Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce is a community organization serving the residents of McHenry County. The chamber includes five divisions: a community services division, with various activities and events geared towards community outreach; a business development division, dedicated to enhancing local businesses; a member benefits division, serving the chamber members; a finance division, focused on the fiscal integrity of the chamber; and an ambassadors division, which works on outreach to the community.
The administrative offices of the Winnetka Park District are housed in the center of park activity – next to the Skokie Playfield and A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center. Information about park district programming is available here. Additionally, the building hosts some community events as well.
Housing the majority of the Palos Park government, the administrative office is the go-to place for all village business. Also known as the Kaptur Administrative Center, the building houses the Palos Park Police Department as well. From buying city stickers to filing a police report, the administrative center has you covered. City council meetings are held here the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7:30pm.
The Administration Building houses the hub of Frankfort's government offices. This includes offices for the mayor, the village board, the public works department, the village administrator and others. Residents can pay water bills, building fees and fines at the building.
Frankfort was founded in 1855 (incorporated 1879) by German settlers from Pennsylvania. Recently, the village has been honored as one of the premier suburbs in the Chicago area and the country, thanks in part to its historic downtown and its emphasis on maintaining a wealth of green spaces in the community.
The county administrative services office provides secretarial and research support to the County Board and its committees. It also coordinates the county's budget preparation process, recruits employees for specific county departments, oversees many of the county's insurance programs and coordinates the liquor license application process, among other duties.
The administrative services office is located in Room 203 of the Kendall County Office Building. County administrator Jeff Wilkins oversees this office.
Once just a small farm town 35 miles west of Chicago, Plainfield is now a thriving suburb. It's undergone tremendous growth and change in recent years. At the time of a 1990 tornado that damaged a significant portion of the community, just 4,557 people called Plainfield home. Today, it boasts 37,334 residents, a sophisticated downtown shopping and dining district, and expansive commercial, office and industrial development along Illinois 59. Residents can come to Village Hall to pay water bills, obtain building permits, have documents notarized and seek planning/zoning approval for new construction, zoning changes and variances.
The Illinois Tollway dates back to the 1950s. Based in Downers Grove, the tollway office seeks to promote a safe, efficient highway system and deliver a high degree of service to tollway customers. The tollway is governed by an 11-member board chaired by Paula Wolff, which includes ex-officio members Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois Secretary of Transportation Gary Hannig. The board meets the last Thursday of each month, except for November and December, when it meets a week earlier.
The Kendall County Clerk and Recorder's offices have a variety of duties, from filing marriage licenses and birth and death certificates to keeping County Board meeting minutes. These offices, which are headed by Debbie Gillette, also are responsible for staffing and providing equipment for elections, as well as maintaining documents surrounding land transactions.
The Recorder's Office is located on the first floor of the Kendall County Office Building. The County Clerk's Office is located on the second floor.
Olympia Fields is governed by the Village President and a board of six trustees that votes on ordinances and policies concerning the village. The Public Works Department, located in the same building, is in charge of maintaining all facilities as well as the sewers and streets.
The Village of Palatine's offices are located at 200 East Wood Street. On the second floor, residents can pay bills or pick up information such as vehicle sticker applications or animal tag applications. The second floor is also where building permits, building inspections and business licenses are handled. The third floor contains the offices of the mayor and village clerk. The third floor is also where the Village Board meets.
The Chicago Park District is a government office responsible for the maintenance and management of public spaces, including the issuing of permits for the private use of park space. The office organizes seasonal youth and adult sports leagues, hosts programs including Alcoholics Anonymous, offers enrollment in a public wellness center and gym, organizes aquatic exercise and arranges lectures. Visit the Park Disctrict's website for a comprehensive schedule of upcoming events, information on programs, permits and volunteer opportunities.
Scott Waguespack is the alderman for Chicago's 32nd Ward. The neighborhoods he represents include Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Lakeview and Roscoe Village. Waguespack's responsibilites include engaging in community service and outreach programs, attending city council meetings and advocating for the interests of his constituency and the neighborhoods he represents.