Jefferson County IL Community Profile by Town Square Publications, LLC

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24/7 Emergency Department SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Emergency Telemedicine Services Heart and Vascular Services Orthopedic Services Neuroscience Services Full Surgical Services Including Robotic Surgery SSM Health Express Clinic Women’s Health Services/SSM Health Breast Care SSM Health Cancer Care Nearly 150 medical staff providers

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Table of Contents 10

Welcome to Mt. Vernon

History – Mt. Vernon & Jefferson County Bicentennial

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Tourism & Quality of Life in Jefferson County

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Manufacturing Has Long History in Jefferson County

Douglas K. Ray

President and Chief Operating Officer

Vice President / Director

Production Manager

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The Chamber and Town Square assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the Chamber and Town Square is prohibited.

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Scott Ray

Joseph Nugara

Gail Gaboda

Senior Project Coordinator

Content Coordinator Graphic Designer

Olivia Scordato

Lead Sales Coordinator

Tiffany Hogan

Ad Production Coordinator

Acquisition Manager Advertising Sales

Stefanie Nugara

Carrie Dockendorff

Directory Coordinator

Jefferson County – A Great Place to Live

Business Listings

Chairman, CEO and Publisher

This is a Town Square Publication created and produced for the JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 200 Potomac Blvd. | Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-5725 | www.southernillinois.com

Jefferson County Offers Best Health Care in Region

Houses of Worship

Continental Tire Celebrating 45 Years

Continued Expansion in Education

Transportation Hub of the Midwest

Economic Development in Jefferson County, Illinois

Robin Frederick

Michael Sumrak John Dussman

Steve Graff

Advertiser Index

Photography Bluford Unit School Districts; Crossroads Community Hospital; Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce; Jefferson County Development Corporation; Jefferson County Historical Society; King City Property Brokers; Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau; Mt. Vernon Outland Airport; Mt. Vernon Township High School; Rend Lake College; SSM Good Samaritan Hospital Editorial Cindy Bevis, King City Property Brokers; Jonathon Hallberg, Executive Director, Jefferson County Development Corporation; Grace Payne, Marketing Executive, Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau; Randy Schorfheide, Regional Manager – Marketing & Communications, SSM Good Samaritan Hospital; Angela Schrum, Director, Mt. Vernon Convention and Visitors Bureau; Jamie Storey, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Crossroads Community Hospital; Brett Templeton, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Cover Image Laura Horn, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce; Marisa Uhls, Jefferson County Historical Society (logo design)

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Tourism & Quality of Life In Jefferson County

efferson County is home to many annual events and festivals, interactive historic landmarks, outdoor recreation adventures and activities for visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re enjoying street festivals in downtown Mt. Vernon, hiking, biking or horseback riding trails in Rend Lake’s Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park or making a splash in Mt. Vernon’s Aquatic Zoo waterpark – this county is more than an interstate intersection, it’s the original heart of Southern Illinois. With rich history in the beginnings of the State of Illinois, our community has transformed over the centuries and is now a thriving hub for many facets of life from our roots in manufacturing to an ever-growing arts culture with one common thread throughout our history – creative innovation. MT. VERNON VISITORS CENTER Learn more about the area at the Mt. Vernon Convention and Visitors Bureau, 200 Potomac Blvd. in Mt. Vernon, just west of the I-57/I64 exit 95. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Inside the Visitors Center is a unique gift shop called Made in Mt. Vernon featuring unique gifts made by local artists. For more information or to request a visitor’s guide, call (618) 242-3151 or visit www.enjoymtvernon.com.

RECREATION Throughout Jefferson County, recreation is ample. The Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park is a mecca for outdoor recreation enthusiasts with water sports, horseback riding, picnicking, hiking, bird watching, wildlife observation and photography. The park also has fishing, boating and skiing Overlooking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 19,000-acre Rend Lake Reservoir, Wayne Fitgerrell State Park and Rend Lake is touted as Southern Illinois’ largest outdoor playground. Jaycee Lake, on the outskirts of Mt. Vernon, is a beautiful place to relax with boating, fishing and breathtaking scenery. Bicycle trails can

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be found throughout Mt. Vernon. Hop on anywhere to enjoy the ride, but we suggest starting near Cedarhurst Center for the Arts or Veterans Park. If you’d like a different type of adventure, check out R & J Lazer Tag just off Illinois Highway 15 in Woodlawn, offering private parties and open play. Memories are sure to be made in the Southern Illinois woods playing laser tag with your friends or family. Nu Bowl Lanes in Mt. Vernon offers league play for all ages, open bowling and numerous special events. An arcade, lounge with gaming and restaurant round out the requirements to make this a fun outing for the whole family.

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The Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Department oversees numerous parks. Lincoln Park offers a four-field complex for baseball and softball events as well as a soccer field. Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park, situated in the heart of Mt. Vernon, is more than your average park with a memorial to veterans from all U.S. conflicts at the park entrance. The park also offers basketball courts, six lighted tennis courts, playgrounds, horseshoe and washer pits, walking paths, picnic facilities, community gardens and a community building available to rent for events and meetings. For more information, call (618) 242-6890. Archway RV Park is a family-owned and -operated campground with full hookup pull-through sites and back-in sites for the big RVs, plus some tent sites for the little campers. The park boasts clean showers and a laundromat along with a playground, fishing pond and dump station on-site. For the golf enthusiast, Green Hills Golf Club in Mt. Vernon is widely considered to

be one of the finest golf facilities in southern Illinois. Offering a beautiful and challenging layout combined with a friendly country club atmosphere, the course has an abundance of trees, natural creeks and large lakes to

create unique playing conditions. Also in Mt. Vernon, Indian Hills Golf Club offers a picturesque course for 18 holes as well. Both clubs are open to the public and have memberships available. ď ľ

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There is always something going on in Jefferson County Illinois!

ATTRACTIONS The Aquatic Zoo is an outdoor water park on South 34th Street in Lincoln Park. It includes two slides with a monkey-themed water dumping bucket, zebra, giraffe and animal sound and light themed geysers, a lazy river, zero-depth entry leisure pool, an enclosed body flume slide and an enclosed tube slide. The park also features a 25-meter, six-lane lap pool with two diving boards in a separate section from the slides and lazy river and splash pad. For pricing, season passes or information, call (618) 242-6890 or visit www.enjoymtvernon.org. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums.

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Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies and to the museum-going public. The United States has an estimated 35,000 museums and only a little over 1000 are currently accredited. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, an activity of the John R. and Eleanor R. Mitchell Foundation, is a private, nonprofit arts organization established in 1973. The museum is best known for its significant collection of late 19th and early 20th century American paintings, exhibitions featuring regional and international artists, a 90-acre sculpture park featuring over 60 works of art, extensive art education opportunities both on campus and in regional schools and an annual Art & Craft Fair held each September since 1977. They also host

art classes and programs; live performances; and Thursday Night Live, a summer program with great food, entertainment and activities. The Cedarhurst campus is open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. Thursdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For more information, visit www.cedarhurst.org or call (618) 242-1236. On North 27th Street, the Jefferson County Historical Village is picturesque with two log cabins, the first log jail in the county, a one-room school, a medical building, newspaper and print shop, blacksmith shop, log church, general store, gift shop, a nature trail, history museum and Interpretive Center. For more information, call (618) 246-0033.

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The Jefferson County Hall of Honor, Col. R.D. White Veterans Museum and Jefferson County Heroes Memorial are permanent memorials dedicated to area veterans on display inside the Koziara Terminal and outside at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. The Hall of Honor is an ongoing, collaborative effort that complements other area veteran’s memorials; each veteran’s service history is preserved for future generations to see. “Just like the service of each veteran, no two tributes are identical. Each one has a different story to tell,” said Chris Collins, airport director.

The Veterans Museum features authentic vintage uniforms, weapons, munitions, K-rations, era newspapers, magazines and letters from home from the Civil War to current conflicts. The Jefferson County Heroes Memorial honors the local family members, friend and neighbors who sacrificed their tomorrows for our todays.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF BLUFORD

Hall hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week and the museum is open every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Call (618) 242-7016 for more information.

 Marlow’s Pumpkin Patch open throughout October

 Village Memorial Day Service at noon at the Village Hall Memorial  Annual village-wide rummage sale in the summer  Annual Bluford Ruritan Ice Cream Social & Car Show – July

 Annual Christmas Parade in December  Ruritan Chili Supper & Auction in December

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Welcome to Mt. Vernon

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

nown as the “Festival Arts City,” there is always something going on in Mt. Vernon. From live musical entertainment to gallery openings, Mt. Vernon is the place for the artist in all of us. Check out our calendar on our website: www.enjoymtvernon.com for complete calendar listings, which are sortable by date or type of event. SOME HIGHLIGHTS EACH YEAR INCLUDE: Midwestern Herb & Garden Show features more than 50 exhibitors with fresh herbs, dried flower arrangements, books, woodcarving, garden art and more. Free admission includes complimentary classes and seminars. Call (618) 242-3151 for more information. Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show features some of the best steel guitar players in the world as well as amateur players. For more information, call (618) 218-2517.

Market Days are Mt. Vernon’s very own flea market and vendor fair. Market Days are held at Veteran’s Park, 800 S. 27th St., on the first Saturday of the month from May to September. At Market Days, a variety of vendors sell diverse items such as antiques, collectibles, handmade items, plants, jewelry, blacksmith, flea market finds, produce, baked goods and kettle corn. Admission is free and kids activities are provided. Visit, shop and enjoy the fun atmosphere at Mt. Vernon’s Market Days. For more information, call (618) 242-3151.

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PawFest, a day of fun for pets and their owners, returns to Veteran’s Park on the first Sunday in June from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outdoor and indoor vendor booths will feature special pet items and products, crafts, food, games and more. The event also includes demonstrations and exhibits; laser tag; activities for pets, owners and children; and a pet contest with categories for floppiest ears, loudest bark and 

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best trick. A fun pet runway show will showcase several doggies up for adoption from Jefferson County Animal Control. For more information or to get involved, contact tourism@mtvernon.com or (618) 242-3151. The inaugural Mt. Vernon Homebrewers Festival is the newest addition to the Mt. Vernon Festivals Inc. lineup, showcasing the work of area home beer brewers. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the work of local and regional home beer makers. The event includes food vendors and live music. For more information, contact mtvernonhomebrewersfestival@gmail.com or find mtvernonhomebrewfest on social media. July 4 Salute to Freedom is always held on Independence Day at the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. This free event features food vendors, entertainment, kid zone, fireworks and more. The AirVenture Cup Race comes to Mt. Vernon every other year, and returns in 2019. Cheer on the participants in this cross-country air race with a variety of air classes. Visit www.airventurecuprace.com or call (618) 242-7016 for more information.

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Cedarhurst Center for the Arts is the place to be for the 43rd Annual Cedarhurst Arts & Craft Fair. After a special preview party on Friday night, the fair is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. More than 100 exhibitors from throughout the country will be on hand to demonstrate and sell crafts. Each year crafters bring jewelry, metal work, pottery and more for collectors to enjoy and purchase. Check out the beer tent for live entertainment, and a huge children’s area is tons of fun for your littles. Admission $5 for adults, and free for children under 12. Hotel packages are available for this event. Call (618) 242-1236 for more information.

Fall Fest fills the streets of downtown Mt. Vernon. Enjoy live music, a free kids zone, the DMDC Cruise In & Car Show, vendors marketplace, an amazing food court, a 100+ entry parade, 5K race and more. For more information, call (618) 242-3151. The Heritage Festival at the Jefferson County Historical Village is a interactive take on history. See how a blacksmith works, grind some corn, listen to folk music and enjoy the sights. Free admission. For more information, call (618) 246-0033. The Annual Downtown Christmas Parade

and Tree Lighting on Main Street in Mt. Vernon is held the first Saturday in December. Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. with the Parade from 7th Street to 10th Street, around the square and back down Broadway. The big tree on the courthouse grounds at 9th and Main will feature singing, games and more for all ages. Don’t forget to visit Santa’s Cottage by the Court House while you are here. For more information, call (618) 242-3151. Visit www.enjoymtvernon.com for a complete listing of festivals and events in Mt. Vernon where we are living Creativity: Redefined! through our passions in life!

Midwest Light Sport Aircraft Expo at the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport was created to sell light sport aircraft, ancillary equipment and related services, but everyone enjoys visiting and learning about the aircraft technology. For more information, call (618) 242-7016. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts hosts its annual Ironclad Art: The Motorcycle show in September. The exhibit showcases motorcycles as sculpture and objects of self-expression featuring more than 100 bikes from all makes, models and generations. For more information, call (618) 242-1236.

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History — Mt. Vernon & Jefferson County Bicentennial

elebrating our 200th birthday, 2019 is Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County’s Bicentennial. The city and county were both established in 1819. Jefferson County was founded on March 26, 1819, and named after Thomas Jefferson. Following the county, Mt.

Vernon became an official city on June 7, 1819. The city was originally named Mount Pleasant but was later changed to Mt. Vernon to pay tribute to George Washington and his home in Mt. Vernon, Virginia. Major events in Mt. Vernon in 2019, including the Salute to Freedom celebration, Fall Festival and Jefferson County Historical Village events, will focus on celebrating

the bicentennial. To document the city and county’s 200th birthday, those on social media are asked to use the hashtag, #MTVIL200 in their posts. Special Bicentennial T-shirts, in assorted colors, are available to purchase for $10 each at the Jefferson County Historical Village and the Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. BICENTENNIAL TRIVIA  Mt. Vernon’s founder, Zadok Casey, was elected to the state senate in 1822 and was elected lieutenant governor in 1833. He served in the U.S. Congress between 1833 and 1843.

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 On Feb. 19, 1888, an F-4 tornado tore through Mt. Vernon and paved a 64-mile path across southern Illinois, killing roughly 30. More than 300 homes and 50 businesses in Mt. Vernon were damaged or destroyed leaving over 1,000 homeless. The Jefferson County Courthouse was completely destroyed. The 1888 cyclone is still the fourth deadliest tornado in Illinois. Within five years, Mt. Vernon doubled in population and tripled the number of businesses in town.

 While visiting his sister in Benton, Illinois, in 1963, George Harrison of the Beatles bought a Rickenbacker guitar from Fenton’s Music store in Mt. Vernon. The guitar was used in the Abbey Road Studios recording of “I Wanna Hold Your Hand”.

 Mary Jane Chesley became the first female mayor of Mt. Vernon in 2007.  President George and Barbara Bush, Rosalyn Carter, singer Crystal Gayle and entertainer Ed Sullivan have all visited the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport.

 Following the 1888 tornado, American Red Cross founder Clara Barton was sent to Mt. Vernon to aide in recovery efforts. Barton set up an emergency makeshift hospital at what is now the Appellate Courthouse.  The Appellate Courthouse in Mt. Vernon is the only courthouse still in operation where Abraham Lincoln argued a case. In 1859, Lincoln successfully lowered the tax for the Illinois Central Railroad.

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Transportation Hub of the Midwest

ocation has been a key part of the equation for Jefferson County’s success with convenient transportation via highway, rail and air. Almost one-third of the nation’s top 50 metropolitan areas are within 500 miles of Jefferson County. Mt. Vernon is at the crossroads of I-57 and I-64, which is the fifth busiest highway freight intersection in the U.S. Located in the heart of southern Illinois, Jefferson County has multiple Interstate exits on I-57 and I-64. Some highway access from Jefferson County includes:

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Another key component making Jefferson County a hub of transportation is its world-class airport. The Mt. Vernon Outland Airport has a 6,500-foot main runway, fixed base operation, terminal building and storage hangers. The airport regularly serves local automotive suppliers with justin-time delivery to plants waiting for larger orders.

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Mt. Vernon sits at the unique junction of three Class 1 Railroads, the UP, CSX and NS, as well as BNSF and Evansville Western, allowing companies to move their materials and goods east and west from one location. Jefferson County is also just 45 minutes from East St. Louis, Illinois, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 2 rail hub, and passenger services are available within 30 miles through Amtrak. Motor freight also plays an extensive role in moving Jefferson County forward. Local distribution is alive and well with manufacturers like Continental Tire, Everbrite Neon Sign, Walgreens Distribution Center and NAPA. Trucking companies include UPS Freight, FedEx Freight, Overnite

Transportation and Direct Motor Freight as well as other local companies including Prologistics, Midwestern Transit and Road Dog Drivers. For companies that require more than road, air and rail transport, inland port facilities are available within one and-a-half hours of Jefferson County on both the Ohio and the Mississippi Rivers. Jefferson County, Illinois, is uniquely positioned to be a transportation hub for not only the Midwest, but also for all of North America.

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Continental Tire Celebrating their 45th anniversary

efferson County and Mt. Vernon are celebrating 200 years in 2019, and many businesses in the community are celebrating milestones as well – including the biggest employer in Jefferson County – Continental Tire.

Continental Tire is celebrating 45 years in their Mt. Vernon location. When the factory was built in 1974 it was owned by General Tire. Jefferson County residents began applying and working before construction was even complete. “I filled out an application when I was 18, I was 18 on March the 4th,” said Robert Irvin Jr., a Nason native who has worked at Continental Tire for 45 years. “I came in for an interview in April – took off an afternoon class to come out here for an interview – then came back again in May. I’ve got my original letter dated August 22 offering me a job. My first day was September 4.” Irvin was number 58 when he started at General Tire in 1974. Now he’s number two in the plant. When the plant was built there were 40 acres under-roof. In 1988 they began expanding by adding on for truck tires, and in 2008 construction began for what now consists of 120 acres under-roof. Sam Higdon came from the Mayfield, Ky., Continental Tire plant to Mt. Vernon in 2005. He was set to retire in Kentucky, but when the company asked him to relocate to Mt. Vernon he couldn’t say no.

adult life,” Higdon said. “And I’ve been very fortunate to work for a very good company starting out … Continental is a great company, and this manufacturing plant [in Mt. Vernon] is second-to-none in the world.”

The company has inspired many long-term and loyal employees through the years due to good working conditions, and of course, good compensation. Irvin said he could have retired already as well, but life at the company was too good to give up.

“When you walk the floor of this factory, you’ll see ordinary people,” Higdon said. “Some of them have been here three years, some of them 40 … and I guarantee you they know what they’re doing. When you start questioning them about their jobs and what they do, you’ll find out that they are focused on doing it right, and that they understand that we’re making tires. The people extruding the threads understand that the only thing that keeps this big ship afloat is putting good product in the warehouse.”

“All the years I’ve been here, I can’t complain about anything truthfully,” Irvin said. “They’ve always treated people pretty fair. After 45 years if they didn’t, I wouldn’t still be here.”

From 1,000 employees to nearly 4,000, one plant to four, the company has grown and flourished over the years. Since Continental bought the factory in 1987 growth has been exponential.

In addition to working at Continental Irvin has been a road commissioner for Elk Prairie Township for 10 ½ years. He and his wife have been married 45 years, and they love to travel, camp and have visited 39 states on a motorcycle. He said thanks to the company they’ve been able to enjoy life and send their daughter through college.

“When I started in curing, which is where I started at originally and I’m still there, we had three curing presses running, and now we’ve got over ... just in passenger there’s 200-some,” Irvin said. “We’ve got what they call plant 2, plant 3 and plant 4, and I don’t even know how many presses they have. To me, the company’s got a lot of faith in Mt. Vernon to keep building on here, because of the people in this area.”

Continental is the largest employer in Jefferson County with 3,667 employees currently working at the Mt. Vernon plant. Since 2009 they have gone from a $17 million company to a $47 million company, and according to Higdon that wouldn’t be possible without the quality employees they hire.

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Manufaturing Has a Long History in Jefferson County

Manufacturing got its start in Mt. Vernon back in the early 1890s when the Mt. Vernon “Car Shops” produced thousands of railway cars and railroad equipment for the nation. Over the years the products have changed, but the talented workforce and productivity of the people has not.

Continental Tire the Americas LLC currently has 150 acres of manufacturing under roof with current expansions of another 300,000 square feet in the planning and construction phases. With 3,432 employees in one location, CTA is the anchor of manufacturers in Jefferson County and the state’s largest private-sector employer south of Peoria. CTA produces approximately 13.4 million passenger tires and 3.15 million truck and utility vehicle tires per year. CTA is a topline manufacturer utilizing robotics and modernization techniques where applicable.

With highway access to over 66 percent of the United States, Mt. Vernon has a reputation as the manufacturing hub of Southern Illinois. Many manufacturers call Jefferson County Home, including Continental Tire the Americas; National Railway Equipment, Magnum Steel Works, InnoTech Manufacturing, Everbrite Neon Sign, PPG, Sun Container, Mt. Vernon Mold Works, National Belt Service, Phoenix Modular Elevator, Bennett Metal Products and Schulte Industries, Inc.

Employee-owned National Railway Equipment Co., headquartered in Mt. Vernon with more than 200 team members, is a global leader in the rail, marine and power industries. They have nine locations in North America and three affiliates overseas. Offering engineering solutions around the globe, NRE – Locomotive is the world’s largest independent supplier of locomotive services, new and remanufactured locomotives, locomotive leasing, field services, parts and salvage

t. Vernon, Illinois, in Jefferson County sits at the crossroads of Interstate Highways 57 and 64, just one hour east of St. Louis and one hour west of Evansville, Indiana.

Over the years the products have changed, but the talented workforce and productivity of the people has not.

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operations serving Class 1, regional, shortline, government and industrial railroads around the globe. Magnum Steel Works Corp has been in business since 2005 and has grown from a 12,000-square-foot building to a 34,000-square-foot facility, and most recently to a state-of-the-art 128,000-square-foot facility on the west side of Mt. Vernon. Magnum Steel Works specializes in high quality machine works for manufacturing and the coal mining industries including heavy fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, manual and CNC Machining MIG and TIG welding waterjet cutting, laser cutting, turret punch, rebuild services and CNC press bakes. InnoTech Manufacturing LLC is a versatile, creative metals manufacturing company. With more than 70 combined years in the manufacturing and construction industries, the principles of InnoTech consistently made innovations which save time and resources for the various construction trades. InnoTech specializes in MIG/TIG welding, plasma cutting, press brakes and custom CNC folding of many products. InnoTech performs their own powder coating of all finished products. In addition, InnoTech is an UltraLox dealer and manufactures aluminum railings for commercial and residential projects across the nation. Everbrite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mt. Vernon Neon Sign has designed and manufactured point-of-purchase signs, displays and outdoor identity systems since 1927. Everbrite has progressed to become a global leader in visual ď ľ

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identification and LED lighting. As a world leader in the visual branding and identity industry, Everbrite services A-List companies throughout the world in markets including automotive, brewery, convenience stores, medical, retail petroleum and quick service restaurants. Mt. Vernon Neon Sign is Everbright’s only domestic producer of custom neon signs and one of only a handful in the nation. Everbrite’s dedication to excellence and innovation as well as worldclass care for their customers has made them one of the brightest choices in the business.

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PPG has been a global leader in the paint and coatings industry for more than 130 years and operates more than 160 plants in roughly 70 countries. Originally known as Vanex Inc., the Mt. Vernon facility opened in 1963. PPG acquired the plant in 2008 and it has since experienced tremendous growth. The plant produced over 1.25 million gallons of product in 2018 alone. PPG currently employs more than 50 individuals. Paint produced here is used in the production of steel buildings, metal roofs, high-end louvers and shutters, John Deere and Case New Holland tractors, Continental white-wall tires and many other incredible products. Phoenix Modular Elevator is the largest producer of quality, commercial modular elevators in the world, with a 20-year international track record. PME elevators are manufactured elevators, meaning the hoist-way and the elevator car are built together as one unit, ready for installation. PME delivers high-quality, commercial elevators in less time and with a faster installation than the out-of-date stick-built alternative. Once the complete elevator arrives on site, it is craned into place and the installer connects it to power and performs final testing and adjusting. With power connected, the elevator can be fully functional and ready for inspection in less than one week.

Bennett Metal Products, Inc. is a second-generation, family-owned, ISO-certified shop offering multi-axis CNC precision milling and turning, product prototyping, mechanical and electrical assembly, welding, waterjet cutting, conventional machining, shortrun production, tool & die building and testing. Over the last five decades, Bennett Metal Products, Inc. has been committed to becoming one of the finest precision job shops in the Midwest and has experienced continuous and steady growth. Around the clock operation, combined with their central location and access to major interstate and trucking lines, enables them to ship products quickly and economically anywhere in the Continental United States. Schulte Industries, Inc. has grown to $1 million in sales over the last five years. Schulte Industries specializes in reusable packing and transport materials for shop floors; namely, sewing multipocket bags that fit in industrial crates. Schulte Industries employs material cutters, multiple component sewers and final sewing assemblers. At Schulte Industries, employees see some of the next generation models of vehicles and boats before they ever reach the market. When they see a Toyota Camry drive by, they know they had a part in that vehicle’s production.

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Economic Development in Jefferson County, Illinois

he Jefferson County Development Corporation is a proactive force in the county that implements strategies to attract, maintain and develop business in the community, and consists as a partnership of private industry, local and state government, local and state agencies, education, cultural entities and faith-based organization. This partnership provides a resourceful and flexible environment to meet ever-changing economic demands. There has been ongoing progress in Jefferson County, with a big boost since 2009, due to more than $1 billion in expansions and new development. Collaboration between municipal and county government and the JCDC has been key to ensuring the process of development is both efficient and effective. Each of the region’s targeted markets, including manufacturing, health care, distribution, retail and hospitality, has experienced growth. Its strategic location, history of manufacturing and solid regional workforce have attracted several companies, making Jefferson County the jobs capital of Southern Illinois. In 2016, the State 

Its strategic location, history of manufacturing and solid regional workforce make Jefferson County the jobs capital of Southern Illinois.

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of Illinois announced the approval of an Enterprise Zone to serve portions of Jefferson County, including almost all of the non-residential property in Mt. Vernon, and portions of the villages of Dix and Waltonville, replacing a zone that expired in the same year. State benefits include a utility tax credit and investment tax credit that benefit large corporations. The major incentives are provided locally, with property tax abatement available for up to 10 years for qualified projects. A sales tax rebate on building materials is also available. There are less than 100 Enterprise Zones statewide. Another critical tool that has driven area development for years in Jefferson County is the tax increment finance district. Mt. Vernon has three TIF districts; one in our downtown and two more to assist with development on the east and west sides of exits 94 and 95, serving the I-57/I-64 corridor. TIF is a versatile economic

development tool that makes the annual increase in taxable value available for qualified development assistance while preserving the base value for all participating taxing jurisdictions. The TIF district has been responsible for providing more than 40 percent in assistance to area businesses.

With new and renovated retail, expanding manufacturing, thriving freight and logistics businesses and available incentives on more than 2,000 acres of land, Jefferson County provides tremendous added value for your next development project. We welcome you to join in our success!

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Continued Expansion in Education

ducation is a vital part of a growing, productive community and in Jefferson County education is woven into the fabric of everyday life. Represented by a variety of school districts, Jefferson County schools include three pre-K-12 unit districts, one 9-12 high school, eight K-8 grade school districts, one parochial pre-K-6, one parochial pre-K-8 and two K-12 parochial schools.

Mt. Vernon, the largest city in the county, features a recently constructed state-of-the-art high school with a campus boasting quality use of technology, up-to-date science labs, a fully programmed Career and Technical Educational department, a professional level performance theater and expansive athletic facilities. Students from nine grade schools feed into Mt. Vernon Township High School. ď ľ

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One of those feeder schools, Mt. Vernon City Schools, provides a challenging educational program by serving students at the Dr. Andy Hall Early Childhood Center, the Dr. Nick Osborne Primary Center, the J. L. Buford Intermediate Education Center and the Zadok Casey Middle School. Mt. Vernon City Schools have become technology leaders in education by assigning computers to every third- through eighth-grade student. Several other K-8 grade feeder schools cover the Jefferson County countryside, and each school is strongly supported by its community.

The schools’ athletic programs, music programs and parent-teacher organizations help support a strong academic environment and keep the members of the community involved in school events. The villages of Bluford, Waltonville and Woodlawn are pre-K-12 districts. These communities boast of their challenging academic programs, and they thrive in the high involvement of the parents and community members in their schools. These schools highlight a unique learning experience with small class sizes and increased student-teacher relationships.

“The new facility is a very nice addition to a wonderful community and will serve as a source of pride for many years to come. Students have access to a state-of-the-art facility which fosters a 21st century learning environment promoting collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary in today’s world. The new building has been designed to meet the needs of a wide array of student interests as it incorporates academics, athletics, and vocational education. In order for students to be successful after high school, we must create learning opportunities for them. The new high school building does just that.” – Shane Gordon, Bluford Unit Schools Superintendent

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Webber High School, the high school portion of Bluford Unit Schools, has just built a new high school building attached to the east end of the grade school that is slated to open for students for the 2019-2020 school year. A new science lab, shop area complete with welding bays and a gym that fits requirements to host regionals and other tournaments are among the assets of the new school.

Our mission: To challenge all students to seek a brighter future. Our vision: Always seeking, always learning

Jefferson County is served by the Clinton-Jefferson-MarionWashington Counties Regional Office of Education. For more information on area schools, visit www.roe13.org. REND LAKE COLLEGE Rend Lake College, the number one ranked community college in Illinois, sits in Jefferson County. The college has received max accreditation of 10 years from the Higher Learning Commission, and was also recognized as the best return on educational investment in the country by the financial website WalletHub. In 2018, RLC teamed up with the U.S. Department of Labor to offer four apprenticeship programs, created two new Information Technology programs and added options for distance learners in the Office Systems Technology programs. They also established eight articulation agreements with fouryear universities to help their students. For additional information about Rend Lake College visit their website at www.rlc.edu or call them at (618) 437-5321.

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istrict 80 schools challenge Mt. Vernon’s youth to seek a brighter future and become lifelong learners. The district provides iinfrastructure nfrastructure and support services that help students develop academically, ph physically and emotionally.

MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT 80 CENTRAL OFFICE 2710 North Street Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Phone: 618-244-8080 Fax: 618-244-8082

www.mtv80.org DR. ANDY HALL EARLY EDUCATION CENTER Pre-K/Headstart 301 S. 17th Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Phone: 618-244-8087 Fax: 618-244-8088 DR. NICK OSBORNE PRIMARY CENTER Kindergarten-3rd Grade 401 North 30th Street Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Phone: 618-244-8068 Fax: 618-244-8075 J.L. BUFORD INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION CENTER 4th & 5th Grade 623 South 34th Street Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Phone: 618-244-8064 Fax: 618-244-8103 ZADOK CASEY MIDDLE SCHOOL 6th, 7th & 8th Grade

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Parochial schools in Jefferson County include Coram Deo Classical School, St. Mary’s Parochial School, Victory Christian Academy and Mt. Vernon Christian School. All Jefferson County high schools are heavily supported by the local junior college, Rend Lake College. Students may receive dual-credit (high school and college credit) for some classes at their high school to aid in college preparations and cost savings. Rend Lake offers more than 100 distinct associate degrees as well as occupational certificate programs. The programs provide high-quality instruction at a fraction of the cost of a four-year university. Rend Lake College has been recognized for outstanding service to its community.

ABOUT MT. VERNON

1829 Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Phone: 618-244-8060 Fax: 618-244-8104

• Dr. Andy Hall Early Childhood Center: Birth to 3, prekindergarten and Head Start programs, serving approximately 250 families annually. Caring staff are trained in early childhood education as well as child development, infant and child CPR, and first aid. Provides developmentally appropriate curriculum and services, plus routine vision, hearing and developmental screenings. • Primary Center: Kindergarten through third grade, serving more than 600 students. Standards-based curriculum plus exploratory classes in P.E., art, music and technology. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program models reinforces and rewards good behavior. • J.L. Buford Intermediate Education Center: Fourth and Fifth grades, serving more than 300 students. Basic concepts such as reading with comprehension, critical thinking and effective communication linked to a broad base of knowledge and well-developed vocabulary. Enrichment opportunities include a comprehensive music program, fine arts instruction, basketball and cheerleading. • Zadok Casey Middle School: Sixth through eighth grades, serving more than 450 students. Academic teams for each student assure a sense of belonging. Standardsbased curriculum, with exploratory classes in art, music, applied technology, Spanish and career exploration plus a wide variety of extracurricular and service activities. Campus includes a full-service fitness center.

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Jefferson County Offers Best Health Care in Region

here are many reasons Jefferson County is one of the most progressive counties in the Southern Illinois region. Keeping its citizens and others in the region healthy is at the top of the list.

private practices. In addition to medical doctors and midlevel care providers, there are also hundreds of nurses and medical technologists working in various practice settings in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County is the only county outside the St. Louis market in Southern Illinois that can boast of two major hospitals located in its largest town, Mt. Vernon. Crossroads Community Hospital is a 47bed hospital that is part of a network with hospitals in Marion, Union County, Red Bud and Granite City. Crossroads has been a part of the community for more than 30 years.

Hospital has been a part of Jefferson County for more than 75 years. SSM Health operates Cardinal Glennon Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital and is affiliated with Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital is a 134-bed hospital. The new hospital campus opened in 2013 and contains state-of-the-art technology and capability. Good Samaritan

Virtually all medical specialties are represented by the hundreds of physicians in Jefferson County, whether they are hospital based, in clinics or in group and

Adding ancillary doctors to this health care mix (dentists, optometrists and chiropractors) and assisted living and extended care facilities, provides health care capability that makes Jefferson County the leader in health care for the region. Crossroads Community Hospital serves Jefferson County and the surrounding region with emergency care, surgical care and medical care. In 2013 the hospital completed a $23 million expansion resulting in all-new patient rooms, laboratory department, radiology department, admitting offices and same-day surgery suites. The emergency

Serving our Community for Half a Century

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department pledges to see all patients within 30 minutes of their arrival. The average time patients spend in the ER before seen by a health care professional is 16 minutes. Crossroads Community Hospital is proud to offer many experienced physicians on staff who are skilled in robotic-assisted surgery on the DaVinci Xi robot. At CCH a variety of minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical procedures are provided for many needs from weight loss to gynecology. CCH prides itself on the Journey Weight Loss Program which offers medical weight-loss management services and surgical weight-loss options. Crossroads 3-D mammography coupled with their new ultrasound technology offering breast elastography leads the market in caring for patients to diagnose and treat efficiently and with the utmost care from their radiologist and mammography technologist.

SSM Health Good Samaritan HospitalMt. Vernon is a nonprofit organization that has been carrying out its healing ministry in southern Illinois for more than 75 years. SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, along with SSM Health St. Mary’s HospitalCentralia, is part of one of the largest health care networks in the region, with more than 200 active medical staff, 2,200 employees, numerous specialty programs and a network of rural outreach facilities and hospitals. SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital offers advanced services in breast care, surgical, cardiology, and pediatrics. Breast care services include 3-D and digital mammography, breast MRI, breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy and ductograms. They also offer minimally-invasive technology through the DaVinci robot, laser and endoscopic surgeries that minimize pain, scarring and recovery time for patients. In addition, cardiologists and cardiovascular 

Ready to move on to a healthier you? Start at JourneyWeightLoss.com Sometimes, diet and exercise alone just aren’t enough. If this is the year you’ve made up your mind to lose that extra weight and regain your health, we have a broad range of online resources that can help make your journey a success. At JourneyWeightLoss.com, you can learn about non-surgical weight management and minimally invasive surgical options, including robotic-assisted surgery, as well as calculate your body mass index (BMI) and request a private consultation. You can even get to know more about our bariatric team. Gregory Dalencourt, M.D., is fellowship-trained in bariatrics and minimally invasive surgery. Our team also includes a surgical coordinator and other professionals who can work with you throughout your weight loss journey.

Schedule a private consultation today. Call 618-244-1937. Gregory Dalencourt, M.D.

Fellowship-Trained Bariatric Surgeon Member of the Medical Staff of Crossroads Community Hospital. Patient results may vary. Consult your physician about the beneﬁts and risks of any surgical procedure or treatment.

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The medical care you need, right here at home.

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At Crossroads Community Hospital, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd the medical services you need delivered with care and compassion. A dedicated and experienced team offers our community an extensive array of medical specialties, ranging from primary care to bariatrics to orthopedics and more. The quality care you need is right here at home at Crossroads Community Hospital. Connect with us at 618-244-5500 or online at CrossroadsHospital.com

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surgeons at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital offer world-class cardiology services from disease prevention to advanced treatments.

• Sports Medicine • General Orthopaedics • Arthroscopic Surgery • Total Joint Replacement

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons Mt.vernon Campus 242-3778 Centralia Campus 545-0894 Physical Rehabilitation Center 242-8887

• Pain Medicine • Osteoporosis Clinic • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • MRI

• Complicated Knee Injury Repair • Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery • Back Injury / Spine Surgery

The comprehensive weight-loss surgery program offered by SSM Health Weight Management Services has the ultimate goal of helping people live better quality, healthier and longer lives. The program addresses healthy weight management needs leading up to and following surgery including diet and nutritional education, exercise training referrals and support groups.

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One of the newest service offerings at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital is through expanding the SSM Health Weight Management Services program within the region by opening a new clinic at the hospital. SSM Health Weight Management Services staff are now able to meet and consult with patients in Mt. Vernon who are considering weight management options to improve their overall health.

“A Center for Independent Living” www.ofacil.org

In addition to two quality hospitals, Mt. Vernon is home to a host of ancillary medical providers such as SSM Health Express Clinic, Express Care, Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois, Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Institute, Asbery & Associates, Heartland Women’s Healthcare, Mt. Vernon Community Health Center and Oza Cancer Center, making Jefferson County a mecca for your medical needs.

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Antioch Baptist Church 9148 E. IL Hwy. 148, Bonnie

Houses of Worship

Antioch Christian Church 13088 E. Dix Rd., Texico (618) 266-7356 Antioch International Assembly 228 S. 9th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-6200 Bakerville FW Baptist Church 6515 N. IL Hwy. 37, Bonnie (618) 242-7996 Belle Rive Christian Church 401 S. Main St., Belle Rive (618) 756-2252 Bethel Baptist Church 1200 Bethel Rd., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-5917 Bible Missionary Church 808 Dewey Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-5154 Blackwell Temple AME Zion 526 Grande Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-2773 Bluford First Church of God 101 Louie Ave., Bluford (618) 732-8603

Bonnie United Methodist 185 E. 1st St., Bonnie (618) 242-5449

Corinthian Baptist Church 1026 Newby Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-1275

Boyd Christian Church 19844 N. Boyd Ln., Dix (618) 735-2804

Dix United Methodist 120 W. Washington St., Dix (618) 266-7374

Calvary United Pentecostal Church 406 N. 44th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-2189

Donoho Prairie Christian Church 7405 Exchange Rd., Texico (618) 822-6437

Campground Baptist 16768 E. Fairfield Rd. Mt. Vernon (618) 242-6632

East Hickory Hill 20761 E. IL Hwy. 15, Bluford

Casey Ave. Baptist Church 100 E. Casey Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-1596 Central Christian Church 301 N. 10th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-4185

East Salem Baptist 16812 N. Rockford Ln. Mt. Vernon (618) 755-4807 East Side Baptist 400 Casey Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-2975

Elk Prairie Christian Church 9824 E. Bonnie Rd., Bonnie Epworth United Methodist 401 Main St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-5394 Evangelistic Outreach Center 1407 S. 11th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-6433 Faith Church of the Nazarene 2707 North St., Mt. Vernon (618) 316-7474 Faith Lutheran Church 1104 N. 42nd St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-4330 Family Life Assembly of God 2901 Veteran’s Memorial Dr. Mt. Vernon (618) 242-2002 

Christ Church 1304 N. 11th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-2470 Christian Fellowship Church 2416 Cherry St., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-7466

Bonnie Church of God 215 S. Johnson Ave., Bonnie (618) 244-1600

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 4113 N. Water Tower Pl. Mt. Vernon (618) 244-4109

Bonnie Missionary Baptist 175 W. 5th St., Bonnie (618) 242-2519

Connexion Church 18147 E. IL Hwy. 15, Mt. Vernon (618) 841-7990

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Markham City Nazarene 18890 E. Marlow Rd. Mt. Vernon (618) 242-2669

First Apostolic 1008 W. 5th St., Bluford First Baptist 400 N. Elm St., Bluford

Marlow General Baptist 21767 N. Tolle Ln., Texico (618) 244-5892

First Baptist 1600 Salem Rd., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-2877

Meadowbrook Christian Church 840 Meadowbrook Rd. Mt. Vernon (618) 242-0730

First Baptist Church 301 N. Central St., Woodlawn (618) 735-2191 First Church of God 1000 N. 42nd St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-3340 First Church of God in Christ 1220 Lamar Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-2581 First Community United Church of Christ 111 N. Salem Rd., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-2303 First Free Will Baptist Church 2610 Logan St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-3796 First Missionary Baptist Church 175 W. 5th St., Bonnie (618) 242-2519 First Presbyterian 2424 Broadway St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-3410 First United Methodist 1133 Main St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-1030 Free Will Baptist Church 411 W. Main St., Waltonville (618) 756-2392 Friendship of Faith Full Gospel 1300 S. 12th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-3430 Garrison Temple United 501 Stinson Dr., Mt. Vernon (618) 548-8061

Moores Prairie Baptist 12029 E. Bunnyfarm Rd. Mt. Vernon (618) 732-6230 Greater Faith Tabernacle 801 S 12th St., Mt. Vernon Hams Grove Missionary Baptist Church 21 Log Cabin Rd., Mt. Vernon Harlan Road Church of God 1704 Harlan Rd., Mt. Vernon Harmony Missionary Baptist Church 19423 N. Harmony Ln. Mt. Vernon Hearts of Fire Ministry Center 110 E. Last St., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-0608 Hopewell United Methodist Church 14294 E. Lewis Rd., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-0823 Howard Community Chapel 9797 N. Nagel Ln., Opdyke (618) 244-0020 Ina Free Will Baptist Church 3rd & Elm St., Ina (618) 437-5103 Kell Missionary Baptist 101 3rd St., Kell (618) 244-6936

Grace Community Church 14769 IL Hwy. 37, Mt. Vernon (618) 242-2303

King City Church of God 13229 N. Chestnut Ln. Mt. Vernon (618) 244-6936 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 13445 N. Dartmouth Ln. Mt. Vernon (618) 242-1312 Kingdom Seed Ministries 118 N. 9th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 231-5413 Lebanon Baptist 16016 E. Lynchburg Rd. Mt. Vernon (618) 242-0578 Lighthouse Baptist 13618 N. Dartmouth Ln. Mt. Vernon (618) 242-7307 Lively Stone Apostolic Church 1700 Oakland Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-1718 Logan Street Baptist Church 800 N. 42nd St., Mt. Vernon (618) 241-4100 Long Prairie Missionary Baptist 2350 N. County Rd. 398 Belle Rive (618) 736-2329

Mt. Vernon Baptist Temple 817 Woodland Dr., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-5404 Mt. Vernon Church of Christ 4304 Ilbery, Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Community of Christ 12185 E. Oakton Rd. Mt. Vernon (618) 242-4507 Mt. Vernon Family Worship 2920 Veteran’s Memorial Dr. Mt. Vernon (618) 246-9925 Mt. Vernon Seventh Day Adventist 311 S Horton Dr., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-7064 Mt. Vernon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1600 Isabella Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 241-9644 New Hope Free Will Baptist 107 N. Coffman Ave., Bluford New Hope Webb Baptist 17668 N. Tonga Ln., Mt. Vernon New Life Baptist 528 S 19th St., Mt. Vernon

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Trinity Episcopal Church 1100 Harrison St., Mt. Venron (618) 242-3434

New Life Harvest 2920 Veteran’s Memorial Dr. Mt. Vernon (618) 246-9925

United Covenant of Faith 743 Fairfield Rd., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-2840

New Life Missionary Baptist Church 1114 S 25th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-5285

Victory Christian Center 1719 Broadway, Mt. Vernon (618) 242-3338

Old Union Missionary Baptist Church 12100 N. Old Union Ln. Mt. Vernon

Waltonville Community Church Main St. & Nirrus Ave. Waltonville

Opdyke Baptist 9208 N. Opdyke Ln., Opdyke (618) 756-2422 Otterbein United Methodist 310 N. Poplar, Bluford (618) 242-1030 Panther Fork Baptist 22224 N. Tolle Ln., Texico Park Avenue Baptist Church 900 Park Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-5068 Pavey Chapel C.M.E. 1004 S. 10th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-2642 Pilgrim Rest Baptist 1307 N. 9th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-6050 Pleasant Grove Word of Faith 11810 E. Stone Rd., Mt. Vernon Pleasant Hill Baptist 19479 N. IL Hwy. 37 Mt. Vernon (618) 266-7137 Pleasant View Baptist County Rd. 900 N., Mt. Vernon Power of Change Christian Church 521 Perkins, Mt. Vernon (618) 244-4912 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 3205 Broadway, Mt. Vernon (618) 242-5143

Salvation Clinic 1215 S. 10th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-5160

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1550 Main St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-1559

Second Baptist Church 605 S. 34th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-1706

Southtown Apostolic Church 1116 S. 15th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 204-5868

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 1015 Conger Ave., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-5162

Sugar Camp Baptist Church 1620 N. Ina Ln., Belle Rive (618) 736-2783

Solid Rock Church of God 1703 S. 9th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-0600 South Hickory Hill Christian Church 7531 N. Vermont Ln. Mt. Vernon (618) 242-0123

Summersville Baptist Church 1114 Fairfield Rd., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-1889 Summersville Pentecostal Church 800 Fairfield Rd., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-4319

Waltonville Free Will Baptist Church 321 S. Hirons St., Waltonville (618) 279-9922 Waltonville United Methodist 111 Hirons St., Waltonville (618) 485-6674 Wesley United Methodist Church 1601 Salem Rd., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-5328 West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church 2900 Broadway, Mt. Vernon West Side Baptist Church 2900 Veteran’s. Memorial Dr. Mt. Vernon Woodlawn Christian Church 501 Green St., Woodlawn (618) 735-2355

South Side Baptist Church 1800 15th St., Mt. Vernon Southern Illinois Church of God 801 S. 12th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 242-3011 Southwest Christian Church 901 S. 34th St., Mt. Vernon (618) 244-0819 St. Barbara Catholic Church 4281 N. Scheller Ln., Scheller (618) 279-7207

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Jefferson County — A Great Place to Live

he real estate market in Mt. Vernon and the surrounding Jefferson County area remains stable. In 2018, data gleaned from the Egyptian Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service shows that 276 homes sold for $29,437,280 with an average sale price of $106,656. Inventory remains steady and 2019 started off strong with cumulative days on the

market on a downward trend and shaving almost a week off days from contract to closing compared to the same time period of 2018. There is a good selection of single-family homes, manufactured homes and condos available in a wide range of pricing. Town or country, farm or condo, Jefferson County has something for everyone!

If you're looking for a realtor, the following are available in Jefferson County:  Century 21 All Pro Real Estate  Cross Davidson Real Estate  Kim Duncan Auction & Realty  King City Property Brokers  M.G. Foley Inc.  RE/Max ELITE

Town or country, farm or condo, Jefferson County has something for everyone!

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Your Local Agent 4140 BROADWAY ST STE A MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864 JMCKINLEY@FARMERSAGENT.COM https://agents.farmers.com/jmckinley

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Business Listings

Accountants/ Tax Preparation

Appliances

Rent One Rhonda Norman 612 S 42nd St Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-5167 http://shoprentone.com

H&R Block Wish Sims 2413 Broadway, Unit 2 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-3627 • f: (618) 244-5175 https://www.hrblock.com You focus on your business. We’ll handle your books. From payroll & bookkeeping to expert tax preparation and advice, H&R Block is ready to work for you. Offering year-round service and one-on-one attention. Call today to make an appointment.

Agriculture Mt. Vernon Elevator Company Terry Dagg 11675 N. IL Hwy. 37 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-1146 • f: (618) 244-1152

Assisted Living Green Tree Assisted Living for Seniors Amanda Santel 208 Zachery St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-5580 • f: (618) 244-5699 http://greentreemtvernon.com

AMBULANCE

SERVICE

Litton Ambulance Service Angie Litton 808 S. 17th St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-1617 • f: (618) 244-3121 angie.litton@littonambulance.com www.facebook.com/Litton-Ambulance-ServiceInc-159436897420834/ Litton Ambulance Service is locally owned and operated. Serving Jefferson County since 1967.

Southern Illinois Door Co. Dave & Paula Hampton 2421 Benton Rd. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-6134 • f: (618) 244-6159 www.sidoor.net

Education Opdyke-Belle Rive School Mark Miller 19380 E. 4th St. Opdyke, IL 62872 (618) 756-2492 • f: (618) 756-2792 www.obr5.org

Automotive Repair & Service Midas Anna & James Van Luvender 3420 Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-6858 http://midas.com

Construction

Ambulance Services

Litton

Contractors/ Home Improvement

Alpha and Omega Construction, Inc Justin Matthews P.O. Box 801 Salem, IL 62881-0801 (618) 792-4155 http://618roofing.com Licensed - Bonded - Fully Insured We truly ARE your “one stop shop” for all of your residential construction needs. Seamless Guttering, Roofing, Siding, Soffit, Attic Insulation and VentilationReplacement Windows-Entry Doors.

St. Mary School and Church Brett Heinzman 1416 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-5353 • f: (618) 242-5365 bheinzman@stmarymtvernon.org http://stmary.school St. Mary Catholic School (K-8) is state accredited and nationally certified in (VBRD) Virtue-Based Restorative Discipline. St. Mary School also offers a full-time Educational Daycare for students aged 3-5. The school is open to all people of faiths.

Electrical Supplies Kirby Risk Electrical Supply Co. 1120 Veterans Memorial Dr. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-4388 www.kirbyrisk.com

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Springfield Electric Joe Jurich 11 Fountain Pl. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-6331 • f: (618) 242-6335 www.springfieldelectric.com

Business Listings

Engineers Round Table Design, Inc Kristin Phillips 1020 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-7819 • f: (618) 244-7823 www.round-table-design.com

Furniture/Mattress Newell Furniture & Gifts Sandi Newell 600 N. Main St. Woodlawn, IL 62898 (618) 735-2000 • f: (618) 735-2002 www.newellfurnituregift.com Steffy Home Furnishings, Inc. Bob & John Steffy 700 S. 42nd St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-3146 • f: (618) 242-3149 steffyhomefurnishings@mvn.net http://steffyfurniture.com

Garage Construction/ Pole Barns Built-mor Buildings Inc Del Wilkins P.O. Box 971 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 732-8704 • f: (618) 732-8708 www.builtmorbuildings.com

Government

Mt. Vernon Housing Authority Gloria Williams 619 Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-6275 • f: (618) 244-9078 Since, 1979, the Housing Authority of the City of Mt. Vernon’s mission is to provide decent, safe, quality & affordable housing to low- and moderate-income families throughout Mt. Vernon. We participate in Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunities.

Hair Salon

Bob White Insurance Agency, LLC Robert White 1305 Salem Rd. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 241-9080 • f: (618) 241-9081 www.quotemebob.com Chaney & Karch Insurance Eric Puntney P.O. Box 886 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-2986 • f: (618) 242-4529 www.chaneykarchinsurance.com

Law Firm

Pro Salon Troy Horton 109 S. 32nd St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-9949 www.myprosalon.com

Heating/Cooling/Supplies Holloway Heating & Air Conditioning Inc Jenn Holloway 1001 Shawnee St Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-5481

Horse Training Rock-N-4L Training Center LLC Rick & Marla Lacey 11255 N. Sparrow Ln. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 214-0444 • f: (618) 244-0700 http://rockn4l.com

Insurance Agency Beacon Insurance Group, Inc Nick Schrementi 1919 Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-5411 • f: (866) 468-5803 www.beaconinsgroup.net

Harvey Baker & Reinhardt, PC Lane Harvey, Mary Harvey 2029 Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-9544 • f: (618) 244-9344 mharvey@mlh-law.net Experienced litigators with a background of successful representation of clients involved in hotly contested and complex cases. We represent clients in both state and federal court, state appellate courts and the Illinois Supreme Court. Mitchell Law Office, P.C. A. Ben Mitchell 112 N. 10th St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-0705 www.abenmitchell.com

Non-Slip Product No Slip Resolution/Sure Step Mark Matecki 23938 Wisconsin Rd. Ashley, IL 62808 (618) 713-0623 www.surestepsolution.com

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Nursing Home

Business Listings Screen-printing

Nature Trail, HCC Paul Polanski 1001 S. 34th St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-5700 • f: (618) 242-5705 http://savasc.com

Young Ink Life Printing Michael Young 224 N. 11th St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 571-1017 http://younginklife.com

Realtors/Developers

Security Services

Cross Davidson Real Estate, Inc. Brian Wood, Managing Broker P.O. Box 613 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-1234 • f: (618) 242-1868 www.crossdavidson.com

Security Alarm Corp. Josh Dice 1511 E. Main Salem, IL 62881 (618) 548-5768 • f: (618) 548-2064 www.securityalarm.com

MG Foley Inc Myron & Cheryl Foley P.O. Box 688 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-4200 • f: (618) 242-0443 mgfoley@sbcglobal.net www.mgfoleyre.com

Shop It Here

Restaurant

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ariel Kabat 217 Potomac Blvd. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 244-2300 • f: (618) 244-2333 akabat@genhotels.com http://marriott.com/mvnfi

Joe’s Pizza Ben Sperry 819 Jordan St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-2600 www.orderjoes.com

Glik’s Kristi Ham #6 Times Square Mall Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-1121 • f: (618) 876-7819 www.gliks.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill Manny Patel 3909 Broadway, Ste. 1 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 241-7000 • f: (618) 241-9199 https://www.facebook.com/moes-southwest-grillmt-vernon-illinois-1551410041741469

Guy Wood Insurance, MVIBI Todd Piper 1400 Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-2050 • f: (618) 242-2055 www.prairiestateinsurance.org

Jackson Marking Products Tom Jackson 9105 N. Rainbow Ln. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-1334 • f: (618) 242-7732 www.rubber-stamp.com Personalized products for your business. Custom rubber stamps, pre-inked stamps, name badges, desk name plates, plaques, awards and countless other laser engraved or full-color dye sublimated items with name, logo and other unique information. JK Computer Solutions, Inc Jim Kreher 302 S. 27th St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-1870 www.jkcsi.com

Mt. Vernon Glass Company, Inc. Bob Feltmeier 1409 Salem Rd. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-0182 • f: (618) 242-0047 http://mountvernonglass.com We specialize in custom mirror work and shower enclosures, storefronts, commercial aluminum doors, hardware, new windows & repairs, insulated & tempered glass, plexiglass, and table tops.

Restaurant – Chain D.Q. Grill & Chill Bob Windhorst 519 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-3900 www.dairyqueen.com

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Specialty Shops Savvy Boutique Jordan Tate 116 S. 9th St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 237-7385

Sport Group YMCA of Jefferson County Rachel Melvin 1304 Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 242-5345 • f: (618) 242-5402 www.ymcaofjeffco.com

Business Listings Transportation & Charter

Working Services

South Central Illinois Mass Transit District Sheila Niederhofer 1616 E. McCord St. Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 660-7433 www.southcentraltransit.org

Staffquick Staci Houston 1145 S. Broadway Salem, IL 62881 (618) 548-1900 • f: (618) 548-8911 www.staffquickjobs.com

Vapes Tri Moon Vapes LLC Bryn Hubbard 801 Broadway Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 315-6666 http://arrowupeliquid.com

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advertiser Index Aquatic Zoo Mt.Vernon ............................................................................... 7

Journey Weight Loss ................................................................................... 29

Bennett Metal Products Inc. ..................................................................... 22

Logan Street Baptist Church .................................................................... 35

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts ................................................................. 9

Midwestern Machine & Hydraulics, Inc. ................................................. 22

Community First Bank ............................................................................... 21

Mount Vernon City Schools ...................................................................... 27

Continental ................................................................................................... 43

Mt.Vernon Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau ................................ 44

Crossroads Community Hospital ........................................................... 30

Mount Vernon Township High School ..................................................... 27

Crossroads Family Medicine of Mt.Vernon .............................................. 5

MVN – Mt.Vernon Outland Airport ....................................................... 18

Crossroads Family Medicine of Wayne City ............................................ 5

NAPA Auto & Truck Parts ......................................................................... 16

Crossroads Internal Medicine ..................................................................... 5

NRE ................................................................................................................ 18

Culver's ............................................................................................................ 8

Nu Bowl Lanes ............................................................................................... 6

DoubleTree by Hilton ................................................................................ 11

Opportunities for Access .......................................................................... 32

DoubleOvertime Grill ............................................................................... 11

Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illlinois ............................................. 32

Downtown Mt.Vernon Development Corporation ............................... 8

Pocket Full of Sunshine – A Special Event Venue .................................... 9

Drury Inn & Suites – Mt.Vernon ............................................................. 13

Rend Lake College ...................................................................................... 26

Farmers Insurance – Jason P. McKinley .................................................. 37

Route 37 Performance .............................................................................. 16

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mount Vernon ........................................ 11

Spero Family Services ................................................................................ 28

Hughey Funeral Home ............................................................................... 28

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital ...................................................... 2

I-57 Roadhouse – Harley Davidson ........................................................... 9

State Farm – Tony Wielt, Agent ................................................................ 23

Jefferson County Illinois Development Corporation ......................... 23

Terminix ........................................................................................................ 36 Walmart ........................................................................................................... 8

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