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Table of Contents

Contents

Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Community Profile & Resource Guide 2008–2009

Articles

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Big-City Styles With Small-Town Smiles

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Meet Your Government Officials

“Naperville is not just a place. It’s a corner of creation graced with charm and beauty no matter the weather or season.” — Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos

When it comes to governance, Naperville is ahead of the curve.

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Major Employers

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PreK–12

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Community partners band together to foster economic expansion in Naperville.

Reading, writing, ’rithmetic — and athletics, arts, applied technology...

The Naperville Public Library We’ve got a top library for a top city.

“Naperville is a beautiful city… community spirit reminiscent of small-town America.”

Come Home to Naperville Single or married, with kids or grandkids or without, young and old alike will say, “There’s no place like home” when they live in Naperville.

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Residential Services

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Hospitals & Medical Services

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Naper Settlement: A Living History Museum

City services include more than keeping your lights on.

Health care professionals work to bring you friendly, first-rate services.

“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illuminates reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.” — Cicero

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Make a Night of It in Naperville!

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Places to Go, Things to See!

It’s the big city with a small-town flare, and there is never a shortage of things to do.

Come and explore the wonders of Naperville first-hand.

Useful Information

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Demographic Data

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Area Colleges/Universities

34 35

Golf Directory

36 37

Please, Be Our Guest!

Important Phone Numbers Employment & Training Local Private Schools Directory Moving to Naperville Permits Senior Services Directory Area Arts Organizations Annual Events Offer Something for Everyone Naperville Public Parks & Sport Complexes Index of Advertisers

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big-City styles With small-Town smiles

“Naperville is not just a place. It’s a corner of creation graced with charm and beauty no matter the weather or season.” — Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos

By Brandon Ross

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long the pleasant banks of the DuPage River lies Naperville, Illinois — full of unmatched charm and beauty. The city beams with progressive, artistic culture and a rich, friendly ambience.

The city’s accolades and booming industries seem only to complement its already picturesque qualities.

As the oldest city in DuPage County, Naperville has managed to maintain historical charm with a wide selection of quaint shops, popular retail stores, and beautifully kept neighborhood parks. Offering more than 250 restaurants, it is also considered the dining mecca of the entire Chicagoland area. Perhaps most notable, however, is the way in which the city has remained on the cutting edge of technology without disturbing its traditional atmosphere.

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A Great Place for Visitors

Naperville is an exciting and interesting city. The downtown Riverwalk, Centennial Beach, and outdoor festivals provide plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and summer activities. Museums, theaters, art, and performance groups offer a unique blend of community events that ensure Naperville is a great place to visit year-round.

Conveniently located 28 miles west of downtown Chicago, with easy access to major interstate highways and close proximity to O’Hare International and Midway airports, Naperville is an easy place to visit. Its rewarding community, however, makes it an even easier place to stay.

...An even Better Place to live Residents not only benefit from Naperville’s great events and attractions, but also from its reputation of constantly setting the bar high in all aspects of city living. The numerous options offered in health care, housing, and employment makes this booming Chicago suburb one of the fastest-growing communities in the country.

naperville Accolades • Among RelocateAmerica’s Top 100 Places to Live 2007: “Naperville is a beautiful city … [it] has vast amounts of ‘greenspace,’ including parks, forest preserves, and golf courses. It is vibrant, teeming with activity, with a downtown area and community spirit reminiscent of smalltown America.”

The city is consistently ranked as one of the best communities in which to live, raise children, start businesses, and retire by nationwide publications such as Money magazine. In 2006, it ranked second out of 100 finalists and was the only Illinois town to make the magazine’s “Best Places to Live” list (see feature below). Population Connection (previously Zero Population Growth) has repeatedly listed Naperville among its top five “kid-friendliest” cities in the United States. It has also become one of the safest: In 2006, Naperville boasted the ninth-lowest crime index per resident among U.S. cities with populations of 50,000 or more (City-Data.com).

It is the home of two award-winning school systems — Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie Community School District 204 — and North Central College. North Central has consistently been recognized as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked among the “top choices for top students” by Peterson’s Competitive Colleges. Families are also supported by numerous organizations and churches that supply some of the best child care services in the state.

Naperville’s local shopping centers, restaurants, law firms, and hospitals provide an array of employment options for residents. Most notable among these are the local BP America Inc. headquarters and Nicor Gas Company.

Whether you’re a visitor or resident, Naperville will always have something to fit your taste. Come experience the “big-city styles with small-town smiles” of Naperville, Illinois!

• Naperville Ranked No. 3 on Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live List 2008: “I am so thrilled that Naperville has made Money magazine’s Best Places to Live list yet again,” Mayor A. George Pradel said. “Being ranked the third best place to live in America is a big accomplishment. However, I’m not surprised. When I look around Naperville, I see a vibrant

community spirit, the best residents in the country and a quality of life that is third to none. Everyone in Naperville should be very proud of the place they call home.”

• bizjournal.com’s 6th-Brainiest Small City 2006: “Communities that lead the brainpower rankings … [have a high] percentage of adults with at least a bachelor’s degree.” www.naperville.net 5

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demographic data

major employers**

Population*

2000 128,358 2006 estimate 142,901 Average household size 2.91 Average family size 3.47 Median age 35.3

education: 25 Years and older* naperville 96.7% 66.0%

High school diploma or higher Bachelor’s degree or higher

U.s.

84.1% 27.0%

employment/income: 16 Years and older* naperville 70.6% $97,077 $117,110 1.9 %

Percent employed Median household income Median family income Families below poverty level

U.s.

65.0% $48,451 $58,526 9.8%

Business service employees Edward Hospital & Health Services Health care 4,600 Nicor Gas Natural gas distribution 3,700 Indian Prairie Community School District #204 Education 3,100 Naperville Community Unit School District #203 Education 2,425 Alcatel-Lucent Technologies Telecommunications 1,943 BP America, Inc. Chemicals, oil, gas 1,800 OfficeMax Office supplies 1,500 Tellabs Telecommunications equipment 1,338 City of Naperville Government 1,043 Nalco Company Chemical manufacturing 1,000 Laidlaw School transportation 450 North Central College Education 450 ConAgra Foods Food processing/production 380 Calamos Investments Financial 265 Phoenix Closures Inc. Plastic molding 230 Solar Communications Direct mail production 230 Trizetto Group Health care 225 Kraft Foods Food processing/production 200 *Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006 **Source: Naperville Development Partnership

Housing characteristics* Total housing units Occupied housing units Owner-occupied units Vacant housing units

naperville 50,352 94.2% 79.2% 5.8%

U.s.

— 88.4% 67.3% 11.6%

transportation Burlington northern santa fe train stations metra Passenger services* 105 E. 4th Ave., Naperville 312-322-6777 • www.metrarail.com Amtrak national rail Passenger service 105 E. 4th Ave., Naperville Station Information: 630-357-9114 Reservations and Schedule: 800-872-7245 www.amtrak.com Pace suburban Bus service* 847-364-7223 • www.pacebus.com limousine and taxi services American Taxi Belgios Chauffering West Suburban Travelers Limousine, Inc. Airports Clow Airport Midway Airport O’Hare International Airport

630-305-0700 630-579-8910 630-688-9600 630-378-0479 773-838-0600 800-832-6352

* Metra and PACE are both part of the RTA System.

RTA Travel Info Center: 312-836-7000 or www.rtachicago.com.

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Government

Meet Your Government Officials

By D.W. Norris

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When it comes to governance, Naperville is ahead of the curve.

aperville has used the council-manager form of government for nearly 40 years, making it one of the first Illinois cities to use that format. A city manager acts as chief administrator of the city.

The Naperville City Council is comprised of a mayor and eight members elected at-large.

The Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chambers at the Naperville Municipal Center, located at 400 S. Eagle St. The public has an opportunity to speak before the council during each meeting.

Mayor George A. Pradel has a strong law enforcement background, and as a 69-year resident, knows Naperville inside and out. He has served his community for more than 40 years.

Pradel retired from Naperville’s police department, where he worked for 29 years, after his election as mayor in 1995. Active in the Lions Club, Rotary Club, and DuPage County Child Serve Safety Committee, among other groups, Pradel continues his nearly lifelong love affair with Naperville. Pradel is active in various area veterans groups, and he and his wife of 46 years, Pat, have three adult children.

James Boyajian, a Milwaukee native, has served on the City Council since 2003 and holds degrees in economics and marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Boyajian has also served Naperville as a member of the Plan Commission, Naperville Development Partnership, and as a past board member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. He has vast business experience as a 29-year employee of Amoco and as a private consultant. Boyajian and his wife of 37 years, Marianne, have three sons.

Robert Fieseler is an East Coast native who came to the Midwest to attend law school after he completed his undergraduate studies with an engineering degree. The next stop for Fieseler was Loyola University Chicago School of Law, from which he graduated in 1984. Fieseler has practiced law for 24 years as a patent attorney. He is active in the community as a youth sports coach, Boy Scouts leader, and as a director of Naper Settlement, a museum of 19th-century life in Naperville.

Fieseler and his wife of 28 years, Mary Ellen, have four adult children.

Dick Furstenau has served on the City Council for nearly 10 years. A one-time rancher from Montana, Furstenau holds an M.B.A. from Utah University. He brings corporate experience to the Council from jobs at Lucent Technologies and AT&T, as well as knowledge of how small businesses operate from his position as a partner at Furst Homes. As a public servant, Furstenau has spent time on the Fair Housing Commission and has worked with local children as a Junior Achievement Advisor. Furstenau and his wife, Connie, have five children and nine grandchildren.

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Born in Chicago, Doug Krause has served on the Naperville City Council for nearly 20 years and has a wealth of experience in municipal and county government, as well as in small business. Krause has served on the DuPage County Solid Waste Committee, the DuPage Stormwater Committee, the Public Utility Board, and the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. He holds degrees in accountancy and business education and has been involved in a variety of local businesses.

He and his wife, Cindee, have four children.

Kenn Miller has been a council member since 2005 and holds an M.B.A. from Lake Forest School of Management. He is active in Republican politics and in the Wheatland Salem Church. Miller learned a strong work ethic on his father’s farm, where he worked until earning a pre-med degree at the University of Iowa. On a corporate level, Miller has experience in the medical supplies and education businesses. He has served on the Plan Commission, as a Wheatland Township trustee, and as a member of the Downtown Rotary Club, among other civic and private organizations. Miller and his wife, Janice, have two daughters and three grandchildren.

John Rosanova has dedicated his life to serving his country. As a Vietnam veteran, as a 22-year teacher of history and government at Naperville Central High School, and as a member of the City Council since 1997, Rosanova has readily answered each call of duty. He has deep roots in Naperville, having earned his B.A. in history from North Central College, which he attended before earning his M.S. in Educational Administration at Northern Illinois University. Before he became

a Council member, Rosanova served on the Plan Commission and the Transportation Advisory Committee. An active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3873 and American Legion Post 43, Rosanova has four children.

Darlene Senger enters her fifth year on the City Council in 2008. Ms. Senger, an Indiana native, holds an M.S. from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from DePaul.

She adds a solid business background as a vice president and financial advisor to her impressive community resume. Senger has served on the Plan Commission, the Financial Advisory Board, the Indian Prairie Parents Council, and the Naperville Homeowners Association. She and her husband, Terry, have two children.

Grant Werhli is a lifelong Naperville resident with an eye towards his community’s history and its future. He has served on the Naper Settlement Board, the Historic Sites Commission, the Riverwalk Commission, and the Naperville Development Partnership. A former Southern Illinois University Saluki, Werhli holds an aviation management degree from SIU Carbondale and has worked as a corporate pilot. Werhli and his wife, Sharon, have two children, and he remains active in the Rotary Club and has served on the Plan Commission.

City Manager Pro Tem Robert Marshall is a former Naperville police officer. His duties include acting as the chief administrator for all city operations. Naperville’s city manager is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for carrying out policies established by the Council.

important Phone numbers

GovernmenT All numbers are area code 630 unless otherwise noted.

city of naperville naperville municipal center P.O. Box 3020 • 400 S. Eagle St. • Naperville, IL 60566 630-420-6111 • www.naperville.il.us

emergency: Ambulance, fire, and Police ......................................911 illinois Poison center ...................................................800-222-1222 Mayor and City Council ........................................................ 420-6018 Bicycle License .................................................................... 420-6666 Child Care Referral Program ................................................ 420-6001 City Attorney ........................................................................ 420-4170 City Clerk ............................................................................. 305-5300 City Manager ....................................................................... 420-6041 Community Development ..................................................... 420-6068 Community Relations ........................................................... 420-6707 Emergency Management Agency ......................................... 420-6009 Fair Housing Commission .................................................... 548-1122 Finance Department ............................................................ 420-6059 Fire (non-emergency)........................................................... 420-6142 Garbage Collection .............................................................. 723-2800

Information and Referral ...................................................... 420-6001 Parking Permits (Commuter Lots) ........................................ 420-6059 Police (non-emergency) ....................................................... 420-6666 Public Utilities-Electric ......................................................... 420-6131 Public Utilities-Water ........................................................... 420-6128 Public Works ........................................................................ 420-6095 Recycling ............................................................................. 305-4686 Severe Weather Pager Program ........................................... 420-6001 Social Service Manager / ADA Accessibility Coordinator ...... 420-6002 Social Services .................................................................... 420-6001 TDD ..................................................................................... 305-5205 Voter Registration ................................................................ 305-5300

library Naperville Public Library ...................................................... 961-4100

county

township

DuPage county offices 421 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 682-7000 • www.co.dupage.il.us

naperville township 139 Water St. Naperville, IL 60540 355-2786 • www.napervilletownship.com

Will county offices 302 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432 815-722-5515 • www.willcountyillinois.com

lisle township 4721 Indiana Ave. Lisle, IL 60532 968-2087 • www.lisletownship.com

Wheatland township 31W236 91st St. Naperville, IL 60564 851-3952 • www.wheatlandtownship.com

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Employment & Training Administaff............................................................................ 312-427-5091 Advance Communications Group Inc...........773-252-5024 / 773-619-6866 Advanced Resources LLC...................................................... 630-493-9111 Ajilon Professional Staffing LLC............................................. 630-261-1300 Chambers Consulting Group Ltd............................................ 630-922-7127 Coda Consulting Group Ltd.................................................... 630-357-2632 Community Career Center..................................................... 630-961-5665 Covington Group LLC............................................................. 630-922-1200 DCG Technology Learning Center.......................................... 630-717-8400 Employee Synergy................................................................. 630-364-2726 Express Personnel Services Inc............................................. 630-544-3020 Fox Valley Project With Industry............................................. 630-801-5100

Business & Industry HIPP Temporary Solutions...................................................... 630-291-3878 Human Capital Development Experts Inc............................... 630-788-2742 Legacy Training Systems....................................................... 630-375-1541 Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence.................... 630-637-1595 Mark James & Associates..................................................... 630-548-8100 Naper Solutions..................................................................... 630-548-5614 Naperville Resume................................................................ 630-717-8920 PrideStaff.............................................................................. 630-355-0755 Quest International LLC......................................................... 630-961-3030 Slowikowski & Assoc............................................................. 630-910-8920 Todays Staffing...................................................................... 630-512-9201 Total Training Solutions Inc.................................................... 630-585-1168

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Business & Industry

Major Employers Community partners band together to foster economic expansion in Naperville.

By D.W. Norris

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o you’ve found the place where you want to live — Naperville. Now the question is, “Where will I work?” The answer is simple — It’s also Naperville.

Naperville is committed to business growth and high-paying jobs for singles and families looking to carve out their own American dreams. The list of major employers in Naperville reads like a “who’s who” of technology, energy, investment, communications, retail, and food service businesses. Top names include Alcatel Lucent, Nicor Gas, BP America Inc., Tellabs, Nalco Company, ConAgra Foods, Laidlaw, Calamos Investments, Solar Communications, and Kraft Foods.

Alcatel Lucent puts about 5,000 professionals to work each day. The health care industry employs more than 4,600 workers.

Nicor Gas, Illinois’ largest natural gas distributor, employs more than 2,000 workers.

But while those employment numbers are impressive, they’re just the tip of the iceberg. The City of Naperville has a strong manufacturing and technological base, which combines with other fields such as retail and service industries to total more than 69,000 employees. Major employment categories in Naperville and its surrounding communities offer more than 620,000 jobs.

Even with an impressive roster of businesses inside and outside its city limits, Naperville is continuing to pursue growth. The city has joined with members of the business community to expand existing businesses through its Naperville

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Business & Industry Development Partnership (NDP). The NDP, a not-for-profit corporation founded in 1995, works on attracting new businesses to Naperville. The NDP aids businesses through its partnerships with utilities, education and health care providers, real estate developers, financial service companies, legal services, construction firms, and even landscapers.

The partnership between the city and its businesses doesn’t end with the NDP. Naperville’s Plan Commission, which reports to the City Council, works on zoning, land use, and subdividing. Several members of Naperville’s City Council have served on the Plan Commission, which ensures that business will remain a priority as Naperville expands.

And, to continue to foster growth and make things even easier for area businesses,

Naperville has one of the top chambers of commerce in the United States. The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 55 S. Main St. Suite 351, is a forward-thinking organization that helps its Members better serve the city’s wideranging consumer segments. With 2,000 Members, the Chamber is a strong voice in the business community, working hard to ensure growth through information and education. The Chamber provides brochures, maps, reference guides, and information for businesses, visitors, and residents. Mentor programs help fledgling businesses find their niche in Naperville’s vibrant economic engine. To contact the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, call 630-355-4141 or visit www.naperville.net.

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Education

PreK–12

Reading, writing, ’rithmetic — and athletics, arts, applied technology...

By Brandon Ross

Naperville Public Schools Naperville’s numerous choices for exceptional education include two nationally recognized public school districts. Average scores for standardized tests, such as the ACT and SAT, consistently rate among the highest in the country. Thanks to highly qualified teachers and staff, the graduation rate is also far above the national average.

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 630-420-1066 • www.naperville203.org

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 serves students in grades K–12 and offers a full range of special education programs for students with identified needs who range in age from 3 to 21 years.

With an enrollment of just under 18,000 students, it is one of the six largest school systems in Illinois.

In the fall of 2007, both Naperville Central High School and Naperville North High School were ranked in the top 2 percent of public high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and the entire district achieved the highest overall state test scores among large K–12 school systems in Illinois.

District 203 partners with NCO Youth & Family Services and the Naperville Police Department to offer fourth and fifth graders an awardwinning substance-abuse prevention program known as Operation

Snowflurry. Through this program, students are given information on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and are taught the importance of communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Indian Prairie Community School District 204 630-375-3000 • http://ipsdweb.ipsd.org/

Indian Prairie Community School District 204 is the fourth-largest school system in Illinois, with an enrollment of just under 29,000 students ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade.

The district not only excels in academics — with average standardized testing scores ranking consistently higher than the state and national averages — but their fine arts programs are among the best in the country. Both high schools have recently been named National Grammy Schools. Waubonsie Valley High School has earned this distinction for six consecutive years, and Neuqua Valley High School was named “Best of 2006.” According to Janet Buglio, director of communication services for District 205, no other local districts hold such consistent high honors for their music programs. www.naperville.net 15

eduCaTion local Private schools Directory* All saints catholic Academy (PreK–Grade 8)

Krejci Academy (Ages 3–21)

Bethany lutheran school (PreK–Grade 8)

laPetite Academy

630-961-6125 • www.ascacademy.org

630-355-6607 • www.bethanylcs.org

630-961-9966 • www.lapetite.com

chesterbrook Academy

marmion Academy

www.chesterbrookacademy.com

630-897-6936 • www.marmion.org

the compass school

ss. Peter & Paul catholic school

630-983-9190 • www.thecompassschool.com

630-355-9803 • www.sspeterandpaulschool.com

Goddard school

st. raphael catholic school (K–Grade 8)

630-355-5665 • www.goddardschool.com

Just for Kids

630-357-8749 • www.justforkidspreschool.com

Kindercare learning center (infants–K) www.kindercare.com

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The naperville Public library We’ve got a top library for a top city.

By Brandon Ross

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anked as the No. 1 library in its population category for eight years in a row, the Naperville Public Library (NPL) is a perfect complement to Naperville’s outstanding educational standards. Hennen’s American Public Library Rating Index (HAPLR) ranks 9,000 libraries according to 15 different factors. Naperville competes against cities such as Denver, Colorado, and Columbus, Ohio, in the 100,000–250,000 population bracket.

The rankings appear annually in American Libraries, the professional publication of the American Library Association. The Naperville Public Library is the only library in the country to be ranked No. 1 for eight years.

“We’ve gained such recognition by being very cost-effective and making sure we have items available for check-out that our residents really want,” said Susan Greenwood, Naperville Public Library’s community relations coordinator.

The HAPLR rankings measure how efficiently a library uses its money and resources.

With measures like cost per circulation and circulation per staff hour, the rankings provide cost–benefit ratios for the library industry.

In addition, the extra weighing of factors such as visits per capita, circulation per capita, and items per capita reflect a community’s use of the library. Naperville’s circulation per capita of 29 items is very high and serves as

an indication of the strength of its Hennen ranking. As such, NPL is one of the busiest libraries in Illinois. In any given 12-month period, more than 4 million items are checked out from the three NPL locations.

“Given the size of our city,” Greenwood said, “that shows that nearly everybody uses the library for something.”

The library owns roughly 750,000 items.

Holdings include books, magazines, newspapers, and large-type books; CDs, DVDs, videos, and books on CD; downloadable audio books, music, and DVDs; and premium subscription databases.

Membership in the Naperville Public Library is free to residents of incorporated Naperville, and library cards may be obtained at any of the three locations. ? For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.

area Colleges/universities “Quality” and “diversity” are perhaps

the best words to describe the several colleges and universities located in and around Naperville. Graduates and returning students can pursue a degree, prepare for a career, and expand their horizons in some of the nation’s best higher education facilities — all within a short drive from home.

Aurora University 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora 630-844-5533 • www.aurora.edu Benedictine University 5700 College Road, Lisle 630-829-6300 • www.ben.edu

locations

college of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn 630-942-2380 • www.cod.edu

Phone number for each location is 630-961-4100.

DePaul University – naperville campus 150 W. Warrenville Road, Naperville 630-548-9378 • www.depaul.edu

95th street library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville

DeVry University online 1200 E. Diehl Road, Naperville 630-857-2655 • www.devry.edu

naper Boulevard library 2035 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville nichols library 200 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville

Governors state University – naperville education center 2244 W. 95th St., Naperville 630-428-3375 • www.govst.edu/nec lewis University One University Parkway, Romeoville 815-836-5250 • www.lewisu.edu national-louis University 2840 Sheridan Road, Evanston 847-465-0575 • www.nl.edu north central college 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville 800-411-1861 • www.northcentralcollege.edu northern illinois University Williston Hall 101, NIU, DeKalb 815-753-0446 • www.niu.edu northwood University – lisle Program center 6010 S. Route 53, Lisle 630-964-6200 • www.northwood.edu nouveau riche University 630-303-4730 • www.nruniversity.com robert morris college – DuPage campus 905 Meridian Lake Drive, Aurora 800-762-5960 • www.robertmorris.edu www.naperville.net 17

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Single or married, with kids or grandkids or without, young and old alike will say, “There’s no place like home” when they live in Naperville.

By D.W. Norris

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t really is hard to find a better place to live than Naperville. Don’t believe us? Just ask Money magazine. The publication ranked Naperville No. 2 on its “America’s Best Places to Live” list in 2006 (see feature on page 4).

Naperville is one of the best places to live for retirees, but it is by no means simply a retirement community. The median age of Naperville’s population is a little more than 34 years. Great schools and safe streets make

Naperville a wonderful community for starting or raising a family.

While Naperville has much to offer, it’s not done improving the quality of life for its residents. Flood control projects and a focus on making Naperville’s vibrant downtown area even more attractive to shoppers, business owners, and residents will help maintain Naperville’s place as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

neighborhoods Naperville is attracting new families and growing fast, and the city’s ready to welcome new neighbors. With a high standard of living, Naperville is the destination for single professionals or families. And whatever your residential needs, Naperville has the answer.

Naperville is truly a city of neighborhoods. Subdivisions often seem like small communities of their own, with many having

Moving to Naperville • If you’re moving to Naperville, visit www.naperville.il.us and click on “Moving to Naperville” to make the transition to your new hometown even easier.

• Visit the City of Naperville’s “Your Place” Web site at http://gis.naperville.il.us/yourplace/ to retrieve useful information about a property located in Naperville. Designed utilizing the city’s GIS technology, users can enter their street address at “Your Place” to receive an instant property 18 Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce

information report that includes zoning information, school district, polling place locations, police beats, legislative districts, and much more. Visitors can also obtain a digital map of any address within the City of Naperville.

• Naperville is home to nearly 300 community organizations and clubs. Contact the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce for a complete listing.

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Many of these neighborhoods are home to active homeowners associations, which operate under the umbrella of the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation.

More metropolitan residents can live in the downtown district, which offers an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and other entertainment options, including the picturesque Riverwalk. As home to the train station, downtown is an excellent choice for commuters, as well as for those who enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to the library, gym, parks, and even to the North Central College campus. Public art pieces, part of the city’s Century Walk project, beautify and add a distinctive culture to the district.

Naperville also boasts a historic district, roughly defined by Julian, Highland, Chicago, Jackson, and Eagle streets and Fifth Avenue.

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Real Estate back to the 1830s. Victorian “painted ladies” share the tree-lined streets with tidy Craftsman, graceful Greek Revival, and elaborate Italianate homes.

New Construction The City of Naperville has plenty of quality existing housing as well as an eye towards homes with your own personal touches. New construction runs from $180,000 to more than $1 million, making building your own home in Naperville not only easy, but also financially sound.

Whether you choose to make an existing Naperville home your own or to build your dream home from the ground up, you’ll find plenty of help. Contact the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce for a list of real estate agents, contractors, landscapers, and remodelers. Before you know it, you’ll be turning the key to your dream home.

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Residential Services City services include more than keeping your lights on.

By D.W. Norris

Electricity, Water, and Wastewater Employees of the City of Naperville’s Department of Public Works work hard to keep the lights on and the water running at an affordable price for residents. Electricity, water, and wastewater services are all provided for residents by the City of Naperville.

Rates for all three services are set by the City Council. For information on commercial rates, or to speak to a customer service representative, call 630-420-6059.

Trash Removal and Recycling Keeping Naperville clean is a major priority for both the city and its contracted waste collection service, Allied Waste Services.

Allied uses multiple routs for curbside collection five days a week. For best service, please have your trash out by 6 a.m. on your assigned pick-up day. To help keep your city beautiful, please remove your refuse containers from your curb by 7 p.m. on pick-up day. For more information on curbside trash removal, please contact Allied Waste Services at 630-723-2800.

Naperville offers more than simple waste removal services and has always looked for environmentally conscious methods for dealing with refuse. The community is the leader in Illinois for recycling waste, beginning with

the state’s first municipal recycling program in 1986. The City of Naperville will provide single-family homes with a recycling bin that can be placed curbside with other refuse.

These containers are free of charge and are another step in keeping Naperville the best place to live in Illinois. Community members may recycle newspapers, office paper, plastics, aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, junk mail, and cardboard boxes, among other items. Residents may also take materials to the city’s recycling drop-off center at 1600 W. Jefferson Ave. This service is free of charge. The drop-off center accepts materials on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a comprehensive list of recyclables, please call Resource Management at 708-952-1896.

Cable Television Choice is important, and one of Naperville’s best qualities is that it allows its residents several entertainment options. Even if it’s just a simple night at home in front of the television, our city offers residents two options for cable television service providers. Both Comcast (866-594-1234) and Wide Open West (866-496-9669) provide residents with major over-the-air and cable choices, including Naperville public television broadcasts. www.naperville.net 21

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Building The City of Naperville is pro-construction and works hard to ensure your safety and the safety of your friends, neighbors, and contractors through the issuance of building permits and zoning ordinances.

Getting information is easy. For building information, call 630-420-6070. For zoning information, call 630-420-6694.

For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/bpo.aspx. construction/remodel/installation For a comprehensive list of construction, remodeling, and installation projects requiring a city permit, as well as to download copies of permits for submission, visit the city’s Web site at www.naperville.il.us and click on “Forms/Permits/Licenses.” events A permit is required to hold certain events in Naperville, such as block parties.

For more information on holding an event in Naperville, please contact the city’s special events coordinator at 630-420-5340.

Parking Commuters using the downtown Naperville train station or the train station on Route 59 may apply for a commuter parking permit in order to utilize the train station parking facility. All commuter parking permits are sold on a quarterly basis.

Covered motorcycle spaces are also available. However, there is currently a waiting list for quarterly parking permits.

There are also many daily fee parking spaces near the Route 59 and downtown Naperville train stations. Daily fee parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cost $2 per day.

Commuters pay the fee at automatic payment machines.

For more information on commuter parking permits, visit www.naperville.il.us.

Application forms are available online, or call the City of Naperville Finance Department at 630-420-6059.

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Hospitals & medical services

Health care professionals work to bring you friendly, first-rate services.

By D.W. Norris

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he quality of life in Naperville doesn’t end with a great job, beautiful home, or top-notch education for you or your children. Whether it’s a quick trip to the doctor’s office, life-saving surgery and treatment, or assisted living for senior citizens, Naperville has the technology, expertise, and facilities for your all your health care needs, all within minutes of your residence.

edward Hospital & Health services 801 S. Washington St., Naperville 630-527-6830 • www.edward.org Edward Hospital’s 50-acre medical campus, located at 801 S. Washington Street, provides Naperville residents with worldclass health care in areas such as heart care, diabetes care, and fertility services. The 311-bed facility is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, the American College of

Radiologists, and other nationally recognized groups. The National Research Corporation, a health care performance and improvement group with more than two decades of experience, rated Edward Hospital’s overall health care quality as the best in the Chicago area for non-academic hospitals.

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Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton 800-462-2366 • www.marianjoy.org Affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is a 120-bed hospital in Wheaton.

Treatments include both Eastern and Western medicine and cutting-edge techniques. Patients may receive acupuncture, aquatic therapy, biofeedback, pain therapy, and psychological treatment. Therapy can even incorporate favorite hobbies like golf, swimming, and other sports. Both inpatient and outpatient programs are offered.

Rush-Copley Medical Center 2000 Ogden Ave., Aurora 630-978-6200 • www.rushcopley.com With 142 beds and more than 400 affiliated physicians, Rush-Copley, located at 2000 Ogden Avenue in Aurora, is a convenient choice for superior health care.

Emergency care, maternity, cancer treatment, and state-of-the-art heart services are all part of the picture at Rush-Copley. J.D. Power and Associates, the internationally recognized marketing information firm, has recognized the Rush-Copley as a Distinguished Hospital and a provider of an outstanding patient experience for three consecutive years.

Offering the only Level III NICU and perinatal services program in Kane County, Rush-Copley is unquestionably committed to the health of women and infants. The infant survival rate in the hospital’s NICU exceeds all compliance targets. A JCAHO-accredited

Health CAre fertility program, including in-vitro fertilization, is helping area women achieve their dreams of starting a family.

Physicians and Other Health Services Daily health care is a cinch in Naperville.

The City of Naperville is home to physicians specializing in arthritis, cardiology, chiropractic, dentistry, family practice, gastroenterology, general medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, optometry, orthopedics, pain management, plastic and cosmetic surgery, pediatrics, podiatry, psychiatry, radiology, rehabilitation and physical therapy, and urology.

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce includes among its Members not only these specialty physicians, but also medical consultants, suppliers, insurers, and educators; numerous health clubs; health food stores; animal hospitals, and more.

Senior Services Directory SelectCare 846 Santa Maria Dr., Naperville 630-200-2554 • www.selectcare.org

Alden-Naperville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 1525 Oxford Ln., Naperville 630-983-0300 • www.thealdennetwork.com

Harmony at Home Foundation 627 Bakewell Ln., Naperville 630-961-3988 www.harmonyathomefoundation.org

Alden of Waterford 1955 Randi Dr., Aurora 630-851-1880 • www.thealdennetwork.com

HCR ManorCare of Naperville 200 W. Martin Ave., Naperville 630-355-4111 • www.hcr-manorcare.com

Carriage Club of Naperville 2863 W. 95th St., Suite 151, Naperville 630-753-9725

Heritage YMCA Group 630-420-6270 • www.heritageymca.org

Spring Meadows Naperville 504 N. River Rd., Naperville 630-548-4400

HomeCare and More, Inc. 799 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg. 2, Suite 206, Glen Ellyn 630-858-2443 • www.homecareandmore.net

St. Patrick’s Residence 1400 Brookdale Rd., Naperville 630-416-6565 • www.stpatricksresidence.org

Independence Village of Naperville 1030 Aurora Ave., Naperville 630-357-1385 • www.independencevillage.org

Sunrise Assisted Living of Naperville 535 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville • 630-305-9400 960 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville • 630-579-1400 www.sunriseseniorliving.com

The Devonshire & Westbury Care Center 1700 Robin Ln., Lisle 630-963-1600 • www.thedevonshireoflisle.com DuPage Division of Human Services 630-682-7000 • 800-942-9412 www.dupageco.org DuPage Senior Citizens Council 2200 S. Main St., Suite 308, Lombard 630-620-0804 • www.dupageseniorcouncil.org Ecumenical Adult Care of Naperville 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville 630-357-8166 Elderly Services Team 630-305-5477 • 630-357-8166 www.naperville.il.us Excellent Nurse Services, Inc. 1301 S. Route 59, Unit 1, Naperville 630-851-4911

Meadowbrook Manor of Naperville 720 Raymond Dr., Naperville 630-355-0220 • www.meadowbrookmanor.com Monarch Landing 2255 Erickson Dr., Naperville 630-548-0400 • www.ericksoncommunities.com Naperville Township Senior Services 139 Water St., Naperville 630-357-8058 New Horizons 630-848-3613 • www.napervilleparks.org

Senior Home Sharing, Inc. 711 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton • 630-407-0440 www.seniorhomesharing.org

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A Living History Museum

“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illuminates reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.” — Cicero

By Brandon Ross

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n 1969 a group of 12 people gathered, calling themselves the Naperville Heritage Society. They had a specific purpose: working diligently to preserve important aspects of Naperville’s past.

Their first order of business was to figure out how to save a 19thcentury church building from being torn down. They resolved to relocate the 1864 Gothic Revival church across town and rest it on a 13-acre piece of land that was home to the Martin Mitchell Mansion.

The Naperville Heritage Society succeeded in relocating a total of 18 buildings to the new site, and the once lone Victorian mansion — which had been serving as an eclectic museum in Naperville since 1939 — became the cornerstone of a historic village known as Naper Settlement.

Naper Settlement is now Chicagoland’s premier outdoor museum village, receiving accreditation from the American Association of Museums in 2002. There are more than 8,500 museums in the United States today; only 770 have been awarded this accreditation.

Of those, Naper Settlement is the first outdoor museum in Illinois to become accredited.

The Museum As a “living history” museum, Naper Settlement offers a unique experience. The goal of the site is to tell the story of daily life in Naperville as it grew from an 1800s frontier outpost into an established turn-of-the-century town. Visitors are given the unforgettable opportunity to walk through the Settlement and meet costumed villagers who are glad to tell you stories of what life was like in the 19th century. Villagers can also be found in the blacksmith, stone­carver, and print shops; the post office; and various other buildings, giving daily demonstrations of their craft and offering information on the history of each particular site.

The Pre-Emption House can be found on the outskirts of the Settlement. This was the first hotel and tavern erected west of Chicago.

According to legend, Abraham Lincoln once gave an impromptu speech from its rooftop.

“Not many towns can boast about a museum like Naper Settlement,” said Marketing Manager Jody Ellyne. “The museum truly is a unique entity and resource because we do so many things for the community as a whole.”

There are over 31,000 items on display throughout the Settlement.

Furniture, clothing, sculptures, transportation artifacts, and agricultural implements can be found in appropriate settings to depict their original use.

Other artifacts — paintings, blueprints, manuscripts, diaries, photographs, and more — can be found on display in the Martin Mitchell Mansion.

The Naperville Heritage Society also made sure to include an extensive research library. Open to the public, the library has become a popular resource for genealogical studies and contains several hundred volumes of historical records pertaining to Naperville, DuPage County, and the state of Illinois. Other resources include maps, published histories, newspapers, and magazines, along with city records.

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By Brandon Ross

area arts organizations

Music DuPage symphony orchestra www.dupagesymphony.org Enjoy classical music from an 85-member symphony orchestra, featuring an array of incredible soloists, concerts, and events. millennium carillon www.naperville-carillon.org Naperville’s 72-bell tower plays selections at 11 a.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. The summer series brings carillonneurs from around the world. naperville chorus www.napervillechorus.org The Naperville Chorus performs special concerts for the public. Made up of 75 members, no audition is needed to join. naperville men’s Glee club www.nmgc.org Dedicated to high-quality male vocal music, the Glee Club is in frequent demand throughout the Chicago area and has even performed on national television. naperville municipal Band www.napervilleband.org The Municipal Band has a tradition of quality performances that carry the spirit of historic Naperville. The band performs throughout the city several times a year.

Young naperville singers www.youngnapervillesingers.org Ranging from first grade through high school, the 270 members of the Young Naperville Singers perform during spring and winter holidays and in community performances. Membership is by audition.

Youth symphony of DuPage www.ysdp.org This organization brings advanced ensemble training and performance opportunities to nearly

200 talented young musicians from DuPage County and nearby towns.

Visual Arts century Walk www.visitnaperville.com/ CenturyWalk Art along the Riverwalk and downtown depicts local people, places, and events through murals, mosaics, reliefs, and sculptures.

DuPage children’s museum www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org The DCM hosts a wide variety of events, exhibits, and special classes.

Theater Pheasant run theater www.pheasantrun.com/theater Pheasant Run Theater offers well-known musicals and drama performed by professional actors.

Tickets are available for theater only or for dinner theater. summer Place theatre www.summerplacetheatre.com Comedy, drama, and musicals are performed during the summer months at the Naperville Central High School auditorium.

Associations, Leagues, and Centers DuPage Art league www.dupageartleague.com This not-for-profit school and gallery offers classes, workshops, exhibits, free public arts programs, and financing for arts education.

Krasa center at Benedictine University www.ben.edu The Krasa Center features the “Great Issues — Great Ideas” Lecture Series, which brings internationally known personalities to share their positions on important issues.

mcAninch Art center at college of DuPage www.dupageartleague.com The Center is home to three theaters and nine instructional programs. Performances include a variety of theater, dance, and music. naperville Art league

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NAL is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to the visual arts. They host several events and exhibits throughout the year, including the Riverwalk Art Fair. naperville-north central college Performing Arts Association www.naparts.org The Association is a nonprofit volunteer organization that brings quality, professional entertainment to the Naperville area. naperville Performing Arts Association www.naparts.org The Performing Arts Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of performing artists.

Paramount Arts centre & copley theatre www.paramountarts.com Two theatres, one housed in a historic landmark theatre building, offer live entertainment, comedy, concerts, dance, and theatrical and family shows. rialto square theatre www.rialtosquare.com The Rialto offers a wide variety of entertainment, including dance, comedy, cinema, drama, and more. The Rialto is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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annual events offer something for everyone Naperville is never short on exciting events to keep you busy.

By Brandon Ross & Laura Wilcoxen

January

March

chocolate festival

ladies nite out

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This event benefits NCO Youth & Family Services.

Vendors have samples and products for sale, and chefs share recipes and demonstrations. Family activities include miniature golf, face painting, and live entertainment.

The Downtown Naperville Alliance sponsors Ladies Nite Out in downtown Naperville. Over 70 stores offer special savings and promotions that are only available for one night.

Sponsored by REACH and the Naperville Park District, this event on the Riverwalk includes a table-top carnival, a plastic floating duck race on the DuPage River, live entertainment, balloons, prizes, and more.

maple sugaring Days

lobster Day

Historic Naper Settlement hosts this two-day experience, featuring the time-honored method of gathering sap by hand. Samples of homemade maple syrup are available.

The Naperville Jaycees sell fresh, North Atlantic live or cooked lobsters to raise money for the community.

st. Patrick’s Day Parade

municipal Band concerts

Sponsored by West Suburban Irish, Inc., this event benefits local charities. Celebrations include the downtown parade, an Irish Mass honoring St. Patrick, and a festive Emerald Dinner.

Naperville Municipal Band concerts are performed every Thursday evening through midAugust. The Community Concert Center is located off Benton Street in Central Park. Enjoy music and the Ice Cream Social.

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February international festival

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Hosted by North Central College, International Festival brings culture and cuisine from around the world to northern Illinois. Children receive a passport and visit different countries at their cultural booths.

The experience includes children’s activities, crafts, games, and dance and musical performances.

Cuisine is provided by My Chef Catering, and there are Language Immersion Rooms where children spend 30 minutes learning a different language and the culture that surrounds it.

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April

Great Duck race

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June www.napervilleband.org

mardi Gras

Weed ladies floral sale

naper Days

This fun-filled evening includes the traditional sounds of a Cajun band and silent and live auctions. All proceeds from the auction benefit a local charity.

This is the perfect place to pick up a beautiful silk or dried floral arrangement. Proceeds benefit programs at Naper Settlement.

naperpalooza

civil War Days

Naperpalooza is not only the city’s top rock event, but it’s also a fundraiser sponsored by the Rotary Club to benefit area schools. An all-inclusive ticket brings concerts by the area’s best bands, gourmet food and drinks, and a chance to bid in a silent auction featuring rock memorabilia.

Hosted by the Naper Settlement, experience the Civil War first-hand with battle re-enactments, medical demonstrations, and 19th-century food and music. Visitors often run into historic figures like President Lincoln, Col. Custer, Ulysses S. Grant, and others. Other attractions include a 19th-century magician, petting zoo, and shopping for Civil Warera clothing and personal items.

Held Father’s Day weekend, this citywide celebration features countless activities, programs, events, and entertainment. Sixteen of Naperville’s finest restaurants are featured at the Taste of Naperville. An event favorite is the Bed Races, in which outrageously dressed participants steer their racing beds toward the finish line for year-long bragging rights. Kids crafts, games, a petting zoo, and musical entertainment are also part of the celebration.

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May www.napersettlement.museum

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naperville Jazz festival www.napervillejazz.com

Nationally known jazz artists headline this event, which also features emerging local talent.

CulTure & enTerTainmenT July sizzlin’ sidewalk sales

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Sizzlin’ Sidewalk Sales takes place in downtown Naperville. Find one-of-a-kind gifts and food items while taking advantage of special promotions reserved just for this weekend. ribfest

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Held every 4th of July weekend, Ribfest has been named “The Best Festival in the Midwest.” It features two music stages with national acts, 17 world-class rib vendors, and a carnival area. Ribfest is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Naperville, with support from the Park District and the city.

riverwalk fine Art fair

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November Hometown Holidays

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The Riverwalk becomes a four-mile art museum, adding a fantastic display of visual arts to its already artful ambience. The Fair has earned a reputation for being one of the best art fairs in the country.

Participation is open to artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber, graphics, mixed media, jewelry, photography, pottery, metalwork, glass, wood, digital art, and enamel.

Kick the holidays off with the Friends of Little Friends Electric Lights Parade. The city lights up during Grand Illumination, and kids can visit Santa and his reindeer. Downtown shops feature special offers, and everybody can get in a holiday spirit by enjoying the Winter Window Walk.

October

christmas memories

December

All Hallows eve

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The creepiest characters of the 19th century come to life to haunt the grounds of the Naper Settlement.

Step back in time to a picture-perfect 19thcentury holiday celebration at Naper Settlement, complete with music, costumed villagers, horsedrawn rides, a gingerbread village, and more.

rotary century ride

Halloween Happening

cup of cheer House Walk

This recreational bike ride is for beginner and veteran riders and features 25-, 40-, 55-, 80-, and 102-mile routes. Proceeds support local Rotary charities.

Hosted by the Naperville Park District in the Riverwalk’s Grand Pavilion, the Comcast Halloween Happening is a free event with four specially themed lands, complete with activities and treats: Faeryland, Scaryland, Prairieland, and Adventureland.

Cup of Cheer House Walk opens up five lavishly decorated houses, historic and contemporary, for the holidays. A Holiday Market is also held at North Central College, where shoppers can buy beautiful gifts and decorations and Walk participants can pick up their souvenir English bone china cup and saucer.

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September

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trick or treat in Downtown naperville

The Downtown Naperville Alliance sponsors Ladies Nite Out in downtown Naperville. Over 70 stores offer special savings and promotions that are only available for one night.

Over 60 businesses downtown welcome little witches and goblins to knock on their doors. Look for bright orange Mylar balloons outside participating businesses. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

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santa train

www.naperjaycees.org

The popular Naperville Jaycee’s Santa Train is a one-hour train ride featuring favorite characters, singing, and a visit from Santa Claus.

last fling

www.lastfling.org

The Naperville Jaycee’s Last Fling lasts all four days of Labor Day weekend in downtown Naperville and includes a carnival, entertainment from national artists, beer gardens, food vendors, and many special events. Last Fling also includes the largest Labor Day parade in Illinois!

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce maintains a calender of events at www.naperville. net. More information is also available at www. visitnaperville.com.

naperville independent film festival www.naperfilm.org

Events include workshops, film screenings, and parties, all topped off with the Hollywood-style Red Carpet Gala & Awards Ceremony. naperville Wine festival

www.napervillewinefestival.com

This elegant venue is held at the Naper Settlement and features wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, and food from the city’s finest restaurants and caterers.

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Tourism & Recreation

Naperville Shopping Districts

Make a Night of It in Naperville!

Downtown Naperville A picturesque, historic region featuring eclectic dining and shopping. National retailers and local antique, boutique, and specialty shops share the stage with several annual events.

It’s the big city with a small-town flare, and there is never a shortage of things to do.

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owntown Naperville is becoming one of the hottest spots for evening entertainment outside Chicago. What makes it so popular is the wide variety of restaurants and nightclubs tucked away in old-time buildings.

With about 250 restaurants, there is something for everyone in Naperville. What makes Naperville unique is that anything from seafood to bar food, from Mexico to Eastern Asia, can be found in one place. Whether you’re looking for fine dining or a great place to grab a burger and a beer, it’s here. Satisfy your hunger and get a few good laughs at The Comedy Shrine. After dinner, enjoy dessert at one of Naperville’s two chocolate bars. Most of

downtown Naperville’s restaurants are within walking distance of each other.

Naperville’s famous Riverwalk offers tranquil scenery, complete with shepherds-crook light posts, gazebos, and covered bridges. If long walks or watching your favorite comedian just doesn’t suit you, there’s always the college. North Central College offers year-round sporting events, theatrical performances, and professional entertainment events.

You won’t find a better place for convenient, top-notch food and entertainment. So go ahead and make a night of it! For more ideas, visit www.naperville.net and click on Business Directory for hundreds of restaurant and retail listings.

Route 59 Shopping District Along Route 59 from 111th Street to Diehl Road is a wide variety of outdoor shopping centers, including both large retailers and specialty stores.

Ogden Avenue (Route 34) Featuring miles of businesses that include restaurants, groceries, pharmacies, service businesses, and outdoor malls, this has been an established shopping area for years.

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Places to Go, Things to See!

Tourism & Recreation

Come and explore the wonders of Naperville first-hand.

By Brandon Ross

Centennial Beach

Century Walk

Moser Tower & Millennium Carillon

Centennial Beach in downtown Naperville features varied water depths for experienced swimmers and beginning waders alike. An NCAA-approved diving complex features two 1-meter boards and one 3-meter board. A sand beach is located next to the shallow end, providing a convenient spot for a sand castle.

Six acres of fence-enclosed area, including four acres of grass and trees, is a perfect place for picnics and walks. The playground and Frisbee area are great places to get away from the splashing and sand.

With all the fun it offers, it’s no wonder Centennial Beach was named one of the 150 Great Places in Illinois by the American Institute of Architects in 2007!

Naperville’s downtown district has hundreds of restaurants and shops. Just strolling the downtown streets provides artistic delight.

Drawing inspiration from a Canadian town whose artful murals attracted tourism, Brand Bobosky founded Century Walk to attract business to downtown shops and restaurants.

Now in its 11th year, Naperville’s Century Walk has added 30 works of art around the downtown area. Local and national artists borrow the walls and faces of businesses and apply paint, glass tile, and clay to transform them into beautiful murals depicting people and events of Naperville’s past 100 years.

Towering 158 feet over the Naperville Riverwalk is the Millennium Carillon, housed in Moser Tower. The Millennium Carillon was introduced to Naperville during a grand Independence Day concert on June 29, 2000.

The Carillon houses 72 bronze bells, tuned chromatically, that ring out in concert over the Riverwalk three times a day. It is one of only four in the world with enough bells to span six full octaves. Bells range in weight from 10 pounds to the monstrous 6-ton “Captain Joe Naper Bell,” named after the city’s founder.

Live concerts are regularly scheduled throughout the warm months by carillonneurs from across the nation.

630-848-5000 • www.napervilleparks.org

630-355-5555 • www.centurywalk.org.

DuPage Children’s Museum

630-637-8000 • www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.

In 1987, two early childhood educators, Louise Beem and Dorothy Carpenter, founded the DuPage Children’s Museum to provide interactive learning experiences focused on math, science, and art for young children.

The three floors each offer interactive exhibits, event and meeting rooms, and learning labs. Award-winning programs are offered regularly, including Third Thursdays, a special time when families of children with autism, visual impairments, and mobility impairments can come together to enjoy the museum.

630-848-5000 • www.naperville-carillon.org

Naperville Historic District

Naperville Historic District: 630-548-2974 Historic Trolley Tours: 630-420-2223.

The Historic District is home to approximately 280 houses preserved and maintained by residents and the community.

Visitors will notice a wide variety of architectural styles, from tidy Cape Cods to stately Victorians.

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The Riverwalk

Heritage YMCA

The “Crown Jewel of Naperville,� The Riverwalk is the focal point of Naperville.

Dedicated in 1981 when the city was celebrating its 150th birthday, Naperville Riverwalk provides year-round fun and entertainment.

Occupying the bend of the West Branch of the DuPage River, nearly four miles of walking paths through Naperville’s downtown create the Riverwalk. It features fountains, covered bridges, the Riverwalk Amphitheater, the Celebration 2000 Millennium Wall, gazebos, volleyball courts, ice rinks, a cultural center, Rotary Hill, the Riverwalk Eatery, a pavilion, paddleboat rides, and some of Naperville’s most celebrated landmarks and attractions.

Since it opened in 1911, the Heritage YMCA has branched out to five locations: the original building, now known as the Kroehler Family YMCA; the Fry Family YMCA; the Aurora Family YMCA, in Aurora; the Field House Family YMCA; and the Oswego Family YMCA, in Oswego.

The Strong Kids Campaign works to raise $500,000 to be distributed on a sliding-needs scale to families with a documented financial need in the community. “Thanks to the Strong Kids Campaign, no person will be denied participation because of an inability to pay,� Tom Beerntsen, president and CEO of Heritage YMCA in Naperville, said.

630-848-5000 • www.napervilleriverwalk.com

630-420-6275 • www.naperymca.org

Heritage YMCA now serves 21,000 members. Group exercise classes; aquatic, dance and educational programs; social events; and more are available for adults. Free group dance and exercise classes are also available to members of any age, with supervised child care offered for parents.

With 4,000 kids participating every year, Heritage YMCA offers one of the largest sports programs in the country. Basketball, volleyball, flag football, roller hockey, indoor and outdoor soccer, and T-ball are all available for kids in kindergarten through high school.

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Tourism & Recreation Golf Directory Arrowhead Golf Club

26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton 630-653-5800 www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/ pgs/parks/agc/default.html

• Three nine-hole courses can be combined to form three separate par-72, 18-hole layouts • Bent-grass greens; water in play on 17 holes; 77 bunkers • Practice area includes lighted driving range, putting green, chipping green, and bunkers • Pro shop • Group and private lessons available

Bolingbrook Golf Club

2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook 630-771-9400 www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com

• 18 holes • Elevated tees, rolling fairways, seven lakes • Five sets of tees • Golf Academy practice facility includes bent-grass tee, target greens, putting green, two practice holes, professional staff • Pro shop

Cress Creek Country Club

1215 Royal St. George Drive, Naperville 630-355-7300 www.cresscreekcc.com

• 18 holes, par 72 • Tree-lined; water hazards on many holes • Five sets of tees

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena 815-777-5000 www.eagleridgeresortonline.com

• Four courses include 63 holes • Ranked among “America’s Best Resort Golf Courses” by Golfweek • PGA-certified professional instruction • Pro shop

Naperbrook Golf Course 22204 Hassert Blvd., Plainfield 630-378-4215 www.napervilleparks.org

• 18 holes, par 72 • Driving range • Golf shop • Professionals on staff; private lessons/clinics available • League play

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Naperville Country Club

25W570 Chicago Ave., Naperville 630-355-6015 • www.napervillecc.org

• Newly redesigned (opened May 2008); designed by Steve Forrest • 18 holes • Hilly terrain

Pheasant Run Resort & Spa

4051 E. Main St., St. Charles 630-584-6300 www.pheasantrun.com

• 36 holes of championship golf on two award-winning courses • Practice Center features 50 grass hitting stations, putting and short game areas, state-of-the-art instructional facilities • Private/group lessons available

Seven Bridges Golf Club One Mulligan Drive, Woodridge 630-964-7777 http://golf.sevenbridges.com

• 18 holes, par 72 • Five sets of tees • Practice facilities include large practice green, chipping areas, hitting bay • PGA-certified professional instruction • Pro shop

Springbrook Golf Course 2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville 630-848-5060 www.napervilleparks.org

• 18 holes, par 72 • Driving range • Putting green • Short-range practice area • Golf shop • Professionals on staff; private lessons/clinics available • League play

Stonebridge Country Club 2705 Stonebridge Blvd., Aurora 630-820-8887 www.stonebridge-cc.org

• 18 holes, 6,905 yards • Rolling fairways; water hazards on seven holes • Golf shop

Tamarack Golf Club

24032 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville 630-904-4000 www.tamarackgc.com

• 18 holes, par 70, 6,955 yards • Four sets of tees • Fully stocked pro shop • Named “Best New Public Course of the Year” in 1989 by Golf Digest

White Eagle Golf Club 3400 Club Drive, Naperville

630-355-6000 www.napervilleparks.org

• 27 holes on three courses; each par 36 • Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course • Professional staff

Walking Path

Trap Shooting Trap Shooting

Tennis Court

Swimming

Softball Field

Soccer Field

Sledding Hill

Skateboard Park

Sand Volleyball Court

Sand Beach

Restrooms

Pond

Playground

Picnic Area

Multi-Purpose Area

In Line Rink

Ice Rink

Horseshoe Field

Garden Plots

Football Field

Diving Complex

Disc Golf

Concessions

Bike Trail

Acres 4.15 • 5.00 • 217.35 • • • • 38.69 • • • • • • • 1.13 • • 28.68 • 18.68 • • • • 4.98 • • 7.89 • 0.29 • 24.95 • • • • 12.09 • • 22.75 • • 7.15 • • • 9.50 • • 2.15 • • 3.05 • • 3.08 • • • 26.02 • • • • 10.96 • • • 7.66 • • 8.80 • • 3.00 • • 65.99 • • • • • • • • • 2.1 • • 5.54 • 30.95 • • • • • 28.24 • • • 6.83 • • 1.40 • 9.21 • • • 3.82 • • 9.91 • • 14.41 • 21.11 • • 18.31 • 1.79 • 6.36 • • 7.66 • 21.87 • • 9.15 • • • • 26.81 • • 1.76 • • 19.09 • • • • 3.01 • •

Bathhouse

Address 84 W. 5th Ave. 4271 White Eagle Drive 336 Knoch Knolls Road 724 S. West St. 507 E. 5th Ave. 804 S. Whispering Hills Drive 1303 Muirhead Drive 1312 N. Mill St. 1585 White Eagle Drive 1567 Apache Drive 288 W. Diehl Road 478 E. 87th St. 195 Ring Road 583 Milton Drive 432 Massachusetts Ave. 1307 Green Trails Drive 1132 Kenilworth Circle 28 Pembroke Road 1212 S. Washington Road 416 S. Charles Ave. 1520 Brookdale Road 1727 Ranchview Drive 4136 Clearwater Drive 500 Jackson 1316 Green Trails Drive 1235 Hamlet Road 1163 Plank Road 735 S. West St. 2031 Springside Circle 703 Springhill Circle 2003 Skylane Drive 1320 Brittany Ave. 1315 River Oak Drive 303 E. Gartner Road 2304 Keim Drive 2436 S. Washington St. 711 Stevens St. 1560 Westglen Drive 3140 White Eagle Drive 1071 W. Jefferson Ave. 1408 W. Jefferson Ave. 2122 Aurora Ave. 408 Travelaire Ave. 144 W. Bailey Road 1031 Buckingham Drive

Basketball Court

Park Name Kendall Park Kingshill Park Knoch Knolls Knoch Park Kroehler Park May Watts Park Meadow Glens Mill Street Park Monarch Park Nike Park Nike Park Sports Complex Oakridge Parkway Old Farm Park Old Plank Park Old Sawmill Park Olesen Farm Park Pembroke Commons Pembroke Park Pioneer Park Prairie Park Queensbury Greens Ranchview Park River Run Park Riverwalk Park Rock Ridge Park Rose Hill Farms Park Seager Park Sportsman’s Park Spring-Field Park Springhill Park Summerfield Lake Three Meadows University Park Veteran’s Park Walnut Ridge Park Weigand Riverfront Park West Greens Westglen Park White Eagle Park Wil-O-Way Commons Wil-O-Way Park Wildflower Park Willowgate Square Winding Creek Park Yorkshire Manor Park

Basin

Acres 12.10 • 3.26 • 24.31 • • • • • • • 26.79 • • • 8.80 • • 13.02 • • • 12.58 • • 10.72 • • 51.16 • • 1.75 1.69 • • • 3.47 • • 9.52 • • 13.80 65.99 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3.78 • • • 5.61 • 0.23 • 9.00 • • 3.92 • 77.30 • • • • • • • 9.70 • • • 31.62 • • • • • • • 1.63 • • 1.35 • 272.53 • • • • • • 62.54 • • • • • • 4.13 • 3.64 • • 3.02 5.62 • • 7.53 • • 123.29 • • • • • • • 15.26 • • • • • • 9.20 • • 4.59 3.34 • • 10.01 • • 8.96 • • • 3.96 • 11.61 • • • 3.10 • •

Baseball Field

Address 4519 Pradel Drive 204 Cedarbrook Road 711 Iroquois Ave. 1740 Conan Doyle Road 1112 Bainbridge Drive 775 Torrington Drive 1015 95th St. 203. N. Whispering Hills Road 1003 Douglas Ave. 307 N. Ellsworth St. 432 Villa Ave. 803 Buttonwood Circle 2507 Warm Springs Lane 787 Fort Hill Drive 500 W. Jackson Ave. 104. E. Benton Ave. 715 Sigmund Road 147 N. Columbia St. 1524 Oxford Lane 968 Monticello Drive 3704 111th St. 919 School St. 1835 N. Aurora Road 1311 Royal St. George Drive 3803 Falcon Drive 808 Royce Road 2807 S. Washington St. 724 Bakewell Lane 249 White Oak Drive 955 Fairway Drive 2331 Remington Drive 1635 Brookdale Road 3380 Cedar Glade Drive 524 W. Gartner Road 1120 Fort Hill Drive 3536 Fairmont Ave. 2419 High Meadow Road 1152 Blue Larkspur Lane 2007 Lakeview Court 212 Devon Lane 867 Rockbridge Drive 1523 Culpepper Drive

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Park Name A. George Pradel Park Arbor Way Arrowhead Park Ashbury Park Bainbridge Greens Brighton Ridge Park Brooks Crossings Brush Hill Park Burlington Park Burlington Square Burr Oak Buttonwood Park Cantore Park Carol Acres Centennial Park/Beach Central Park Century Farms Park College Park Columbia Commons Columbia Estates Park Commissioners Park Country Commons Country Lakes Park Cress Creek Park Crestview Knoll DuPage River Park DuPage River Park Sports Complex Eagle Park East Greens Fairway Commons Park Farmington Park Foxhill Greens Frontier Park Gartner Park Harris Fawell Park Heatherstone Park High Meadow Hobson Grove Hunters Woods Huntington Commons Huntington Estates Park Huntington Ridge Park

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Tennis Court

Swimming

Softball Field

Soccer Field

Sledding Hill

Skateboard Park

Sand Volleyball Court

Sand Beach

Restrooms

Pond

Playground

Picnic Area

Multi-Purpose Area

In Line Rink

Ice Rink

Horseshoe Field

Garden Plots

Football Field

Diving Complex

Disc Golf

Concessions

Bike Trail

Bathhouse

Basketball Court

Basin

Developed public parks. For a full list of greenways, preservation areas, future parks, golf courses, and other facilities, visit www.napervilleparks.org.

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Tourism & Recreation Best Western Naperville Inn 1617 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville 630-505-0200 www.bestwestern.com

Country Inn & Suites

1837 Centre Point Circle, Naperville 630-505-3353 www.countryinns.com

Please, Be Our Guest!

Fairfield Inn by Marriott 1820 Abriter Court, Naperville 630-577-1820 www.fairfieldnaperville.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites

1847 W. Diehl Road, Naperville 630-548-0966

Hampton Inn-Naperville Courtyard by Marriott-Naperville

1155 E. Diehl Road, Naperville 630-505-0550 • www.marriott.com

DoubleTree Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook

1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook 630-472-6000 http://doubletree1.hilton.com

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena 815-777-5000 www.eagleridgeresortonline.com

1087 E. Diehl Road, Naperville 630-505-1400 http://hamptoninn1.hilton.com

Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel

151 N. Joliet St., Joliet 815-740-2484

Harrison House Bed & Breakfast

26 N. Eagle St., Naperville 630-420-1117 www.harrisonhousebb.com

Hilton Lisle/Naperville Exel Inn of ChicagoNaperville

1585 N. Naperville/Wheaton Road, Naperville 630-357-0022 www.exelinns.com

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3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle 630-505-0900 www1.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

2055 Wiesbrook Drive, Oswego 630-844-4700 • www.ichotelsgroup.com

Holiday Inn Select Naperville

1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville 630-505-4900 www.naperselect.com

Hyatt Lisle

1400 Corporetum Drive, Lisle 630-852-1234 • www.hyatt.com

Marriott’s Hickory Ridge Conference Center

1195 Summerhill Drive, Lisle 630-971-5000 • www.marriott.com

Pheasant Run Resort & Spa 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles 630-584-6300 www.pheasantrun.com

Red Roof Inn-Naperville 1698 W. Diehl Road, Naperville 630-369-2500 www.redroof.com

Sleep Inn

1831 W. Diehl Road, Naperville 630-778-5900

Stardust Motel

890 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville 630-355-3467

Staybridge Suites

4320 Meridian Parkway, Aurora 630-978-2222 www.ichotelsgroup.com

TownePlace Suites

by Marriott

1843 W. Diehl Road, Naperville 630-548-0881 www.tharaldson.com

The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center

70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard 630-719-8001 www.starwoodhotels.com/westin

Wyndham Lisle

3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle 630-505-1000 www.wyndhamlislehotel.com

Index of Advertisers Amusements/Recreation/ Entertainment Naperville Park District — page 37 320 West Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 848-5000 www.napervilleparks.org

No matter what the season, everyone enjoys some quality free time, and the Naperville Park District can help! With a wide variety of sports, arts, recreation programs and events, we have something for everyone in your family.

Architect JB Architecture Group, Inc. — page 19

1754 North Washington St. Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 505-9528 Fax (630) 505-8980 www.jbarchitecture.com

Established 1993, offering a variety of architectural services including construction documents for Custom Homes, Light Commercial, Home Remodeling, and Residential or Commercial Renovations.

From preliminaries to final construction documents, JB Architecture Group, Inc., provides the highest quality of documentation for your project.

Attorney The Law Offices of Brian L. Garvey, P.C. — page 30 (630) 369-2102 bgarvey@blgarveylaw.com www.blgarveylaw.com

COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE A non-adversarial way to a new life.

It is divorce without litigation.

Contact Brian for a private no-cost consultation.

Nyberg & Cassioppi — page 12 1111 S. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 428-8888 Fax (630) 428-8890 www.nycalaw.com

Recently established by Ronald Nyberg and Gerald Cassioppi, Nyberg & Cassioppi provides high quality business law and estate planning services.

Churches Holy Spirit Catholic Community — page 32 2003 Hassert Blvd.

Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 922-0081 Fax (630) 922-0085 www.HolySpiritNaperville.org

ALL ARE WELCOME! Masses: Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Sunday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. & noon

Cleaning Service Mlady Maintenance, Inc. — page 16

Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 416-3931 mladymaint@msn.com

Cleaning and Maintenance Service: • Commercial Cleaning • Window Washing • Carpet Cleaning • Emergency Service • Tile Refinishing • Lawn Maintenance • Apartment Complexes • Move In/Move Out Service • Construction Clean-Up • Snow Removal

Molly Maid — page 13 (630) 966-2566 www.mollymaid.com

A unique cleaning plan for your home and lifestyle. Professional bonded and insured cleaning team. All supplies provided. You get the results you want, guaranteed.

Construction/Contractors Claybridge Builders, Inc. — page 22 Naperville, IL 60567 (630) 904-9333 www.claybridgebuilders.com

A Naperville Family based business with over 19 years of experience.

WE RENOVATE! New Homes, Room Additions, Basements, Bars, Kitchens and Baths.

Bonded and Insured. Call for your free estimate today!

Construction/ Contractors - Concrete Builder’s Concrete Services, LLC — page 20

31 West 330 Schoger Drive Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 851-0789 Fax (630) 820-1810 www.builders-concrete.com

Rethink Concrete! Discover the beauty and value of Decorative Concrete. Let the experts from Builder’s Concrete help improve and beautify your home with a Decorative Concrete solution. Call today to schedule a FREE consultation and estimate.

Custom Brick D & D Design Brick Paving Co. — page 21 10 South 257 Schoger Drive Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 898-7860 Fax (630) 898-9508 www.designbrickpaving.com

We specialize in: • Driveways • Patios • Pool Decks • Retaining Walls • Walkways & Entrances • Water Features • Grills Fully insured and licensed. Free estimates.

Dance School Steps Dance Center — page 16

481 North Commons Drive, Suite E Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 499-5678 Fax (630) 499-5357

Quality professional instruction in a warm and caring atmosphere.

Ages 2 and up • Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe • Lyrical • Technique • Hip Hop • Poms • And more!

Dentistry Mark V. Valentinas, D.D.S. — page 23

1001 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 143 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 369-0111 www.valentinasdds.com

Serving Naperville for over 25 years • Soft Tissue Laser • Implants • Oral Surgery • Periodontal Therapy • Cancer Screening • Root Canal Therapy • Crown and Bridge • Cosmetic: Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Bonding • Partials and Dentures • Children Welcome • Handicap Accessible

Dr. Anjanetta M. Wonderlick — page 24

1112 South Washington, Suite 211 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-5211 Fax (630) 355-5249 Everyone enjoys a great smile! Call us for all your dental needs.

Education Benedictine University — page 16

5700 College Road Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 829-6300 admissions@ben.edu www.ben.edu/naperchamber

Benedictine University’s business programs will prepare you for a career in the global business environment. For a complete list of programs available, visit us on the Web at www.ben.edu/naperchamber.

The Education Center — page 20 113 East Van Buren Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 420-7807 Fax (630) 820-6897 www.theeducationcenter.org

The Education Center changes the lives of children and teens in need of tutoring, counseling, and mentoring to be successful in overcoming academic and personal obstacles, ensuring each child is successful in school and life.

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Car Wash Penguin Car Wash — page 20 1628 North Aurora Road, 1 block west of Ogden Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 579-9296

Your Car — Your Image. Keep it Pristine at Penguin “the” Carwash! Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All credit cards accepted. 20% discount with Penguin Wash Card. 10 bays.

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30 North Brainard Street Naperville, IL 60540 (800) 411-1861 www.northcentralcollege.edu An independent, comprehensive college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with The United Methodist Church and enrolling over 2,550 students including full/part-time undergraduates and graduate students.

St. Francis High School — page 16 2130 West Roosevelt Road Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 668-5800 Fax (630) 668-3043 www.sfhsnet.org

Preparing students to be lifelong learners in the daily presence of Jesus Christ.

Employment Agencies Manpower — page 13

3333 Warrenvillle Road, Suite 365 Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 245-1200 www.us.manpower.com Providing permanent placement and contract candidates for administrative, industrial and contact center positions. Plus recruiting outsourcing, training and more. Get the job done with Manpower.

Engineering Packer Engineering, Inc. — page 13

1950 North Washington St Naperville, IL 60566 (800) 323-0114 (630) 505-5722 peinfo@packereng.com www.packereng.com

Offering the following services in a variety of disciplines: • accident reconstruction/investigations • facility engineering • failure analysis • design analysis • risk mitigation • research and development • custom and routine testing

Financial Institutions Prudential Financial Greater Fox Valley Agency — page 12

1232 Deep Water Lane Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 904-9229 edward.brenmark@prudential.com

The Prudential Insurance Company of America The Greater Fox Valley Agency Helping Individuals, Families, and Businesses across the Midwest, Grow and Protect Their Wealth.

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Financial Institutions/ Credit Unions Hawthorne Credit Union — page 13

1519 North Naper Blvd.

Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 369-4070 Fax (630) 369-4178 www.eHawthorne.org

Looking out for you!

• 57,000 Surcharge Free ATM’s • Free Gift With Checking • Mortgage Financing - All Types • .25% Off An Auto Loan • Small Business Services

Garden Center The Growing Place Nursery and Flower Farm, Inc — page 20 25W471 Plank Road Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 355-4000 thegrowingplace.com

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Closed Sundays in July, August, November and December.

Extended Spring Hours: April–June: Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Nov.–Dec. Hours: Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Gourmet Chocolate Shop & Dessert Café Le Chocolat Bar — page 32

129 South Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-5720

Desserts in the café by day or bistro by night or sit at the espresso bar and indulge in over 35 specialty beverages.

Also a chocolate gift shop featuring over 300 specialty chocolate items.

Health care Alden Estates of Naperville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center — page 40 1525 Oxford Lane Naperville, IL 60565 (630) 983-0300 www.aldennaperville.com

Offers comprehensive rehabilitation and medical services in a luxury hotel setting with many of the comforts of home.

Edward Hospital — page Outside Back Cover 801 South Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 527-3931 Fax (630) 527-3963 www.edward.org

Full-service, regional health care provider with more than 4,500 employees serving residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago including Naperville, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Lisle, Woodridge, Aurora/Fox Valley, Romeoville and Warrenville.

Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfasts Holiday Inn Select Naperville IL — page 33 1801 North Naper Blvd.

Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 505-4900 Fax (630) 505-8239 www.naperselect.com

“The Friendliest Hotel in Naperville” Naperville’s only full-service hotel. The area’s premiere destination for meetings, banquets, weddings, and special events.

Red Roof Inn — page 34 1698 West Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 369-2500 Fax (630) 369-9987 i0195@redroof.com www.redroof.com

• Wi-Fi Ready • T Mobile Hotspot • Free morning coffee and USA Today • Speaker phones with voice mail and dataports • Free Local Calls • 25" Televisions with free HBO and more • Kids under 18 stay free

Library Naperville Public Library — page 8

Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 961-4100 www.naperville-lib.org

Four Sites to Serve You! Nichols Library: 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Naper Blvd. Library: 2035 S. Naper Blvd.

95th Street Library: 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. www.naperville-lib.org: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Management Consulting RAK Consulting, Inc. — page 16

102 Cammeron Court Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 978-9309 Fax (630) 978-9302 info@rakconsulting.com www.rakconsulting.com

• Management Consulting • Graphic Design • Strategic Planning • Telemanagement • Commercial and Personal Website Design • Flash Animation and More

Mortgages Interior Design Barbara’s Interiors — page 7

303 North Center Street Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-7778 bidesign@sbcglobal.net web: Barbara’sInteriors

Our Design Studio offers fresh, invigorating design that reflects the participation of our clients in every step of the process. Design Services include selection of fabric, furniture, color, finishes and space planning.

Investment Core Capital Solutions LLC — page 9 40 Shuman Blvd, Suite 240 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 753-9900 www.corecapitalsolutions.com

Financial service firm providing unbiased advice to our clients. We pay close attention to our clients so that our advice is focused on their issues and concerns. Exceptional service, fiduciary commitment, and a depth of knowledge are our guiding principles.

Financial Strategies & Solutions Group — page 1 1754 North Washington St, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 799-0110 (866) 626-FSSG (3774) aslittlefield@fssg.biz www.fssg.biz

Providing sophisticated Estate, Business Succession, Investment, and Retirement Planning to successful business owners and a select group of executives, professionals and retirees. Affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors since 1997.

Countrywide Home Loans/ Countrywide Bank FSB Naperville IL — page Inside Front Cover 55 South Main St, Suite 230 Naperville, IL 60137 (630) 637-5046

• Convenient and personalized home loan process • Local decision-making process enabling timely and reliable answers to your home financing questions • A wide variety of home financing options

Museums Naper Settlement — page 21

Downtown Naperville (630) 420-6010 www.napersettlement.museum

19th-Century Living History Village.

Travel back in time. Visit with costumed villagers. Discover rich history and charm.

Enjoy award-winning programs and exhibits.

Make your own memories in our village!

Newspaper Naperville Sun — page 10

1500 West Ogden Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-0063 www.napersun.com

With a circulation of about 20,000, the Sun is the No. 1 local news provider for the fourthlargest city in Illinois.

Non-Profit Downtown Naperville Alliance — page 2

55 S. Main St, Suite 351 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-4141 Fax (630) 355-8335 www.downtownnaperville.com

Index of Advertisers Ray Graham Association — page 11

Plumber Phil Walz Plumbing, Inc. — page 22

2801 Finley Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 620-2222 Fax (630) 628-2350 www.RayGraham.org

1340 West Ogden Avenue Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 355-0080

Ray Graham Association is a nonprofit organization that provides a broad array of quality services and support to more than 2,500 children and adults with disabilities in DuPage County.

Phil Walz - President • Serving Naperville Since 1967 • Specialists in bathroom remodeling • Service repair • Visit our showroom

Non-Profit Organization Heritage YMCA Group — page 32

34 S. Washington St. P.O. Box 838 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 420-6270 www.heritageymca.org

We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. Our programs promote character development in the areas of caring, honesty, respect, & responsibility. Visit our Web site for complete information.

Not-for-Profit Illinois Credit Union League — page 8 1807 West Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60566 (800) 942-7124 Fax (630) 983-4284 www.iculeague.org

Our purpose is to provide credit unions with a favorable operating environment and quality information, products and services which have value, and which enable credit unions to exist, compete and prosper in the financial marketplace.

Office Furniture Interior Investments, LLC — page 34 1240 East Diehl Road, Suite 105 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 563-4702 Fax (630) 563-4701 mgalati@interiorinvestments.com www.interiorinvestments.com

Regardless of where your organization is in the business life cycle, Interior Investments has a solution that makes good business sense.

Physicians/Surgeons Wheaton Eye Clinic — page 24

604 Raymond Drive Naperville, IL 60563 For Appointments Call (630) 668-8250 www.wheatoneye.com

Wheaton Eye Clinic of Naperville offers eye exams, specialist and surgical care in all 12 ophthalmic subspecialties and free LASIK consultations as well as full-service optical and contact lens departments.

Property Management Lang Property Management & Consulting, Inc. — page 19

5001 Lincoln Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 725-9500 Fax (630) 725-9600 jlang@langpropmgt.com www.langpropmgt.com

We are a firm that manages the corporate entity of condominium, townhome, and single-family associations, which includes financial and maintenance services. We are large enough to provide the superior level of knowledge and service our associations require while still offering the personalized attention that they deserve.

Real Estate Harp Krug Venture LLC — page 4

13769 Main St Lemont, IL 60439 (630) 257-7120 Fax (630) 257-6788

Developer of Freedom Commons. Come shop, dine, and exercise at our exciting new development.

RE/MAX of Naperville — page Inside Back Cover

Restaurants Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano — page 30 Naperville Crossings 2752 Showplace Drive Naperville, IL (630) 428-8500 www.biaggis.com

Fresh. Casual. Italian.

Carry-Out Available • Reservations Accepted Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Catch 35 Seafood & Premium Steaks — page 29 35 South Washington Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 717-3500 35 W. Wacker Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 346-3500 www.catch35.com

Chicago seafood, fresh fish, steak and lobster from Catch 35 in the loop and Naperville.

Reservations recommended, valet parking is available at both locations.

Famous Dave’s — page 6 1126 East Ogden Avenue Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 428-3500 naperville@famousdaves.com famousdaves.com

Winner of 300 BBQ awards! Dine-in, to go, and catering. Come see us!

Wal-Mart #1401 — page 11

Check out our luxurious features and great location!

• Resort-style swimming pool • 24-hour fitness center • Resident business center • Roman soaking tubs • Much, much more!

Viking Travel — page 9 610 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 983-1766 Fax (630) 357-7481 www.Vikingtvl.com

Viking is comprised of five components, including a full meeting and incentive travel division, cruise only division, condominium and villa vacations and Viking Corporate Travel Services and Viking Leisure.

Windows, Doors & Siding Window World of Chicagoland — page 7

600 Industrial Drive, Suite 403 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 778-7189 Fax (630) 778-2134 www.windowworldchicago.com

Century Tile — page 11

30 years of serving the Naperville community. Thank you for your continued support!

We are serious about service!

2604 Rockport Lane Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 984-4022 www.glenmuirapartments.com

Carlson Wagonlit Travel / Global Connections Travel Service, Inc., specializing in Leisure and Business travel. We assist Families, Cruises & Tours, Honeymoons, Meeting & Incentives, and Group Travel.

Contact us at: (630) 355-8821

NE Corner Route 59 and Ogden Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 637-1600 www.century-tile.com A family-owned business with 12 locations serving Chicagoland since 1947. First quality flooring, value pricing, best in-stock selection and knowledgeable staff.

Rental Homes

1163 East Ogden, Suite 717 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 355-8821 Fax (630) 355-8851 travel@carlsonwagonlitnaperville.com www.carlsontravel.com/globalconnections

Retail

1200 Iroquois Commons (Ogden at Iroquois) Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 420-1220 Fax (630) 983-1220

Glenmuir Luxury Rental Homes — page 19

Travel Services Carlson Wagonlit Travel / Global Connections Travel Service, Inc. — page 8

776 South Route 59 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 416-1000 Fax (630) 420-1401

Toys Learning Express — page 23

2863 95th Street, Suite 123 Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 922-3334 Fax (630) 922-3337 www.naperville.learningexpress-toys.com “Your Neighborhood Toystore” — where we get to know you by name and going the extra mile is the norm; filled with learning, infant, outdoor, crafty, building and fun toys!

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