Lindenhurst is a village of about 8,300 42 miles north of downtown Chicago. Primarily residential and still rural in character, Lindenhurst has commercial development, particularly along Grand Avenue. Recreational opportunities include the facilities of the county forest preserves, skiing & ice fishing in the winter, Six Flags Great America Theme Park in Gurnee, and the programs of the Lindenhurst Park District. Districts 24 and 41 provide primary school education for the community, while secondary students attend Antioch High School, district 117 or Grayslake High School, district 127. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94//Tri-State Tollway, I-290/Eisenhower Expwy.),and major local roads (I-120/Belvidere Rd, Fairfield Rd., Rollins Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Milwaukee District North Line (MD-N). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 75 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 847-356-8252 NICOR: 847-587-3266

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-356-2525

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-356-5488

Midwestern Regional Hospital: 847-872-4561 St. Therese Medical Center: 847-249-3900

Condell Medical Center: 847-362-2900 Lake Forest Hospital: 847-234-5600

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).

400 N. Lake St.

Grayslake, IL 60030

847-223-8621

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Counseling, Summer School (remedial), Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Computer Literacy (Computer Science/Programming), Foreign Language (Spanish, French), Music Instruction, Band, Chorus, P.E.Classes, Gifted Program, Vocational Program at Lake County Area Vocational Center (transportation provided), Art Instruction, 3 ability level groups (basic, regular, honors), 2 AP Classes - math, Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Foreign Language, English as a Second Language (ESL).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Library, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Guidance, Special Education, Library, Vocational Education, Gifted/Talented.

Curriculum/Courses: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, English 1, 2, 3, 4, Journalism, Speech Communications, Intro. to Film Study, World History, Geography (World, American), American History, Civics (Government), Consumer Education, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Spanish, French, Band, Chorus, Chamber Ensemble, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Spanish, French, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Theory, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Advanced Studio Art, Computer Science (Basic Programming, Computer Software Applications).

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, History, English.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted, Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Emotionally Disturbed, Mildly/Moderately Retarded. Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Physically Handicapped students. (latter 4 categories through the Special Education District of Lake County/SEDOL). Counseling, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy provided (therapy provided through the Special Education District of Lake County/SEDOL).

Extracurricular: Sports, Band, School Clubs, Orchestra, Chorus, Yearbook, Newspaper, Student Council.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).

1133 Main St.

Antioch, IL 60002

847-395-1421

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Computer Literacy, Counseling, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language, English as a Second Language (ESL).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores table below.

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, P.E., Vocational Education, Music, Special Education, Guidance.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Vocational Education.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

285 E. Grand Ave.

Fox Lake, IL 60020

847-587-2561

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Counseling, Special Education, Extra-Curricular Activities, Summer School, Music Instruction, Art Instruction, Band, Chorus, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Computer Literacy.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores table below.

Accreditation: Yes. State Department of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency.

Features: Music Room/Area, Gym, Library, Art Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Guidance, Special Education, Social Work, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education.

Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, American & World History, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, International Studies, World Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Spanish, French, Band, Chorus, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Spanish, French, Band, Chorus, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Home Economics, Parenting & Childcare, Graphic Arts, Consumer Education (Graduation Requirement), Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Jewelry & Metalsmithing.

Honors/AP Courses: Foreign Language, Math, Science, English, Social Sciences.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Physically Handicapped students. Counseling, other services provided as needed through contract with the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL).

Extracurricular: Sports, Chorus, School Clubs, Band.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

131 McKinley Ave.

Lake Villa, IL 60046

847-356-2385

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Early Childhood (Special Education), Gifted Program, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes.

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered students. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Palombi School. 133 McKinley Ave., Lake Villa, IL 60046, 847-356-2118.

Pleviak Elementary. 304 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa, IL 60046, 847-356-2381.

Hooper Elementary. 2400 E. Sand Lake Rd., Lindenhurst, IL 60046, 847-356-2151.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

18550 Millburn Rd.

Wadsworth, IL 60083

847-356- 8331

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Playground, Cafeteria.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

2301 E. Sand Lake Rd.

Lindenhurst, IL 60046

847-356-6011

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s) (YMCA), Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Gym(s), Tennis Court(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Gymnastics, Basketball, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Football (Antioch), Swimming, Baseball (Lake Villa).

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Fitness, Tae Kwon Do, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Trips.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.

Other Services: Preschool.