Education

LAKE ZURICH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 95

Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 is a high-performing, K-12 school district with nearly 5,700 students. Its well-rounded students, dedicated staff and involved parents are a source of pride. One of the district’s strengths is the many offerings – curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular – available to its students. These opportunities help students to engage in their learning, their schools and to collaborate together.

In elementary school, students begin with art, music and physical education classes as curricular components, and band, orchestra and choir as co-curricular offerings. After-school activities are also available, including LegoLeague Robotics for students in grades 4 through 8.

For middle school students, curricular or co-curricular offerings are available in world language, drama, computers, family and consumer science, applied technology, music, band, orchestra and choir. Athletics, community service opportunities and other clubs are available as extracurricular activities for middle schoolers.

At the high school, there are 15-20 sequenced courses offered across elective departments such as art, applied technology, business, drama, family and consumer sciences, music, world languages, and at the Lake County Technology Campus. There are approximately 40 after-school clubs/activities. In athletics there are 24 sports offered for the current school year, typically at multiple levels. The district has just adopted a new five-year strategic plan and mission to “Empower every learner to achieve personal excellence.”

COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY

With campuses in Grayslake, Vernon Hills, Waukegan and online, the College of Lake County has been an integral resource since 1969, helping thousands of Lake County residents realize their dreams of a better life or a new career.

College of Lake County is an accredited, comprehensive community college where students find all the practical prerequisites for their success. The college offers a guaranteed transfer admission program to more than 20 four-year colleges and universities. Students can also study abroad or participate in the honors program, athletics and more than 40 clubs and organizations.

The college provides cultural enrichment through art gallery shows, films, lectures and high-quality performances by both professional entertainers and students.

College of Lake County continues to update its facilities. A new science building opens in 2018 on the Grayslake campus, and major renovations to the A, B and C wings were completed in 2016-17. A new chemistry lab building was added to the Southlake campus in Vernon Hills in 2015. An expansion is also planned for the Lakeshore campus in downtown Waukegan.

For more information, visit www.clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2090. To learn the top 10 extraordinary things about the college, visit www.clcillinois.edu/topten.

ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

Since opening in 1965, Stevenson High School has become one of America’s leading high schools. Stevenson is a four-time winner of the United States Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Award, and Stevenson can regularly be found in media rankings of the nation’s best high schools.

Stevenson’s motto is “Success for Every Student” and academic excellence is a passionate pursuit. In 2017, Stevenson posted a school-record ACT score of 26.9, and also had 970 students earn Advanced Placement Scholar honors from the College Board.

The school provides not only a challenging academic atmosphere, but also numerous opportunities for growth through co-curricular, service and leadership opportunities. There are more than 130 after-school activities available through sports, clubs and intramurals.

Stevenson serves 15 communities within its 42-square-mile district, and the diversity of families living in the area has changed significantly, particularly within the past 20 years. More than 70 languages are spoken in the homes of Stevenson families.

Students are taught by a talented corps of teachers, with many of them considered by their peers to be among the country’s foremost authorities in their fields. Some of the teaching practices used around the United States can trace their roots to Stevenson High School.

BARRINGTON 220 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Barrington 220 School District educates more than 8,600 students each year in grades pre-K through 12. Located about 35 miles northwest of Chicago, Barrington 220 encompasses 72 square miles. It covers 12 villages: all of Barrington, Lake Barrington and Tower Lakes; and portions of Barrington Hills, Carpentersville, Deer Park, Fox River Grove, Port Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, North Barrington and South Barrington. In addition, District 220 is geographically located in four counties: Cook, Lake, McHenry and Kane. Barrington 220 has one high school, two middle schools, eight elementary schools and one early childhood center.

Barrington 220 is ranked No. 4 in the state by Niche.com, named a District of Distinction by District Administration Magazine and considered a top innovative district in the state by Chicago Magazine. Financially, the district has repeatedly received a AAA rating from Standard & Poors and has earned the highest financial rating from the State of Illinois.

DIAMOND LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 76

In Diamond Lake School District 76, three schools partner as one district to optimize excellence for every child, every day.

All its educational professionals are committed to providing the community with an exemplary educational system that inspires all learners to achieve excellence. Through rigorous academic programs, a comprehensive social-emotional curriculum, innovative technology experiences and extensive enrichment opportunities the district prepares students to be college, career and world ready. ›

In cooperation with the Board of Education members and staff, the district has established the vision statement: “Diamond Lake School District 76: Three schools, one district preparing our children to be lifelong learners, engaged in their community and ready for the world.”

Additionally the district’s goal areas focus on academic, professional, operational and financial excellence with an emphasis on strengthening communications for all stakeholders. These district-wide priorities are the center of its work and inspires the district to always do what is best for students, staff and community.

KILDEER COUNTRYSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT 96

Kildeer Countryside School District 96 serves families living within attendance boundaries in Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Kildeer, Vernon Hills, Hawthorn Woods and Lake Zurich.

Willow Grove Early Learning Center offers full-day kindergarten, four elementary schools serve grades 1-5 and two middle schools serve grades 6-8. District 96 is the largest district sending students to Stevenson High School.

The district is known for strong academics and a focus on improving outcomes for all. In 2017, the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Association of School Administrators recognized Superintendent Julie Schmidt as a Superintendent of Distinction and Prairie Elementary was named a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School. Recently, the district implemented a new schedule at middle schools to increase instructional minutes for core content and include flexible time within core content blocks.

Recognized by Apple as a Distinguished Schools Program for innovation and leadership, the district’s technology is a tool for learning: Every student has daily access. School environments are highly collaborative, with instructional decisions founded on data and best practice.

Administrators and staff share clear understanding of their responsibility – and opportunity – to prepare students to succeed. Their approach reflects the district’s focus: Every child. Every school. Every day.

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH SCHOOL

St. Francis de Sales Parish School serves students in preschool through grade 8. As part of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Parish, the school is committed to providing an environment that promotes academic excellence and a foundation of faith for all students, teachers, staff and parents.

To enhance spiritual growth, St. Francis de Sales provides opportunities for prayer, reflection, service and liturgy. In addition to academics and faith formation, the school offers students many opportunities in athletics, special programs and clubs as well as ways for parents to become involved.

The school now offers a 3- and 4-year-old preschool schedule. Preschool-aged children will now have the opportunity to attend two, three or five full days or half days.

Schedule a visit to learn about the Catholic faith formation that takes place every day at St. Francis de Sales Parish School. To schedule a tour, call (847) 438-7921. For more information, visit www.stfrancislzschool.org or call the school office at (847) 438-7921.

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN SCHOOL

St. Matthew Lutheran School & Church has provided quality Christian education to the community since first opening its doors in 1864. Early childhood through elementary education programs provide children with the building blocks for lifelong success. Programs include preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds with flexible scheduling options, kindergarten and kindergarten enrichment program, prekindergarten and first grade. Morning and afternoon extended care program is available for families.

St. Matthew Lutheran School offers a complete curriculum that incorporates all academic skills, as well as the integration of technology to ensure students have a steady command of its use in everyday life. St. Matthew Lutheran School and its faculty of Christian teaching professionals work toward the goals of its charter: “To prepare students to meet the rigorous challenges of the twenty first century academically, spiritually, socially and physically.”

Visit www.stmattschool.net to find information on registration and tuition, as well as view brochures and learn more about education programs. A complete registration kit is also available at the school office at 24480 N. Old McHenry Rd. in Hawthorn Woods. Contact the school office at (847) 438-6103 or email mailto:shepard@stmattsonline.com.


Recreation

VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

The Village of Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department enriches the quality of life for the Lake Zurich community through its commitment to maximizing the value of parks and services, environmental stewardship, diversity of uses and recreational opportunities across the complete age spectrum.

The Village of Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department has 247 acres of park property throughout the village that hosts two beaches, 22 playgrounds, 10 baseball fields, 10 soccer fields, four basketball court locations, six volleyball courts, three tennis court locations, five fishing locations, 12 picnic pavilions, a skate park, sled hill and miles of biking and hiking trails.

The department touched the lives of over 5,000 residents and nonresidents who attended programs and used services in the past year. The department offers services such as shelter rentals and beach passes/daily admittance and an array of programs such day camp, early childhood programs, dance, youth enrichment classes, fitness, youth sports and aquatics. Some new exciting adult offerings that complement existing programming such as guitar, golf, tae kwon do, karate, self-defense and CPR training classes include horseback riding, health and wellness workshops, dog obedience classes and yoga on the beach.

The department also hosts over 45 events annually with over 45,000 in attendance. The top five attended events of last year included July 4 Independence Day Celebration (8,000), Rock the Block (7,500), Miracle on Main Street (2,500), Farmers Market (1,000 average per week) and Craft Beer Festival (1,500).

VILLAGE OF DEER PARK

The Village of Deer Park owns more than 73 acres of parkland and open space. The village offers three community parks, seven neighborhood parks and several natural area and open space lots. The developed parks provide two baseball fields, a softball field, three soccer fields, six tennis courts, six playground, pavilions and several miles of walking and biking trails to residents of the community. Several major parks have been recently improved with ADA-compliant walking paths.

The Vehe Farm includes a soccer field, prairie path, butterfly garden and a restored barn as a community center.

For a list of parks and facilities, visit www.villageofdeerpark.com.›

ELA TOWNSHIP

Ela Township’s 55+ program is dedicated to providing the highest quality recreational, social and supportive services to Ela Township residents age 55 and older. Its goal to foster a warm environment where individuals can explore and enjoy activities and services designed to meet the needs and enrich the lives of the township’s diverse older adult population.

The 55+ program offers a variety of day and evening programming, including health and fitness classes, arts and crafts, games, lunch-and-learns, cuisine clubs, day and long distance trips, discussion groups, guest speakers and special events, such as the annual Holiday Dinner Dance.

The program’s in-house senior resource specialist can answer questions and provide assistance with prescription drug coverage, Medicare and Medicaid, food stamps, transportation, discount programs, meal programs, assisted living and nursing home referrals, counseling and more.

Led by Director Susan Dillon, Ela 55+ operates out of the Ela Community Center at 380 Surryse Rd. in Lake Zurich. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Membership is free to all residents in Ela Township who are age 55 and older. Sign up at the community center to receive the quarterly newsletter. For more information, call (847) 438-9160, email susandillon@ela55plus.com or visit www.elatownship.org/seniors.

HAWTHORN WOODS PARK DEPARTMENT

The Village of hawthorn Woods Park and Recreation Department is responsible for the maintenance, operation, planning and programming of 21 parks including The Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center and five natural open space areas. Residents have access to tennis courts, playgrounds (ADA Accessible) softball and baseball fields, Lacrosse and soccer fields, basketball courts, picnic facilities, in-line skating rink, picnic facilities, park gazebos and pavilions and concession stands many available for rent. The Department provides a number of recreation programs, classes, workshops, activities, camps and senior luncheons throughout the year. The Parks and Recreation Department also supports village wide special events including, outdoor movies in the park, summer concerts in the park, car shows, Winter Carnival, Bark in The Park, Independence Celebration Fireworks and Parade, Holiday Craft Fair and Holiday Tree Lighting activities. All offered at no cost to the public. We invite everyone from toddlers to youth, teens, adults and seniors to come out and experience the joy of nature, physical fitness, play and the stimulation of the mind and spirit. Remember, fun is a renewable resource so enjoy it often.

VILLAGE OF KILDEER RECREATION AREAS

There are two recreation/open space areas in the Village of Kildeer along with the first phase of a regional bike path. An athletic field is located next to the Quentin Collection Shopping Center and it is used for sports activities and outdoor events such as the Village’s 50th anniversary celebration. A five acre Nature Center is behind Village Hall that serves as a non-public habitat where wildlife and plants can thrive undisturbed. The first portion of the Village’s bike path system is in place which will connect the Heron’s Creek Forest Preserve NE of Kildeer to the Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve SE of the Village. Kemper Lakes Golf Course, host of the 1989 PGA Championship, is located in the Village. In 2018 Kemper Lakes will again host a major golf tournament, this time it will be the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE PARK DISTRICT

The Long Grove Park District was founded as a conservation organization; it is not a traditional park district. The district’s major site is the 49-acre Reed-Turner Woodland, an Illinois-certified Nature Preserve. It is open dawn to dusk every day and features multiple ecosystems and a high diversity of plant and animal life. It is especially noted for its profusion of spring wildflowers.

Other facilities include Buffalo Creek Park in downtown Long Grove, ball fields, and Long View Meadow, a 57-acre area that attracts migrating waterfowl and other birds. The district holds approximately 400 acres in Long Grove designated for conservation to enhance the open space characteristics of Long Grove. Much of this land is wetland. Preserving it adds to wildlife habitat and helps protect the aquifers that provide Long Grove’s water.

The park district offers a variety of sports, nature, crafts and educational programs for youth and adults. Program listings are available on the district’s website. The Reed-Turner Nature Center hosts the meetings of the Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club and the RTW Botanical Artists’ Circle. Both groups welcome members from any area.

The district is a non-taxing entity relying on donations and volunteer help for its operations.

For more information, visit http://lgparks.org.

VILLAGE OF NORTH BARRINGTON PARKS & RECREATION

Residents are able to enjoy events such as Summer Concerts at Eton Park and fests in the fall and winter organized by The Parks Commission of the Village of North Barrington, a volunteered-based entity. For more information on volunteering for any event, or becoming a member of the parks commission, contact the village at info@northbarrington.org.


Economic Development

Thanks to an abundance of commercial and residential development over the last dozen or so years, the southwestern corner of Lake County has a strong economic engine that is firing on all cylinders. Bulldozers are gradually being replaced by shoppers and diners, and beautiful residences are sprouting up in place of corn stalks and soy beans.

In the Village of Deer Park, the Deer Park Town Center, which began all of the development in the area, continues to do well. Tenants are renewing leases and making improvements to their stores. Bike paths and sidewalks have also been improved and extended. In addition, festivals like a jazz fest, an art fest and Santa fireworks have been added to the calendar as a further draw to the center, according to Beth McAndrews, village administrator.

Since much of the open land along the west side of Rand Road in the Village of Deer Park has been developed, the village’s elected officials and staff members are now focusing on bringing in additional residents and businesspeople who will likely shop in its plentiful retail stores and eat in its delicious restaurants, McAndrews said.

The Crossings of Deer Park, a rental community on the southeast corner of the intersection of Deer Park Boulevard and Field Parkway features 44 rental townhouse units and 192 rental apartments with a pool, clubhouse, fitness center and even a dog park, is expected to begin renting soon.

In addition, The Solana, a very upscale senior living facility, is now approximately 50 percent occupied. It features 180 one- and two-bedroom assisted living and independent living apartments and is located at Lake-Cook Road and Hamilton Parkway.

The new Co-Optum co-op office building along Field Parkway near Deer Park Center is gradually filling, as well, bringing in workers from other communities who can shop in Deer Park stores and patronize local restaurants.

“We continue to focus our efforts on developing 75 plus acres along Rand Road. Deer Park is steadfast on furthering quality economic development that compliments and caters to a healthy, aesthetically pleasing, vibrant life for residents and visitors,” McAndrews said.

Just to the east in the Village of Kildeer, the 180,000-square-foot Kildeer Village Square shopping center along Rand Road between Whole Foods and Chick-Fil-A, is now open.

Tenants include Nordstrom Rack, Sierra Trading Company, Nike, Joseph A. Bank, DSW and Uncle Julio’s restaurant. Stores began to open in spring of 2017 and others including Art Van Furniture, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza, Café Zupa’s and Roti Mediterranean opened this past fall, according to Michael Talbett, Kildeer’s chief village officer.

The village now has four thriving shopping centers along its side of Rand Road – the Quentin Collection, Kildeer Marketplace, the Shops at Kildeer and Kildeer Village Square, Talbett said.

The only remaining acreage on the Kildeer side of Rand Road is a 62-acre parcel at Long Grove Road in unincorporated Lake County which will hopefully become incorporated into the village at some point in the future, he noted.

The Kemper Lake Golf Course will be the center of most of the activity in Kildeer during 2018. A major tournament, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, will be held there in June – the first major tournament since the PGA Tournament won by Payne Stewart in 1989, Talbett said. Security and traffic control will present a challenge to Kildeer so Talbett and the police chief recently attended the BMW Championship at Conway Farms to see how things were done there. Now they are starting to make their own plans for the Kemper event.

“This will truly be a regional event, so all of the communities in the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce will likely take part and benefit from the many visitors to the area,” he added.

In addition, an area inside the Kemper Lakes Golf Course is being developed by Taylor Morrison for new luxury homes. The Preserves, as it is called, will begin construction next spring and will feature 31 custom homes which will sell for $900,000 and up, Talbett said. “Construction work will be suspended during the week of the golf tournament so that the noise does not disturb the golfers.”

M/I Homes is also planning to develop land abutting Kemper Lakes. It will build move-down homes for empty-nesters on two parcels adjoining the Kemper property. A total of 97 such homes are planned.

Talbett is also pleased that Quentin Road will be widened to four lanes and both a dedicated bike path and a sidewalk for walking will be added, with construction starting sometime in 2018.

Hawthorn Woods is planning a downtown district, too, along a one-mile stretch of Midlothian Road between Old McHenry and Gilmer Roads near its aquatic center that draws hundreds of people every day during the summer. A market analysis of the project has been recently completed by AECOM and presented to the village board, according to Pam Newton, chief operating officer. ›

Hawthorn Woods will now turn its attention to making several potential sites in that area along Midlothian Road shovel-ready and planning the delivery of water and sewer service.

Eventually the village hopes to be able to tout a walk-able downtown with high-end commercial/retail/restaurant properties and diversified housing which will attract young professionals, families and empty nesters.

Most of the current development news in Hawthorn Woods, however, is residential in nature as the village seeks to diversify its housing stock from traditional one-acre lots.

“Now that we are bringing in more modern utilities, we can diversify our housing base,” she noted, “and bring in executive homes on smaller lots to welcome those residents who desire a Hawthorn Woods lifestyle with less yard maintenance.”

William Ryan Homes is building 60 homes at Stonebridge, a conservation-style community featuring clustered homes and 60 percent open space. In addition, Foxford Communities is constructing a mixed-use property on the northeast corner of Route 22 and Quentin Road. It features 37 high density “neo-traditional” single family homes arranged in a square grid urbanistic Main Street style, along with four commercial lots. Hawthorn Trails, as it will be known, is located across from Mariano’s.

Pulte Homes’ Hawthorn Hills community, which features 220 homes in four neighborhoods, is now 60 percent sold. The homes built there range in price from the $400,000s to the mid-$700,000s and feed into two different high school districts – Stevenson and Lake Zurich high schools.

The big news in Hawthorn Woods, however, has been the opening in late September of the new 11.88-acre Brierwoods Preserve at 28 Bruce Circle North. It features an overlook of a beautiful wetland, a walking trail, a butterfly habitat, a picnic area and a variety of trees, including many 100-year-old oaks, in an area adjacent to the Acorn Acres and Brierwood Estates subdivisions.

A portion of the land for this park was donated to the village in 1979 by a builder, but only a small piece of it was utilized as a neighborhood park. The village also purchased adjacent land to increase the total acres for Brierwood Preserve. This past spring, the village received a $20,000 grant from the CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program to establish an environment where monarch butterflies can feed and reproduce. It mandated that plants that produce nectar for food be planted, along with milkweed, which is where the butterflies prefer to lay their eggs.

The village added $30,000 of its own funds and partnered with CN’s “America in Bloom” organization to complete the program.

“While our staff was clearing out the buckthorn and other invasive species to make a trail, we found a treasure of natural resources,” Newton said. “We knew we needed to make this land accessible to the public and invite our residents to experience the beauty of the landscape that we had uncovered.”

So now Hawthorn Woods will share it with everyone. In fact, the quarter-mile trail, which follows an old deer path, has been made ADA compliant.

Lake Zurich is also percolating with activity throughout the village, according to Sarosh Saher, community development director.

For instance, the old Lake Zurich Lumber property at Old Rand Road and Route 22 may be replaced with a mixed-use development featuring up to 100 apartments above retail and restaurant spaces and on the north side of the lake, the 10-acre site formerly owned by Hackney’s restaurant may become a 125,000-square-foot, three-story Life Time Fitness facility with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. A self-storage facility is also under construction at Buesching Road and Route 22 and a Murphy’s Express gas station, as well as a day care center, is currently being built at Sparrow Ridge Plaza just east of Deerpath Commons on Rand Road.

In addition, the former Omega Restaurant space on the northwest corner of Rand Road and Route 22 will soon be repurposed into a Shell gas station, owned by True North; five of approximately 18 acres at the southwest corner of Quentin and Route 22 may soon be transformed into as many as four retail structures, including a bank and gas station; and the vacant property at 525 N. Rand Rd. may be transformed into a 21,000-square-foot strip shopping center.

Several new restaurants have also come to town or relocated within the community this past year. Third Lake-based BBQ’d Productions has opened a restaurant at 405 N. Rand Rd.; JJ Twigs has re-opened a carry-out location within Lake Zurich Square, near the K-Mart property; the former White Alps Restaurant at 572 W. Main St. has become Molly’s Original Pancake House; Zin Gastropub has opened at Shoppes of Lake Zurich on the corner of Clover Hill Lane and Rand Road; and Franco’s Pescheria (formerly known as Diamond Fresh Seafood) and Roaring Table Brewery, a craft brewery, have established themselves within the Village Square Shopping Center on the southwest corner of Rand Road and Route 22.

Several industrial firms that call the village home have recently completed or announced expansion plans. They include Tuf-Tite drainage and septic products, Echo power tools, Bish Creative Display, Termax and Schaff Piano.

Residential construction is also underway. Garden Homes, the owner of the former Kmart property across from Paulus Park, is redeveloping the property with a mixed-use development containing 162 new apartments and 19,000 square feet of retail space. In addition, two 48-unit apartment buildings are being built by Foxford Communities at the corner of Old Rand Road and Main Street in downtown Lake Zurich, completing the Somerset on the Lake development.

Ryan Homes is also planning to build 36 townhouses in nine buildings which front on Route 22, just west of the Lake Zurich Lumber Company. The village also expects Central One LLC to build 24 single family homes south of Mariano’s near the corner of Route 22 and Quentin Road.

In addition, Pathways Senior Living opened Azpira Place, a senior living facility along Rand Road at the north end of the Village, last May.

Long Grove may be known best for its historic downtown, but recent economic growth involves much more than just that commercial area, according to Village President Bill Jacob.

Commercial development is in fact sprinkled throughout the entire community. The Sunset Grove shopping center at Route 83, just south of Aptakisic Road, includes the popular Sunset Foods, as well as a brand-new Starbucks and a CVS. A newly built Dunkin’ Donuts is at the intersection of Route 22 and Old McHenry Road, and the aptly named “Pub 83” has now opened at Route 83 and Gilmer Road.

Long Grove also boasts a busy Menards at Lake-Cook and Hicks Roads (Route 53), and “The Care of Trees,” formerly known as Hendricksen Tree Experts – a subsidiary of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has moved into the former Geimer’s Greenhouse site along Route 53. The business specializes in environmentally-sustaining tree care.

A new assisted living and memory care facility called “Arboria of Long Grove” was also built on a 10-acre parcel off of Route 53, Jacob said. It is locally owned, but managed by Life Care Services, a nationally-known senior living management firm.

Long Grove’s well-known historic downtown shopping area is also attracting new businesses, spurred in part by a number of infrastructure improvements and growth incentives the village has initiated. New openings last summer included Buffalo Creek Brewing Company, a craft beer business, and the Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

Other downtown area growth includes the Long Grove Confectionary’s relocation into two buildings it purchased across from the Village Tavern, while its former space has been taken by a competitor, Palatine-based Morkes Chocolates, which is new to Long Grove. The Covered Bridge Creamery ice cream and coffee shop also plans a downtown opening in the coming months.

With eyes on the future, Jacob noted that the village sold property located between the Enzo & Lucia Ristorante Italiano and the fire station to a developer that hopes to build spaces for additional restaurants.

“We have had lots of great activity, and the village is in the process of improving the downtown with new sidewalks and lights. Lake County is also installing a traffic light at the intersection of Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin Roads,” Jacob said. “In addition, we brought municipal water to the downtown before the construction of the Harbor Chase senior living at Route 83 and Old McHenry Road and extending to the Buffalo Creek Brewing Company. We now plan to extend municipal water to serve Long Grove Confectionary and the former Seasons Restaurant property.”

Beyond that, Long Grove is updating its comprehensive plan, which complements the economic incentive plan currently offered by the village to encourage growth and development in the downtown area. Three businesses have already taken advantage of the plan, which shares sales tax revenues and potentially TIF funds with businesses that make new investments and improvements in the near term.

“Economic development is key for us, but we want to maintain the right balance with the charm and openness Long Grove is known for. And, specifically we’re seeking sales tax generators, since we don’t levy a real estate tax for the village,” Jacob added.

Two new residential communities are also in the development pipeline. Together, they will add roughly 60 single family homes to the community. The communities are called Deer Trail and Karen’s Corner and will be located near the intersection of Old Hicks Road and Route 53.

North Barrington remains a small bedroom community with no new commercial or residential developments on the horizon, according to Kathy Nelander, village administrator/clerk.


Restaurants Guide

Lake Zurich Dining Guide:

BACCHUS NIBBLES
800 W. IL Rt. 22
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-3212
www.BacchusNibbles.com

BASKIN ROBBINS/DUNKIN’ DONUTS/ DUNKIN’ DELI
485 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 540-7776
www.baskinrobbins.com

BBQ’D PRODUCTIONS
405 N. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 543-1234
www.wegrillitall.com

BEELOWS STEAKHOUSE
763 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 540-0600
www.beelows.com

BEERABILITY
159 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 847-7393
www.beerabilitybar.com

BELLALUKES
193 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 540-6183
www.bellalukes.net

BIAGGI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO
20560 Rand Rd.
Deer Park
(847) 438-1850
www.biaggis.com

BOBBERS LAKE ZURICH
710 N Old Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 847-1620
www.bobbersLZ.com

BROKEN EARTH WINERY LONG GROVE
219 Robert Parker Coffin Rd.
Long Grove
(847) 383-5052
www.BrokenEarthWinerylg.com

BROKEN OAR, INC.
614 Rawson Bridge Rd.
Port Barrington
(847) 639-9468
www.brokenoar.com

BRUNCH CAFE – Fox River Grove
935 IL Rt. 22
Fox River Grove
(847) 516-0409
www.brunchcafe.com

BRUNCH CAFE – Kildeer
Opening Spring 2018
20393 N. Rand Rd.
Kildeer

BUDDY’S SPECIAL EVENTS
20758 Landmark Ln.
Deer Park
(847) 845-4996
www.BuddysSpecialEvents.com

BUFFALO CREEK BREWING
360 Historical Ln.
Long Grove
(847) 821-6140
www.buffalocreekbrewing.com

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
20502 N. Rand Rd.
Deer Park
(847) 550-0273
www.cpk.com

CANLAN SPORTSPLEX
28156 W. Northpointe Pkwy.
Lake Barrington
(847) 382-3433
www.canlansports.com/lakebarrington

CHASERS SPORTS BAR & GRILL
830 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 550-9600
www.chasersbar.com

CHICK-FIL-A
20429 N. Rand Rd.
Kildeer
(847) 438-8600
www.chick-fil-a.com/kildeer

CONCORDE BANQUETS, INC.
20922 N. Rand Rd.
Kildeer
(847) 438-0025
www.concordebanquets.com

CONSUME
569 W. IL Rte. 22
Lake Zurich
(847) 550-4801
www.consumelz.com

COPPER FIDDLE DISTILLERY
532 W. IL Rte. 22, Ste. 110
Lake Zurich
(847) 847-7609
www.copperfiddledistillery.com

COSTCO WHOLESALE
680 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 540-3050
www.costco.com

Couture Cupcake Cafe
20771 N. Rand Rd.
Kildeer
(847) 438-9300
www.couturecupcakecafe.com

CRAVING GYRO’S
2 E. Main
Lake Zurich
(224) 677-5115

CULVER’S OF LAKE ZURICH
645 N. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 540-6700
www.culvers.com

D & J BISTRO
466 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-8001
www.dj-bistro.com

DELI DIRECT
1420 Ensell Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-2604
www.delidirect.com

DI PIERO’S RISTORANTE
17 E. Main St.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-3252
www.dipieros.com

DOMINO’S
890 S. Rand Rd., Unit C
Lake Zurich
(847) 796-3300
www.dominos.com

FRANCO’S PESCHERIA
471 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-4900
www.francospescheria.com

FRITZL’S EUROPEAN RESTAURANT & PUB
377 N. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 540-8844
www.fritzl.com

The Grove Country Club
3217 RFD
Long Grove
(847) 540-5100
www.thegrovecc.com

HAWTHORN WOODS COUNTRY CLUB
1 Tournament Dr.
Hawthorn Woods
(847) 847-3250
www.hwccgolf.com

JERSEY MIKE’S
737 A W. IL Rte. 22
Lake Zurich
(224) 662-4970
www.jerseymikes.com

KEMPER LAKES GOLF CLUB
24000 N. Old McHenry Rd.
Kildeer
(847) 320-3450
www.kemperlakesgolf.com

LINDY’S RESTAURANT & MARINA
115 Park St.
Wauconda
(847) 526-9789
www.lindyslanding.net

LITTLE CAESARS
450 S. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 550-0100
www.littlecaesars.com/

LOU MALNATI’S
1225 Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 550-8800
www.loumalnatis.com/lake-zurich

Makray Memorial Golf Club
1010 S. NW Hwy.
Barrington
(847) 381-6500
www.makraygolf.com

McDONALD’S RESTAURANT-QUENTIN RD.
123 Quentin Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-4634
www.mcillinois.com/36108

McDONALD’S RESTAURANT-RAND ROAD
653 Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-2499
www.mcdonalds.com

MIKA’S OLD WORLD BAKERY
64 N. Old Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-7233

MOLLY’S ORGINAL
PANCAKE HOUSE
572 W. IL Rt. 22
Lake Zurich
(224) 677-5404
www.mollyspancakehouse.com

MORKES CHOCOLATE SHOP
1890 N. Rand Rd.
Palatine
(847) 359-3454
www.morkeschocolates.com

MO’S LIQUORS
66 N. Old Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-6383

MY FLAVOR IT! PLACE
10 E. Main St.
Lake Zurich
(847) 540-0423
www.myflavoritplace.com/

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
20413 N. Rand Rd.
Kildeer
(847) 404-4319
www.nothingbundtcakes.com

OLIVE TAP, THE
240 Robert Parker Coffin Rd.
Long Grove
(847) 478-8741
www.theolivetap.com

ON OCCASION CATERING & EVENTS
700 Telser Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 963-6700
www.OnOccasionCatering.com

ONION PUB & BREWERY, INC
22221 Pepper Rd.
Lake Barrington
(847) 381-7308
www.onionpub.com

ORCHARD PRIME MEATS
62 N. Old Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-8330
www.orchardprimemeats.com

PANERA BREAD – DEER PARK
20530 N. Rand Rd., #448
Deer Park
(847) 540-8425
www.panerabread.com

PANERA BREAD-LAKE ZURICH
430 S. Rand Rd., Unit 160
Lake Zurich
(224) 662-2100
www.panerabread.com

PAPAGUS
454 N. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 550-6027

PEAPOD, LLC
1325 Ensell Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 307-8700
www.peapod.com

PIZZA FACTORY OF LAKE ZURICH
1110 S. Old Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 550-0400
www.pizzafactorypizza.com

PRAIRIE KRAFTS BREWING COMPANY
1310 Busch Pkwy.
Buffalo Grove
(224) 434-2189
www.prairiekrafts.com

RED MANGO
20530 N. Rand Rd., #442
Deer Park
(847) 847-1143www.redmangousa.com

ROARING TABLE BREWING, LLC
739 W. IL Rte. 22
Lake Zurich
(224) 662-4562
www.roaringtable.com

ROSATI’S PIZZA & CATERING
700 E. IL Rte. 22
Lake Zurich
(847) 540-6600
www.myrosatis.com

SCOREBOARD BAR AND GRILL
84 N. Old Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 550-6003
www.facebook.com/LZScoreboard

SHAKOU BARRINGTON
121 W. Main St.
Barrington
(224) 655-2853
www.shakourestaurants.com/

SIMPLY DELICIOUS GOURMET CATERING
373 W. Northwest Hwy.
Palatine
(847) 776-7609
www.simplydeliciousgourmetcatering.com

SMOKIN’ T’s BAR-B-QUE
3976 IL Rte. 22, Ste. A
Long Grove
(847) 726-0726
www.SmokinTsBBQ.com

TRADER JOE’S COMPANY
735 W. IL Rte. 22
Lake Zurich
(847) 550-7827
www.traderjoes.com

UNWINED OF LONG GROVE
132 Old McHenry Rd.
Long Grove
(847) 383-6975
www.unwinedlg.com/

ZIN GASTRO PUB
583 N. Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 946-4167
www.zingastropub.com


Shopping

If you’re looking for everyday necessities or one-of-a-kind gifts, your search won’t take you too far when you’re looking in Lake Zurich. Familiar national retail chains offering the name brands consumers have come to trust can be found near small, family-owned businesses that have been offering unparalleled customer service to the community for generations. From hardware stores to computer software, massage therapists to concrete masons, the goods and services you’re looking for can be found right around the corner.

Cherry Hill Plaza
Hawthorn Woods

Courtyard Center
Lake Zurich

Deer Park Town Center
Deer Park

Deerpath Commons
Lake Zurich

Deerpath Court
Lake Zurich

Executive Retail Center
Lake Zurich

Kemmerly Court
tLake Zurich

Kildeer Square Shopping Center
Kildeer

Lake Zurich Retail Center
Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich Square
Lake Zurich

Lakeview Plaza
Lake Zurich

Long Grove Commons
Long Grove

Northlake Commons
Lake Zurich

Oakwood Commons
Lake Zurich

Pine Ridge Cour
tLake Zurich

Quentin Collections
Kildeer

Shops of Kildeer
Kildeer

Sparrow Ridge Plaza
Lake Zurich

Sunset Grove Shopping Center
Long Grove

Town Center Promenade
Deer Park

Village Square Auto Center
Lake Zurich

Village Square Shopping Center
Lake Zurich


Health Care

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington is a leader in delivering the most advanced medical technologies and comprehensive health care services available in the northwest suburbs. In 2017, Good Shepherd completed a four-year modernization project to ensure health care delivery remains outstanding and attuned to the evolving needs of the community. This project has improved the patient care experience by enhancing privacy and making it more convenient to access inpatient and outpatient services. Good Shepherd Hospital is part of Advocate Health Care, the largest fully integrated health system in Illinois.

Overview

— 176 beds
— 700+ physicians
— 500+ nurses
— 35,506 emergency visits
— 13,791 inpatient admissions and observations
— 1,322 deliveries
— 248,667 outpatient visits
­— 10,260 surgeries
— Immediate Care center and outpatient center in Crystal Lake
— Outpatient center in Lake Zurich
­— Health & fitness center in Barrington

Accolades

Magnet
In 2013, the hospital achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program. This is the highest award a hospital can receive for outstanding quality and excellence in nursing care.

U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked Advocate Good Shepherd among the top 20 hospitals in the Chicago metro area. The hospital was recognized as high performing in the following common adult procedures: heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hip replacement and knee replacement.

Healthgrades
Recipient of Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, which recognizes hospitals in the top 10 percent in the nation for patient safety

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has recognized Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital with the following: Get with the Guidelines Platinum Award; Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award; Mission: Lifeline Silver STEMI Level Recognition Award. ›

Emergency Nurse Association
The hospital is the recipient of Emergency Nurse Association Lantern Award, which recognizes emergency departments that demonstrate exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research.

Practice Greenhealth
The hospital is the recipient of Practice Greenhealth’s TOP 25 Environmental Excellence Award, which recognizes the 25 health care facilities in the country that exemplify the best in environmental excellence and the highest standards for environmental practices.

Advanced technology

  • The most current radiation therapy options for cancer treatment, including PET/CT simulator, TrueBeam, intensity modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy and intraoperative radiation therapy, which allows patients to receive targeted radiation directly to the tumor site during their breast cancer surgery instead of after surgery.
  • Two surgical robots, including da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System
  • Comprehensive cardiovascular services, including electrophysiology, catheterization and open heart surgeryClinical excellence
  • DNV GL ISO 9001 Certification
  • DNV GL Stroke Center Certification
  • Level II Trauma Center with Illinois Emergency Department Approved for Pediatric designation
  • First hospital in Illinois to receive Atrial Fibrillation Certification from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (now known as ACC Accreditation Services)
  • Designated as a Level II with Extended Neonatal Capabilities (IIE) Perinatal Facility by the state of Illinois
  • Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center
  • Health Management Center consisting of anticoagulation, congestive heart failure, outpatient diabetes and wound care services
  • Testing, endoscopy and infusion centers offering state-of-the-art services conveniently located at the hospital
  • Recognized as a Comprehensive Level Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer
  • Designated an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology
  • Breast Care Center accredited by the American College of Radiology and the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

Community commitment

  • Cancer Survivorship program offering nutrition, exercise and wellness classes.
  • Childbirth education classes
  • Partnership with area community groups to reduce falls among seniors through Matter of Balance Fall Prevention classes and coach training sessions.
  • Diabetes prevention efforts overseen by Diabetes Advisory Committee. Diabetes educators provide grocery store tours to community members. Tours provided in English and Spanish.
  • Partnership with Healthier Barrington Coalition, with focus on community mental health
  • Partnerships with the local churches, including outreach programs. Mission and Spiritual Care chaplains offer spiritual and emotional support, prayer, arrangements for sacramental ministry and contact with local faith communities.
  • Donor milk depot site for the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. Moms who are approved as donors can pre-arrange and drop off their frozen breast milk at Good Shepherd.

Government

EMERGENCY
911

LAKE ZURICH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(847) 438-5572
444 S. Rand Rd., Ste. 308
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
www.LZAreaChamber.com

ELA TOWNSHIP
(847) 438-7823
1155 E. IL Rte. 22
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
www.elatownship.org

LAKE COUNTY OFFICES
(847) 377-2000
18 N. County St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
www.lakecountyil.gov

LAKE ZURICH POST OFFICE
(847) 438-1411
25 Telser Rd.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
www.uspspostoffices.com

VILLAGE OF DEER PARK
(847) 726-1648
23680 W. Cuba Rd.
Deer Park, IL 60010
www.villageofdeerpark.com

VILLAGE OF HAWTHORN WOODS
(847) 438-5500
2 Lagoon Dr.
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
www.vhw.org

VILLAGE OF KILDEER
(847) 438-6000
21911 Quentin Rd.
Kildeer, IL 60047
www.villageofkildeer.com

VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH
(847) 438-5141
70 E. Main St.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
www.lakezurich.org

VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
(847) 634-9440
3110 Old McHenry Rd.
Long Grove, IL 60047
www.longgrove.net

VILLAGE OF NORTH BARRINGTON
(847) 381-6000
111 Old Barrington Rd.
North Barrington, IL 60010
www.northbarrington.org

UTILITIES

AT&T PHONE
(800) 288-2020
www.att.com

COMCAST
(800) COMCAST
www.comcast.com

COMED – Electricity
(800) 334-7661
www.comed.com

NICOR – Natural Gas
(888) 642-6748
www.nicorgas.aglr.com

WASTE MANAGEMENT – Refuse
(888) 588-3611
www.wm.com


Houses of Worship

ALPINE CHAPEL
23153 W. Miller Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 540-8280
www.aclz.org

HERITAGE CHURCH
255 Quentin Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-7440
www.heritagechurch.cc

LONG GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH
1110 Robert Parker Coffin Rd.
Long Grove
(847) 634-3635
www.longgrovecommunitychurch.org

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
25225 W. Ivanhoe Rd.
Wauconda
(847) 526-7161
www.messiah-wauconda.org

NEW LIFE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL
910 S. Old Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-5018
www.newlife-wels.org

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
1050 S. Old Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-4400
www.peacelutheranlz.com

QUENTIN ROAD BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
60 Quentin Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-4494
www.qrbbc.org

ST. FRANCIS de SALES CHURCH & SCHOOL
135 S. Buesching Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-6622
www.stfrancislz.org

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
24500 N. Old McHenry Rd.
Hawthorn Woods
(847) 438-7709
www.stmatts.net

ST. PETER UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST
47 Church St.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-6441
www.stpeterlz.org

ST. PIUS V SHRINE
30 Miller Rd.
Lake Zurich
(847) 438-4909
www.StPiusVShrine.org