This is one of several Cook County government buildings located in western Skokie. Administrative issues concerning the running of the county are handled here. Many common issues can be handled on site, though it is possible to pay fines and apply for other documents online.
The Lincoln Center houses the Park District preschool, the active adult (senior) center, a gym, an auditorium, classrooms and a modern kitchen. Various classes are held in Lincoln Center including dance, ceramics, music and tot classes. Rentals are available.
The Kane County Judicial Center is home to courtrooms that are a part of the 16th Judicial Circuit which comprises Kane, Kendall and DeKalb County. Chief Judge Keith Brown heads the circuit and Doug Naughton serves as the court administrator.
In addition to civil and criminal courtrooms, the center also houses the office of Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti. The Kane County Juvenile Justice Center is located on the same campus. It can be reached at 630-406-7481.
Located next to the Northbrook library, Village Hall houses the departments of development and planning services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources and information technology, as well as the village clerk's office. The village's governing body, the board of trustees, meets in Village Hall at 7:30pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Meetings are open to the public and broadcast live on NCTV-Channel 17.
This office manages the people who are summoned to appear for jury duty. Names for jury duty are selected randomly from voter registration and driver's license lists monthly, based on the number of people the presiding judge wants to report for duty. The office is in the Kendall County Courthouse in the government center campus on Yorkville's west side.
In 2007, village offices moved next door to a much larger and impressive building on the Commons. The building is home to the Village Board meeting chamber, located on the second floor. The Village Board meets on the second and fourth Monday every month, and meetings are open to the public.
The Chamber of Commerce is also located in Village Hall. Residents may apply for building permits, pay bills, apply for senior citizen Metra passes, register to vote or visit other departments, including Public Works.
Oakton Community Center is a local recreational facility with classrooms, a kitchen area and an indoor playground. Its senior center and teen center both host numerous activities throughout the year. Meeting rooms and party room rentals are available for use by local organizations, clubs and parties.
The building at 100 N. Euclid Ave. is the headquarters for the Oak Park Fire Department. The department provides residents with emergency services, life support, fire prevention measures and public education.
Strategically located in the center of the department's service area, the Euclid Avenue facility houses several emergency vehicles including ambulances, ladder trucks and a special command vehicle.
The department also staffs two other stations in Oak Park, one at 212 Augusta St. and the other at 900 S. East Ave.
The Park District manages more than 30 parks and recreational areas in New Lenox. Its main office is located near the Village Commons; it has another location--its recreation department--located at the Lion's Den.
If a residents wants to register their children in a Park District program, this is the place to go. There are also six play rooms for young children where some programming is held. This office is conveniently located near Firefighters Park.