795-2448 Illinois Waterway Visitor Center 950 N. 27th Rd. (815) 667-4054 LaSalle County Museum 101 E. Canal St. LaSalle, IL (815) 667-4861 LaSalle Speedway 578 US Highway 6 LaSalle, IL (815) 223-6900 Mendota Museum & Historical Society 901 Washington St. Mendota, IL (815) 539-3373 Norsk Scandinavian Museum 3656 E. 2631st St. Sheridan, IL (815) 343-5070 Ottawa Scouting Museum 1100 Canal St. (815) 431-9353 Pirate s Cay Indoor Water Park 2558 N. 3653rd Rd. Sheridan, IL (815) 496-3292 Reddick Mansion 100 W. Lafayette St. (815) 433-6100 Stage 212 700 First St. LaSalle, IL (815) 224-3025 Starved Rock Marina 1130 N. 27th Rd. (815) 433-4218 Starved Rock State Park 2668 E. 875th Rd. Oglesby, IL (815) 667-4726 Starved Rock Trolley Tours 2668 E. 875th Rd. Oglesby, IL (815) 667-4211 Streatorland Historical Museum 306 S. Vermillion St. Streator, IL (815) 672-2443 Union Depot Railroad Museum 683 Main St. Mendota, IL (815) 538-3800 Vermillion River Rafting 779 N. 2249th Rd. Oglesby, IL (815) 667-5242 Weber House & Gardens 1503 Baker St. Streator, IL (815) 672-8327 Zip Chicago 2681 E. US Route 6 Marseilles, IL (815) 795-5001 For more information and additional listings please visit: www.enjoylasallecounty.com 17
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