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Welcome to Quality Inn & Suites nestled in the heart of the Kankakee
• Banquet/Meeting Accommodations • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Room Service • Heated Indoor Pool & Spa • Executive Two-Room Suites • Whirlpool Suites • Fitness Center • Free High-Speed Internet
River Valley, just 40 minutes from Chicago. The Quality Inn & Suites is a full service hotel that offers a downtown ambiance of elegance and luxury.
Bar & Grill (on property) Open Daily 11 am - 2 am Cocktails & Great Food
For reservations, please call: (815) 939-3501 800 N. Kinzie Ave. (Rte. 50) • Bradley, IL 60915 (815) 939-3501 • Fax (815) 939-1108 www.QualityInnBradley.com
Community
INTRODUCTION
quiet, yet well-equipped, lifestyle just outside of the Chicagoland area.
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preading along the banks of the Kankakee River, Kankakee County boasts an enviable central location within northeastern Illinois. Whether residing, visiting or operating a business, the area offers an unrivaled quality of life and an abundance of fun and interesting sites with activities for people of all ages.
The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent the communities of Kankakee County. The Chamber is a not-for-profit organization that strives to be of service for all local businesses. It focuses on providing leadership, and maintaining and strengthening the business climate, as well as promoting the economic growth and workforce development. The Kankakee County Chamber integrates and partners together small and large companies toward the common goal of promoting the community and individual businesses in an honest, open and friendly atmosphere.
There is something for everyone here. The county is home to a number of charming parks and modern recreational facilities. Spend a day hiking through the scenic landscape of Kankakee River State Park, or have a relaxing picnic with family and friends on Perry Farm’s 170 acres of rolling open space. The area also hosts several museums, a regional mall, three challenging golf courses, theatre troupes, professional sports teams and much more.
For more information on the Kankakee County community, contact the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce: 1690 Newtowne Dr., Bourbonnais | 815-932-2222 www.kankakeecountychamber.com.
Kankakee County continues to draw new residents and businesses searching for high-quality living in an environment that offers a small-town, rural feel with up-to-date conveniences. The area hosts several noteworthy public and private schools at the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels, as well as two nationally ranked hospitals, Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee Community College, and all kinds of retail and restaurant outlets and affordable public transportation alternatives. Kankakee County is a world-class city with everything one needs to live a
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5 Homes 6 Education 8 Recreation 10 Arts & Entertainment 11 Tourism 12 Shopping & Dining 14 Business & Industry 16 Healthcare 17 Index of Advertisers
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All-American Smiles Dental Care David Weber, DDS, PC
861-7645 840 N. Kinzie Ave., Suite E Bradley, IL 60915
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Location &
TRANSPORTATION southern Illinois and eastern Missouri. The area is also served by U.S. Route 45/52, and State Routes 17, 102, 113 and 115.
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onveniently located one hour south of downtown Chicago, the communities of Kankakee County are afforded a small-town sense of living, all with complete access to the amenities of a large city.
In addition to the Kankakee County’s advantageous highway system are several other means of transportation. The River Valley Metro furnishes the community with affordable and convenient fixed-route bus service to destinations throughout the county, while Greyhound offers regular service from Kankakee’s Economy Inn, 2125 S. Schuyler, to sites outside of the area, including Chicago, Champaign, Springfield, St. Louis, MO, and Memphis, TN.
Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno and Aroma Park are all strategically positioned off I-57, which runs north to south, offering an easy connection to Chicago, and several points in
Commuter and regional rail service is also available here. The Kankakee Amtrak station links riders to more than 28 downstate cities and the city of New Orleans via two routes. Metra commuter rail service is provided in nearby University Park. River Valley Metro affords a route between Bradley and the University Park Metra station, where riders reach downtown Chicago’s Millennium Station in just one hour. As for air service, the Greater Kankakee Airport has two runways capable of handling business jets and personal aircraft. Commercial flights are available through two Chicago-based airports, including Midway International Airport, situated approximately one hour from the area, and O’Hare International Airport, which is 1.5 hours away. With excellent road, rail and air travel readily available, Kankakee County remains a well-connected area appealing to both residents and businesses.
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HOMES
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rogressive, affordable, friendly and welcoming are only a few words describing the wonderful communities of Kankakee County. Not too far from the city of Chicago and surrounded by other expanding areas, the communities of Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley and Aroma Park are conveniently placed. Single-family residential homes, multi-family units, condominiums and townhouses are all available in a variety of price ranges here, catering to homeowners at every stage of life. Dollar for dollar, you will find that you will get much more house for your money than areas in the north and northwestern suburbs.
Newcomers to the area are attracted by reasonable home values, property taxes, the cost of living and overall high quality of life. Wherever you live in Kankakee County, there is convenient access to all the local amenities – diverse shopping areas, delectable dining, superior hospitals and excellent school districts.
Both beautifully restored homes and new homes are available in Kankakee County. This real estate collection continues to draw all kinds of residents, from growing families and young professionals to empty nesters. Seniors looking for low- to no-maintenance living are delighted in the area’s pleasant retirement communities, as well.
Kankakee County is filled with knowledgeable realtors ready to assist in the home search and buying process. COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & RESIDENTIAL WIRING & LIGHTING SHOWROOM
JANET GIRARD GIROUX
SINCE 1935 OFFICE & SHOWROOM 1095 S. SCHUYLER AVE. • KANKAKEE, IL 60901 • (815) 933-6167 Web: girardelectric.net • Fax: (815) 933-0791 • Email: girardelectric1@aol.com Store hours: 8 to 5 M-F 8 to 12 on Saturday
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION
We specialize in garage door repair, broken garage doors, broken springs, new garage doors, and spring repair. Servicing Bourbonnais, Tinley Park, Kankakee, and surrounding areas.
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EDUCATION
are a college prep program with 25 dual-credit and Advanced Placement courses, a comprehensive fine arts program and vocational and work-study programs through a collaboration with the Kankakee Area Career Center. At BBCHS, the faculty, staff and community all come together for one common focus. At BBCHS the students come first.
ducation is of the utmost importance to those living in Kankakee County. The region is spotted with a collection of daycare centers/preschools, public school districts, private institutions and higher learning facilities. All of these resources come together to create a strong learning community complete with educational opportunities at every level.
HIGHER LEARNING
EARLY CHILDHOOD, PRIMARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Kankakee Community College, a two-year junior college, is a top choice for graduating high school seniors, adult learners and employers, as it offers a catalog full of credit and noncredit courses in varying areas. In addition to granting associate degrees and certificates for both transfer and workforce entry, KCC provides opportunities for continuing education, workforce development and pre-college remedial development.
Kankakee County supplies a number of options when it comes to educating our youth. An assortment of daycare and early childhood education centers are available for busy parents looking to start their children off on the right foot. In Kindergarten, students enroll in one of four public school districts in the area, including Bradley Elementary School District No. 61, Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, St. George School District No. 228 and Kankakee School District 111, or one of several private and parochial institutions. Secondary education is mainly provided through KSD 111 and the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District No. 307. BBCHS is equipped with a highly qualified staff and features a collection of diverse curricular and co-curricular offerings. Among the many notable opportunities supplied to students at BBCHS
Located in Bourbonnais is Olivet Nazarene University (ONU), a four-year, private, Christian, liberal arts university dedicated to strong values and excellent education. With enrollment reaching close to 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students, ONU strives to provide an exceptional learning experience by offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. Approximately 100 fields of study within four schools and one college are available to students attending the university. ONU also offers continuing studies on all degree levels. One of the top Nazarene universities in the country, ONU draws students from across the country and other parts of the world. Further options for higher education lie within surrounding areas, including Governors State University – a public university positioned approximately 25 miles north of the Kankakee area in University Park. GSU offers a total of 50 degree programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as 23 certificate programs and plenty of noncredit options. GSU works closely with KCC by supplying the Dual Degree Program. This valuable program enables students to complete an associate’s degree at KCC, then transfer seamlessly to GSU to complete a bachelor’s degrees.
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RECREATION
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ankakee County offers countless recreational activities for the whole family. Through well-maintained parks, trails, golf courses and modern facilities, staying active is easy for residents of all ages and abilities.
The Kankakee Valley Park District manages more than 30 parks and facilities in Kankakee, including the new Washington Skate Park, Bird Park Family Fun Station, Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena, Splash Valley Aquatic Park and the expanding River Road Park. The latter is an award-winning park featuring the PNC Bank River Road Softball Complex and, new in spring 2012, RV and tent campgrounds and an off-leash dog park. The Bourbonnais Township Park District oversees several parks and facilities in the area, including the new Diamond Point Park
The Bourbonnais Township Park District Enriching the Quality of Life Your Premier Park District Offering Several Quality Parks, Facilities and Experiences. -The Perry Farm House -Perry Farm Park -Diamond Point Park -Whispering Willows Park & WillowHaven Interpretive Center -The Recreation Station -Exploration Station‌a children’s museum
815-933-9905 www.btpd.org Present this ad for $1.00 off admission to the Exploration Station Cannot be used with any other discounts and may not apply during special events or particular days or seasons. Expires December 30, 2012
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Sports Complex, Willowhaven Interpretive Center, Recreation Station and, notably, Perry Farm Park. Perry Farm is one of the area’s most popular places for recreation. The farm offers four miles of paved multi-use paths, Oak Meadows, an Indian cave geological area, a fruit orchard, rose gardens, picnic areas, playgrounds, a living history farm and the Exploration Station children’s museum.
the River Valley Special Recreation Association joins forces wit the area’s park districts to provide year-round, community-based therapeutic recreation to residents with disabilities or special needs. Opportunities for enjoying outdoor recreation are available through several other sites throughout the county, as well. The 4,000-acre Kankakee River State Park, positioned just six miles northwest of Kankakee, is full of history and outlets for enjoying hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, picnicking, horseback riding and hiking. The Forest Preserves of the Kankakee River Valley operates six sites in the area, including the Shannon Bayou Environmental Education Center, Aroma Land & Water Preserve, the Gar Creek Trail & Prairie Restoration Site, the Waldron Arboretum, Strasma Grove and the Limestone Reforestation Site. Additionally, Kankakee County hosts three fine golf courses – Kankakee Country Club, Oak Springs Golf Course, Kankakee Elks Golf Club, Aspen Ridge Golf Course, Manteno Golf Course and South Shore Golf Course.
The Kankakee Area YMCA operates a well-equipped facility that recently underwent a renovation and expansion project. The Y, along with numerous other fitness centers in the area, including Riverside Health & Fitness, Fitness Premier in Bourbonnais and Manteno, Studio Fitness, Impact Fitness and Body Works for Women, provide modern amenities and excellent programming to accommodate every fitness need. All of these resources come together to offer hundreds of outstanding recreational and enrichment programs for youths, teens and adults. From aquatics instruction and sports leagues to senior activities, day camp and arts classes, there’s something for everyone through the Kankakee Valley Park District, Bourbonnais Township Park District and Kankakee Area YMCA. In addition,
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ENTERTAINMENT
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he Kankakee County area is bursting with culture, featuring a fantastic mix of entertainment venues, events and performing and visual arts organizations.
Catch a movie at Cinemark Movies 10 Theatre at the Northfield Square Mall in Bradley, the Meadowview Shopping Center Theatre or the historic Paramount Theatre – a fully refurbished 20th century theatre. Or, for those partial to live theatre, make sure to check out the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (comprised of the Kankakee Valley Theatre and Young Peoples Theatre) and the Acting Out Theatre Company, a troupe that presents summertime outdoor theatre at Perry Farm. The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra also has a strong presence in the area, performing at various sites, including Olivet Nazarene University’s Centennial Chapel. The university’s Larsen Fine Arts Center, along with the multipurpose Majestic Theatre provide further sites for enjoying live entertainment in Kankakee County.
The Community Arts Council of Kankakee County strives to promote, develop, coordinate and stimulate participation in the arts throughout the area. The CAC manages the Metro Centre Art Gallery in Bourbonnais and offers an assortment of programs and events, including the Fall Arts Stroll (cosponsored with the Kankakee Event Partnership) and the Strawberry Jazz Festival.
Additional local events and celebrations happen throughout the year in Kankakee County. Some of these events include the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival; the Klash on the Kankakee, consisting of 18th century camp life complete with food, games, demonstrations and a reenactment of a battle between British forces and the American Colonists; the Olde Time Farm Show; Sleepy Hollow; the Annual Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Show and the lighted Evening Christmas Parade. For a calendar of events, visit the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce’s informational website at www.visitkankakeecounty.com.
www.kingmusiconline.com We-TEACH-It • We-SING-It • We-SELL-It We-PLAY-It • We-REPAIR-It • We-RENT-It • We-SUPPORT-It 670 West Broadway • Bradley, Illinois 60915 800-747-5464 • Fax 815-933-3923 10
TOURISM
Visitors also take pleasure in local agri-tourism, as well as family fun at the Hidden Cove Sportsplex – a year-round destination with everything from basketball courts, an indoor soccer arena and bumper cars to miniature golf, batting cages, a go-kart track and a paintball field. The Exploration Station A Children’s Museum, based at Perry Farm, offers children the chance to learn through diverse hands-on experiences. Exhibits include a new multi-level medieval castle, an emergency room and ambulance, a science laboratory and much more.
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here are plenty of interesting things to see and do throughout the area. From places of history to professional sports, it is enjoyable spending a day out and about in Kankakee County.
Explore the history of the area through the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society’s Letourneau Home Museum (the original home of the community’s first mayor George R. Letourneau) and the Kankakee County Historical Society Museum. Both museums house distinct local artifacts and archives. The KCHS also recently opened the Kankakee County French Heritage Museum in spring 2012. The museum features a great collection of French history from both Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Additional historical sites not to be missed include the Kankakee Railroad Museum, the Bronte History of Printing Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House and the county’s Barn Quilt Tour. This unique self-guided tour – the first countywide barn quilt tour in the state – is comprised of more than 40 barns located across Kankakee County, all adorned with an 8’x8’ wooden block designed with a colorful, hand-painted quilt pattern.
Sports enthusiasts don’t have travel to Chicago to experience exciting professional athletics. The Chicago Bears have held their training camp at Olivet Nazarene University for more than 10 years. Each summer, thousands of fans visit the area to catch a glimpse of the upcoming season. Fans are able to watch the Bears play for free, get autographs and pictures with their favorite players, and take part in various family oriented events. The area also hosts the Kankakee Plowmen semi-pro football team and the Kankakee County Soldiers professional basketball team. Enjoying all the Kankakee County area has to offer surely takes more than one day. Visitors in town overnight are afforded a number of high-quality hotels, motels and bed and breakfast inns offering pleasant accommodations with all the comforts of home. For further information on these lodging options, as well as all the attractions not to be missed in Kankakee County, visit the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.visitkankakeecounty.com.
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SHOPPING & Dining
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ne can find a wide array of shopping and dining channels throughout Kankakee County. Area communities are furnished with an array of commercial developments featuring a mix of retailers and restaurants. From freestanding sites to large-scale complexes, shoppers and diners don’t have to travel far to find what they need.
Northfield Square Mall in Bradley is lined with more than 75 department and specialty stores, a 10-screen movie theater and an abundance of places to eat. Across from Northfield Square Mall sits Water Tower Plaza, which affords an array of stores. Further retail sites in the area include Bourbonnais Towne Centre, Bradley Commons, Meadowview Shopping Center, Riverstone Plaza, Majestic Town Mall and Village Square Shopping Center.
Kent’s Custom Sewing Custom Sewing & Decorating
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Downtown Kankakee is another popular place for unique shopping and dining. This central district hosts the Kankakee Farmers’ Market, a seasonal, open-air market held April through
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October. Dozens of vendors are available, selling fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, meats, cheeses and many other specialty items. There is also a winter farmers’ market held between November and January at the Majestic Theatre.
When it comes to satisfying your appetite, Kankakee County restaurants are ready to serve. The area offers residents and visitors alike a variety of dining options, including casual eateries, pizza parlors, fine dining establishments, fast-food diners, bakeries and more; this area truly has it all.
Lunch & Dinner Menu Full Service Catering Available 135 E. Bourbonnais Kankakee, IL 60901 (815) 933-3347
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Kankakee
375 Main St. 815-929-1110
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BUSINESS & Industry
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ith a major interstate (I-57) connecting the 60 miles between Kankakee County and Chicago, the region maintains a strong economy with industries in and around the Chicagoland area. This location, complete with a modern transportation infrastructure, is one of many reasons that contribute to the region’s excellent business environment. Not only does I-57 provide a connection with the surrounding larger cities, but I-80, located approximately 30 minutes north of the county, is important for businesses between other cities and Kankakee County, as well. Along with these important interstate highways and many other U.S. and Illinois routes are the Canadian National/IL Central Railroad, Norfolk Southern Railroad, Union Pacific and Kankakee Railroad, and Beaverville & Southern Railroad, all traveling through the county. There is also accessibility to two major airports and a local general aviation airport.
In addition to the area’s strategic location, employers and shoppers enjoy Kankakee County’s low 6.25 percent tax rate, access to natural resources, highly skilled workforce (products of the county’s elite schools and colleges), unmatched financial incentives and availability of various pro-business resources, such as the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, Small Business Development Center at Kankakee Community College and the Kankakee Area Career Center. A variety of businesses support the growing area’s economy, from local industries to several booming international businesses. Top industries in Kankakee County include educational, healthcare and social assistance; retail trade; transportation and warehousing; manufacturing and tourism. With this attractive mix of businesses and industries, a great number of people are able to support their families and the economic life of the region, as well.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN KANKAKEE COUNTY Employer ........................................................................Industry.........................................................................# of Employees Riverside Medical Center..................................................Healthcare/Hospital........................................................................2,130 Shapiro Developmental Center .........................................Healthcare/Specialty Hospital.........................................................1,300 Northfield Square Mall .....................................................Retail Trade .......................................................................................976 Provena St. Mary’s Hospital ..............................................Healthcare/Hospital...........................................................................974 Cigna Healthcare ..............................................................Insurance Agency/Brokerage..............................................................840 Baker & Taylor .................................................................Book & Periodical Merchant Wholesaler ...........................................725 CSL Behring LLC.............................................................Biological Product Manufacturing .....................................................725 Kankakee Community College .........................................Education/Junior College ..................................................................460 Olivet Nazarene University ...............................................Education/University.........................................................................450 Sears Logistics Services, Inc...............................................Advertising Material Distribution ......................................................388 Source: Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, Kankakee County Top Employers, July 2010
Belson Steel Center YOUR ONE-STOP STEEL SHOP
1695 N Route 50, Bourbonnais • 815-939-7517 or 800-927-7517 Belson’s has been in the steel business for over 20 years and has supplied many of you in the past, and would appreciate continuing to do so in the future.
• Angles • Flats • Tubing • I-Beams • Mesh • Rebar • Strips • Squares • Stainless • Channels • Plates • Aluminum • Expanded Steel • Galv. or H.R. Sheet • Cold Finish Steel
SERVICES Workforce Management Solutions
No Order Too Big or Too Small...
675 Main Street NW • Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Telephone (815) 935-0095 • Fax (815) 933-5759 www.kellyservices.com
Anything you may need in steel – if not in stock, we can get it fast! Large selection of used material available. We are open 6 days a week, Monday - Saturday.
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Dan Tamez Owner 1511 N. Convent, Suite 700 • Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm Sat 8:30am-2:30pm, Sun Closed 815-929-1511 Tel • 815-929-1674 Fax store5545@theupsstore.com
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Belson Steel Center Scrap, Inc. All Ferrous & Non Ferrous Metals A public/private partnership working to strengthen Kankakee County’s local economy
What We Accept: • Steel • Iron • Cast Iron • Automobile Tin • Appliances • Aluminum • Aluminum Cans
INDUSTRY Resource - Helping businesses leverage local and state resources and incentives to facilitate capital investment and workforce training. MUNICIPAL Resource - Cooperating with elected officials to build capacity and foster sustainable growth in our 20 River Valley communities. COMMUNITY Resource - Maximizing Kankakee County’s many existing assets with innovative programs like EnterpriseU and the “Go Kankakee River” initiative.
• Stainless Steel • Copper • Insulated Copper • Brass • Batteries • Radiators • Lead
Industrial Pick Up
815-932-7416
200 E. Court Street Suite 507 Kankakee, Illinois 60901 815.935.1177 Fax 815.935.1181 www.kankakeecountyed.org
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HEALTHCARE
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igh-quality and convenient healthcare outlets are readily available throughout the communities of Kankakee County. Primary care physicians, physical therapy clinics, supportive living facilities and medical practices offering everything from dentistry and chiropractic care to orthopedics are among the many providers that work to ensure the health and well-being of residents in this area. In addition, the Kankakee County community is served by two top-notch hospitals supplying a wide range of exceptional inpatient and outpatient services.
1975 E. Court Street Kankakee, IL
We are the only Supportive Living
in Kankakee, Illinois. Services we offer are: • Affordable living for seniors 65+ • Conveniently located close to local hospitals, physician offices, shopping and entertainment • 3 meals plus snacks, housekeeping, laundry and activities 7 days per week included for one low cost per month
Find out if you qualify for the Supportive Living call 815-936-1000.
An affordable, wholesome, friendly environment for our seniors! Be our guest... call to schedule a tour and complimentary lunch.
815-936-1000 Private pay is also available. A Supportive Living Residence is funded with the help of the Illinois Department of Public Aid.
Provena St. Mary’s Hospital, a 210-bed facility based in Kankakee, is well equipped with a number of modern amenities and services, including the Level II Emergency/Trauma Center, Regional Cancer Center, Sleep Disorder Center and Total Wellness Center. Provena St. Mary’s has received many awards over the years, most recently garnering the Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety from HealthGrades® for the third consecutive time in 2010 – placing it among the top five percent of hospitals in the nation. Part of the Riverside HealthCare network, the 325-bed Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is an award-winning health resource for patients in the region. The 500,000-sqsuare-foot medical center is well known for its unmatched care in the areas of cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics, gastrointestinal and critical care. The campus – ranked among Thomson Reuters’ 100 Top Hospitals® five years in a row – features the highly ranked Rush Riverside Heart Center and the system’s senior living communities. Riverside HealthCare also operates several community health centers and clinics throughout Kankakee County, as well as a medical campus in Bourbonnais. The state-of-the-art complex in Bourbonnais is home to Riverside Medical Plaza, which features an imaging center, the Riverside Women’s Diagnostic Center, an outpatient surgery center and physician offices; the Riverside Health Fitness Center, the only medically-based wellness center in the immediate area; the Rush-Riverside Cancer Institute and the Riverside Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center.
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Index of
ADVERTISERS All-American Smiles Dental Care ................................... 3
Heatwave Heating & Cooling Inc. .................................. 1
Belson Steel Center .................................................... 14
JR's Chicken ............................................................... 13
Belson Steel Center Scrap, Inc...................................... 15
Kankakee Community College ....................................... 6
Blanchette Upscale Apartments ...................................... 5
Kankakee Valley Park District......................................... 9
Bourbonnais Elementary................................................ 6
Kankakee/A&J Disposal ............................................. 15
The Bourbonnais Township Park District .......................... 8
Kelly Services ..............................................................14
Bunge .......................................................................... 3
Kent's Custom Sewing ................................................. 12
The Diocese of Joliet Catholic School Network................. 7
King Music ................................................................. 10
Door Masters................................................................ 5
Little Caesars .............................................................. 13
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County ........................ 15
Project Place................................................................. 5
Fade to Black Sealcoating Inc ...................................... 15
Quality Inn & Suites.............................. Inside Front Cover
Fitness Premier/Thin & Healthy’s Total Solution ................ 8
River Valley Supportive Living Residence....................... 16
Girard Electric, Inc........................................................ 5
Tholens’ Landscape & Garden Center........................... 13
Governors State University ............................................ 7
The UPS Store............................................................. 15
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