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This is a compilation of links useful to residents, visitors
and those doing business in Zion. If we've missed something,
please let us know.
Our Zion
http://www.ourzion.com/
Zion Genealogical Society
http://wkkhome.northstarnet.org/zion/index.html
Zion Historical Society/Shiloh House
(847)746-2427
Illinois Beach Resort and Conference
Center
http://www.ilresorts.com/
Illinois Beach State Park
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R2/ILBEACH.HTM
North Point Marina
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/NORTH_PO/INDEX.htm
Shepherd's Crook Golf Course
http://zionparkdistrict.com/index.html
Shiloh Park Golf Course
http://zionparkdistrict.com/index.html
Temple Farms
Home of the world famous Lipizzans Horses, public performances
throughout the summer.
(847) 623-7272
Thunderhawk Golf Course
(847) 746-4295
Zion Park District
The Zion Park District has been in the business of “Enriching
Lives” since 1946 and offers over 300 leisure program
activities and more than 650 acres of parks and open spaces.
Zion is committed to providing only the highest quality of services
and facilities to the community. In fact, the Zion Park District
and its staff have received numerous state and national awards
including the prestigious Gold Medal award.
Meeting the needs of “kids” of all ages, the Zion
Park District provides pre-school programs as well as weekly
trips to outings for our senior citizen population. In addition
one can enjoy painting classes, adult softball and volleyball
leagues, a complete youth sports program, dance classes from
aerobic to ballroom instruction and unique activities designed
for the developmentally disabled adult.
Visit the Zion Park District Web site to find out more about
the Port Shiloh Water Park, the Zion Ice Arena, Shiloh Park
Golf Course and the new championship rated Shepherd's Crook
Golf Course which received a 5 star rating from Chicagoland
Golf magazine and is recognized as one of the “100 Best
Fairways” in America by Golf for Women. And don't overlook
the new 6,700 sq. ft. clubhouse at Shepherd's Crook when planning
your next banquet, wedding reception or special meeting! Call
(847) 746-5500 or visit the Zion Park District Web site:
http://zionparkdistrict.com/index.html
Bristol Renaissance Fair
Relive the Renaissance with jousting and feasting in a forest
glen amidst general merriment and mayhem. Open every weekend
all summer long.
http://www.renfair.com/bristol/index.php
Chicago Botanic Garden
http://www.chicago-botanic.org/
Great Lakes Dragaway
Local stock car racing at its finest.
(847) 878-3783
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
http://www.navy-lodge.com/united_states/illinois/great_lakes.html
Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall
Over three miles of world class shopping pleasure at discount
prices.
http://www.gurneemills.com/gurnee_body.html
Illinois Tourism Board
http://www.enjoyillinois.com/
Lambs Farm
Visit the petting zoo, ride the train or shop for beautiful
handicrafts whose proceeds support local groups dedicated to
providing quality housing and education for developmentally
challenged adults.
http://www.lambsfarm.org/
Ravinia Music Festival
Concerts in the park showcase jazz, blues, classical, pop and
country all summer long. Visit the Web site for concert schedules
and check out the Metra Train system at www.metrarail.com that
can take you from Zion's 25th Street station to Ravinia's front
door!
http://www.ravinia.org/
Six Flags Great America
Theme park perfection! Hundreds of thrill rides including the
new viper trackless roller coaster! Check out the wide variety
of showcase entertainment, restaurants and special events happening
from April through October's Fright Fest when the entire park
is transformed to a ghoul's paradise!
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/home.asp
Lake County Partners
Lake County Partners, a unique blend of county government
and private business groups dedicated to achieving economic
vitality and improving the quality of life in Lake County, Illinois.
Many services are provided free of charge to the small or growing
business owner including assistance in developing your business
plan design and guidance on available business loan programs.
http://www.clc.cc.il.us/
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
http://www.lakecounty-il.org/
Small Business Administration
http://www.sba.gov/
State Economic Development Agencies
http://www.state.il.us/state/agncy/econdev.htm
Zion Chamber of Commerce
http://www.ourzion.com/chamber/index.html
(847) 872-5405
Illinois Secretary of State
http://www.library.sos.state.il.us/home.html
Illinois State Board of Elections
http://www.elections.state.il.us/
Illinois Department of Employment
http://www.ides.state.il.us/
State of Illinois
http://www100.state.il.us/
Lake County
http://www.co.lake.il.us/default.asp
Lake County Clerk's Office
http://www.co.lake.il.us/cntyclk/index.htm
North Suburban Library System
http://www.nsls.info/about/index.html
Zion Benton Public Library
http://www.zblibrary.org/about_us/involved/partners.html
The Regional Transit Authority:
Public Transportation in Northern Illinois
http://www.rtachicago.com/
PACE
http://www.pacebus.com/
Metra Commuter Rail System
http://www.metrarail.com/
Chicago Transit Authority
http://www.transitchicago.com/
Kindergarten - 6th grade
Zion Elementary District Number
6
Superintendent: Dr. Connie Collins
http://www.zion.k12.il.us/
Beulah Park Elementary
http://www.zion.k12.il.us/schools/bp/index.html
East Elementary School
http://www.zion.k12.il.us/schools/ea/index.htm
West Elementary School
http://www.zion.k12.il.us/schools/we/index.html
Elmwood Elementary School
http://www.zion.k12.il.us/schools/el/index.html
Shiloh Park Elementary School
http://www.zion.k12.il.us/schools/sp/index.htm
Junior High (7th –
8th)
Central Junior High School
http://www.zion.k12.il.us/schools/cj/index.htm
High School
Zion-Benton High School
Superintendent: Dr. Gary Fields
http://www.zbths.k12.il.us/home/index.htm
Illinois State Board of Education
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/
Our Lady of Humility Catholic School
http://www.ourladyofhumility.org/school/index.htm
Our Saviors Lutheran School
(847) 872-5922
Zion Christian School
(847) 872-4088
Zion Conservatory of Music
(847) 872-4803 King's Academy
King's Academy
www.thekingsacademy.edu
(847) 746-4555
Barat College
http://www.barat.edu/index.html
Carthage College*
http://www.carthage.edu/
College of Lake County
http://www.clc.cc.il.us/
Gateway Technical College
www.gtc.edu
(262) 564-2200
Lake Forest College
http://www.lfc.edu/
Shimer College
http://www.shimer.edu
Trinity International University
http://www.tiu.edu/college/
University of Wisconsin-Parkside*
http://www.uwp.edu/
Illinois Colleges and Universities
http://newsdirectory.com/news/press/na/us/il/
* These schools offer discounts to residents
of Lake County, despite being located in Wisconsin.
SBC Ameritech
http://www.ameritech.com/
AT&T
http://www.att.com/
ComEd
http://www.exeloncorp.com/
Northshore Gas Co
http://www.peoplesenergy.net/res_northshore_choices.html
Zion City Services
Through its Public
Works Department, the City of Zion offers some essential
services to its residents such as water, leaf pick up, snow
plowing, recycling and waste removal.
AT&T Broadband Media
(847) 336-7211
Zion-Benton News
(847) 746-9000
The Waukegan News-Sun
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/
Chicago Tribune/Lake County Edition
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/lake/
WGN-AM, Chicago
(312) 591-7200
WXLC-FM/WKRS-AM, Waukegan
(847) 336-7211
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