Batavia - Neighbors
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Batavia - Neighbors
Batavia Inside Information Housing 16 Parks & Recreation 28 Batavia Sights 26 Public Library 30 Mayor’s Letter............................................................... 4 Chamber Letter............................................................. 4 Demographics...........................................................5 Batavia celebrates 175 years.............................6 Where we’ve been, Where we are, Where we’re going Transportation.........................................................12 Local Government....................................................14 Housing.................................................................16 Business.................................................................18 Shopping and Retail.................................................20 Healthcare..............................................................22 Schools..................................................................24 Batavia Sights.........................................................26 Parks & Recreation...................................................28 Batavia Public Library...............................................30 Faith & Fellowship....................................................32 Neighbors Publications 630-310-5179 1323 Butterfield Road, Suite 102 Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 neighborsofbatavia.com Neighbors Staff and Contributors: Tim Sullivan, CEO & Publisher Kate Sullivan, President Kish Pisani, Editor & Features Editor Linnea Carlson, Creative Director Sharon Kassl, Production Director Ann Ciaccio, Account Executive/Ad Sales Colleen Zawarus, Graphic Artist Steve Starzyk, Intern, Photography Photography Contributions Jon Cunningham Batavia MainStreet Batavia Park District Batavia Chamber of Commerce For story suggestions and calendar listings: [email protected] For advertising opportunities: [email protected] NEIGHBORS™ is published bi-monthly. Editorial contributions are welcome. Send your information to [email protected]. Advertising deadline is the 10th of the month preceding publication. Both display advertising and inserts are available. ©2008 Neighbors is published by Emerald Marketing, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Involved Community Numbers....................................34 Buyer’s Guide Categorical Listing................................52 A special “thank you” to Chris Winter, the Museum Coordinator at the Batavia Depot Museum for providing historical photos and information. 2 © 2008 Created by Emerald Marketing, Inc. Buyer’s Guide Alphabetical Listing..............................36 Governing a historic and dynamic city that lays claim to being the oldest community in Kane County, the Batavia City Council readily accepts the challenges associated with providing service and governmental direction to our town. On behalf of the City of Batavia, I wish to take this opportunity to welcome new residents as well as long-time citizens who will take the time to review the wealth of information offered in this publication sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. Sharing the leadership of the community with all the local governments, the Batavia Chamber has earned a high degree of respect from its wide business membership for promoting the business viewpoints in matters of local interest. The Batavia City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and 14 alderpeople from seven different wards. The City Council meets the first and third Monday of every month at 7:30 pm in the City Council Chambers (located within the municipal Government Center at 100 North Island Avenue). All of the meetings of the City Council and its various committees are public sessions, and interested citizens are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend and participate. Batavia is a dynamic community, and the role of the Mayor and City Council is to use the public’s resources efficiently and wisely in order to maintain the high quality of life we enjoy. Of course for emergencies, call 911, but for non-emergency calls for service, call us at 630-454-2000. The city government maintains around-the-clock personnel in the event of a serious public works problem, and citizens in need of assistance should feel free to call at any time. You are always welcome to visit City Hall to find out more about your government, but there is also a wealth of information to be found at the City’s website, cityofbatavia.net, including the latest activities, the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Municipal Code and additional ways to contact elected officials and City Staff. On behalf of all the members of the City Council, I thank you for your interest in our town. Jeffery Schielke Mayor City of Batavia Demographics Population Total Welcome to Batavia, the community we are proud to call home. As the primary voice for business in Batavia, the Chamber of Commerce is pleased to provide you with this new Community Guide and Business Directory. This 2008 edition is unique because it honors the 175th anniversary of Batavia’s founding and the 55th year for the Chamber. We take pride in this community and are happy to open our doors to you. Batavia has a rich tradition of creating an inviting atmosphere for residents, businesses, and visitors. Our residential neighborhoods feature lovingly maintained homes and friendly people who work together to keep the community vital. At the same time, business people work diligently to develop a strong economic climate. We have wonderful retail establishments, delightful restaurants and effective service providers. Centrally located 35 miles west of Chicago, Batavia provides our industrial businesses a wellbalanced network of ground and rail transportation. 4 Batavia’s industrial base varies from small to large manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. This directory will also introduce you to the area’s other amenities. Recreational opportunities abound with hiking and biking trails that line the Fox River. Plus, Batavia flourishes with exciting cultural and unique tourist attractions. In addition, the area is blessed with excellent healthcare, educational opportunities and the beautiful Batavia Public Library. I am sure you will see why we so proudly call Batavia home. 29,193 7.95% 2012 Projection 10,048 6.51% 27,044 13.32% 2007 Estimate 9,434 11.07% 2000 Census 23,866 33.94% 2000 Census 8,494 31.85% 1990 Census 17,818 1990 Census 6,442 2007 Est. Households by Household Income 9,434 total households Less than $15,000 572 $15,000 - $24,999 509 $25,000 - $34,999 579 $35,000 - $49,999 917 $50,000 - $74,999 1,807 $75,000 - $99,999 1,615 $100,000 - $149,999 2,124 $150,000 - $249,999 1,176 $250,000 - $499,999 117 18 2007 Est. Average Household Income $91,494 2007 Est. Median Household Income $80,159 Sincerely, Executive Director Batavia Chamber of Commerce % Increase 2007 Estimate We invite you to experience all that makes our town such a great place. If you have additional questions, be sure to visit our website at bataviachamber.org, call us at 630-879-7134 or send us a note at [email protected]. Roger Breisch Total 2012 Projection $500,000 and over Chamber Welcome Letter Households % Increase *Source: 2008 CLARITAS INC. All rights reserved. © 2008 Created by Emerald Marketing, Inc. Mayor’s Welcome Letter Batavia celebrates 175 years Where we’ve been… As Batavia celebrates its 175th Anniversary, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how the city has grown with the times, while preserving much of its rich and valued history. Just a walk through downtown leaves one with a sense of then and now. And for a deeper appreciation of its colorful past, there is “John Gustafson’s Historic Batavia,” co-authored by Mayor Jeffrey Scheilke and Marilyn Robinson. Batavia has not forgotten its humble past as the Windmill Capital. Today, sixteen restored historic windmills are on display throughout Batavia. In 1961 Batavia had a population of 7,496. In 2000 the census count rose to 23,866 and today there are over 25,000 residents. These 25,000 residents have carried on with the same pride as the early settlers in The Big Woods. HISTORICAL FACT: Founding father, Christopher Columbus Payne, was born in Pennsylvania in 1786, moved to Ohio when he was 14 and served as a scout in Indiana during the Indian Wars of 1812. He moved to Naperville in 1831 with his wife and six children. In 1833, Payne and his family settled in the Big Woods area. Two years later they moved to Belvidere, Illinois and later on to Wisconsin. Payne died in 1871 at the age of 85. In 1835 Judge Isaac Wilson arrived and bought Christopher Payne’s land. He changed the name of Big Woods to Batavia, after his hometown of Batavia, New York. Isaac became the postmaster of the first post office to the relief of the residents because they had to travel as far as Chicago to get their mail. Batavia was expanding with the first hotel and tavern started by Charles Ballard. In 1839 Dr. Dennison Town arrived to help the sick. People of many races and nationalities followed throughout the decades. In the 1860s, Mary Todd Lincoln, widow of the assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, spent three months in Batavia’s Bellevue Place, a sanitarium and rest home for the mentally ill. The circumstances surrounding her commitment are still debated today among Lincoln historians. Known as “The Windmill City,” Batavia got this name when the U.S. Wind Engine and Pump Company moved from Connecticut to 6 HISTORICAL FACT: Dr. Bernard Cigrand, the “Father of Flag Day” was a Batavia dentist. He spent 60 years trying to have June 14 designated a national observance. In 1948, 17 years after Cigrand’s death, President Harry S. Truman signed a Congressional Act, making “Flag Day” official. In 1833, founding father Christopher Columbus Payne, with his family, settled in a large forest, then known as “Big Woods,” on the east side of Fox River. The area that would comprise Batavia was originally named Head of Big Woods. As word of the wonderful natural resources and “free land” spread, other families began settling in the area. They brought with them new industries and occupations– a blacksmith, lawyer and doctor to name a few. Joel McKee built a home and the first store in Batavia. James Rockwell arrived to build a large house just south of where the Congregational Church remains today. Later, he owned a candy store and was the first to sell ice cream in Batavia. Batavia in 1856. Batavia already had a reputation as a growing community that was vibrant and established with plenty of natural resources and a ready-made labor market. Other manufacturers followed and Batavia soon became the “Windmill Capital of the World.” Business flourished until World War II when severe economic conditions contributed to the demise of the windmill industry. Historical information was gathered from books by the late John Gustafson, Mayor Jeffery Schielke and Marilyn Robinson. 7 A city of traditions T he well-deserved nickname “City of Energy” is appropriate for Batavia on several levels. For sure, it can be said that Batavia earned this nickname because of the windmill industry. And it is also the home of Fermilab. But more than that, the residents, municipal groups, city leaders and businesses unite in a kind of cooperative “energy” that makes Batavia glow with community pride. With over 25,000 residents, Batavia is home to an excellent school district, distinctive library, award-winning park district, proactive city government, respected Chamber of Commerce and a dedicated MainStreet program. These municipal groups work together with mutual cooperation rarely found in communities today. Despite the challenging economic times, Batavia continues to thrive. Today, the town is home to Fermilab, which attracts scientists from around the world looking to improve standards of living for all. Batavia is also a city of traditions. Throughout the year, residents and visitors have the opportunity to participate in several festivals and events. Some examples are the Windmill City Festival in mid-July, Art in Your Eye arts festival in August, the annual 4th of July Fireworks show and the Celebration of Lights Festival in November. On any given day, the library is full of kids participating in reading programs, adults discussing their favorite books or a community group gathering for a meeting. Downtown Batavia celebrated the completion of the Wilson Street bridge construction in 2008, making it even easier for residents and visitors to travel through Batavia. 8 The volunteer spirit of the residents and businesses in Batavia is remarkable. HISTORICAL FACT: Batavia MainStreet began in 1998 through the efforts of dedicated volunteers, property owners and businesses who came together to focus on efforts to revitalize downtown Batavia. The nonprofit organization continues to focus on the four points of Main Street — design, economic restructuring, organization and promotion — through the cooperative efforts of the city, state, and National Trust for Historic Preservation to plan, preserve and promote downtown. 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Like other citiesMARQUETTE of 71st St 76th St Burbank te Rd ve A 171changing face of commercial s its size, Batavia is seeing the a 79th St St bu 79th St 55 businesses. Bell Rd d ille R erv Nap Romeoville Rd infi Pla Argonne National Laboratory d 159th St Renwick Rd Rd rk Ave Plainfield Plainfield Rd e Av in Pla tR on Lem 45 ge Rd Plainfield Rd Weber Rd 126 53 Romeoville --- Bill McGrath, City Manager, City 30of Batavia 126 75th St d fiel s aine s Pl eld Grove Rd wy 127th St De Navy Pier Calumet Expwy nH col 127th St Arlington Heights Rd Main St Arlington Heig h t Meacham Rd S. Kirk Road Boughto Clow Airport 55th St State St Naperville Rd DU PAGE CO WILL nCO Rd n Tr Du Page River Lin ” 111th St Woodridge d le R rvil Nape Efficiency will be the watch word for the next several years. ssing Rd 47th St v le A p Ma Ogden Ave e 50 v nA gde tev WO iES In the nextW two toBrookfield three years, McGrath Rd Pershinganticipates dla at Zoo Ogden Av Hawthorne A e Race Course least three new buildings, including housing and 47th multiSt 294 47th St 12 use buildings. “There’s going to be a lot happening Ave 20 r he Arc Summit 55th St downtown,” he says. 59th St 59th St 63rd St 75th St et R 95th St Rd Hobson Lemont Rd 30 34 31st Ave 63rd St Joli 59 Cro Wolf's Naper Blvd Naperville W a shin g t o n S t 34 e Ogd Glenn Ellyn Rd Bloomingdale Rd Gary Ave Rd ty Farm 75th St ve nA 25 Coun Rd Wi n fi e ld e Aurora Av 53 East Branch Du Page River Ave Maple 88 Downers Grove e n Ave Elmhurst Rd N. Kirk Road Roselle Rd Quentin Rd Meacham Rd Ave. N. Washington Barrington Rd Ri ve rS tre et Barrington Rd County Farm Rd Ingalton Rd Randall Rd Aurora Galena Rd Ogd Plainfield Naperville Rd HISTORICAL FACT: Roselle Rd Sutton Rd Ba tav ia A ve. Randall Rd N. Randall Road S. Randall Road West Branch Du Page River 355 Butterfield Rd Lisle East-West Tollway 88 53 PARK Gra r re D North Aurora Warrenville Glen Ellyn Division St ho 56 31 Butterfield Rd East Branch Du Page River Roosevelt Rd 64 dA Chicago Ave ve McGrath says that residents and visitors in Batavia can Grand Ave St Charles Rd St Charles Rd Chicago Randolf St GRANT 50 Washington Blvd area in the look for even more changes to the downtown Stadium Monroe St PARK Jackson Blvd 83 D ight Dinfrastructure Eisenhower Expwy Rd years to come, including upgrading 290 wthe rfield e tt CHICAGO Roosevelt Rd Bu Roosevelt Rd and streetscapes. “We want to do what we can do to Roosevelt Rd Cermak Rd Cermak Rd 22nd St for businesses make it an attractive environment and new 26th Ave 22nd St 26th Ave Des Plaines 31st St buildings,” says 31st McGrath. Cicero 55 31st St River BURNHAM Ave wy e S Lake Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Wheaton 64 hore Dr t Lake S Winfield Oakton St west T ol l w ay ve 38 d r Rd nA Batavia e ll R Jew N o r th meie Clark St Geneva Rd a Rd Genev wy aspect Howard 2007 and 12 2008 for every of theSt community – from Howard St Touhy Ave LOYOLA Touhy Ave 45 downtown businesses and residents to school bus route Talc Pratt Ave PARK 14 ott Touhy Ave Rd Av W Sheridan W Devon Ave e changes and even city employees. NowCalthat the major Lake dw ell Peterson Ave 43 Michigan Av Chicago O'Hare e 14 construction is complete, it’s time for some finishing N Ave Marr Bryn o International Airport Ave rt h B Thorndale 90 Chic Foster Ave Ave touches. The Fox River has completion ofrthese Ave Foster ago Foster made 41 Lawrence Ave 83 Lawrence Ave Irving projects quite a challenge according to Bill McGrath, city Park Rd Ave Montrose Montrose Ave Jo E hn lsto Rd 19 Irving Parkhigh FK n manager of the City of Batavia. With record water LINCOLN en Ave M ne ilw Addison St dy Wrigley au PARK Ex ke levels, some projects have taken longer than anticipated. pw eA Field Belmont Ave Cl y ve yb 294 ou Ave Diversey When the work complete with public art and walkways, rn Grandis Ave Av Lincoln Park Zoo Fullerton Ave e 290 it will not just be a bridge, but a symbol for Grandconnecting the Ave Ave Armitage 90/94 Chicago Historical Society 43 North Ave downtown area. HUMBOLDT North Ave Land s Rd col eS Main St Oakton St Lin Chicago d 64 Rd Lak tH ve 20 Oakton St es eA e hw ke au North Av Du Page Airport West er Sh 53 19 West Branch Du Page River id Dempster St 58 14 Skokie No Plaines rt The Donovan Bridge construction was a major focus for Algonquin Rd Rd St. Charles Geneva 10 290 Army Trail Rd 38 “ 62 Hig gins Rd River 59 Willow Rd Des Plaines Trail Rd Golf Rd Nerge Rd eE xpwy e ns A r my Fox River Wise Rd El g i n O ' H a COOK CO St ar Rd DU PAGE CO 25 Montgomery Schaumburg ay nB St Glenview lw Mi South Elgin Lake ee Gr 20 Schaumburg Rd Elgin Rd wy Schaumburg Rd 19 Fox River 90 Tower Rd Naval its 175th anniversary this an R hile Batavia celebrates Euclid Ave Euclid Ave 94 Air Station Wilmette No Lake Ave Kirc year, the community continues to plan for the Des rth hoff R w d est Plaines Glenview Rd Dyche Hw y 12 next 175 years. of progress, philanthropy, RiverWith a history Stadium Central Rd Central Rd Glenview 41 Central prosperity, these themes continue Mount Prospect preservation andGolf Evanston Rd the Golf as Rd 14 58 city maps out the future. 58 Dempster St Des in R d Batavia 58 72 Golf Rd W Willow Rd ve 58 Northwest Tollway Palatine Rd eA 31 20 s Rd Shoe Factory Rd Arlington 294 out the future 43 Batavia maps 53 Heights Pal-Waukee Airport ke Elgin nqu gin Dundee Rd au Poplar Creek Theatre 90 64 Hig t Stree ilson Alg E. W o WhereNorthbrook we’re 68going… Winnetka 83 Dundee Rd lw Mi W.72 Wilson Street 62 Lake Cook Rd 45 Exp d 59 Buffalo Grove Rd Park Deerfield Rd ns sR Palatine Rd ry Rd gin 68 Dundee Rd Dundee Rd 68 Hig Barrington Hills E. Fabyan Parkway en nd Carpentersville COOK CO Rd cH Ede 25 Bakers Lake r The City of Batavia is an environmental leader. With active environmental commission and recycling programs in place, Batavia will continue to offer an array of green services to its citizens and continue to work toward reducing their environmental footprint. Visit bcechome.org for more information. W. Fabyan Parkway uin Lake Cook Rd M d yR Ba Alg on q LAKE CO 12 County Line Rd 14 County Line Rd 53 Ra 72 62 y en MC HENRY CO KANE CO Zurich Hw ve st Algonquin Algonquin Rd ar d Av e Sta 912 te S Sibley Blvd t 83 162nd St 6 11 Transportation Batavians use planes, trains, automobiles… and bikes to get around A streetcar line started in 1896 and ran 20 times a day from Geneva to Aurora. Later, passenger trains and streetcars stopped running through Batavia and busses replaced the streetcars. Twentieth century travel brought Interstate 88, which provides convenient access to Chicago and the surrounding areas. In addition, Routes 38 and 64 also provide easy travel options. The first significant 21st Century transportation project is the totally reconstructed Wilson Street Bridge completed this year, 2008. This important crossing in Downtown Batavia was facilitated with unique cooperation between the City of Batavia, State of Illinois, MainStreet, Chamber of Commerce and the patience of downtown businesses and residents. The future of the downtown bridge includes public art and more. People traveling to Batavia for work are able to take advantage of the modern transportation offerings. Others — like several employees of Fermilab — choose to commute to work using bicycles, even in the harshest of winter conditions. For residents heading to downtown Chicago for work or for weekend events, commuter trains are an easy option. Geneva and Aurora provide full schedules of Metra commuter trains. PACE bus service offers convenient transportation to neighboring cities. Chicago’s two international airports — O’Hare and Midway — are an easy drive and the DuPage County Airport in West Chicago as well as the Aurora Municipal Airport provide services for corporate and private aircrafts. HISTORICAL FACT: The first car came to Batavia directly from Detroit in 1900. If Batavians think bridge construction was difficult in 2007 and 2008 – imagine the fact that the only way to cross the river was by boat until the first wooden bridge was built in 1843. E arly Batavia settlers got around by horse or by walking — without the benefit of roads. Worn prairie grass paths gave way to today’s familiar roads named after Indians, presidents and historic events. The 35 mile trip to Chicago and back by horse and wagon took three days. Door-to-door Dial-A-Ride service provides transportation for senior citizens and those with disabilities. Transportation Expressways: Interstate 88 Other Major Thoroughfares: IL Route 25, Route 31 Airports: O’Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago DuPage County Airport, West Chicago Aurora Municipal Airport, Aurora 12 Driving time to: O’Hare International Airport — 45 minutes Midway International Airport — 1 hour Chicago Loop — 1 hour Commuter Railroad System: Metrarail.com P.A.C.E.— pacebus.com Dial-a-Ride — 630-892-1999 13 Local Government Serving Batavia for over 150 years T he City of Batavia government isn’t that much different from when it was first established in 1850. At that time, town meetings were held so that residents could have their say about how Batavia should be run. In 1891 there were 1,800 residents who elected John H. Miller as the first mayor. Today the City of Batavia still has this form of government. A mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and 14 alderpersons are elected to serve staggered four-year terms. The City of Batavia is known for the quality and professionalism of the services it provides to residents and visitors alike, while keeping the tax impact for the residents to a minimum. City Departments Emergency: 911 General Inquiries: 630-454-2000 Administration Mayor’s Office: 630-454-2000 City Administrator’s Office: 630-454-2060 Utility Billing Billing & Payment Questions: 630-454-2020 HISTORICAL FACT: One of the first laws passed by the new Batavia city government stated that animals had to be put in pens and kept off the roads. Community Development & Engineering Planning & Zoning: 630-454-2700 Code Compliance : 630-454-2705 Building and Inspection: 630-454-2700 Engineering : 630-454-2750 14 Public Works/UTILITIES Electric/Street Lights: 630-454-2350 Solid Waste (Garbage) Issues: 630-454-2054 Streets/Storm Sewer/Cemetery: 630-454-2400 Water/Sanitary Sewer: 630-454-2450 Waste Water Treatment : 630-454-2320 * For utility outages after-hours, contact the Police Department Non-Emergency at 630-454-2500. Fire Department Non- Emergency: 630-454-2100 Police Department Non- Emergency: 630-454-2500 Refuse Collection and Recycling he City has a contract with Veolia Waste Services for weekly garbage and recyclables pickup. The City of Batavia works with Kane County to recycle electronic items. Residents of Batavia, as well as small businesses located within the City, may drop off certain items at the Public Works building. The Batavia Environmental Commission also suggests recycling options for a number of different items. Important resources: co.kane.il.us cityofbatavia.net Mayor Jeffery D. Schielke 100 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 630-454-2000 cityofbatavia.net Jim Anderson, Supervisor 131 Flinn Drive, Suite B Batavia, IL 60510 630-879-1392 bataviatownship.com City Clerk– M. Hannah Volk [email protected] 1888 Bata via p olitic al ra lly Treasurer– Gerald R. Miller Alderpersons Serving through 2011 Garran Sparks, Ward 1 Alan Wolff, Ward 2 Cathy Barnard, Ward 3 Tom Schmitz, Ward 4 Forrest Nelson, Ward 5 Lisa Clark, Ward 6 Dave Brown, Ward 7 Alderpersons Serving through 2009 Jodie Wollnik, Ward 1 Victor Dietz, Ward 2 Linnea Miller, Ward 3 Jim Volk, Ward 4, Eldon Frydendall, Ward 5 Robert Liva, Ward 6 Nancy Vance, Ward 7 State Senator Chris Lauzen 52 West Downer Place Aurora, IL 60506 630-264-2334 lauzen.com State Representative Timothy Schmitz 127 Hamilton Street, Suite D Geneva, IL 60134 • 630-845-9590 [email protected] State Representative Mike Fortner 135 Freemont Street West Chicago, IL 60185 630-293-9344 • mikefortner.org Kane County also coordinates recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic items. More information is available on the Kane County website co.kane.il.us/Environment. Police Dep Batavia Township State Senator Randall M. Hultgren 1725 S. Naperville Road, Suite 200 Wheaton, IL 60189 630-682-8100 senatorhultgren.com Emergency Services & Disaster Agency (ESDA) 630-454-2200 Not sure who to call? Contact the main switchboard at 630-454-2000. T CITY OF BATAVIA artment, 1955 State Representative Patricia Reid Lindner P.O. Box 865 Sugar Grove, IL 60554 630- 466-9791 © 2008 Created by Emerald Marketing, Inc. Housing ho m e tive-style • Execu via s in Bata Real Estate atavia’s location along the banks of the Fox River, beautiful terrain, charming downtown and extensive municipal services are just a few reasons why Batavia is a great place to live, work or play. The small town atmosphere combined with picturesque surroundings make it an ideal location for home buyers looking for a great value compared to many other Chicago suburbs. While the nation is experiencing uneasy market conditions, local realtor Kathy Barkei of Realty Executives Fox Valley says “the market may be slower than it has been but it’s more normalized.” Batavia’s housing market is diverse, from single family homes at just over $100,000 to homes listed at over $2 million. On any given day a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) search will yield a variety of single family homes, townhomes , condominiums and multiunit structures, as well as business and residential land. Today’s economic conditions are making it difficult for some families 16 • Background: Condos along the Fox River to make ends meet and as it has been reported, foreclosures happen everyday through the U.S. In an effort to help Kane County residents, the Kane County Board has recently launched “Help for Homeowners” a program designed to ensure that residents are aware of the services available to assist during difficult times. A website established by the county provides an overview of the many resources available, from emergency repair assistance and property tax exemptions, to property tax freeze options and foreclosure prevention counseling. The County will offer free “Homeowner Clinics” throughout the year to provide more information. However, there is positive activity in vibrant markets like Batavia. In 2008 the average price of a home is just over $300,000 and the average residential rent is $1,600. Barkei adds that she sees a trend with home sales being up but the prices remaining the same. “Batavia is still a healthy real estate market,” she says. HISTORICAL FACT: Families came to “Big Woods” early on to begin a new life and for the opportunity to claim free land. B Conde House Business in Batavia Where we’re going… continued from page 11 While the state of the economy may have cities and businesses on edge, McGrath says the City of Batavia is using this time to focus on efficiency. He says that they are looking at all projects, and that they are evaluating the projects to see how they can be more efficient with time and resources without sacrificing quality. An ideal location for any size enterprise B atavia has a wealth of resources — healthy business and economic environment, great schools, a beautiful library, friendly people and a strong network of community groups — to name a few. There’s also the magnificent Fox River, acres of parks, downtown Batavia’s MainStreet program and the new Wilson Street Bridge — all adding to the healthy business environment in Batavia. These resources, and more, make Batavia an ideal location for business and a great place to live. The business community is fortunate to have one of the most active Chamber of Commerce organizations in the state. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce continues to grow, and now serves more than 340 members. Established in 1953, it is the driving force behind corporate, industrial, commercial and residential development within the community. For more information about the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, visit bataviachamber.org or call 630-879-7134 Ten years from now, McGrath hopes that Batavia will continue to have a wide range of housing options. He especially hopes that the economical and diverse options will be available for the senior citizen population, younger professionals and families choosing to make Batavia home. Batavia is also fortunate to be a community that is supportive of the arts. “It’s my hope that Batavia’s reputation as a place for self-expression continues with the thriving art community and support for public art,” said McGrath. HISTORICAL FACT: Manufacturing is an important element in Batavia’s business history. There were several cigar factories, green houses and a sugar factory. While Batavia had companies that manufactured a variety of products, it was paper, windmills, ice and quarry companies who were the industry leaders. The men of the community all needed a place to get a cut and shave and many went to the Chamberlain Barber Shop . Batavia built up a reputation early in its history. Nicknamed “The Windmill City,” it soon became known as the windmill manufacturing capital of the world. Now, with over 175 years of history, Batavia is the home to over 200 varied manufacturing, research and warehousing firms, as well as proudly serving as hometown for the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, a world-renowned high energy physics research lab and Mooseheart, the international “child city” of the Moose Lodge. Talented and friendly people continue to come to Batavia to live and work. Batavia has much to offer companies of all sizes. From electric utility rates 20% below those of the surrounding area, to easy access to county, state and interstate transportation corridors, and access to a rapidly growing and stable workforce, Batavia offers a premium place for retail, industrial or service ventures. The City of Batavia and the residents are also at the forefront of “being green” in today’s environment. With an active environmental commission, leadership and several environmental groups, McGrath sees this trend continuing for many years to come. Batavia continues to be a true community with a history of generosity. Despite challenging economic times and busy schedules, Batavians still find the time to help a neighbor or donate time to an organization. McGrath says he hopes everyone continues to take the time to share their gifts. For a list of Batavia community groups and important resources, see page 34. The chamber is known for its leadership in several annual events, including: • Annual Mayor’s Breakfast • Citizen of the Year/Ole Awards Banquet • Chamber Golf Outing • Chamber Legislative Breakfast • Annual Business-to-Business Expo • UnConference And more. 18 • Background photo: Shopping and Retail Two eras of shopping: To the left, at historic Gammon Corner and below, the modern Batavia Plaza. It all started downtown I As Batavia has grown, so have the shopping options. The Randall Road corridor on the west side is a rapidly expanding commercial area, featuring several large shopping centers and a host of national retail shops. Shoppers can find everything from appliances, electronics and building materials for their homes, furniture and more along Randall road and the surrounding retail centers in Batavia. Retail sales is big business in Batavia and represents a large portion of the city’s income. It is estimated that the city will collect approximately $7.6 million in sales tax revenue in 2008. This figure represents about 31% of the estimated total General Fund Revenue. As a sense of comparison, property taxes conversely represented only about 22% of the General Fund Revenue. In 2007 the city estimates there was $555,732,700 of taxable retail sales. 20 HISTORICAL FACT: Today, downtown Batavia continues to be a delight for shoppers looking for a specific item or spending a relaxing afternoon or evening. The creation of MainStreet, a not-for-profit community based program devoted to enhancing downtown Batavia’s identity as the heart of the community, has helped promote the downtown area. Whether it’s an arts walk, outdoor concert or sidewalk sale, downtown maintains the unique charm it has had for over 175 years. The historical buildings, along with the unique stores and pedestrianfriendly atmosphere, work together to make for an enjoyable visit. On any given weekend day, it’s not uncommon for the streets to be filled with bicycle riders taking a break from the renowned Fox Valley bike trails and stopping for ice cream at the Batavia Creamery or a quick bite to eat at one of the 26 restaurants. Local realtor Kathy Barkei’s family owned Perna’s shoe store in downtown Batavia when she was a young child. She remembers walking to the Ben Franklin to shop and her parents did most of their Christmas shopping at Swanson’s Hardware Store. n the early days, residents of Batavia did the majority of their shopping downtown. While residents today still shop downtown, they have more options. Native Batavians have many stories to tell about having everything accessible just blocks away. From food shopping at Walts (now Amstadt’s) to finding everything at Swanson’s Hardware – it was all there. Health Care occupational health services and a full range of options for senior living, home health and hospice care. The hospital recently entered into an agreement with Children’s Memorial Hospital, providing exemplary medical services at CDH’s neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU and the General Pediatric Unit without having to go to downtown Chicago. From wellness programs to advanced care W ith three hospitals to choose from, Batavians have quick access to highly skilled medical practitioners just minutes from home. Other components of the system include the Delnor Health & Wellness Center, the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center; Delnor Glen Assisted Living and Town homes, and medical office buildings in Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Elburn and Sycamore. For more information visit delnor.com Provena Mercy Medical Center Provena Mercy Medical Center is a 356-bed hospital based minutes away from Batavia in Aurora. For nearly a century, the hospital has thrived by paying attention to the current needs of the community while anticipating the needs of the future. The most advanced 22 For more information or to find a doctor, visit cdh.org or call 630-933-4CDH. Volunteer spirit There are several organizations dedicated to helping families or individuals in need at difficult times. Some noted recognition includes: • Orthopedics services are ranked among the nation’s Dr. Bothwell making a house call in 1890. top 10% • Cardiovascular service has received a five-star rating by the nation’s HealthGrades • Provena Mercy offers the area’s first Cardiovascular Institute for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehab of heart disease • A new, state-of-the art Outpatient and Surgery Center • The area’s first Diabetic Wellness Center ™ For more information visit provena.org/mercy. Central DuPage Hospital Central DuPage Hospital is a nationally recognized 361-bed facility located east of Batavia in Winfield. It is a leading center for surgical innovations and was one of the first institutions in the nation to offer minimally invasive heart surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery with bio-engineered bone protein and was the first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in DuPage County. The hospital is part of an interdependent network of healthcare organizations and services, including convenient care centers, HISTORICAL FACT: On Thanksgiving Day, 1940, a 25-bed hospital opened in St. Charles. The new facility was named Delnor Hospital after its generous benefactors Dellora A. and Lester J. Norris. This beautiful hospital featured interiors designed by nationally-known interior decorator, Dorothy Draper; while the medical areas were equipped with the most up-to-date technology of the time. The building has undergone many changes and today houses Delnor Glen assisted living residents. The grounds have been expanded to include town homes where many independent residents reside. Delnor Hospital Delnor Hospital is part of Delnor Health System, which provides a broad range of health care and wellness services for the community. Located minutes north of Batavia on Randall Road, this modern, 118-bed medical facility offers a statedesignated Level II Trauma Center. Its 24-hour emergency department is staffed by physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency medicine. In addition, the modern labor/delivery/recovery suites are available in the hospital’s NewLife Maternity center and high-risk newborns are cared for in a Level II nursery. Delnor is preparing for a three-story 100,000 square foot expansion designed to meet the needs of the growing community. technology and the highest level of efficiency is available for all patients of Provena Mercy. The hospital advocates wellness, prevention and the fostering of a high quality of life and are committed to initiating positive change in the shifting environment of American healthcare. Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice — located minutes away in Geneva — is a non-profit, volunteer based, community funded organization. It has been dedicated to providing practical, spiritual and emotional support to individuals with life threatening and terminal illnesses and grieving persons and their families since 1981. Now the largest volunteer hospice in the United States, the organization celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2006. Supported entirely by the community, all care is available without charge regardless of age, diagnosis, prognosis, income level, Medicare eligibility, race or creed. Nearly 500 committed individuals now ensure that this hospice remains true to its volunteer roots. For more information, visit fvvh.org or call 630-232-2233. LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is a communitybased, not-for-profit center in the Fox Valley area dedicated to providing people with cancer and their families and friends with the support and educational services they need when going through cancer treatment. LivingWell provides education and inspirational programs throughout the year, including support groups, movies, lectures and more. For more information, visit livingwellcrc.org or call 630-262-1111. Batavia schools receive high marks Q uality education has always been important to Batavia. From the very beginning, the city has put a high value on education when the first settlers started a school within the first seven months of being in the area. The City’s school district — Batavia Public School District No. 101 — is a K-12 Community Unit District with six elementary schools as well as a middle and high school. The current enrollment is roughly 6,200 students. BPS 101 was founded in 1911, when the westside and eastside school districts of Batavia combined to form a single district. District 101 serves an area of close to 20 square miles. Students consistently score higher than the national average on basic skills exams with many students scoring above the national average in all areas including reading, language, math and science. High achievement scores are one of the many reasons the district is ranked as one of the best in Illinois. In addition, more than 80% of high school graduates continue their education at the college and university level. In 2008, Batavia High School began construction on an expansion to the building and to meet the needs of the growing younger population, the district also began construction of a new home for the Early Childhood Program as a continuation of the Alice Gustafson School. This new building will enable the district to enhance its already reputable services for preschool students identified with special needs. Batavians also have several private facilities to choose from to match their education preferences. There’s a highly regarded Montessori School in Batavia and several churches in the area offering a faith-based preschool and elementary education. In 2008, Holy Cross Catholic Church opened a new school providing a Catholic education option for the area. There are also several private high school options a short distance from Batavia. Since 1913, Batavia has been home to Mooseheart Child City and School, a residential childcare facility with a 1,000 acre campus. The Child City is a home for children and teens in need, from infancy through high school. Run by the Moose fraternal organization, Mooseheart cares for youth whose families are unable, for a wide variety of reasons, to care for them. Whatever the reason, Mooseheart furnishes the resources necessary to care for children in need. Highly regarded higher education campuses are also a short distance from Batavia. Aurora University is an accredited university offering degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. With approximately 4,000 students enrolled part and full time, Aurora University also offers a number of programs and services for area community members. Waubonsee Community College is a two-year institution of higher learning, which has provided educational programs and services to thousands of students since its founding in 1966. There are two campuses in Aurora and one in Sugar Grove. Transfer programs are available for students looking to attend a four-year college or university and career education programs allow students to enter the workforce quickly. Residents can also enroll in developmental education programs or take classes for professional development or personal enrichment. The location of Batavia is also convenient to Northern Illinois University and the many renowned colleges and universities throughout the Chicagoland area. 24 Grace McWayne School (K-5) 3501 Hapner Way • Batavia, IL 630-937-8100 • gms.bps101.net Gingercare Christian Academy (Preschool, Kindergarten) Ms. Kate Johnson 2850 Ginger Woods Parkway Aurora, IL 630-631-0182 • gingercare.com Hoover-Wood School (K-5) 1640 Wagner Rd. • Batavia, IL 630-937-8300 • hws.bps101.net H. C. Storm School (K-5) 305 North Van Nortwick St. Batavia, IL 630-937-8200 • hcs.bps101.net Holy Cross Catholic School (K-8) 2300 Main Street • Batavia, IL 630-879-4780 • holycross-batavia.org/cecc Immanuel Lutheran (Preschool, K-8) Pastor Ronald Weidler 950 Hart Road • Batavia, IL 630-879-7163• immanuelbatavia.org See ad, page 32 Montessori Academy (Preschool, K-8) Ms. Stacie E. Benjamin 595 South River Street Batavia, IL • 630-879-2586 MontessoriBatavia.com See ad, page 35 Batavia Public School District 101 Rosalie Jones Administration Center 335 W. Wilson St., Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-8800 • bps101.net HISTORICAL FACT: The first school in Big Woods was a one room log cabin built in 1835. It was used until a new one was built at the corner of Fayette and Park Streets, which was not in use for very long. In 1860 another east side school was built at Washington St. near Wilson St., but in 1893 it burnt down. The school was rebuilt on the same property. It was called the East Side School until the name was changed to the Louise White School. In 1978 a new Louise White School was built at 800 N. Prairie St. Schools Private Schools Annunciation BVM Catholic Elementary School (Preschool, K-8) Ms. Karen Wollwert 1840 Church Road • Aurora, IL 630-851-4300 • See ad, page 36 J. B. Nelson School (K-5) Laurel & William Wood Ln. Batavia, IL 630-937-8400 • jbn.bps101.net Louise White School (K-5) 800 North Prairie St. Batavia, IL 630-937-8500 • lws.bps101.net Early Childhood Center (located in the Alice Gustafson School) 905 Carlisle Road • 630-937-8900 Higher Education Aurora University 347 Gladstone Avenue Aurora, IL • 800-742-5281 aurora.edu • see ad, page 35 Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove Campus Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 630-466-7900 • waubonsee.edu See ad, inside back cover Batavia High School (9-12) 1200 W. Wilson St., Batavia, IL 60510 630-937-4600• bhs.bps101.net Rotolo Middle School of Batavia (6-8) 1501 South Raddant Rd. Batavia, IL • 630-937-8700 rms.bps101.net Alice Gustafson School (K-5) 905 Carlisle Rd. • Batavia, IL 630-937-8000 • ags.bps101.net Batavia H igh Scho ol built in 1915 Batavia public schools facts and figures Students Total Enrollment: 6,262 Graduation Rate: 97.8% District Expenditure per Pupil: $8,386 Illinois Average Expenditure per Pupil: $9,488 Average ACT Score: 22.6 Teachers Total Teachers: 358 Teachers w/ Master’s Degree & Above: 65.9% Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Elementary): 18:1 Pupil-Teacher Ratio (Secondary): 21:2 Funds (FY 2006) Total Revenue: $60,924,464 Revenue from Local Property Taxes: $46,757,802 General State Aid: $5,677,157 Total Expenditures: $55,785,906 25 Tower Business Center (below) – Originally the home of U.S. Wind Engine & Pump Co. and later a munitions factory during WWII, this beautiful limestone building was converted to an office center in 1993. Batavia Sights There’s lots to see in the Windmill City Government Center – This limestone structure was built in 1854 and was once the site of the Appleton Windmill Factory. Congregational Church, 21 S. Batavia Ave. – Built in 1856, the Congregational Church is the oldest congregation in Batavia. 637 N. Batavia Ave. (above) – Designed by the famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this home was built in 1906, and served as home to Challenge Company President Frank Snow. Batavia Park District Eastside Community Center – Originally home to the Holy Cross Catholic Church, the community center was built in 1896 and renovated in April 1996 when it was dedicated to the Batavia Park District. Batavia Riverwalk Depot Pond/ Entry Court & South Plaza – The Batavia Riverwalk is a 3.2-acre park built and financed by volunteers. The Riverwalk is also home to a native wildflower sanctuary. Bellevue Place 333 S. Jefferson St. (background image)– Built in 1853 from native limestone, Bellevue Place was originally home to the Batavia Institute. Following President Lincoln’s assassination, Mary Todd Lincoln recuperated here in 1875 when the building was known as Bellevue Place Sanitarium. Renovated in the early 1990s, Bellevue Place currently consists of rental units and condominiums. Challenge Building – (right) The past home of the Challenge Windmill Factory, now home to a growing number of businesses. 26 Depot Museum (above)– Built in 1854 and moved from its original site in 1973, the Depot was Batavia’s link to Chicago and other markets. The Depot Pond is home to fishing and canoes in the summer and ice skaters in the winter. Gammon Corner, 9 S. Batavia Ave. – This wonderful Victorian Painted Lady was the home of Rev. E.H. Gammon. Built in 1885, the ornate Queen Anne home is home to many businesses. The original coach house remains on-site. Hall Quarry Beach – This magnificent swimming facility was once an operational stone quarry. Renovated in 1994, Quarry Beach received numerous awards as a Park District Improvement project. Newton House, 11 N. Batavia Ave. – Built in 1875 by the owner of Newton Wagon Works, D. C. Newton, the family filled the house with items collected on European trips. The house also served as the Batavia Public Library from 1921-1981. North River Street Corridor (below)– A thriving section of downtown noted for fine cuisine. East Wilson Street Business District – Home to many diverse businesses and antique and specialty shops. Fermilab – Wilson Hall is open to the public (enter via Kirk Road). Fermilab features prairie and nature trails, bike paths and live buffalo. Fox River Bike Trail – Batavia is home to an extensive and impressive bicycle trail system which connects to other towns throughout the area. Old City Hall – Built around 1890 and recently renovated, the Old City Hall is now home to several businesses. South Batavia Avenue Business District – This area of Batavia Avenue was recently rehabilitated — complete with a Pocket Park, a blacktopped lot and brick sidewalk. It is home to a diverse business base. The Arts United Methodist Church Landmark, 8 N. Batavia Ave. – Built in 1887, the Methodist Church is a beautiful example of French-inspired Romanesque architecture. Wilson Street Bridge – The renovation of the Donovan Bridge on Wilson street originally built in 1911 was recently renovated in 2008. Windmill Court – Dedicated on June 13, 1996 at the international Windmiller’s Trade Fair, this court features three types of Windmills — Appleton, Goodhue and Challenge Vaneless. Sports Fundraising walks and runs are featured regularly throughout downtown Batavia. Whether it’s the Batavia Mother’s Club or LivingWell Cancer Center, visitors come from all over the area to raise money for a cause, run or walk a race and enjoy the fellowship of Batavians. Each June, Batavia plays host to more than 700 athletes who swim, bike and run in the Batavia Sprint Distance Triathlon and Duathlon. Hundreds of spectators line the Quarry Beach, the city’s neighborhood streets and the Fox River bike path to view the race. And if golf is a passion, there are as many as 14 courses in the Fox Valley area with Kane County’s 18-hole Settler’s Hill being the most convenient. Just down Kirk Road is Fox Valley Ice Arena, home to local hockey teams. Featuring three ice surfaces and more, this arena brings in visitors each year for hockey tournaments. Also down Kirk Road is the Kane County Cougars, the Class A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. The Cougars games feature great baseball, delicious food, family fun and amazing fireworks. Batavia is fortunate to have an active arts community. From the well respected Art in Your Eye festival in August, to art walks, public performances and more in downtown Batavia – this community is dedicated to supporting the arts. Be sure to visit neighborsofbatavia.com often for more information on the arts, sports and entertainment events in and around Batavia. HISTORICAL FACT: State Street is one of Batavia’s oldest streets, made famous by Buttermilk Alley. Farmers would line up their wagons to unload their milk at the McKee-Chapple Creamery en route to market in Chicago. V isitors and residents alike are able to take advantage of lots of entertainment and historical sights in and around Batavia. From the charming downtown to the bike paths around Fermilab, there’s plenty to see. Parks and Recreation Activities for the whole family T he landscape of Batavia and its proximity to the Fox River provide the foundation for an array of parks and recreation activities for residents and visitors alike. With a full range of recreation equipment, including playgrounds and tot lots, basketball and tennis courts, picnic tables and pavilions, softball and soccer fields, jogging and bike trails, ice rink and cross-country ski trails and swimming and fishing – there’s no shortage of activities! Hall Quarry Beach is an award-winning swimming facility. Formerly a stone quarry, the beach was renovated and features a sand bottom swimming area with concrete “islands,” slides and a diving area. Clark Island Park is located in the center of the city. Connected by a pedestrian suspension bridge, the islands are the site for Batavia MainStreet’s popular Shakespeare on Clark. In addition to the scenic parks around Batavia, residents and their children can participate in a variety of programs and activities for all ages and interests. From arts and crafts to soccer, there’s something for everyone. Quarry Park, 1950 Modern Quarry Park Quarry P ark, 1920 HISTORICAL FACT: Stone from Quarry Park Swimming Pool was mined and used in large part to rebuild Chicago after the famous fire of 1871. In 1992, the pool was closed for renovation and in 1993 it reopened to record crowds. More than 65,000 people visit each summer. When the Batavia Park District was created in 1969, it operated for 18 months without tax funding, owned no park land, and offered just a handful of recreational programs. Today, the Park District has a budget of $3.5 million, manages over 350 acres of park land and serves about 100,000 patrons annually. It is an important contributor to the community’s social, recreational and economic life. The Park District—along with the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, MainStreet and the City of Batavia—sponsors events and festivals that draw crowds throughout the Tri-City area. Included among these festivals are the Windmill City Festival, Celebration of Lights Festival, Batavia Street Musicians and more. For thousands of people, the Windmill City Festival has become a reunion for family and friends. This year, several municipal groups will collaborate for a festive 175th Anniversary Celebration. The Eastside Community Center provides programs for active teens as well as older adults. The Riverwalk is the “jewel” within the Batavia Park District. Located on a 12-acre peninsula adjacent to the Depot Museum complex, the Riverwalk is surrounded by water. It was created over a 10-year period through the cooperative efforts of the Park District, the City of Batavia and a dedicated group of community volunteers. For residents with disabilities, there are plenty of opportunities to participate in parks and recreation programs through the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (F.V.S.R.A.). 28 29 A gathering place for all ages B atavia Public Library, 10 South Batavia Avenue, is the place to go — for information, cultural events, and relaxation. Whether looking for homework help, storytimes, or the latest Grisham novel, many of life’s pleasures are found at the Library. The origins of the Library can be traced to October 1866, when the Batavia Lyceum Association—an organization of young men—acquired a collection of books from the Sigournean Society—an organization of young women— which directly led to the creation of the Batavia Library Association—a membership library — in June 1867. The Batavia Library Association was the second library established in Kane County; a similar membership library was founded in Elgin in 1846. The Batavia Library Association was incorporated in 1869 and later became the first “free library” The Library moved several times during its early years and operated in six locations from 1882 through 2002, when its current building opened for business. Today, the 54,000-square-foot library has a collection of more than 184,000 items—books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and more—all available for checking out. Library services include Wi-Fi, computer use and instruction, entertainment programs year-round for children and adults, contemporary lectures, reference databases, book discussions, Notary Public, public fax, and voter registration. The professional staff is eager to assist in any search for materials or information. The Library is also a popular meeting location for community groups. Visitors are encouraged to check out the café, quiet reading room with fireplace, toddler play area, study rooms, local history room and community meeting rooms. The lovely outdoor Reading Garden on the lower level is a favorite spot for quiet reading and summertime activities and programs. For information on obtaining a library card, call 630- 879-1393, or visit the Library, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 to 5 pm (Sept.–May) or 1 to 4 pm (June–July). 30 in the Tri-City area when it adopted a “free library plan” in 1873 and opened its doors to all residents of Batavia Township, regardless of whether they were members. By 1882, the Library had increased to 1,040 volumes. At the annual township meeting, the new public library was established on April 4, 1882, and was supported by a tax of one mill (equal to one-thousandth of $1.00). The first Library Trustees were John Van Nortwick, president; O. T. Snow; D. C. Newton; N. S. Young; W. H. Burnham; and F. P. Conde. Francis H. Buck, the last Librarian of the Batavia Library Association, was appointed the first Librarian of the Batavia Public Library. The Batavia Library Association held its last meeting on April 12 of that year, at which it voted to transfer the books and other personal property to the “Batavia Public Library,” a township organization. Books about Batavia history at the Library Batavia, 1833-198: A Collection of Newspapers Articles; Campbell, Roberta Batavia Revisited: Reminiscences of Batavia, Illinois; Mair, Thomas A. Batavia’s Sable Arm; Hamilton-Dryden, John Christopher Payne: American Pioneer, 1786-1871; Barnes, Robert F. A Collection of Newspaper Clippings about Batavia and Kane County, Illinois: 1983-1985 The Days of the Cootie Before and Later: [The Experiences of a Local Resident Before, During, and After World War I] ; Weaver, Brayton Ladd Fox River Division: Aurora Street Cars, Elgin Street Cars, Fox Valley Interurbans, the Summer Cars, 1901-1923; Peffers, Hopkins Stolp Garsson-May Connection: An Account of War Profiteering in Batavia, Illinois; Hamilton-Dryden, John A History of the Congregational Church of Batavia, Illinois A History of the United Methodist Church, Batavia, Illinois; Stafney, Lydia Jeane HISTORICAL FACT: Librarians are dedicated to their work at the Batavia Public Library and have remained at their jobs for long periods of time. During its first 126 years (1882–2008), the Library has only had eight head librarians. Batavia Public Library Batavia Li brary, 19 04 John Gustafson’s Historic Batavia; Robinson, Marilyn; Schielke, Jeff; and Gustafson, John Little Town in a Big Woods: The Story of the Young Years of Batavia, Illinois; Robinson, Marilyn Memories of a Childhood Anderson, Helen Bartelt One Hundred Fifty Years of the First Baptist Church of Batavia, Illinois They Came to Kane County: Lars Bengston and Enrico Fermi Havighurst, Walter Third Rail Line: Aurora, Elgin & Chicago, Chicago, Aurora & Elgin; Peffers, Hopkins Stolp Walk in My Shoes; Anderson, Carl Faith and Fellowship Batavia has deep roots in religion atavia has come a long way since the early years when members of different religious sects met in small group gatherings in homes to share a common faith. Today, over a dozen churches of different denominations offer faith, support, education and more to the residents of Batavia. Many of these churches are included in the town’s historic tours, reflecting the deep history of religion in Batavia and the variety of architectural styles. B the corner of Batavia Avenue and Wilson Street. The façade of the church was constructed of field boulders from area farms and interior woodwork from Georgia Pine. The building was a gift to the congregation from Captain Don Carlos Newton— Civil War Veteran and a wealthy Batavia Industrialist—and the Reverend E.H. Gammon. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and the building is still used for the sanctuary and nursery today. The very first church was constructed in 1841 shortly after the arrival of the area’s first settlers. In 1852, First United Methodist Church constructed a building on the corner of First and Lincoln Streets, after years of congregating in the home of William Van Nortwick on the corner of First and Water Streets. A new building was later constructed in 1887 at Other churches, like Immanual Lutheran began in the later 1800s, built a congregation and then relocated to more modern sites. These strong churches continue to offer faith, fellowship and education in more modern facilities with the same strong principles that helped start the church. Swedish Mission C hurc h, 1900 HISTORICAL FACT: The First United Methodist church constructed in 1887 was built in the French Romanesque style. This building was designed by S.S. Beman, famed architect of Chicago’s Pullman Community and designer of the 1884 Studebaker Building on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. An Involved Community S ince the early days, Batavians have always been active in the community. Whether it was helping a neighbor on a farm, lending a friend a horse for transportation, providing a hot meal or just giving support to someone in need, Batavians were there. In 2008, these values are the same. Today’s Batavians still help out their neighbors, provide rides for those in need, work at the local food pantry, help clean up the area rivers, or even answer phones at the local suicide prevention center. Here’s a sampling of some of the Batavia groups and helpful phone numbers for services throughout the Batavia area. If you would like your group listed in future Neighbors of Batavia publications, email [email protected] Visit neighborsofbatvia.com often for updates and links to these organizations. • Albright Theater: 630-406-8838 • American Red Cross-Fox River Chapter: 630-443-8844 • Art in Your Eye: artinyoureye.com • Batavia America Legion Post 504: legionpost504.com • Batavia Artists Guild: contact information available at bataviarenaissanceproject.org • Batavia Cares (supporting United States military personnel and their families): bataviacares.org • Batavia Chamber of Commerce: 630-879-7134 • bataviachamber.org • Batavia Community Chest United Way: 630-406-9219 • Batavia Clothes Closet: 630-406-0036 • Batavia Emergency Services and Disaster Agency: 630-879-1510 • Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence: 630-937-8800 • Batavians for Clean Energy and Conservation: bcechome.org • Batavia Historical Society (Depot Museum and Gustafson Research Center): 630-406-5274 • Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry: 630-879-3784 • Batavia MainStreet: 630-761-3528 • Batavia Masonic Lodge: 630-642-0403 • Batavia Mother’s Club: bataviamothersclub.org • Batavia Park District: 630-879-5235 • Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners: contact the Park District at 630-879-5235 • Batavia Renaissance Project: bataviarenaissanceproject.org • Batavia Riverwalk: 630-879-6775 • Batavia RSVP (including RSVP Medication Assistance Program): 630-406-9993 • Batavia Triathlon: bataviatriathlon.org • Batavia United Way: bataviaunitedway.org • Batavia Women in Business: bataviawib.com 34 • Batavia Woman’s Club: bataviawomansclub.org • Batavia Writers’ Group: contact the Public Library at 630-879-1393 • Books Between Bites: contact the Public Library at 630-879-1393 • Breaking Free Family Support Center (treat/prevent child abuse): 630-897-1009 • Bulldog Boosters: bataviabulldogboosters.org • Crisis intervention: Association for Individual Development—Crisis Line of the Fox Valley and Kane County: – Crisis Line: 630-482-9393 – Kane County information: 630-482-9494 • Dial-a-Ride: 630-892-1999 • Delnor Foundation: delnor.com • Elderday Center: 630-761-9750 • Fermilab: 630-840-3000 • Fermilab Cultural Events: 630-840-ARTS • Fox Valley Hospice: 630-232-2233 • Fox Valley Special Recreation Association: fvsra.org • Home Assistance Volunteer Efforts (H.A.V.E.): 630-375-7227 • Illinois Department on Aging (includes general information on programs for seniors: 800-252-8966 • Illinois Legislative Information (information on bills when the legislature is in session): 800-252-6300 • Kane County general information: 630-232-3400 • Kane County Animal Control: 630-232-3555 • Kane County Forest Preserve District: 630-232-5980 • Kane County Health Department: 630-879-1124 • Kane County Soil and Water Conservation District: 630-584-7961 • Kane County INFO and Sunshine Program— (Q&A on senior needs): 630-482-9494; en Espanol 630-897-4035 • Kane County Veteran’s Assistance: Commission: 630-232-3550 • Lazarus House: 630-587-2144 • Legislative Information System (maintains Illinois General Assembly website information): 217-782-3944 • LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program): 630-232-9530 • Literacy Volunteers of America-Fox Valley: 630-584-2811 • LivingWell Cancer Center: 630-262-1111 • Medicare Part B: 800-642-6930 • Metra (Geneva station): 630-232-0852 • Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Association (MVNIA): 630-584-1996 • Northern Illinois Food Bank: 630-443-6910 • Orion Ensemble: 630-628-9591 • Prairie State Legal Services (free legal service): 630- 232-9415 • RTA, Metra, PACE and CTA: 630-836-7000 • Salvation Army (weekday lunches for seniors & other services): 630-377-2769 • Senior Care program for prescription drugs: 630-897-4035 or 800-942-1724 • Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP): 800-548-9034 • Senior Shared Housing : 630-406-9588 • Suicide Prevention Services: 630-482-9699 • Tri-City Family Services: tricityfamilyservices.org • Tri-City Health Partnership: 630-377-9277 • Tri-City Unemployment Group: 630- 631-1871 • University of Illinois Extension – Kane County Unit: 630-584-6166 • Waubonsee Community College – Aurora campus: 630-801-790 – Sugar Grove campus: 630-466-7900 A. L. Allen & Sons 345 Union Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Allen (630) 232-2149 • fax (630) 232-2159 www.allenland.com Real Estate/Residential Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. 1111 Church Road Aurora, IL 60505 Ms. Judy Hoffman (630) 844-5316 • fax (630) 844-5326 www.adsalarm.com Security/Alarm Services American Bank & Trust Co. 801 N. Randall Road (inside Wal-Mart) Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Obaid Haleem (630) 879-5493 • fax (630) 879-8093 www.ambankqc.com Banks AAA Chicago Motor Club 10 W. State Street, Suite 106 Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Gretchen Flynn (630) 492-4004 • fax (630) 492-4029 www.aaa.com Travel Agencies Alcan Packaging 475 N. Kirk Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Fern Downing (630) 879-4845 • fax (630) 879-1702 www.alcan.com Manufacturing American Bank & Trust Co. 1542 S. Randall Road Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Moses D. Arenas (630) 845-0700 • fax (630) 845-0701 www.ambankqc.com Banks Abby’s Hallmark Shop 53 S. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John E. Taube, III (630) 879-0888 Gifts Alden of Waterford** 1955 Randi Drive Aurora, IL 60504 Ms. Gail A. Gauger (630) 851-1880 • fax (630) 898-8307 www.thealdennetwork.com Assisted Living American Family Insurance 106 S. Lincolnway, Suite D North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Joe Kosner (630) 906-8074 • fax (630) 906-8047 www.joekosner.com Insurance Aliquot Capital LLC PO Box 1000 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael George (800) 418-1114 • (866) 388-9856 www.aliquotcapital.com Financial Planners AMI Communications, Inc. 1892 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Randy Sutherland (630) 389-9011 • (630) 389-0200 www.ami.net Telecommunications All Dressed Up Costumes 901 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Julane Sullivan (630) 879-5130 • fax (630) 879-6783 Costume Rental Amish Furniture Gallery 75 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Brian Zerm (630) 482-3500 • fax (630) 482-3511 Furniture/New Allen+Pepa Architects 8 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Lane Allen, AIA (630) 879-8831 • fax (630) 879-8861 www.allenpepa.com Architects Anderson Design 215 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. David J. Anderson (630) 879-9869 • fax (630) 879-4884 www.andersondesign.net Advertising & Graphic Design Batavia ACCESS Committee 547 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. W. C. Miller, III (630) 879-7245 • fax (630) 964-4110 Social Services ActionCOACH* 1605 W. Wilson Street, Suite 111 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Craig Lowder (630) 761-1566 • fax (630) 884-3733 www.actioncoaching.com/craiglowder Coaching ADP, Inc./Advanced Displays in Plastic, Inc. 500 N. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Diane Sullivan (630) 761-1711 • fax (630) 761-1777 www.adpplastics.com Manufacturing Annunciation BVM Catholic Elementary School Advantage Business Concepts 1475 Lundberg Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Ellen Huxtable (630) 879-6511 • fax (630) 879-6549 www.advantage-biz.com Consultants Allergen Master 1861 Pinnacle Drive Aurora, IL 60502 Mr. Tom Spadafora (630) 673-6060 www.allergenmaster.com Allergy Services AFLAC 1155 Woodland Hills Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Eric Needles (312) 401-3742 www.aflac.com Insurance/Supplemental Allstate Insurance Company The Rosenberg Insurance Agency 34 N. Island Avenue, Suite C Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. David Rosenberg (630) 482-9340 • fax (630) 482-9348 www.allstate.com/davidrosenberg Insurance Annunciation offers a faith-based private education for grades Pre-K through eighth, including a full day Kindergarten option. Annunciation is located less than one mile from Batavia, and draws 45% of our students from Batavia or North Aurora. 99% of our graduates attend Marmion, Rosary, or Aurora Central. Come see our Smartboards. Amber Soft, Inc. 1820 Wallace Avenue, Suite 116 St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Doris Roby (630) 377-6945 • fax (630) 377-7649 Water Conditioning/Purification 1840 Church Road Aurora, IL 60505 Mrs. Karen Wollwert (630) 851-4300 • fax (630) 851-4316 www.annunciationbvm.org Nonprofit AGCO Corp — Parts Division 1500 N. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Stacey Lennox (630) 879-3300 • fax (630) 406-3457 www.agcocorp.com Distributors 36 Chamber members alphabetical listing: A-B *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Apple Villa Pancake House & Restaurant 1961 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Peter Spentzos (630) 406-8022 fax (630) 406-8021 Restaurants Ascon Corporation 1884 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Steve Rakers (630) 482-2950 • fax (630) 482-2956 www.asconcorp.com Manufacturers Representatives Ashe Communications & Equipment Inc. 1921 W. Wilson Street, Suite 140 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Matthew M. Ashe (630) 879-8304 • fax (630) 943-0305 www.ashecommunications.net Telecommunications Ashland Flooring 1501 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Vito Brandonisio (630) 761-9999 • fax (630) 761-9733 www.ashlandflooring.com Flooring Aurora University 347 S. Gladstone Aurora, IL 60506 Ms. Sarah Russe (630) 844-4620 fax (630) 844-5428 www.aurora.edu Colleges & Universities Avenue Chevrolet 1998 W. McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John Clark (630) 879-1255 • fax (630) 879-0309 www.avenuechevrolet.com Automobile/Dealers Axis Designs 239 S. Route 47 Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Mr. Bear Wegener (800) 356-4596 • fax (630) 466-4540 www.axisdesigns.net Restaurant Equipment Jon R. Baermann, P.C. 106 W. Wilson Street, Suite 15 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jon R. Baermann (630) 761-9525 • fax (630) 761-9526 www.baermannlaw.com Attorneys Baillie Moving Systems Atlas Moving 600 Kingsland Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Chris Baillie (630) 761-0408 • fax (630) 761-0608 Moving & Storage Ball Corporation 1300 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ken Palmby (630) 406-3539 • fax (630) 879-0260 www.ball.com Manufacturing Bank of America** 1978 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kristina Seaton (630) 879-5388 • fax (630) 879-3814 www.bankofamerica.com Banks Barco Products Company 11 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 879-0084 • fax (630) 879-8687 www.barcoproducts.com Manufacturing Batavia Creamery Ice Cream Sweets & Treats Family owned by the Jansons family since 1991, we carry the largest selection of premium & private label ice cream in the Fox Valley area. Specializing in creating custom cake desserts, fruit smoothies, frozen cappuccinos, shakes, sundaes and much more! Batavia Enterprises, Inc. Batavia Enterprises, Inc., a property management firm with corporate headquarters since 1959 at 140 First Street in Batavia, Illinois, manages properties throughout the Fox River Valley, including sites in Batavia, St. Charles, Geneva, West Chicago and Elburn. We offer new and historical buildings for lease in residential, retail, office, warehouse and manufacturing. 140 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Gerard R. Dempsey (630) 879-3680 • fax (630) 879-3684 www.bataviaenterprises.com Property Management Batavia Floral and Gift Shoppe, Inc 109 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kris Dunteman (630) 879-2068 • fax (630) 879-2129 www.bataviafloralandgift.com Florists Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence PO Box 1003 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kate Chahmirzadi (630) 937-8800 www.bataviafoundation.org Service Organizations Come and enjoy our treats on our outdoor patio along the bike path by the new bridge. Batavia Insurance Agency* 121 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Eldon P. Frydendall (630) 879-1405 • fax (630) 879-0510 www.bataviainsurance.com Insurance 4 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kirk Jansons (630) 482-3729 www.bataviacreamery.com Food, Specialty Batavia Moose Lodge #682 1535 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kelly Schacherbauer (630) 879-7887 • fax (630) 879-7840 Service Organizations Batavia Custom Travel 232 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Cindy Rapley (630) 879-2930 • fax (630) 879-2985 www.bataviacustomtravel.com Travel Agencies Batavia Park District 327 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Clark (630) 879-5235 • fax (630) 879-9537 www.bataviaparks.org Parks & Recreation *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Chamber members alphabetical listing: A 37 Batavia Plumbing P.O. Box 457 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Paul A. Baumgartner (630) 879-9550 • fax (630) 879-5294 Plumbers Batavia Public Library District 10 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. George H. Scheetz (630) 879-1393 • fax (630) 879-9118 www.BataviaPublicLibrary.org Libraries Batavia Public School District 101 335 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. Jack Barshinger (630) 937-8800 • fax (630) 937-8801 www.bps101.net Schools Batavia Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 520 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Teri Rebstock (630) 879-5266 • fax (630) 482-2786 www.petersenhealthcare.net Retirement & Nursing Homes Batavia Township 131 Flinn Drive, Suite B Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jim Anderson (630) 879-1392 • fax (630) 879-1411 www.bataviatownship.com Government Batavia VFW Post #1197 645 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Bob Zeman (630) 879-9630 • fax (630) 879-7680 www.bataviavfw.org Service Organizations City of Batavia** 100 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Hon. Jeffery D. Schielke, Mayor (630) 454-2000 • fax (630) 454-2001 www.cityofbatavia.net Government BATV - Batavia Access Television 1200 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Holly Deitchman (630) 482-2714 • fax (630) 482-2713 www.BATV.us Media/Television 38 Bauman Plumbing* 308 Maves Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kevin Bauman (630) 406-9690 • fax (630) 406-9690 www.baumanplumbing.com Plumbers Baymont Inn & Suites* 308 S. Lincoln Way North Aurora, IL 60542 Ms. Gretchen Timm (630) 897-7695 • fax (630) 897-8130 www.baymontinns.com/hotel/17920 Lodging BBC Construction & Remodeling Inc. PO Box 67 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jack Zaruba (630) 879-0353 • fax (630) 879-2055 www.bbcconst.com Contractors/General The Beacon News 495 N. Commons Drive, Suite 200 Aurora, IL 60504 Ms. Christine Goerlich Weber (630) 978-8162 • fax (630) 978-8682 www.suburbanchicagonewspapers.com Media/Newspapers Best Western Inn of St. Charles 1635 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Mary Jane Ellis (630) 584-4550 • fax (630) 584-5221 www.bestwestern.com/innofstcharles Lodging Bethany Lutheran Church 8 S. Lincoln Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Nancy Doyens (630) 879-3444 • fax (630) 879-0445 www.bethanybatavia.org Churches/Ministries BFC Printing 1051 N. Kirk Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Matt Novak (630) 879-9240 • fax (630) 879-9260 www.bfcprint.com Printing and Copying *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Chamber members alphabetical listing: B-C BHP Enterprises 805 S. Kay Street Plano, IL 60545 Mr. Randy Schwass (630) 802-1666 Cleaning/Commercial Bicknell Family Dental Care 109 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. Brian K. Bicknell (630) 879-0717 • fax (630) 879-7029 Dentists Blue Pyramid Technologies 4 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Bryan Murray (630) 593-6400 • fax (630) 593-6401 www.bluepyramidtech.com Computer Consulting BluePay Inc. 184 Shuman Boulevard, Suite 350 Naperville, IL 60563 Mr. Marc Feagan (630) 300-2401 • fax (866) 422-6011 www.bluepay.com Merchant Processing David L. Boege, CPA** 232 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. David L. Boege, CPA (630) 326-9955 • fax (630) 326-9956 www.davidlboegecpa.com Certified Public Accountants Boyce Body Werks* We are not your typical Body Shop! At Boyce Body Werks we have built our business around providing customers the highest level of collision repair along with outstanding customer service; 98.7 percent of our customers stated they would refer our services to friends and family. Quality is never an accident. 1240 Nagel Blvd. Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Marcia Boyce (630) 879-9575 • fax (630) 406-5290 www.boycebodywerks.com Automobile/Service & Repair Burger King/ Gill Management We are now OPEN LATE, until 2am in our Drive Thru, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. We serve Burgers for Breakfast! We have a Value Menu for Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner/Late-Night. Items start at $1.00. For the best tasting Flame Broiled Burgers and Chicken, and other easily eaten hand held items, Have it Your Way at BK! 107 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Bruno Hilgart (630) 879-0823 • fax (630) 584-4922 Restaurants Brasel Products, Inc. 715 Hunter Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Davoust (630) 879-3759 • fax (630) 879-6912 www.brasel.com Manufacturing Bright Star Healthcare 1245 Executive Drive, Suite F-100 Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Thomas VanCleave (630) 938-4738 • fax (630) 938-4734 www.brightstarhealthcare.com Health Care Bruce Shay Advertising, Inc. 124 Pitz Lane Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Bruce Shay (630) 879-0700 • fax (630) 879-3601 www.bruceshay.com Promotional Items Buttrey-Wulff-Mamminga Agency, Inc. 355 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Tim Wulff (630) 879-0111 • fax (630) 879-0216 www.bwmins.com Insurance Byrnes Commercial Real Estate 2000 S. Batavia Avenue Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Robert E. Byrnes (630) 845-1400 • fax (630) 262-4002 www.byrnesre.com Real Estate/Commercial Mr. Steve Ciaccio 1178 Giese Road Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 240-6826 • fax (630) 454-3532 Associate Member Cartridge World 821 Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kevin Buesse (630) 406-3575 • fax (630) 406-3577 Office/Supplies The Catering Gourmets 60 Maple Street Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Ms. Janet Lagerloef (630) 466-9211 • fax (630) 466-4679 www.thecateringgourmets.com Catering Citgo Service Center of Batavia 27 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Stan Oke (630) 879-0999 (630) 406-1117 www.citgobatavia.com Automobile/Service & Repair CertifiChecks 1435 Shoup Mill Road, Suite A Dayton, OH 45414 Ms. Lonnie Vandaele (877) 770-4438 • fax (937) 913-1071 www.Certifichecks.com Gifts Clearwater Counseling 508 Clearwater North Aurora, IL 60542 Bill Harding (630) 859-0100 www.FoxBillHarding.net Counseling Batavia Chamber of Commerce 106 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Roger E. Breisch (630) 879-7134 • fax (630) 879-7215 www.bataviachamber.org Chamber of Commerce Colbert Custom Framing of Geneva* 2401 Kaneville Road Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 262-1925 • fax (630) 262-1927 www.colbertcustomframing.com Framing Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Chamber members alphabetical listing: B Changing Patterns PC 150 Houston Street, Suite 300 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Bonnie Artman, LMFT, RN, CADC (630) 406-0075 • fax (630) 406-0079 www.changingpatterns.net Counseling Chase* 5 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Anthony Jovanovich (630) 406-5500 • fax (630) 406-5520 www.chase.com Banks Coldwell Banker Primus Realty Chicago Expert Importers 1229 Pierson Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Linda Bi (630) 761-9816 • fax (630) 761-9819 www.ceimporters.com Importers Chili’s Bar & Grill 491 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Randy Daniels (630) 761-4479 • fax (630) 761-4483 Restaurants The Chiropractic People 1881 S. Randall Road Geneva, IL 60134 Dr. Nathan Conroy (630) 845-8925 • fax (630) 845-8965 www.thechiropracticpeople.com Chiropractors *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member DIANE CARPENTER Realtor RELOCATION & STAGING SPECIALIST Serving all your real estate needs in the Fox Valley. 415 E. State Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Diane Carpenter (630) 208-3452 • fax (630) 232-6918 www.DianeCarpenter.com Real Estate/Residential College Search Services 1200 N. Camden Lane South Elgin, IL 60177 Mr. Cuong ‘Coon’ Chau (630) 336-7754 www.collegesearchservices.com Educational Consultants 39 Collision Centers of America* 820 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert W. Brandimore (630) 879-7964 • fax (630) 879-7976 www.ccamerica.net Automobile/Service & Repair Comcast* 155 West Industrial Drive Elmhurst, IL 60126 Ms. Sharon Douglass Kuglich (866) 594-1234 • fax (847) 789-0216 www.comcast.com Media/Television a Collins-crafted project. We have been creating distinctive additions, basements, sun-rooms, porches, decks and kitchens for 20 years. For more information on Collins Construction Group or to request a quote, please call us today. Collins Construction Group We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the dreams you have for your home remodel and to explain how the difference is in the details of Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva 1555 E. Fabyan Parkway Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Cindy Meeks (630) 208-8811 • fax (630) 208-7844 www.comfortinngeneva.com Lodging Mr. William R. Conrad, Jr. 370 North Water Street Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 326-9786 Associate Member Confident Aire, Inc.** 338 McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Thomas Wangler, Jr. (630) 761-9007 (800) 219-2218 www.confidentaire.com Heating & A/C Corporate Minutes, Inc. 1605 W. Wilson Street, Suite 112 Batavia, IL 60510 Laura D. Wilcox (630) 879-1441 • fax (630) 879-1408 www.CorporateMinutes.net Business Services Congregational Church of Batavia 21 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Elaine Mainzinger (630) 879-1999 • fax (630) 879-0187 www.congregationalchurch.org Churches/Ministries Kane County Cougars Baseball 34W002 Cherry Lane Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Jeff Sedivy (630) 232-8811 • fax (630) 232-8815 www.kccougars.com Entertainment Cornerstone Cabinet & Remodel, Inc.* Since 1996, Cornerstone Cabinet & Remodel, Inc. has served residential and commercial clients throughout the Chicagoland area with crafted custom cabinets, furniture and full-service remodeling work. We produce exclusive, unique designs that are created on-site in our shop, and we specialize in creating kitchens and baths. CURVES 833 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jayne Doty (630) 406-0876 • fax (630) 406-9278 www.curves.com Fitness Centers Daddio’s Diner 134 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Scott M. Beltran (630) 879-5299 • fax (630) 879-2348 www.daddiosdiner.biz Restaurants 931 1st Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dan Collins (630) 406-8434 fax (630) 406-0528 www.ccghome.com Remodelers *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member DePAW University, Canine Campus Inc. 100 S. Glengarry Drive Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Stephanie Caliendo (630) 232-8663 • fax (630) 232-8667 www.depawk9campus.com Pet Services Distinctive Woodworks & Carpentry, Inc.* 434 McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Terry Goldman (630) 482-3990 • fax (630) 482-3990 Carpentry Daily Herald 385 Airport Road, Suite A Elgin, IL 60123 Mr. Mike Smith (847) 931-5730 • fax (847) 608-0849 www.dailyherald.com Media/Newspapers DJM Travel & Cruise, Inc. / DJMTRAVEL.com 1605 W. Wilson Street, Suite 115 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dennis Miller (630) 761-1955 www.DJMTRAVEL.com Travel Agencies Dane County Design 1S048 Wenmoth Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dana Eckberg (630) 879-1059 • fax (630) 879-0746 www.danecountydesign.com Sign Companies Dogs for Disabilities, Inc. 1720 Richter Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dan Wasilas (630) 879-9561 www.dogsfordisabilities.com Nonprofit Dazzo’s Auto Repair & Towing 853 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert Dazzo (630) 761-0309 • fax (630) 761-1309 Automobile/Service & Repair Drendel & Drendel PC 201 Houston Street, Suite 300 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kevin G. Drendel (630) 406-5440 • fax (630) 406-6179 www.batavialaw.com Attorneys Delnor Glen Senior Living 975 N. 5th Avenue St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Cathy Duer (630) 443-8220 • fax (630) 443-7827 www.delnorglen.com Retirement & Nursing Homes Dreyer Occupational Health Services 725 W. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Christine Normando (630) 906-5438 • fax (630) 859-6760 www.dreyermed.com Medical/Occupational Medicine Delnor Hospital 300 Randall Road Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Brian Griffin (630) 208-3000 • fax (630) 208-0293 www.delnor.com Hospitals Deluxe Cleaners 102 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John W. Tosaw (630) 879-3092 • fax (630) 879-3676 Laundry & Dry Cleaning 1737 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Terrence D. McCarter (630) 879-8497 • fax (630) 879-8435 www.cornerstonecabinet.net Remodelers 40 Chamber members alphabetical listing: D-F DS Containers 1789 Hubbard Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. William Smith, Jr. (630) 406-9600 • fax (630) 406-1438 www.dscontainers.com Manufacturing Dynamic Wellness Coaching, LLC 1635 Millview Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Mary Beth Henry (630) 797-0350 www.dynamicwellnesscoach.com Coaching E-Scrap Technologies, Inc. 3 Northpoint Court Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Mr. Matthew Ashe (630) 378-1300 • fax (630) 679-9809 www.e-scraptechnologies.com Recycling Center Eagle Brook Country Club 2288 Fargo Blvd. Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Michelle Danielak (630) 208-4653 • fax (630) 208-4658 www.eaglebrookclub.com Banquet Facilities East China Inn 140 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Renee Du (630) 879-7676 www.eastchinainn.com Restaurants East Wing Marketing 1157 S. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Ruth Michelson (630) 761-3822 • fax (630) 879-2041 Marketing EcoWater Systems of Fox Valley 561 Lark Street Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Earl Wilkison (630) 208-9040 • fax (630) 208-7370 www.ecowaterusa.com Water Conditioning/Purification Elderday Center, Inc. 8 S. Lincoln Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Micki Miller, LCPC (630) 761-9750 • fax (630) 761-9752 www.elderdaycenter.org Day Care/Adult E M E R A L D M A R K E T I N G I N C. Emerald Marketing/ Neighbors Magazine* A community magazine publisher. We publish Neighbors of Batavia Magazine and several other community magazines. We also provide advertising and website design and consulting and other services related to community magazine publishing. 1323 Butterfield Road, Suite 102 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Mr. Tim Sullivan (630) 310-5179 • fax (630) 310-5184 www.welcometoneighbors.com Media/Magazines *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Enticing Cuisine Nestled in the heart of downtown Batavia lies Enticing Cuisine. A full service catering service for “when the food really matters.” BBQs, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, bridal and baby showers, baptisms, any occasion, Enticing Cuisine will set your mind at ease. Give us a call at 630-761-0399. Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Chamber members alphabetical listing: C-D 12 S. Water Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jason Stoffels (630) 761-0399 www.enticingcuisine.com Catering Extra Space Storage 416 S. Lincolnway North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Mark Maxey (630) 844-3315 • fax (630) 844-3314 www.extraspace.com Storage / Warehouse Eyes On You, Ltd 2010 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Charles K. Atwell, O.D. (630) 406-0606 • fax (630) 406-0996 www.visionsource-dratwell.com Ophthalmologists & Optometrists R.A. Faganel Builders 1387 Wind Energy Pass Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. David J. Faganel (630) 482-2400 • fax (630) 482-3600 www.faganelhomes.com Builders & Developers Fannie May Candies 2012 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Katie Ohzourk (630) 879-3539 • fax (630) 879-3539 www.fanniemay.com Candy & Confections FedEx Kinko’s 330 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ryan Harper (630) 406-1174 • fax (630) 406-1454 www.fedexkinkos.com Shipping & Business Services 41 Feece Oil Company 1700 Hubbard Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jill Feece (888) 879-1911 • fax (630) 879-1921 www.feeceoil.com Distributors Fermi Natural Areas PO Box 500; MS316 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Rod Walton (630) 840-4458 www.fermilabnaturalareas.org Nonprofit Fibrenew on the Fox 37W703 Spring Green Way Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jim Black (630) 715-5715 • fax (630) 626-3727 www.fibrenew.com Furniture/Restoration The Financial Group, Ltd. 13 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. William M. Lafond, CLU, CFP (630) 406-6822 Ext:24 • fax (630) 406-6831 Financial Planners 1st Advantage Mortgage 1315 Macom Drive, Suite 205 Naperville, IL 60564 Mr. Nick McGinn (630) 376-0742 • fax (630) 261-2281 www.1amllc.instantlender.com Mortgage Lending & Services 1st Place Travel 28 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Patti Sauber (630) 879-6700 • fax (630) 879-9589 www.1stplacetvl.com Travel Agencies J.C. Schultz/The FlagSource 951 Swanson Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Janice M. Christiansen (630) 406-6191 • fax (630) 406-5932 www.flagsource.com Flags and Banners Flinn Scientific 770 N. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. William A. Wolford (630) 879-6900 • fax (866) 452-1436 www.flinnsci.com Distributors 42 State Representative Mike Fortner 135 Freemont Street West Chicago, IL 60185 Mike Fortner (630) 293-9344 • fax (630) 293-9785 www.mikefortner.org Government Four Beans Coffeehouse 1928 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Barbara Bevil (630) 761-1930 • fax (630) 761-1937 www.4beanscoffee.com Coffeeshop Fox Valley Country Club 2500 North Route 25 North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Robert Wehrle (630) 761-3366 • fax (630) 761-3377 www.foxvalleycountryclub.com Banquet Facilities Fox Valley Home Day Care 35W061 Chillem Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Amy L. Weseloh (630) 201-4123 www.foxvalleyhomedaycare.com Day Care Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice 200 Whitfield Drive Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Greg Weider (630) 232-2233 Ext:212 • fax (630) 232-0023 www.fvvh.org Nonprofit Froots — Batavia 817 N Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Gregory Ness (630) 761-8702 • fax (630) 761-8703 www.frootsbatavia.com Restaurants Ft. Dearborn Relocation Management Mayflower Transit 1245 Paramount Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mike Foster (630) 879-2649 • fax (630) 879-6992 Moving & Storage Funway Entertainment Center 1335 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert Hansen (630) 879-8717 • fax (630) 879-8720 www.Funway.com Entertainment *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Chamber members alphabetical listing: G-I Geneva Business Services 340 Houston Street, Suite A Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Mary Fraley (630) 208-1800 • fax (630) 208-1881 Business Services Genoa Pizza 151 E. Route 38, Unit H Elburn, IL 60119 Mr. Anthony Pizzo (630) 365-9251 • fax (630) 365-9254 Catering Gibby’s Wine Den 1772 S. Randall Road Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Randall E. Gibson (630) 208-6424 www.gibbys-wine.com Wine/Specialty Gingercare Christian Academy 2850 Ginger Woods Parkway Aurora, IL 60502 Ms. Kate Johnson (630) 631-0182 • fax (630) 631-0101 www.gingercare.com Schools Girl Scouts Fox Valley Council, Inc. 200 New Bond Street Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Ms. Susan Kendall (630) 897-1565 Ext:112 fax (630) 466-7018 www.fvgsc.org Nonprofit Goodwill Industries 450 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Don Breuss (630) 761-8049 • fax (630) 761-8082 www.goodwillsew.com Department & Discount Stores Gordon Flesch Co., Inc. 401 N. Kirk Road Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Colleen Clemens (630) 262-8300 • fax (630) 262-0294 www.gflesch.com Office/Equipment Grants Appliances Electronics and More 77 S. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jordan McCroskey (630) 593-6100 • fax (630) 593-6111 www.grantsappliance.com Appliances GuideStar Inc. 633 Kingsbury Court Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ray Benedetto (630) 301-9646 • fax (630) 482-3819 www.guidestarinc.com Consultants Heritage Woods of Batavia 1079 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Lisa Sever (630) 406-9440 • fax (630) 406-9451 www.bma-mgmt.com Assisted Living Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity 723 Aurora Avenue, Suite Q Aurora, IL 60505 Mr. Jeffrey Barrett (630) 859-3333 • fax (630) 859-3355 www.foxvalley.org Social Services Hipp Temporary Staffing 111 N. Water Street, Suite 126 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Warren E. Magnuson (630) 879-9800 • fax (630) 879-9246 www.hipptemporary.com Employment Services Derrick B. Hager, Attorney at Law 106 W. Wilson Street 3-L Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Derrick Hager (630) 482-2525 • fax (630) 482-9915 Attorneys The Holmstad* 700 W. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Karen Larson (630) 879-4000 • fax (630) 879-4402 www.covenantretirement.org Retirement & Nursing Homes Haggerty Ford 601 W. Roosevelt Road West Chicago, IL 60185 Mr. John Czech (630) 231-3200 • fax (630) 231-3210 www.haggertygroup.com Automobile/Dealers Steve Hopkins Agency Farmers Insurance Group 320 Houston Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Stephen Hopkins (630) 879-5590 • fax (630) 879-5632 www.stevehopkinsinsurance.com Insurance Harris N.A.** 155 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Margot R. Shewalter (630) 406-5645 • fax (630) 879-2610 www.harrisbank.com Banks Hubbard’s Ethan Allen Gallery 16 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert Hubbard (630) 879-1473 • fax (630) 879-1020 Home Furnishings Harris N.A.** 185 S. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Andy Montemayor (630) 406-5680 • fax (630) 879-5167 www.harrisbank.com Banks State Senator Randall M. Hultgren 1725 S. Naperville Road, Suite 200 Wheaton, IL 60189 Randall M. Hultgren (630) 682-8100 • fax (630) 682-8108 www.senatorhultgren.com Government Heins Electric 1086 Cascade Drive Aurora, IL 60506 Mr. Josh Heins (630) 404-5567 • fax (630) 301-7365 Electricians Hentzen Coatings, Inc. 1500 Lathem Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Tom Ellis (630) 761-4300 Ext:4326 fax (630) 879-2954 www.hentzen.com Manufacturing Infinite Video Productions, Inc. Infinite Video Productions, Inc., a full service production company has been doing video for business since 1982. Services range from scripting, shooting, and editing corporate or personal projects to small or large quantity duplication of all tape formats including audio cassettes. Infinite Video Productions transfers film to DVD or tape. Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Chamber members alphabetical listing: F-G 1880 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Nancy Ellen Temple (630) 389-0000 • fax (630) 389-0208 www.infinitevideo.com Video Production Illinois Backflow Prevention 713 Queens Gate Circle Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Mr. Mike Cork (630) 466-7795 • fax (630) 466-7795 Backflow Device Testing, Repair & Installation Illinois Business Systems, Inc. 2808 Centre Circle, Suite A Downers Grove, IL 60515 Mr. Richard M. Mytnik (630) 620-6024 • fax (630) 620-5191 www.ilbusinesssystems.com Copiers *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Image Awards & Engraving, Inc. 622 W. State Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Patty Donahue (630) 232-1313 www.ImageAwards.net Engraving Immanuel Lutheran Church & School 950 Hart Road Batavia, IL 60510 Pastor Ronald Weidler (630) 879-7163 • fax (630) 879-7614 www.immanuelbatavia.org Churches/Ministries Indigo Photographic Inc. 117 S Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Barton (630) 761-2990 • fax (630) 761-2990 www.indigophotographic.com Photography Studios Interiors for Business, Inc. 409 N. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Paul Jezior (630) 761-1070 • fax (630) 761-1065 www.interiorsforbusiness.com Furniture/Office The Island Tanning Salon 30 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Erik Davison (630) 406-7700 • fax (270) 514-1549 www.theISLANDsalon.com Salons 43 Ispirare School of Music and Expressive Arts, Inc. 104 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Maggie Jones (630) 879-1280 www.BataviaMusic.com Music Instruction Juice Plus + 12 Windwood Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Ms. Marty Boergadine (630) 466-7679 • fax (630) 466-7402 www.JPforALL.com Health Products Junior Achievement of Chicago c/o Spraying Systems North Avenue at Schmale Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 Ms. Karen Kuramitsu (630) 517-1850 www.jachicago.org Nonprofit Karabowicz & Associates* 1215 Paramount Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ron Karabowicz (630) 879-1360 • fax (630) 879-1361 www.karanet.com Computer Consulting G. Klemm Roofing, Co. 217 Grant Avenue Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Gerald Klemm (630) 232-9010 www.gklemmroofing.com Roofers Keay & Costello, P.C. 128 S. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 Mr. Patrick T. Costello (630) 690-6446 • fax (630) 690-5454 www.keaycostello.com Attorneys Kluber, Skahan and Associates, Inc. 901 N. Batavia Avenue, Suite 301 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Kluber (630) 406-1213 • fax (630) 406-9472 www.kluberskahan.com Architects Kiwanis Club P.O. Box 264 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Susan Bauer (630) 879-2281 • fax (630) 879-6789 Service Organizations K.Hollis Jewelers Kastel Insurance Partners At Kastel Insurance Partners, we focus on setting up companies with insurance that will best suit their needs in the areas of basic health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance. We stand behind our tagline, “The Difference is in the Service.” We offer one-on-one help dealing with every aspect of your group insurance needs. 2200 South Main Street, Suite 212 Lombard, IL 60148 Ms. Kristen Beth Offenbecher (630) 792-0750 • fax (630) 792-0701 www.kastelinsurancepartners.com Insurance K. W. Kraft & Sons, Inc. 923 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John Kraft (630) 879-5507 • fax (630) 879-5873 Plumbers Kane County Chronicle* 333 N. Randall Road, Suite 2 St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Leslie Shambo (630) 232-9222 • fax (630) 232-4976 www.kcchronicle.com Media/Newspapers 44 Chamber members alphabetical listing: L-M K.Hollis Jewelers is a full-service jewelry store where you’ll find a warm, friendly atmosphere; where you shop at your pace - not ours; and where you’ll find thousands of items for every occasion and every budget. We carry fine jewelry, dozens of designer collections, watches, diamonds, gemstones, and we specialize in custom jewelry design and redesign services. 147 S. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mrs. Karen Hollis (630) 879-8003 • fax (630) 879-9603 www.khollisjewelers.com Jeweler KJS Weddings 710 Oak Crest Drive North Aurora, IL 60542 Ms. Kathy Speers (630) 518-7796 www.kjsweddings.com Wedding Consultants Kettley Company Realty Our company has grown over 25 years to become one of the largest and most *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member John C. Koechley, DDS 420 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. John C. Koechley, DDS (630) 406-9441 • fax (630) 406-1103 www.Bataviasmiles.com Dentists Life’s Pages, Inc. 1359 Wind Energy Pass, Suite 122 Batavia, IL 60510 Mrs. Laurie Fosen (630) 566-0178 Ext:709 • fax (630) 389-0619 www.memoriesformychild.com E-Commerce R. Mark Lee, DDS D General Family Dentistry Named one of Chicagoland’s Best Dentists in the Chicago Consumer Checkbook magazine in 2008, Dr. Mark Lee has been providing dental services to residents of the Fox Valley since 1984. He believes in providing preventive dental services and necessary restorative treatments on a timely basis in a pleasant setting. Lighthouse Marketing Services, Inc.* 24 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 202 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Scott Salvati (630) 482-9900 • fax (630) 482-9909 www.lighthousemktg.com Printing and Copying Lincoln Inn Banquets 1345 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Gus Romios (630) 879-7147 • fax (630) 879-5583 www.lincolninnbanquets.com Banquet Facilities 34 N. Island Avenue, Suite H Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. R. Mark Lee, DDS (630) 879-0055 Dentists Kon Printing, Inc. 316 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Nick Konsbruck (630) 879-2211 • fax (630) 879-2293 www.konprinting.com Printing and Copying Laflin Design Group 4 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Katrina Laflin (630) 761-8450 • fax (630) 761-8451 www.laflindesigngroup.com Landscape Architects & Contractors Lamb, Little & Co. 1101 Perimeter Drive, Suite 500 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Ms. Carolyn Hanna (847) 230-3250 • fax (847) 398-7077 www.lamblittle.com Insurance Larson Limousine 218 Adams Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kurt Larson (630) 973-3038 www.larsonlimo.com Limosine Service successful real estate companies in all of Illinois with over 250 superb agents and staff with offices throughout the Fox Valley. Still locally owned and operated and, we truly do put you— our client—FIRST. 125 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Carmen Briggs, Broker (630) 879-9555 • fax (630) 879-9570 www.kettleyhomes.com Real Estate/Residential State Representative Patricia Reid Lindner P.O. Box 865 Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Patricia Reid Lindner (630) 466-9791 • fax (630) 466-7124 Government LibertyMutual Quality protection and service for all your Personal Auto, Home, Life and Voluntary Benefits needs. At Liberty Mutual We are in the business of Helping people live safer more secure lives. 407 S. Third Street, Suite 250 Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Nancy Cortes (630) 232-8100 Ext:56701 • fax (630) 232-1998 www.LibertyMutual.com Insurance Batavia Lions Club P.O. Box 11 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dave Burdalak (630) 879-8289 www.batavialions.org Service Organizations LivingWell Cancer Resource Center 1803 W. State Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Nancy S. Vance (630) 262-1111 Ext:105 • fax (630) 262-1110 www.livingwellcrc.org Wellness Centers Larson-Becker Company 111 N. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark R. Larson (630) 879-1316 • fax (630) 879-1341 Distributors LLS Services 38W360 Main Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Linda Sloss (630) 408-2956 Business Services The Laurel Foundation P.O. Box 658 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Larry Flinn Foundation M.I.C., Inc.* 1344 Hollister Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dennis Kintop (630) 879-6775 • fax (630) 879-6796 www.micconstruction.com Contractors/General *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Batavia MainStreet 2 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Britta McKenna (630) 761-3528 www.downtownbatavia.com Nonprofit Make A Statement, Inc. - Worth Collection 2808 Hapner Way Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. AnnMarie Fauske (630) 879-9794 • fax (630) 879-9794 www.worthny.com Apparel & Accessories Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Chamber members alphabetical listing: I-L John Malkowski, CPA, PC 107 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John J. Malkowski (630) 879-5500 Certified Public Accountants Mall’s Tree Service 344 McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Andrea Mall (630) 879-2991 Tree Services Masus Financial Group 106 W. Wilson Street, Suite 1 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Todd Masus, CFP (630) 879-8464 • fax (630) 879-8595 Financial Planners McDonald’s 125 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John Lardas (630) 879-0024 • fax (630) 879-0036 Restaurants Mendel Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 3N640 N. 17th Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Michael Mendel (630) 377-3608 • fax (630) 377-4103 www.callmendel.com Plumbers Metro Self Storage 500 N. Kirk Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Vicki Arwood (630) 879-1223 • fax (630) 879-0345 www.metrostorage.com Storage/Warehouse Michigan Avenue Magazine 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60611 Ms. Kelly Ryan O’Brien (312) 840-8237 • fax (312) 840-8233 www.MichiganAveMag.com Media/Magazines 45 Micro Lamps, Inc. 1520 Hubbard Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kei Narimatsu (630) 879-0900 • fax (630) 879-0126 www.microlamps.com Manufacturing Moss Family Funeral Home 209 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Bryan Moss (630) 879-7900 www.mossfuneral.com Funeral Homes Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Assoc. 440 S. Third Street, Suite 104 St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Kathy Koziara (630) 584-1996 • fax (630) 584-4717 www.mvnia.org Nonprofit Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation P.O. Box 91 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Nicole Corken www.bataviamothersclub.org Service Organizations Mill Creek Golf Club 39W525 Herrington Drive Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Jonathan Haugens (630) 208-7272 Ext:12 • fax (630) 232-0569 www.millcreekgolfcourse.com Golf & Country Clubs Miscella Real Estate 4 S. Sixth Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Patti Rambo (630) 232-1570 • fax (630) 232-1574 www.miscella.com Real Estate/Residential MJT Accounting & Business Solutions, Inc. 519 Bailey Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Tassi (708) 828-3474 • fax (630) 761-3995 Certified Public Accountants Montessori Academy 595 South River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Stacie E. Benjamin (630) 879-2586 • fax (630) 761-1768 www.MontessoriBatavia.com Schools Moose International, Inc. 155 S. International Drive Mooseheart, IL 60539 Mr. William Airey (630) 966-2209 • fax (630) 859-6616 www.mooseintl.org Schools Morken & Associates* 1888 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Steve Morken (630) 389-3000 • fax (630) 389-3010 www.morkenassociates.com Real Estate/Commercial 46 MultiMarket Real Estate Services, LLC 28 S. Water Street, Suite 201 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Rokos (888) 499-8670 Ext:1 • fax (888) 499-8670 Property Management Chamber members alphabetical listing: O-P Old Second National Bank 1078 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Griffiths (630) 482-8300 • fax (630) 482-9397 www.o2bancorp.com Banks Park Family Eye Care 9 S. Lincolnway (Route 31) North Aurora, IL 60542 Dr. Lena G. Park (630) 844-2500 • fax (630) 844-2599 www.parkfamilyeyecare.com Ophthalmologists & Optometrists Prairie Gymnastics Club 1241 N. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Suzie Kinsman (630) 485-8648 www.prairiegym.com Fitness Centers Old Second National Bank 1991 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Linda Mendoza (630) 761-2624 • fax (630) 406-1798 www.o2bancorp.com Banks The Party Girls, Inc. 2040 Gillenwatter Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Melissa Zickuhr (630) 962-4578 www.thepartygirlsinc.com Event Planning Prairie Path Cycles Batavia 122 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Joe Lafontaine (630) 406-9749 • fax (630) 406-9748 www.prairiepathcycles.com Bicycle/Cycle Shop Neader, Rosales & Company 226 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John Rosales, CPA (630) 879-1000 Certified Public Accountants On-Site Temps, Inc. 1859 Wagner Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Sandy Lowell (630) 406-6022 • fax (630) 406-6023 www.onsitetemp.com Employment Services Patrick Capital Management 106 W. Wilson Street, Suite 5 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Patrick Keedy (630) 406-6371 Financial Planners Prairie State Packaging, Inc. 917 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mike Baines (630) 879-6710 • fax (630) 879-6614 www.prairiestatepkg.com Distributors NICOR 90 N. Finley Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Mr. Thomas J. Kallay (630) 629-2500 Ext:231 fax (630) 916-8549 www.nicor.com Utilities Orchard Valley Golf Course & Restaurant 2411 West Illinois Avenue Aurora, IL 60506 Mr. Tom Tierney (630) 907-0500 • fax (630) 907-8599 www.orchardvalleygolf.com Golf & Country Clubs Nissan of St. Charles 2535 East Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Fred Vargason (630) 584-3900 • fax (630) 584-3998 www.thenissansuperstore.com Automobile/Dealers Organize, Inc. P. O. Box 1212 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jeanne Harms (630) 406-5881 www.organizeinc.com Organizing, Professional John S. Noble, P.C. 201 Houston Street, Suite 300A Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John S. Noble (630) 482-9233 • fax (630) 406-6179 Attorneys P.I. Home Inspection Services PMB 101 1921 W. Wilson Street , Suite A Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Sylvester (630) 301-1242 • fax (630) 761-0917 www.pihomeinspection.com Home Inspection National City Bank 825 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jaime L. Watrob (630) 879-6250 • fax (630) 879-6271 www.nationalcity.com Banks Ronald A. Murphy, DMD 150 Houston Street Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. Ronald A. Murphy (630) 879-7642 • fax (630) 879-3598 Dentists Music Matters School of Music 222 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jeffrey Matter (630) 406-8742 www.musicmattersschool.com Music Instruction The Neader Financial Group, Inc. 109 N. Third Street Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Craig R. Neader (630) 513-8815 • fax (630) 513-8816 www.neaderfinancialgroup.com Financial Planners Nyborg & Company, Ltd. Nyborg & Company, Ltd.* Nyborg & Company, Ltd. specializes in providing accounting, tax and payroll tax services to small businesses and their owners. 236 Webster Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Christina L. Nyborg, CPA (630) 482-9750 • fax (630) 482-9754 Certified Public Accountants *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member NOVA Communications, Inc. 27 South First Street Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Jim Emma (630) 377-1889 • fax (630) 377-1899 www.novacominc.com Telecommunications OfficeMax 321 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Melissa Ranum (630) 761-3920 • fax (630) 761-3927 www.officemax.com Office/Supplies Panera Bread 154 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Chris Lim (630) 761-1835 • fax (630) 761-3163 www.panera-chicago.com Restaurants Paramount Fence, Inc. 557A S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Todd Crescio (630) 406-8410 • fax (630) 406-8423 www.paramountfence.com Contractors/Specialty Pedersen Design Department 510 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. David L. Pedersen (630) 482-3514 • fax (630) 482-3517 www.pedersendesign.com Advertising & Graphic Design Physical Therapy Advantage, PC 35 S. Randall Road North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Joe King (630) 892-8003 • fax (630) 892-8006 www.ptadvantagepc.com Physical Therapy Pinnacle Insurance Agency, Inc. 23 N. Lincolnway North Aurora, IL 60542 Ms. Harriet R. Reilly (630) 897-9112 Ext:122 fax (630) 897-9113 www.pinnacle-insurance.com Insurance Catering with Elegance/Pipers Banquets 1295 Butterfield Road Aurora, IL 60504 Mr. Don Helmig (630) 628-0171 • fax (630) 628-9385 www.cateringwithelegance.com Banquet Facilities PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. 1020 Olympic Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Hank Saunders (630) 879-5100 • fax (630) 879-5120 www.ppg.com Manufacturing *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Chamber members alphabetical listing: M-O Press-Republican Newspapers 3755 E. Main Street, Suite 170 St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Jim Ringness (630) 513-5050 • fax (630) 513-6660 www.chicagosuburbannews.com Media/Newspapers PrivacyBuilders, LLC 902 S. Randall Road, Suite C233 St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. T J McDonald (630) 377-7088 www.privacybuilders.com Privacy Solutions Producers Chemical Company, Inc. 1355 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Roger Harris (630) 879-2700 • fax (630) 879-2734 www.producerschemical.com Distributors Professional Water Systems P.O. Box 714 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Steven J. Godawski (630) 406-9171 • fax (630) 879-2911 www.professionalwater.com Water Conditioning/Purification Provena Mercy Medical Center* 1325 N. Highland Avenue Aurora, IL 60506 Ms. Kristen Smudde (630) 801-2660 • fax (630) 801-2639 www.provena.org/mercy Hospitals 47 Randall 15 IMAX 550 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Josh Foley (630) 761-0601 • fax (630) 761-0602 www.GQTI.com Movie Theaters Realty Executives Premiere* 300 E. Roosevelt Road, Suite 120 Wheaton, IL 60187 Ms. Cori Seider (630) 284-9033 • fax (630) 761-8980 www.theseiderhouserules.com Real Estate/Residential Randall Self Storage 1051 Ketel Avenue North Aurora, IL 60542 Ms. Dawn Gallucci (630) 907-8600 • fax (630) 907-9620 www.randallselfstorage.com Storage/Warehouse Reuland Food Service Reuland Food Service has provided the Fox Valley with quality food and service for over fifty years. We cater almost any event, from family functions to corporate outings for thousands. From freshly prepared potato salad sold by the pound in our Deli to formal cocktail parties and everything in between. Rayco Marking Products 600 South First Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Peggy Best (630) 232-4242 • fax (630) 232-8787 www.raycomarking.com Stamps & Marking Products Realty Executives Excellence 660 S. Randall Road St. Charles, IL 60174 Judy Cox (630) 546-7276 • fax (630) 377-6070 www.judycox.com Real Estate/Residential 115 Oak Avenue Aurora, IL 60506 Mr. Ryan Reuland (630) 859-2877 • fax (630) 859-3364 www.reulandfoodservice.com Catering Rempert Remodeling LLC Kitchens Bathrooms Basements Additions Owner works on all jobs 2 yr. warranty Quality work at an affordable price. 1231 Brandywine Circle Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Geoffrey Rempert (630) 879-9999 www.rempertremodeling.com Contractors/General Realty Executives Fox Valley 601 Ridgelawn Trail Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kathleen Barkei (630) 779-0615 • fax (630) 879-3657 www.kathybarkei.com Real Estate/Residential 48 ReDesign Consultants 28 Marsh Lane Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Sue Henigan (630) 879-6131 • fax (630) 215-5821 Interior Design The RendezVu 1 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jerry Dunn (630) 406-9177 www.the-RendezVu.com Restaurants Retreat Distinctive Therapeutic Massage 1401 Green Pheasant Lane Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Lisa Patterson (630) 391-2271 • fax (630) 406-8411 www.retreatmassage.biz Massage & Aromatherapy Righeimer & Tassi, P.C. 519 Bailey Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Nancy Paluch Tassi (630) 761-3994 (630) 761-3995 www.RigheimerTassi.com Attorneys *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Chamber members alphabetical listing: S The Ritter Consulting Group 39W202 Armstrong Lane Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Al Ritter (630) 673-4254 • fax (630) 443-0103 www.ritterconsultinggroup.com Consultants River West Family Fitness 108 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Chris Hylton (630) 879-8889 • fax (630) 879-8652 www.riverwestfamilyfitness.com Fitness Centers Savant Capital Management, Inc. 330 W. State Street, Suite 3 Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Brian Conroy, CFP (630) 208-0010 • fax (815) 226-2195 www.savantcapital.com Financial Planners The Savvy Traveler 27 N. Bennett, Apt. 406 Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Terry Ward (630) 845-9792 • fax (630) 232-8411 Travel Agencies Sir Speedy Printing/ Naperville RiverFront Chrysler Jeep 200 Hansen Blvd. North Aurora, IL, 60542 Mr. Marc Fagot (630) 907-1700 • fax (630) 907-1799 www.riverfrontcj.com Automobile/Dealers Serenity Financial 1111 W. 22nd Street, Suite 820 Oak Brook, IL 60523 Ms. Crystal Young (630) 990-7747 www.serenityfinancial.net Mortgage Lending & Services Sir Speedy Printing/Naperville provides printing and marketing services designed to help companies grow their businesses. Products and services include Digital printing, copying, and mailing services. Value-added offerings include Webto-Print solutions, Integrated direct marketing tools, poster & banners. Sir Speedy helps companies meet their business growth objectives from lead generation, customer retention and reactivation to brand management. Services Etc.** 1921 W. Wilson Street, Suite A Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kuanie Huang (630) 406-0007 • fax (630) 406-0120 Shipping & Business Services 526 W. 5th Avenue Naperville, IL 60563 Kent and Julie Phillips (630) 355-0660 • fax (630) 355-0779 www.sirspeedy.com/naperville Printing and Marketing Services Riverview Banquets 1117 N. Washington Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Tony Cobb (630) 761-1590 • fax (630) 761-3182 Banquet Facilities SFG Consulting 556 Viking Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Susan Fritz Gonzalez (630) 406-5892 • fax (630) 406-0245 www.sfgconsulting.com Consultants Riverain Point Apartments 200 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Sandy Kowalewski (630) 879-0350 • fax (630) 879-1431 Apartments Roly Poly 1306 Commons Drive Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Robin Gray (630) 232-8190 • fax (630) 232-8195 www.rolypoly.com Restaurants Rose Photo Studio 5 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL, 60510 Ms. Michaelynn Rose (630) 761-1912 • fax (630) 389-0620 www.rosephotostudio.com Photography Studios Batavia Rotary Club P.O. Box 111 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John Clark (630) 879-1255 www.bataviarotaryclub.org Service Organizations Sam’s Club 501 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Nadine Miller (630) 761-9100 • fax (630) 761-4596 www.samsclub.com Warehouse Club Sharratt Chiropractic 940 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. Jack D. Sharratt (630) 406-8088 • fax (630) 406-8288 www.sharrattchiropractic.com Chiropractors Sign Tech, Inc. 334 McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Brian C. Witek (630) 761-0673 • fax (630) 761-0765 www.signtechcorp.com Sign Companies Silver Mortgage Bancorp, Inc. Art Doty founded Silver Mortgage in 1996. Silver Mortgage has seen success and growth over those past 12 years. Silver is a full service residential lender with licenses in Illinois and Florida; and has the capability to do loans nationwide. Silver Mortgage is your mortgage lender with the silver lining. 1001 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 121 Naperville, IL 60540 Mr. Art Doty (630) 778-7100 • fax (630) 778-7151 cell (630)-688-9166 www.silvermortgage.com Mortgage Lending & Services Sign-A-Rama 1519 E. Main Street, Suite 1000 St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Bob Hughey (630) 513-1135 • fax (630) 513-1126 Sign Companies Spa Constantine 9 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Frank Limperis (630) 482-3330 • fax (708) 233-5944 www.spaconstantine.com Day Spa Sparks Reprographics 306 Anderson Blvd. Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Garran Sparks (630) 232-4190 • fax (630) 232-4193 www.SparksRepro.com Printing and Copying *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Spectrum Restoration Services 2600 Beverly Drive, Suite 105 Aurora, IL 60504 Mr. Cory J. Hansen (630) 898-3200 • fax (630) 898-3206 www.spectrumrestoration.com Contractors/Restoration Sperry Van Ness/Landmark Commercial Real Estate* 4 S. Sixth Street Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Neil Johnson (630) 938-4950 • fax (630) 938-4960 www.svn.com Real Estate/Commercial Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Chamber members alphabetical listing: R-S St. Andrews Golf & Country Club 3N441 Route 59 West Chicago, IL 60185 Ms. Michelle Bockrath (630) 231-3100 • fax (630) 231-6952 www.standrewsgc.com Banquet Facilities Stade Homes by Jelinek 3655 Broadleaf Avenue Elgin, IL 60123 Mr. Ed Stade (630) 406-1399 • fax (630) 406-1565 www.stadehomes.com Contractors/General State Farm Insurance 10 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Murphy (630) 879-6969 • fax (630) 879-1662 www.markmurphysf.com Insurance Sue’s Family Hair Company 139 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Sue Heidelberg (630) 879-2278 www.suesfamilyhairco.com Salons Suicide Prevention Services 528 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Stephanie L. Weber (630) 482-9699 • fax (630) 482-9669 www.spsfv.org Nonprofit Citizens for Doug Sullivan 2003 Wagner Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Doug Sullivan (630) 715-7229 www.dougsullivan.com Nonprofit 49 Surface Technology 1210 Crestview Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ralph DeMott (630) 406-1773 • fax (630) 406-1773 Residential Services 2 Brothers Landscaping PO Box 344 North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Antonio Garcia (630) 806-9732 Landscape Architects & Contractors The Care of Trees 395 Industrial Drive, Unit D West Chicago, IL 60185 Mr. David Bruckner (630) 876-3070 • fax (630) 876-0363 www.thecareoftrees.com Landscape Architects & Contractors United First Financial Mortgage Freedom Finders 1805 Foxridge Court Aurora, IL 60502 Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato (630) 962-1153 www.mortgagefreedomfinders.com Mortgage Lending & Services Venice Tavern 31 N. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Owen Egizio (630) 761-3334 www.venicetavern.com Restaurants VisionFriendly.com 43W730 U.S. Highway 30 Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Mr. Rob Wenz (630) 466-2600 • fax (630) 466-1260 www.VisionFriendly.com Web Design Waubonsee Community College 5 E. Galena Boulevard Aurora, IL 60506 Mr. Anthony L. Mann (630) 906-4180 • fax (630) 892-4668 www.waubonsee.edu Colleges & Universities Welcome Home Batavia 1225 Newton Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jennifer Zack (630) 761-9668 • fax (630) 761-9668 www.welcomehomebatavia.com Greeting Services Veolia Environmental Services 1660 Hubbard Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Customer Service (630) 587-8282 • fax (630) 761-0077 www.VeoliaES.com Refuse Management Wachovia Securities 477 S. Third Street, Suite 210 Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Kurtis Hagemann, AAMS (630) 232-8990 Financial Planners Window Expressions by Janet 1019 Schiedler Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Janet L. Seida (630) 507-0155 • fax (630) 761-3963 windowexpressionsbyjanet.com Interior Design Batavia United Methodist Church 8 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Rev. Michael Stoner (630) 879-7060 • fax (630) 879-1635 www.BataviaUMC.com Churches/Ministries Verizon Wireless 350 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Elva Corral (847) 421-6376 • fax (630) 761-1193 www.verizonwireless.com Telecommunications Waubonsee Community College* Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Christine J. Sobek, Ed.D. (630) 466-7900 Ext:2330 fax (630) 466-7550 www.waubonsee.edu Colleges & Universities Batavia United Way P.O. Box 372 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jody Haltenhof (630) 406-9219 Social Services Viking Development, LLC 1121 Averill Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kathy Elvin (630) 406-9860 • fax (630) 406-9861 Contractors/General Touchstone Counseling Services 528 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Karen O’Brien, MSW, LCSW (630) 761-0355 • fax (630) 845-9120 www.touchstoneofbatavia.com Counseling Valley Community Bank 18 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mrs. Michelle Carlson (630) 761-3000 • fax (630) 761-3015 www.vcbank.net Banks Village Profile 33 N. Geneva Street Elgin, IL 60120 Mr. Dan Greenhouse (800) 600-0134 • fax (847) 468-6802 www.villageprofile.com Publishers Tower Car Wash & Detail Center** 2120 Main Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert Powell (630) 406-1099 • fax (630) 406-1158 www.towercarwashbatavia.com Automobile/Car Wash Valley Community Bank 620 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Robert Hoge (630) 584-4433 • fax (630) 584-3399 Banks The Exchange Club of the Tri-Cities P.O. Box 691 St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Wade H. Weisman (630) 377-2939 Service Organizations Thornapple Landscapes, Inc. 1103 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kurt Miller (630) 232-2076 • fax (630) 232-4826 www.thornapplelandscapes.com Landscape Architects & Contractors Tribella Bar & Grill 1900 Mill Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Joe DiGuglielmo, Jr. (630) 406-9696 • fax (630) 406-8721 www.tribellagrill.com Restaurants Valley Industrial Association 2111 Plum Street, Suite 372 Aurora, IL 60506 Ms. Cindy Tomei (630) 892-4228 • fax (630) 892-4280 www.VIAassn.org Association Valley Sheltered Workshop 325 Main Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Scott Hageman (630) 879-2359 • fax (630) 879-2399 vsw14.tripos.com Social Services Vasilion Architects, Inc. 17 N. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Steven J. Vasilion, A.I.A. (630) 406-8880 Ext:x101 fax (630) 406-8881 www.vasilion.com Architects Wagner’s Auto Service, Inc. 1701 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Teresa Wagner (630) 761-2995 • fax (630) 761-2993 www.wagnersautoservice.com Automobile/Service & Repair Wal-Mart* 801 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Morrison (630) 879-3970 • fax (630) 879-6083 www.walmart.com Department & Discount Stores Wal-Mart Vision Center 801 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. Jennifer Geertz (630) 879-7349 • fax (630) 879-7461 Ophthalmologists & Optometrists WeatherTite Siding & Windows, Inc. P.O. Box 768 Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Mark Rudisill (630) 202-8580 • fax (630) 208-1227 www.weathertitehome.com Siding & Gutters Webb Mason 1207 Bilter Road, Suite 119 Aurora, IL 60502 Mr. Andrew Dodge (630) 375-9370 • fax (630) 375-9373 www.webbmason.com Printing and Copying WebLinx Inc. 165 Kirkland Circle Oswego, IL 60543 Mr. Richard W. Bryan (630) 551-0334 Ext:212 fax (630) 551-0353 www.weblinxinc.com Web Design Lisa Smith Youngdahl Graphic Design 930 Cleveland Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Lisa Youngdahl (630) 406-1802 • fax (630) 406-6948 www.lsydesign.com Advertising & Graphic Design Youssi, Youssi & Bina, Ltd. 150 Houston Street, Suite 101 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Francis Youssi (630) 879-5777 • fax (630) 879-0736 Attorneys Zano Salon and Day Spa 2016 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jennifer Hohmann (630) 406-9555 • fax (630) 482-2700 www.zanosalons.com Salons Notes Transworld Business & Travel Services 2021 Midwest Road, Suite 100A Oak Brook, IL 60523 Mr. Ronald Saballus (630) 707-2588 • fax (630) 552-1718 www.OakBrookWorldwideBiz.com Travel Agencies 50 Chamber members alphabetical listing: V-Z Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Chamber members alphabetical listing: S-V Volkman Insurance Agency* Find out how you can benefit from working with an Independent Insurance Agent. We represent: West Bend, Pekin, AAA, Safeco, Mercury, Zurich, and more. Contact us to insure your business or your personal assets. Any type or size of business: in-home, retail, professional, construction, service, wholesale, institutional, or manufacturing. 161 S. Lincolnway, Suite 206 North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. George Gladis (630) 897-8824 • fax (630) 897-1550 www.volkmaninsurance.com Insurance *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member 51 Advertising & Graphic Design Anderson Design 215 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. David J. Anderson (630) 879-9869 www.andersondesign.net Evoke Idea Group, Inc. 201 Houston Street Batavia, IL 60510 Jennifer Sailer (630) 879-3846 www.evokeideagroup.com Pedersen Design Department 510 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. David L. Pedersen (630) 482-3514 www.pedersendesign.com Lisa Smith Youngdahl Graphic Design 930 Cleveland Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Lisa Youngdahl (630) 406-1802 www.lsydesign.com Automobile/Car Wash–Business Services Allergy Services Appliances Associations Allergen Master 1861 Pinnacle Drive Aurora, IL 60502 Mr. Tom Spadafora (630) 673-6060 www.allergenmaster.com Grants Appliances Electronics and More 77 S. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jordan McCroskey (630) 593-6100 www.grantsappliance.com (see ad page 1) Valley Industrial Association 2111 Plum Street, Suite 372 Aurora, IL 60506 Ms. Cindy Tomei (630) 892-4228 www.VIAassn.org Apartments Riverain Point Apartments 200 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Sandy Kowalewski (630) 879-0350 Apparel & Accessories Make A Statement, Inc. — Worth Collection 2808 Hapner Way Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. AnnMarie Fauske (630) 879-9794 www.worthny.com Architects Allen+Pepa Architects 8 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Lane Allen, AIA (630) 879-8831 www.allenpepa.com Kluber, Skahan and Associates, Inc. 901 N. Batavia Avenue, Suite 301 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Kluber (630) 406-1213 www.kluberskahan.com Vasilion Architects, Inc. 17 N. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Steven J. Vasilion, A.I.A. (630) 406-8880 Ext:x101 www.vasilion.com Assisted Living Alden of Waterford** 1955 Randi Drive Aurora, IL 60504 Ms. Gail A. Gauger (630) 851-1880 www.thealdennetwork.com Heritage Woods of Batavia 1079 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Lisa Sever (630) 406-9440 www.bma-mgmt.com Associate Members Mr. Steve Ciaccio 1178 Giese Road Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 240-6826 Mr. William R. Conrad 370 N. Water Street Batavia, IL 60510 (630)326-9786 52 Attorneys Jon R. Baermann, P.C. 106 W. Wilson Street, Suite 15 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jon R. Baermann, P.C. (630) 761-9525 www.baermannlaw.com Drendel & Drendel PC 201 Houston Street, Suite 300 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kevin G. Drendel (630) 406-5440 www.batavialaw.com Derrick B. Hager, Attorney at Law 106 W. Wilson Street 3-L Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Derrick Hager (630) 482-2525 Keay & Costello, P.C. 128 S. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 Mr. Patrick T. Costello (630) 690-6446 www.keaycostello.com John S. Noble, P.C. 201 Houston Street, Suite 300A Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John S. Noble (630) 482-9233 Automobile/ Car Wash Tower Car Wash & Detail Center** 2120 Main Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert Powell (630) 406-1099 www.towercarwashbatavia. com Automobile/ Dealers Avenue Chevrolet 1998 W. McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John Clark (630) 879-1255 www.avenuechevrolet.com Haggerty Ford 601 W. Roosevelt Road West Chicago, IL 60185 Mr. John Czech (630) 231-3200 www.haggertygroup.com Nissan of St. Charles 2535 East Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Fred Vargason (630) 584-3900 www.thenissansuperstore.com RiverFront Chrysler Jeep 200 Hansen Blvd. North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Marc Fagot (630) 907-1700 www.riverfrontcj.com Automobile/ Service & Repair Righeimer & Tassi, P.C. 519 Bailey Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Nancy Paluch Tassi (630) 761-3994 www.RigheimerTassi.com Boyce Body Werks* 1240 Nagel Blvd. Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Marcia Boyce (630) 879-9575 www.boycebodywerks.com (see listing page 38; ad back cover) Youssi, Youssi & Bina, Ltd. 150 Houston Street, Suite 101 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Francis Youssi (630) 879-5777 Citgo Service Center of Batavia 27 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Stan Oke (630) 879-0999 www.citgobatavia.com *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Collision Centers of America* 820 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert W. Brandimore (630) 879-7964 www.ccamerica.net (see ad page 3) Dazzo’s Auto Repair & Towing 853 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert Dazzo (630) 761-0309 Wagner’s Auto Service, Inc. 1701 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Teresa Wagner (630) 761-2995 www.wagnersautoservice.com Backflow Device Testing, Repair & Installation Illinois Backflow Prevention 713 Queens Gate Circle Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Mr. Mike Cork (630) 466-7795 Banks American Bank & Trust Co. 801 N. Randall Road (inside Wal-Mart) Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Obaid Haleem (630) 879-5493 www.ambankqc.com American Bank & Trust Co. 1542 S. Randall Road Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Moses D. Arenas (630) 845-0700 www.ambankqc.com Bank of America** 1978 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kristina Seaton (630) 879-5388 www.bankofamerica.com Harris N.A. 185 S. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Andy Montemayor (630) 406-5680 www.harrisbank.com (see ad page 52) National City Bank 825 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jaime L. Watrob (630) 879-6250 www.nationalcity.com (see listing page 46) Old Second National Bank 1078 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Griffiths (630) 482-8300 www.o2bancorp.com (see ad page 17) Old Second National Bank 1991 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Linda Mendoza (630) 761-2624 www.o2bancorp.com (see ad page 17) Valley Community Bank 18 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mrs. Michelle Carlson (630) 761-3000 www.vcbank.net (see ad page35) Valley Community Bank 620 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Robert Hoge (630) 584-4433 (see ad page35) Banquet Facilities Chase* 5 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Anthony Jovanovich (630) 406-5500 www.chase.com Eagle Brook Country Club 2288 Fargo Blvd. Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Michelle Danielak (630) 208-4653 www.eaglebrookclub.com Harris N.A.** 155 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Margot R. Shewalter (630) 406-5645 www.harrisbank.com (see ad page 52) Fox Valley Country Club 2500 North Route 25 North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Robert Wehrle (630) 761-3366 www.foxvalleycountryclub.com Lincoln Inn Banquets 1345 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Gus Romios (630) 879-7147 www.lincolninnbanquets.com Catering with Elegance/ Pipers Banquets 1295 Butterfield Road Aurora, IL 60504 Mr. Don Helmig (630) 628-0171 www.cateringwithelegance. com Riverview Banquets 1117 N. Washington Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Tony Cobb (630) 761-1590 www.riverviewbanquets.net St. Andrews Golf & Country Club 3N441 Route 59 West Chicago, IL 60185 Ms. Michelle Bockrath (630) 231-3100 www.standrewsgc.com Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Advertising–Attorneys Bicycle/Cycle Shop Prairie Path Cycles Batavia 122 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Joe Lafontaine (630) 406-9749 www.prairiepathcycles.com Builders & Developers R.A. Faganel Builders 1387 Wind Energy Pass Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. David J. Faganel (630) 482-2400 www.faganelhomes.com Business Services Corporate Minutes, Inc. 1605 W. Wilson Street, Suite 112 Batavia, IL 60510 Laura D. Wilcox (630) 879-1441 www.CorporateMinutes.net Geneva Business Services 340 Houston Street, Suite A Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Mary Fraley (630) 208-1800 LLS Services 38W360 Main Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Linda Sloss (630) 408-2956 53 Candy & Confections Fannie May Candies 2012 W. Wilson Street 60510 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Katie Ohzourk (630) 879-3539 www.fanniemay.com Carpentry Distinctive Woodworks & Carpentry, Inc.* 434 McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Terry Goldman (630) 482-3990 Catering The Catering Gourmets 60 Maple Street Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Ms. Janet Lagerloef (630) 466-9211 www.thecateringgourmets.com Enticing Cuisine 12 S. Water Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jason Stoffels (630) 761-0399 www.enticingcuisine.com (see listing page 41) Genoa Pizza 151 E. Route 38, Unit H Elburn, IL 60119 Mr. Anthony Pizzo (630) 365-9251 Reuland Food Service 115 Oak Avenue Aurora, IL 60506 Mr. Ryan Reuland (630) 859-2877 www.reulandfoodservice.com (see listing page 48) Certified Public Accountants David L. Boege, CPA** 232 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 “Mr. David L. Boege, CPA (630) 326-9955 www.davidlboegecpa.com John Malkowski, CPA, PC 107 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John J. Malkowski (630) 879-5500 54 MJT Accounting & Business Solutions, Inc. 519 Bailey Drive Batavia IL 60510 Mr. Michael Tassi (708) 828-3474 Neader, Rosales & Company 226 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia IL 60510 Mr. John Rosales, CPA (630) 879-1000 Nyborg & Company, Ltd.* 236 Webster Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Christina L. Nyborg, CPA (630) 482-9750 (see listing page 46) Chamber of Commerce Batavia Chamber of Commerce 106 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Roger E. Breisch (630) 879-7134 www.bataviachamber.org Chiropractors The Chiropractic People 1881 S. Randall Road Geneva, IL 60134 Dr. Nathan Conroy (630) 845-8925 www.thechiropracticpeople. com Sharratt Chiropractic 940 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. Jack D. Sharratt (630) 406-8088 www.sharrattchiropractic.com Churches/ Ministries Bethany Lutheran Church 8 S. Lincoln Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Nancy Doyens (630) 879-3444 www.bethanybatavia.org Congregational Church of Batavia 21 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Elaine Mainzinger (630) 879-1999 www.congregationalchurch.org Contractors/General–Employment Services Immanuel Lutheran Church & School 950 Hart Road Batavia, IL 60510 Pastor Ronald Weidler (630) 879-7163 www.immanuelbatavia.org (see ad page32) Waubonsee Community College* 5 E. Galena Blvd Aurora, IL 60506 Mr. Anthony L. Mann (630) 906-4180 www.waubonsee.edu (see ad inside back cover) Batavia United Methodist Church 8 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Rev. Michael Stoner (630) 879-7060 www.BataviaUMC.com (see ad page33) Waubonsee Community College* Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Christine J. Sobek, Ed.D. (630) 466-7900 Ext:2330 www.waubonsee.edu (see ad inside back cover) Cleaning/ Commercial Computer Consulting BHP Enterprises 805 S. Kay Street Plano, IL 60545 Randy Schwass (630) 802-1666 Blue Pyramid Technologies 4 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Bryan Murray (630) 593-6400 www.bluepyramidtech.com Coaching ActionCOACH* 1605 W. Wilson Street, Suite 111 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Craig Lowder (630) 761-1566 www.actioncoaching.com/ craiglowder Karabowicz & Associates* 1215 Paramount Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ron Karabowicz (630) 879-1360 www.karanet.com Dynamic Wellness Coaching, LLC 1635 Millview Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Mary Beth Henry (630) 797-0350 www.dynamicwellnesscoach. com Advantage Business Concepts 1475 Lundberg Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Ellen Huxtable (630) 879-6511 www.advantage-biz.com Coffeeshop Four Beans Coffeehouse 1928 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Barbara Bevil (630) 761-1930 www.4beanscoffee.com Colleges & Universities Aurora University 347 S. Gladstone Aurora, IL 60506 Ms. Sarah Russe (630) 844-4620 www.aurora.edu (see ad page35) *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Consultants GuideStar Inc. 633 Kingsbury Court Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ray Benedetto (630) 301-9646 www.guidestarinc.com The Ritter Consulting Group 39W202 Armstrong Lane Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Al Ritter (630) 673-4254 www.ritterconsultinggroup.com SFG Consulting 556 Viking Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Susan Fritz Gonzalez (630) 406-5892 www.sfgconsulting.com Contractors/ General BBC Construction & Remodeling Inc. PO Box 67 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jack Zaruba (630) 879-0353 www.bbcconst.com M.I.C., Inc.* 1344 Hollister Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dennis Kintop (630) 879-6775 www.micconstruction.com Rempert Remodeling LLC 1231 Brandywine Circle Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Geoffrey Rempert (630) 879-9999 www.rempertremodeling.com (see listing page 48) Stade Homes by Jelinek 3655 Broadleaf Ave Elgin, IL 60123 Mr. Ed Stade (630) 406-1399 www.stadehomes.com Viking Development, LLC 1121 Averill Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kathy Elvin (630) 406-9860 Contractors/ Restoration Spectrum Restoration Services 2600 Beverly Drive, Suite 105 Aurora, IL 60504 Mr. Cory J. Hansen (630) 898-3200 www.spectrumrestoration.com Contractors/ Specialty Paramount Fence, Inc. 557A S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Todd Crescio (630) 406-8410 www.paramountfence.com Copiers Illinois Business Systems, Inc. 2808 Centre Circle, Suite A Downers Grove, IL 60515 Mr. Richard M. Mytnik (630) 620-6024 www.ilbusinesssystems.com Costume Rental Dentists All Dressed Up Costumes 901 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Julane Sullivan (630) 879-5130 www.alldressedupcostumes.com Bicknell Family Dental Care 109 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. Brian K. Bicknell (630) 879-0717 Counseling Changing Patterns PC 150 Houston Street, Suite 300 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Bonnie Artman, LMFT, RN, CADC (630) 406-0075 www.changingpatterns.net Clearwater Counseling 508 Clearwater North Aurora, IL 60542 Bill Harding (630) 859-0100 www.FoxBillHarding.net Touchstone Counseling Services 528 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Karen O’Brien, MSW, LCSW (630) 761-0355 www.touchstoneofbatavia.com Day Care Fox Valley Home Day Care 35W061 Chillem Drive Batavia. IL 60510 Ms. Amy L. Weseloh (630) 201-4123 www.foxvalleyhomedaycare. com Day Care/Adult Elderday Center, Inc. 8 S. Lincoln Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Micki Miller, LCPC (630) 761-9750 www.elderdaycenter.org Right at Home 133 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Kathy Wetters 630-879-1965 Day Spa Spa Constantine 9 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Frank Limperis (630) 482-3330 www.spaconstantine.com John C. Koechley, DDS 420 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. John C. Koechley, DDS (630) 406-9441 www.Bataviasmiles.com R. Mark Lee, DDS 34 N. Island Avenue, Suite H Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. R. Mark Lee, DDS (630) 879-0055 (see listing page 45) Ronald A. Murphy, DMD 150 Houston Street Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. Ronald A. Murphy (630) 879-7642 (see ad, page 31) Department & Discount Stores Goodwill Industries 450 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Don Breuss (630) 761-8049 www.goodwillsew.com Wal-Mart* 801 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Morrison (630) 879-3970 www.walmart.com Distributors AGCO Corp — Parts Division 1500 N. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Stacey Lennox (630) 879-3300 www.agcocorp.com Feece Oil Company 1700 Hubbard Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jill Feece (888) 879-1911 www.feeceoil.com Flinn Scientific 770 N. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. William A. Wolford (630) 879-6900 www.flinnsci.com *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Larson-Becker Company 111 N. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark R. Larson (630) 879-1316 Prairie State Packaging, Inc. 917 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mike Baines (630) 879-6710 www.prairiestatepkg.com Producers Chemical Company, Inc. 1355 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Roger Harris (630) 879-2700 www.producerschemical.com Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Candy & Confections–Consultants E-Commerce Life’s Pages, Inc. 1359 Wind Energy Pass, Suite 122 Batavia, IL 60510 Mrs. Laurie Fosen (630) 566-0178 Ext:709 www.memoriesformychild.com Educational Consultants College Search Services 1200 N. Camden Lane South Elgin. IL 60177 Mr. Cuong ‘Coon’ Chau (630) 336-7754 www.collegesearchservices. com Electricians Heins Electric 1086 Cascade Drive Aurora, IL 60506 Mr. Josh Heins (630) 404-5567 Employment Services Hipp Temporary Staffing 111 N. Water Street, Suite 126 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Warren E. Magnuson (630) 879-9800 www.hipptemporary.com On-Site Temps, Inc. 1859 Wagner Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Sandy Lowell (630) 406-6022 www.onsitetemp.com 55 Engraving Image Awards & Engraving, Inc. 622 W. State Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Patty Donahue (630) 232-1313 www.ImageAwards.net Entertainment Kane County Cougars Baseball 34W002 Cherry Lane Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Jeff Sedivy (630) 232-8811 www.kccougars.com Funway Entertainment Center 1335 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert Hansen (630) 879-8717 www.Funway.com Event Planning The Party Girls, Inc. 2040 Gillenwatter Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Melissa Zickuhr (630) 962-4578 www.thepartygirlsinc.com Fabrics Prairie Shop Quilts 1911 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Bonita Deering (630) 406-0237 www.prairieshopquilts.com Financial Planners Aliquot Capital LLC PO Box 1000 Batavia. IL 60510 Mr. Michael George (800) 418-1114 www.aliquotcapital.com The Financial Group, Ltd. 13 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. William M. Lafond, CLU, CFP (630) 406-6822 Ext:24 Masus Financial Group 106 W. Wilson Street, Suite 1 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Todd Masus, CFP (630) 879-8464 56 Government–Insurance The Neader Financial Group, Inc. 109 N. Third Street Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Craig R. Neader (630) 513-8815 www.neaderfinancialgroup. com Patrick Capital Management 106 W. Wilson Street, Suite 5 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Patrick Keedy (630) 406-6371 Savant Capital Management, Inc. 330 W. State Street, Suite 3 Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Brian Conroy, CFP (630) 208-0010 www.savantcapital.com Wachovia Securities 477 S. Third Street, Suite 210 Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Kurtis Hagemann, AAMS (630) 232-8990 Fitness Centers CURVES 833 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jayne Doty (630) 406-0876 www.curves.com Inner Elements Pilates 1001 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Charlotte Trux (630) 389-9999 www.innerelements.com Prairie Gymnastics Club 1241 N. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Suzie Kinsman (630) 485-8648 www.prairiegym.com River West Family Fitness 108 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Chris Hylton (630) 879-8889 www.riverwestfamilyfitness.com Flags and Banners J.C. Schultz/ The FlagSource 951 Swanson Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Janice M. Christiansen (630) 406-6191 www.flagsource.com Flooring Furniture/Office Ashland Flooring 1501 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Vito Brandonisio (630) 761-9999 www.ashlandflooring.com Interiors for Business, Inc. 409 N. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Paul Jezior (630) 761-1070 www.interiorsforbusiness.com Florists Batavia Floral and Gift Shoppe, Inc 109 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kris Dunteman (630) 879-2068 www.bataviafloralandgift.com Wild Rose Florist 217 South Lincolnway North Aurora, IL 60542 Linda Weiland (630) 896-6566 www.thewildroseflorist.com Food, Specialty Furniture/ Restoration Fibrenew on the Fox 37W703 Spring Green Way Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jim Black (630) 715-5715 www.fibrenew.com Gifts Abby’s Hallmark Shop 53 S. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John E. Taube, III (630) 879-0888 Batavia Creamery 4 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kirk Jansons (630) 482-3729 www.bataviacreamery.com (see listing page 37) CertifiChecks 1435 Shoup Mill Road, Suite A Dayton, OH 45414 Ms. Lonnie Vandaele (877) 770-4438 www.Certifichecks.com Foundations Golf & Country Clubs The Laurel Foundation P.O. Box 658 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Larry Flinn Framing Colbert Custom Framing of Geneva* 2401 Kaneville Road Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 262-1925 www.colbertcustomframing. com Funeral Homes Moss Family Funeral Home 209 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Bryan Moss (630) 879-7900 www.mossfuneral.com Furniture/New Amish Furniture Gallery 75 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Brian Zerm (630) 482-3500 Mill Creek Golf Club 39W525 Herrington Drive Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Jonathan Haugens (630) 208-7272 Ext:12 www.millcreekgolfcourse.com Orchard Valley Golf Course & Restaurant 2411 West Illinois Avenue Aurora, IL 60506 Mr. Tom Tierney (630) 907-0500 www.orchardvalleygolf.com Government Batavia Township 131 Flinn Drive, Suite B Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jim Anderson (630) 879-1392 www.bataviatownship.com City of Batavia** 100 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mayor Jeffery D. Schielke (630) 454-2000 www.cityofbatavia.net *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member State Representative Mike Fortner 135 Freemont Street West Chicago, IL 60185 Mike Fortner (630) 293-9344 www.mikefortner.org State Senator Randall M. Hultgren 1725 S. Naperville Road, Suite 200 Wheaton, IL 60189 Randall M. Hultgren (630) 682-8100 www.senatorhultgren.com State Representative Patricia Reid Lindner P.O. Box 865 Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Patricia Reid Lindner (630) 466-9791 Greeting Services Welcome Home Batavia 1225 Newton Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jennifer Zack (630) 761-9668 www.welcomehomebatavia. com Health Care Bright Star Healthcare 1245 Executive Drive, Suite F-100 Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Thomas VanCleave (630) 938-4738 www.brightstarhealthcare.com Health Products Juice Plus + 12 Windwood Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Ms. Marty Boergadine (630) 466-7679 www.JPforALL.com Heating & A/C Confident Aire, Inc.** 338 McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Thomas Wangler, Jr. (630) 761-9007 www.confidentaire.com (see ad page 57) Home Furnishings Hubbard’s Ethan Allen Gallery 16 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Robert Hubbard (630) 879-1473 Home Inspection P.I. Home Inspection Services PMB 101 1921 W. Wilson Street, Suite A Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Sylvester (630) 301-1242 www.pihomeinspection.com Hospitals Central DuPage Hospital 25 N. Winfield Road Winfield, IL 60190 (630) 933-1600 www.cdh.org (see ad page 23) Delnor Hospital 300 Randall Road Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Brian Griffin (630) 208-3000 www.delnor.com (see ad page 17) Batavia Insurance Agency* 121 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Eldon P. Frydendall (630) 879-1405 www.bataviainsurance.com Buttrey-WulffMamminga Agency, Inc. 355 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Tim Wulff (630) 879-0111 www.bwmins.com Steve Hopkins Agency Farmers Insurance Group 320 Houston Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Stephen Hopkins (630) 879-5590 www.stevehopkinsinsurance. com Kastel Insurance Partners 2200 South Main Street, Suite 212 Lombard, IL 60148 Ms. Kristen Beth Offenbecher (630) 792-0750 www.kastelinsurancepartners. com (see listing page 44) Lamb, Little & Co. 1101 Perimeter Drive, Suite 500 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Ms. Carolyn Hanna (847) 230-3250 www.lamblittle.com Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Engraving–Government LibertyMutual 407 S. Third Street, Suite 250 Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Nancy Cortes (630) 232-8100 Ext:56701 www.LibertyMutual.com (see listing page 45) Provena Mercy Medical Center 1325 N. Highland Avenue Aurora, IL 60506 Ms. Kristen Smudde (630) 801-2660 www.provena.org/mercy (see ad page 21) Importers Chicago Expert Importers 1229 Pierson Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Linda Bi (630) 761-9816 www.ceimporters.com (see ad page 19) Insurance Allstate Insurance Co. The Rosenberg Insurance Agency 34 N. Island Avenue, Suite C Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. David Rosenberg (630) 482-9340 www.allstate.com/ davidrosenberg American Family Insurance 106 S. Lincolnway, Suite D North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Joe Kosner (630) 906-8074 www.joekosner.com (see ad page next page) *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member 57 Pinnacle Insurance Agency, Inc. 23 N. Lincolnway North Aurora, IL 60542 Ms. Harriet R. Reilly (630) 897-9112 Ext:122 www.pinnacle-insurance.com State Farm Insurance 10 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Murphy (630) 879-6969 www.markmurphysf.com Volkman Insurance Agency* 161 S. Lincolnway, Suite 206 North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. George Gladis (630) 897-8824 www.volkmaninsurance.com (see ad page 31, listing page 50) Manufacturing–Nonprofit Insurance/ Supplemental AFLAC 1155 Woodland Hills Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Eric Needles (312) 401-3742 www.aflac.com Jeweler Limosine Service K.Hollis Jewelers 147 S. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mrs. Karen Hollis (630) 879-8003 www.khollisjewelers.com (see listing page 44) Larson Limousine 218 Adams Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kurt Larson (630) 973-3038 www.larsonlimo.com Interior Design Land Surveyors ReDesign Consultants 28 Marsh Lane Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Sue Henigan (630) 879-6131 Stacy Ferguson Land Surveying 239 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Stacy Ferguson (630) 879-0158 www.fergusonsurveying.net Window Expressions by Janet 1019 Schiedler Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Janet L. Seida (630) 507-0155 windowexpressionsbyjanet. com Landscape Architects & Contractors Laflin Design Group 4 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Katrina Laflin (630) 761-8450 www.laflindesigngroup.com The Care of Trees 395 Industrial Drive, Unit D West Chicago, IL 60185 Mr. David Bruckner (630) 876-3070 www.thecareoftrees.com Thornapple Landscapes, Inc. 1103 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kurt Miller (630) 232-2076 www.thornapplelandscapes. com 2 Brothers Landscaping PO Box 344 North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Antonio Garcia (630) 806-9732 Laundry & Dry Cleaning Deluxe Cleaners 102 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John W. Tosaw (630) 879-3092 Libraries Batavia Public Library District 10 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. George H. Scheetz (630) 879-1393 www.BataviaPublicLibrary.org 58 *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Lodging Baymont Inn & Suites* 308 S. Lincoln Way North Aurora, IL 60542 Ms. Gretchen Timm (630) 897-7695 www.baymontinns.com/ hotel/17920 (see ad page 27) Best Western Inn of St. Charles 1635 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Mary Jane Ellis (630) 584-4550 www.bestwestern.com/ innofstcharles Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva 1555 E. Fabyan Parkway Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Cindy Meeks (630) 208-8811 www.comfortinngeneva.com Manufacturers Representatives Ascon Corporation 1884 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Steve Rakers (630) 482-2950 www.asconcorp.com Manufacturing ADP, Inc. / Advanced Displays in Plastic, Inc. 500 N. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Diane Sullivan (630) 761-1711 www.adpplastics.com Alcan Packaging 475 N. Kirk Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Fern Downing (630) 879-4845 www.alcan.com Ball Corporation 1300 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ken Palmby (630) 406-3539 www.ball.com Barco Products Company 11 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 879-0084 www.barcoproducts.com Brasel Products, Inc. 715 Hunter Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Davoust (630) 879-3759 www.brasel.com DS Containers 1789 Hubbard Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. William Smith, Jr. (630) 406-9600 www.dscontainers.com Hentzen Coatings, Inc. 1500 Lathem Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Tom Ellis (630) 761-4300 Ext:4326 www.hentzen.com Micro Lamps, Inc. 1520 Hubbard Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kei Narimatsu (630) 879-0900 www.microlamps.com PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. 1020 Olympic Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Hank Saunders (630) 879-5100 www.ppg.com Marketing East Wing Marketing 1157 S. Raddant Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Ruth Michelson (630) 761-3822 Massage & Aromatherapy Retreat Distinctive Therapeutic Massage 1401 Green Pheasant Lane Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Lisa Patterson (630) 391-2271 www.retreatmassage.biz Media/Magazines Emerald Marketing/ Neighbors Magazine* 1323 Butterfield Road, Suite 102 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Mr. Tim Sullivan (630) 310-5179 www.welcometoneighbors.com Michigan Avenue Magazine 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60611 Ms. Kelly Ryan O’Brien (312) 840-8237 www.MichiganAveMag.com Media/ Newspapers The Beacon News 495 N. Commons Drive, Suite 200 Aurora, IL 60504 Ms. Christine Goerlich Weber (630) 978-8162 www.suburbanchicagonewspapers.com Daily Herald 385 Airport Road, Suite A Elgin, IL 60123 Mr. Mike Smith (847) 931-5730 www.dailyherald.com Kane County Chronicle* 333 N. Randall Road, Suite 2 St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Leslie Shambo (630) 232-9222 www.kcchronicle.com Press-Republican Newspapers 3755 E. Main Street, Suite 170 St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Jim Ringness (630) 513-5050 www.chicagosuburbannews. com Media/Television BATV - Batavia Access Television 1200 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Holly Deitchman (630) 482-2714 www.BATV.us Comcast* 155 West Industrial Drive Elmhurst, IL 60126 Ms. Sharon Douglass Kuglich (866) 594-1234 www.comcast.com Medical/ Occupational Medicine Dreyer Occupational Health Services 725 W. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Christine Normando (630) 906-5438 www.dreyermed.com Merchant Processing BluePay Inc. 184 Shuman Boulevard, Suite 350 Naperville, IL 60563 Mr. Marc Feagan (630) 300-2401 www.bluepay.com Mortgage Lending & Services 1st Advantage Mortgage 1315 Macom Drive, Suite 205 Naperville, IL 60564 Mr. Nick McGinn (630) 376-0742 www.1amllc.instantlender.com Serenity Financial 1111 W. 22nd Street, Suite 820 Oak Brook, IL 60523 Ms. Crystal Young (630) 990-7747 www.serenityfinancial.net Silver Mortgage Bancorp, Inc. 1001 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 121 Naperville, IL 60540 Mr. Art Doty (630) 778-7100 www.silvermortgage.com (see listing page 49) United First Financial Mortgage Freedom Finders 1805 Foxridge Court Aurora, IL 60502 Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato (630) 962-1153 www.mortgagefreedomfinders.com Movie Theaters Randall 15 IMAX 550 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Josh Foley (630) 761-0601 www.GQTI.com Moving & Storage Baillie Moving Systems Atlas Moving 600 Kingsland Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Chris Baillie (630) 761-0408 Ft. Dearborn Relocation Management Mayflower Transit 1245 Paramount Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mike Foster (630) 879-2649 Music Instruction Ispirare School of Music and Expressive Arts, Inc. 104 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Maggie Jones (630) 879-1280 www.BataviaMusic.com Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Insurance–Manufacturing Music Matters School of Music 222 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jeffrey Matter (630) 406-8742 www.musicmattersschool.com Nonprofit Dogs for Disabilities, Inc. 1720 Richter Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dan Wasilas (630) 879-9561 www.dogsfordisabilities.com Fermi Natural Areas PO Box 500; MS316 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Rod Walton (630) 840-4458 www.fermilabnaturalareas.org Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice 200 Whitfield Drive Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Greg Weider (630) 232-2233 Ext:212 www.fvvh.org Girl Scouts Fox Valley Council, Inc. 200 New Bond Street Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Ms. Susan Kendall (630) 897-1565 Ext:112 www.fvgsc.org Junior Achievement of Chicago c/o Spraying Systems North Avenue at Schmale Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 Ms. Karen Kuramitsu (630) 517-1850 www.jachicago.org *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member 59 Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Assoc. 440 S. Third Street, Suite 104 St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Kathy Koziara (630) 584-1996 www.mvnia.org Suicide Prevention Services 528 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Stephanie L. Weber (630) 482-9699 www.spsfv.org © 2008 Created by Emerald Marketing, Inc. Citizens for Doug Sullivan 2003 Wagner Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Doug Sullivan (630) 715-7229 www.dougsullivan.com Office/Equipment Gordon Flesch Co., Inc. 401 N. Kirk Road Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Colleen Clemens (630) 262-8300 www.gflesch.com Office/Supplies Cartridge World 821 Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kevin Buesse (630) 406-3575 Park Family Eye Care 9 S. Lincolnway (Route 31) North Aurora, IL 60542 Dr. Lena G. Park (630) 844-2500 www.parkfamilyeyecare.com Wal-Mart Vision Center 801 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL, 60510 Dr. Jennifer Geertz (630) 879-7349 Organizing, Professional OfficeMax 321 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Melissa Ranum (630) 761-3920 www.officemax.com Organize, Inc. P. O. Box 1212 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jeanne Harms (630) 406-5881 www.organizeinc.com Ophthalmologists & Optometrists Parks & Recreation Eyes On You, Ltd 2010 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Charles K. Atwell, O.D. (630) 406-0606 www.visionsource-dratwell. com Batavia Park District 327 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Clark (630) 879-5235 www.bataviaparks.org Pet Services Cozy Paws, LLC P.O. Box 152 Batavia, IL 60510 Michelle Qunitas (630) 337-7393 www. cozypaws.net DePAW University, Canine Campus Inc. 100 S. Glengarry Drive Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Stephanie Caliendo (630) 232-8663 www.depawk9campus.com Photography Studios Indigo Photographic Inc. 117 S Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Michael Barton (630) 761-2990 www.indigophotographic.com Rose Photo Studio 5 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Michaelynn Rose (630) 761-1912 www.rosephotostudio.com 60 Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Advantage, PC 35 S. Randall Road North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Joe King (630) 892-8003 www.ptadvantagepc.com (see ad page 60) Plumbers Batavia Plumbing P.O. Box 457 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Paul A. Baumgartner (630) 879-9550 Bauman Plumbing* 308 Maves Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kevin Bauman (630) 406-9690 www.baumanplumbing.com K. W. Kraft & Sons, Inc. 923 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John Kraft (630) 879-5507 (see ad page 15) Mendel Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 3N640 N. 17th Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Michael Mendel (630) 377-3608 www.callmendel.com (see ad page 61) Printing and Copying BFC Printing 1051 N. Kirk Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Matt Novak (630) 879-9240 www.bfcprint.com Kon Printing, Inc. 316 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Nick Konsbruck (630) 879-2211 www.konprinting.com Lighthouse Marketing Services, Inc.* 24 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 202 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Scott Salvati (630) 482-9900 www.lighthousemktg.com *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Sir Speedy Printing/ Naperville 526 W. 5th Avenue Naperville, IL 60563 Mr. Kent Phillips (630) 355-0660 www.sirspeedy.com/ naperville (see listing page 49) Sparks Reprographics 306 Anderson Blvd. Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Garran Sparks (630) 232-4190 www.SparksRepro.com Webb Mason 1207 Bilter Road, Suite 119 Aurora, IL 60502 Mr. Andrew Dodge (630) 375-9370 www.webbmason.com Privacy Solutions PrivacyBuilders, LLC 902 S. Randall Road, Suite C233 St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. TJ McDonald (630) 377-7088 www.privacybuilders.com Promotional Items Bruce Shay Advertising, Inc. 124 Pitz Lane Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Bruce Shay (630) 879-0700 www.bruceshay.com Property Management Batavia Enterprises, Inc. 140 First Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Gerard R. Dempsey (630) 879-3680 www.bataviaenterprises.com (see listing page 37) MultiMarket Real Estate Services, LLC 28 S. Water Street, Suite 201 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Rokos (888) 499-8670 Ext:1 Publishers Village Profile 33 N. Geneva Street Elgin, IL 60120 Mr. Dan Greenhouse (800) 600-0134 www.villageprofile.com Real Estate/ Commercial Byrnes Commercial Real Estate 2000 S. Batavia Avenue Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Robert E. Byrnes (630) 845-1400 www.byrnesre.com Morken & Associates* 1888 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Steve Morken (630) 389-3000 www.morkenassociates.com Sperry Van Ness/ Landmark Commercial Real Estate* 4 S. Sixth Street Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Neil Johnson (630) 938-4950 www.svn.com Real Estate/ Residential © 2008 Created by Emerald Marketing, Inc. Batavia MainStreet 2 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Britta McKenna (630) 761-3528 www.downtownbatavia.com Printing & Copying–Real Estate Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Nonprofit–Printing & Copying A. L. Allen & Sons 345 Union Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Mark Allen (630) 232-2149 www.allenland.com Coldwell Banker Primus Realty 415 E. State Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Diane Carpenter (630) 208-3452 www.DianeCarpenter.com (see listing page 39) Kettley Company Realty 125 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Carmen Briggs (630) 879-9555 www.kettleyhomes.com (see listing page 44) Miscella Real Estate 4 S. Sixth Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Patti Rambo (630) 232-1570 www.miscella.com Realty Executives Fox Valley 601 Ridgelawn Trail Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kathleen Barkei (630) 779-0615 www.kathybarkei.com (see ads pages 5 & 61) *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member 61 Realty Executives Excellence 660 S. Randall Road St. Charles, IL 60174 Judy Cox (630) 546-7276 www.judycox.com Realty Executives Premiere* 300 E. Roosevelt Road, Suite 120 Wheaton, IL 60187 Ms. Cori Seider (630) 284-9033 www.theseiderhouserules.com Recycling Center E-Scrap Technologies, Inc. 3 Northpoint Court Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Mr. Matthew Ashe (630) 378-1300 www.e-scraptechnologies.com Refuse Management Veolia Environmental Services 1660 Hubbard Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Customer Service (630) 587-8282 www.VeoliaES.com Remodelers Collins Construction Group 931 1st Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dan Collins (630) 406-8434 www.ccghome.com (see listing page 40) Cornerstone Cabinet & Remodel, Inc.* 1737 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Terrence D. McCarter (630) 879-8497 www.cornerstonecabinet.net (see listing page 40) Roofers–Storage/Warehouse DG Remodeling, Inc. 350 Lakelawn Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506 Greg Boyles (630) 897.4348 www.dgremodeling.com Residential Services Surface Technology 1210 Crestview Drive Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ralph DeMott (630) 406-1773 Restaurant Equipment Axis Designs 239 S. Route 47 Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Mr. Bear Wegener (800) 356-4596 www.axisdesigns.net Restaurants Apple Villa Pancake House & Restaurant 1961 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Peter Spentzos (630) 406-8022 Burger King/Gill Management 107 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Bruno Hilgart (630) 879-0823 (see listing page 39) Chili’s Bar & Grill 491 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Randy Daniels (630) 761-4479 Daddio’s Diner 134 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Scott M. Beltran (630) 879-5299 www.daddiosdiner.biz East China Inn 140 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Renee Du (630) 879-7676 www.eastchinainn.com Froots - Batavia 817 N Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Gregory Ness (630) 761-8702 www.frootsbatavia.com 62 McDonald’s 125 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John Lardas (630) 879-0024 Panera Bread 154 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Chris Lim (630) 761-1835 www.panera-chicago.com The RendezVu 1 E. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Jerry Dunn (630) 406-9177 www.the-RendezVu.com Roly Poly 1306 Commons Drive Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Robin Gray (630) 232-8190 www.rolypoly.com Tribella Bar & Grill 1900 Mill Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Joe DiGuglielmo, Jr. (630) 406-9696 www.tribellagrill.com Venice Tavern 31 N. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Owen Egizio (630) 761-3334 www.venicetavern.com Retirement & Nursing Homes Batavia Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 520 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Teri Rebstock (630) 879-5266 www.petersenhealthcare.net Delnor Glen Senior Living 975 N. 5th Avenue St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Cathy Duer (630) 443-8220 www.delnorglen.com The Holmstad* 700 W. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Karen Larson (630) 879-4000 www.covenantretirement.org (see ad inside cover) *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Roofers G. Klemm Roofing, Co. 217 Grant Avenue Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Gerald Klemm (630) 232-9010 www.gklemmroofing.com Salons The Island Tanning Salon 30 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Erik Davison (630) 406-7700 www.theISLANDsalon.com Sue’s Family Hair Company 139 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Sue Heidelberg (630) 879-2278 www.suesfamilyhairco.com Zano Salon and Day Spa 2016 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jennifer Hohmann (630) 406-9555 www.zanosalons.com Schools Annunciation BVM Catholic Elementary School 1840 Church Road Aurora, IL 60505 Ms. Karen Wollwert (630) 851-4300 www.annunciationbvm.org (see listing page 36) Montessori Academy 595 South River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Stacie E. Benjamin (630) 879-2586 www.MontessoriBatavia.com (see ad page35) Moose International, Inc. 155 S. International Drive Mooseheart, IL 60539 Mr. William Airey (630) 966-2209 www.mooseintl.org Security/Alarm Services Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. 1111 Church Road Aurora, IL 60505 Ms. Judy Hoffman (630) 844-5316 www.adsalarm.com (see ad page 62) Service Organizations Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence PO Box 1003 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Kate Chahmirzadi (630) 937-8800 www.bataviafoundation.org Batavia Moose Lodge #682 1535 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kelly Schacherbauer (630) 879-7887 Batavia Public School District 101 335 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Dr. Jack Barshinger (630) 937-8800 www.bps101.net Batavia VFW Post #1197 645 S. River Street Batavia, IL 60510 Bob Zeman (630) 879-9630 www.bataviavfw.org Gingercare Christian Academy 2850 Ginger Woods Pkway. Aurora, IL 60502 Ms. Kate Johnson (630) 631-0182 www.gingercare.com Kiwanis Club P.O. Box 264 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Susan Bauer (630) 879-2281 Immanuel Lutheran Church & School 950 Hart Road Batavia, IL 60510 Pastor Ronald Weidler (630) 879-7163 www.immanuelbatavia.org (see ad page32) Batavia Lions Club P.O. Box 11 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dave Burdalak (630) 879-8289 www.batavialions.org Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation P.O. Box 91 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Nicole Corken www.bataviamothersclub.org Batavia Rotary Club P.O. Box 111 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. John Clark (630) 879-1255 www.bataviarotaryclub.org The Exchange Club of the Tri-Cities P.O. Box 691 St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Wade H. Weisman (630) 377-2939 Shipping & Business Services FedEx Kinko’s 330 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Ryan Harper (630) 406-1174 www.fedexkinkos.com Services Etc.** 1921 W. Wilson Street, Suite A Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Kuanie Huang (630) 406-0007 Siding & Gutters WeatherTite Siding & Windows, Inc. P.O. Box 768 Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Mark Rudisill (630) 202-8580 www.weathertitehome.com Sign Companies Dane County Design 1S048 Wenmoth Road Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dana Eckberg (630) 879-1059 www.danecountydesign.com Sign Tech, Inc. 334 McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Brian C. Witek (630) 761-0673 www.signtechcorp.com Sign-A-Rama 1519 E. Main Street, Suite 1000 St. Charles, IL 60174 Mr. Bob Hughey (630) 513-1135 *Premier Chamber Member **Premier Plus Chamber Member Social Services Batavia ACCESS Committee 547 N. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. W. C. Miller, III (630) 879-7245 Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity 723 Aurora Avenue, Suite Q Aurora, IL 60505 Mr. Jeffrey Barrett (630) 859-3333 www.foxvalley.org Batavia United Way P.O. Box 372 Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Jody Haltenhof (630) 406-9219 Buyer’s Guide Buyer’s Guide Real Estate–Retirement & Nursing Homes Valley Sheltered Workshop 325 Main Street Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Scott Hageman (630) 879-2359 vsw14.tripos.com Stamps & Marking Products Rayco Marking Products 600 S. First Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Peggy Best (630) 232-4242 www.raycomarking.com Storage/ Warehouse Extra Space Storage 416 S. Lincolnway North Aurora, IL 60542 Mr. Mark Maxey (630) 844-3315 www.extraspace.com Metro Self Storage 500 N. Kirk Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Vicki Arwood (630) 879-1223 www.metrostorage.com Randall Self Storage 1051 Ketel Avenue North Aurora, IL 60542 Ms. Dawn Gallucci (630) 907-8600 www.randallselfstorage.com 63 Buyer’s Guide Telecommunications–Wine/Specialty Telecommunications AMI Communications, Inc. 1892 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Randy Sutherland (630) 389-9011 www.ami.net Ashe Communications & Equipment Inc. 1921 W. Wilson Street, Suite 140 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Matthew M. Ashe (630) 879-8304 www.ashecommunications.net NOVA Communications, Inc. 27 South First Street Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Jim Emma (630) 377-1889 www.novacominc.com Verizon Wireless 350 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Elva Corral (847) 421-6376 www.verizonwireless.com Travel Agencies AAA Chicago Motor Club 10 W. State Street, Suite 106 Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Gretchen Flynn (630) 492-4004 www.aaa.com Notes Batavia Custom Travel 232 S. Batavia Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Cindy Rapley (630) 879-2930 www.bataviacustomtravel.com 64 DJM Travel & Cruise, Inc./DJMTRAVEL.com 1605 W. Wilson Street, Suite 115 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Dennis Miller (630) 761-1955 www.DJMTRAVEL.com 1st Place Travel 28 N. Island Avenue Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Patti Sauber (630) 879-6700 www.1stplacetvl.com The Savvy Traveler 27 N. Bennett, Apt. 406 Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Terry Ward (630) 845-9792 Transworld Business & Travel Services 2021 Midwest Road, Suite 100A Oak Brook, IL 60523 Mr. Ronald Saballus (630) 707-2588 www.OakBrookWorldwideBiz. com Televisions Olmsteads Tv & Appliances 221 W. Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Gene Olmstead (630) 879-1286 Tree Services Mall’s Tree Service 344 McKee Street Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Andrea Mall (630) 879-2991 Utilities NICOR 90 N. Finley Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Mr. Thomas J. Kallay (630) 629-2500 Ext:231 www.nicor.com Video Production Infinite Video Productions, Inc. 1880 E. Fabyan Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Nancy Ellen Temple (630) 389-0000 www.infinitevideo.com (see listing page 43) Warehouse Club Sam’s Club 501 N. Randall Road Batavia, IL 60510 Ms. Nadine Miller (630) 761-9100 www.samsclub.com Water Conditioning/ Purification Amber Soft, Inc. 1820 Wallace Avenue, Suite 116 St. Charles, IL 60174 Ms. Doris Roby (630) 377-6945 EcoWater Systems of Fox Valley 561 Lark Street Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Earl Wilkison (630) 208-9040 www.ecowaterusa.com Professional Water Systems P.O. Box 714 Batavia, IL 60510 Mr. Steven J. Godawski (630) 406-9171 www.professionalwater.com Web Design VisionFriendly.com 43W730 U.S. Highway 30 Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Mr. Rob Wenz (630) 466-2600 www.VisionFriendly.com WebLinx Inc. 165 Kirkland Circle Oswego, IL 60543 Mr. Richard W. Bryan (630) 551-0334 Ext:212 www.weblinxinc.com Wedding Consultants KJS Weddings 710 Oak Crest Drive North Aurora, IL 60542 Ms. Kathy Speers (630) 518-7796 www.kjsweddings.com Wellness Centers LivingWell Cancer Resource Center 1803 W. State Street Geneva, IL 60134 Ms. Nancy S. Vance (630) 262-1111 Ext:105 www.livingwellcrc.org Wine/Specialty Gibby’s Wine Den 1772 S. Randall Road Geneva, IL 60134 Mr. Randall E. Gibson (630) 208-6424 www.gibbys-wine.com