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The Greater Chicago area includes the City of Chicago and the "Collar Counties" (Suburban Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Kane, and Will). The Highway system includes the Edens, Kennedy, Eisenhower, and Stevenson Expressways, as well as the Tri-State (I-294), East-West (I-88), and North-South (I-355) toll-ways. Public transportation consists of the Regional Transportation Agency (RTA), 1-800-972-7000, which includes Metra, www.metrarail.com (train service to & from the suburbs), PACE (bus service in the suburbs), and CTA (bus & train service in the city and certain close-by suburbs). ComEd (1-800-334-7661) provides electric service to most communities in the area, and similarly for NICOR (1-888-642-6748) with gas service. Ameritech (1-800-244-4444) and AT&T (1-800-362-9689) both provide local telephone service. The 911 system serves most communities for emergency police and fire department calls.

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Note: The private school count for each community uses two sources: 1) Schools included in ParentLink's publication School's In-Chicago, and 2) the State of Illinois list of recognized private schools. The child care count for each community uses two sources: 1) centers and preschools included in ParentLink's publication Child Care Connections and 2) centers and preschools listed in the State of Illinois (Dept. of Children & Family Services) list of centers and/or various online directories (Yahoo yellow pages listings), web sites, etc.

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Community Sketches for City of Chicago and DuPage County (Alphabetical order after Chicago)

City of Chicago: Population 2,701,926 (2005 estimate +/- 35,660)

Government: City Hall, 120 N. LaSalle St., 312-744-6861 (City Clerk) Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: District 299, Grades K-8: District 299. About 350 private schools are located in Chicago.

Child Care: About 400 child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Chicago.

Public Library: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., 312-747-4396.

Park District: Chicago Park District, 312-742-7529

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 44/56.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $245,000*. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,678**. Median Rent: $783

*2005 Estimate, +/- $3,824 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$185 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$10

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Addison: Population 35,914 Zip Code 60101

Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Northern DuPage County. Local roads: Lake St, North Ave. Rt. 53/Rohlwing Rd., Army Trail.

Government: Village Hall, 630-543-4100. Community Web Sites: Addison Advantage, Village Profile

Schools: Grades 9-12: DuPage District 88, Grades K-8: Addison District 4. Five private schools are located in Addison.

Child Care: Five child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Addison.

Public Library: Addison Public Library: 235 N. Kennedy Dr., 630-543-3617

Park District: Addison Park District, 120 E. Oak St., 630-833-0100

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 69/31.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $173,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,463. Median Rent: $688

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Bartlett: Population 35,000. Zip Code 60103

Location: 30 miles from Downtown Chicago in DuPage & Cook Counties. Local roads: Route 59, Stearns Rd.

Government: Village Hall, 630-837-0800 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades K-12: Elgin School District U-46 One private school is located in Bartlett.

Child Care: Six child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Bartlett.

Public Library: Bartlett Public Library: 800 S. Bartlett Rd., 630-837-2855,

Park District: Bartlett Park District, 696 W. Stearns Rd., 630-837-6568

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 93/7.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $204,700. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,684. Median Rent: $752

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Bensenville: 21,000. Zip Code 60106

Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 19 - Irving Park Rd., Route 83.

Government: Village Hall, 630-766-8200 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Fenton District 100. Grades K-8: Bensenville District 2. Two private schools are located in Bensenville.

Child Care: Two child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Bensenville.

Public Library: Bensenville Community Public Library: 200 S. Church Rd., 630-766-4642.

Park District: Bensenville Park District, 1000 W. Wood St., 630-766-7015

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $155,900. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,285. Median Rent: $798

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Bloomingdale: Population 21,675. Zip Code 60108

Location: 25 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northern DuPage County. Local roads: Route 20/Lake St., Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.

Government: Village Hall, 630-671-5610 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Lake Park District 108. Grades K-8: Bloomingdale District 13, Marquadt District 15, C.C. District 93. One private school is located in Bloomingdale.

Child Care: Six child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Bloomingdale.

Public Library: Bloomingdale Public Library: 101 Fairfield Way, 630-529-3120.

Park District: Bloomingdale Park District, 172 South Circle, 630-529-3650.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 73/27.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $209,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,486. Median Rent: $961

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Burr Ridge: Population 10,408. Zip Code 60525

Location: 19 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage Co. Local roads: Wolf Rd., Madison St. 55th St., Rte. 83, 97th St.

Government: Village Hall, 630-654-8181 Community Web Sites: Indian Prairie Community, Village Profile

Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86, Grades K-8: Pleasantdale District 107, Darien District 61, Burr Ridge C.C. District 180, Gower District 62, Hinsdale District 181. One private school is located in Burr Ridge.

Child Care: Two child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Burr Ridge.

Public Library: Indian Prairie Public Library: 4001 Plainfield Rd., Darien, 630-887-8760

Park District: Burr Ridge Park District, 10S474 Madison St., 630-920-1969.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 95/5.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $477,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,767. Median Rent: $1,205

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Carol Stream: Population 40,438. Zip Code 60188

Location: 27 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 20 - Lake St., Route 64, Route 59

Government: Village Hall, 630-665-7050 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Glenbard District 87, Community District 94 (West Chicago), Elgin District U-46. Grades K-8: Elgin District U-46, C.C. District 93, Benjamin District 25, Wheaton/Warrenville District 200. One private school is located in Carol Stream.

Child Care: Seven child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Carol Stream.

Public Library: Carol Stream Public Library: 616 Hiawatha Dr., 630-653-0755

Park District: Carol Stream Park District, 391 Illini Dr., 630-665-2311

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $170,400. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,493. Median Rent: $798

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Clarendon Hills: Population 7,610. Zip Code 60514

Location: 19 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte 83, 75th. St., Cass Ave.

Government: Village Hall, 630-323-3500 Community Web Sites: Town Click, Village Profile

Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86. Grades K-8: Gower District 62, Hinsdale District 181, Maercker District 60. One private school is located in Clarendon Hills.

Child Care: Five child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Clarendon Hills.

Public Library: Clarendon Hills Public Library: 7 N. Prospect Ave., 630-323-3500

Park District: Clarendon Hills Park District, 1 N. Prospect Ave., 630-323-3500

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $307,500. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,916. Median Rent: $721

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Darien: Population 22,860. Zip Code 60559

Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte 83, 75th. St, Cass Ave.

Government: City Hall, 630-852-5000 Community Web Sites: Indian Prairie Community, Village Profile

Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86. Grades K-8: Darien District 61, Cass District 63, Center Cass District 66. Two private schools are located in Darien.

Child Care: Eight child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Darien.

Public Library: Indian Prairie Public Library: 401 Plainfield Rd., 630-887-8760

Park District: Darien Park District, 133 Plainfield Rd., 630-655-6400

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 86/14.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $214,500. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,590. Median Rent: $763

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Downers Grove: Population 48,724. Zip Codes 60515, 60516

Location: 25 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage County. Local roads: Highland Ave./Main St., Rte. 34 (Ogden Ave.), Route 56 (Butterfield Rd.).

Government: Village Hall, 630-434-5500 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Community District 99, Grades K-8: Downers Grove District 58, Center Cass District 66, Puffer-Hefty District 69. Nine private schools are located in Downers Grove.

Child Care: Eighteen child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Downers Grove.

Public Library: Downers Grove Public Library: 1050 Curtiss, 630-960-1200

Park District: Downers Grove Park District, 935 Maple Ave., 630-963-1300

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $205,900. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,523. Median Rent: $768

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Elmhurst: Population 42,000. Zip Code 60126

Location: 17 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Eastern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 38 - Roosevelt Rd., St. Charles Rd., Route 83, York Rd.

Government: Village Hall, 630-530-3000      Community Web Sites: Elmhurst Express, Village Profile

Schools: Grades 9-12: Elmhurst District 205. Grades K-8: Elmhurst District 205, Salt Creek District 48. Eight private schools are located in Elmhurst.

Child Care: Nine child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Elmhurst.

Public Library: Elmhurst Public Library: 211 Prospect Ave., 630-279-8696

Park District: Elmhurst Park District, 225 Prospect Ave., 630-993-8900

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $211,100. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,539. Median Rent: $840

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Glendale Heights: Population 32,000. Zip Code 60139

Location: 23 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central DuPage County. Local roads: Bloomingdale Rd., North Ave. (Rt. 64)

Government: Village Hall, 630-260-6000 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Glenbard District 87. Grades K-8: Marquadt District 15, Queen Bee District 16. One private school is located in Glendale Heights.

Child Care: Eight child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Glendale Heights.

Public Library: Glenside Public Library: 25 E. Fullerton Ave., 630-260-1550

Park District: Glendale Heights Park District, 250 Civic Center Plaza, 630-260-6060

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $142,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,334. Median Rent: $823

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Glen Ellyn: Population 25,000. Zip Code 60137

Location: 23 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central DuPage County. Local roads: Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38), Butterfield Rd. (Rt. 56), Business Rt. 53, St. Charles Rd., Main St.

Government: Village Hall, 630-469-5000 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Glenbard District 87. Grades K-8: Glen Ellyn District 41, Glen Ellyn C.C. District 89, Lombard District 44. Five private schools are located in Glen Ellyn.

Child Care: Seven child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Glen Ellyn.

Public Library: Glen Ellyn Public Library: 400 Duane St., 630-469-0879

Park District: Glen Ellyn Park District, 501 Hill Ave., 630-858-2462

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 77/23.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $274,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,904. Median Rent: $736

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Hinsdale: Population 17,300. Zip Code 60521

Location: 18 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southeastern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 34 (Ogden Ave.), County Line Rd., Rte 83.

Government: Village Hall, 630-789-7000 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86. Grades K-8: Hinsdale District 181, Burr Ridge C.C. District 180. Two private schools are located in Hinsdale.

Child Care: Seven child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Hinsdale.

Public Library: Hinsdale Public Library: 20 E. Maple, 630-986-1976

Park District: Hinsdale Park & Recreation, 19 E. Chicago Ave., 630-789-7090

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $520,100. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,753. Median Rent: $885

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Itasca: Population 8,300. Zip Code 60143

Location: 25 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northeastern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 19 (Irving Park Rd.), Route 83, Arlington Hgts. Rd.

Government: Village Hall, 630-773-0835 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Lake Park District 108. Grades K-8: Itasca School District 10. Two private schools are located in Itasca.

Child Care: Three child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Itasca.

Public Library: Itasca Public Library: 500 W. Irving Park Road. 630-773-1699

Park District: Itasca Park District, 350 E. Irving Park Rd., 630-773-2257

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $208,300. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,551. Median Rent: $863

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Lisle: Population 20,000. Zip Code 60532

Location: 26 miles from Downtown Chicago in South/Central DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 38 (Roosevelt Rd.), Rt. 56 (Butterfield Rd.), Rt. 53.

Government: Village Hall, 630-271-4100 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Lisle C.U. District 202. Grades K-8: Lisle C.U. District 202, Naperville C.U. District 203. Three private schools are located in Lisle.

Child Care: Ten child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Lisle.

Public Library: Lisle Public Library: 777 Front St. 630-971-1675

Park District: Lisle Park District, 1825 Short Street, 630-964-3410

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $219,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,667. Median Rent: $893

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Lombard: Population 42,300. Zip Code 60148.

Location: 22 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central DuPage County. Local roads: Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38), North Ave. (Rt. 64), Butterfield Rd. (Rt. 56), Main St., Highland Ave., Rt. 53

Government: Village Hall, 630-620-5700 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Glenbard District 87, DuPage High District 88. Grades K-8: Lombard School District 44, Villa Park School District 45. Seven private schools are located in Lombard.

Child Care: Nine child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Lombard.

Public Library: Helen Plum Public Library: 110 W. Maple, 630-627-0316

Park District: Lombard Park District, 150 S. Park Ave., 630-627-1281

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $168,500. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,382. Median Rent: $889

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Medinah: Population 2,500. Zip Code 60157.

Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 19 - Irving Park Rd., Route 83, Roselle Rd., Rte. 20 - Lake St.

Government: Unincorporated area (bordering Roselle & Bloomingdale).

Schools: Grades 9-12: Lake Park District 108, Grades K-8: Medinah School District 11. One private school is located in Medinah.

Child Care: No child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Medinah.

Public Library: Roselle Public Library: 40 S. Park, 630-529-1641

Park District: Medinah Park District, 22W130 Thorndale Ave., 630-893-2560

Housing Statistics: No census bureau statistics available yet for '00-'10

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Naperville: Population 130,000. Zip Codes 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565

Location: 30 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southwestern DuPage County. Local roads: Ogden Ave. (Rt. 34), Naperville Rd./Naper Ave., Washington St., Rt. 59.

Government: Village Hall, 630-420-6111 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Naperville C.U. District 203, Indian Prairie District 204. Grades K-8: Naperville C.U. District 203, Indian Prairie District 204. Eight private schools are located in Naperville.

Child Care: Forty-eight child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Naperville. Free Child-Care Referral for Naperville Residents, 630-420-6001.

Public Library: Naperville Public Library: Branches: Nichols - 200 W. Jefferson Ave., 630-961-4100, Naper Blvd. – 2035 S. Naper Blvd. 630-961-4100.

Park District: Naperville Park District, 320 W. Jackson Ave., 630-357-9000

Note: Electric service supplied by the city, Naperville Public Utilities (Water/Electric): 630-420-6131. Also, for those relocating: Move in/out: 630-420-6059.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $254,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,831. Median Rent: $942

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Oak Brook: Population 8,700. Zip Code 60523

Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southeastern DuPage County. Local roads: 31st. St., Midwest Rd., Rt. 83.

Government: Village Hall, 630-990-3000      Community Web Sites: Town Click, Village Profile

Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86. Grades K-8: Butler School District 53, Downers Grove District 58. No private schools are located in Oak Brook.

Child Care: Five child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Oak Brook.

Public Library: Oak Brook Public Library 600 Oak Brook Rd., 630-990-2222

Park District: Oak Brook Park District, 1300 Forest Gate Rd., 630-990-4233

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 97/3.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $635,400. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,301. Median Rent: $996

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Oakbrook Terrace: Population 2,300. Zip Code 60181

Location: 18 miles from Downtown Chicago in Eastern DuPage County. Local roads: Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38), Summit Ave., Rt. 83, Butterfield Rd. (Rt. 56).

Government: Village Hall, 630-941-8300

Schools: Grades 9-12: DuPage District 88, Grades K-8: Salt Creek School District 48. No private schools are located in Oakbrook Terrace.

Child Care: No child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Oakbrook Terrace.

Public Library: Oak Brook Public Library 600 Oak Brook Rd., 630-990-2222

Park District: Oakbrook Terrace Park District, 1S325 Ardmore Ave., 630-627-6100

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 40/60.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $170,700. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,457. Median Rent: $961

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Roselle: Population 23,000. Zip Code 60172

Location: 25 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northern DuPage County (small portion in Cook County). Local roads: Irving Park Rd., Roselle Rd., Bloomingdale Rd., Nerge Rd.

Government: Village Hall, 630-980-2000 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Lake Park District 108, Grades K-8: Medinah School District 11, Roselle School District 12, Keeneyville District 20, Schaumburg District 54. Two private schools are located in Roselle.

Child Care: Six child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Roselle.

Public Library: Roselle Public Library: 40 S. Park, 630-529-1641

Park District: Roselle Park District, 555 W. Bryn Mawr, 630-894-8050

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 81/19.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $169,900. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,422. Median Rent: $895

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Villa Park: Population 22,000. Zip Code 60181

Location: 17 miles from Downtown Chicago in Eastern DuPage County. Local roads: Roosevelt Rd. (Rte. 38), North Ave. (Rt. 64), St. Charles Rd., Rt. 83.

Government: Village Hall, 630-834-8500 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: DuPage High School District 88. Grades K-8: Villa Park School District 45, Salt Creek School District 48. One private school is located in Villa Park.

Child Care: Eleven child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Villa Park.

Public Library: Villa Park Public Library: 305 S. Ardmore, 630-834-1164

Park District: Villa Park Recreation Department, 320 E Wildwood, 630-834-8525

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 77/23.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $155,900. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,266. Median Rent: $720

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Warrenville: Population 13,400. Zip Code 60555

Location: 30 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Western DuPage County. Local roads: Butterfield Rd. (Rt. 56), Rt. 59.

Government: Village Hall, 630-393-9427 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Wheaton/Warrenville District 200, Grades K-8: Wheaton/Warrenville District 200. Three private schools are located in Warrenville.

Child Care: Eight child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Warrenville.

Public Library: Warrenville Public Library: 28W751 Stafford, 630-393-1171

Park District: Warrenville Park District, 3S260 Warren Ave., 630-393-7279

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $148,900. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,286. Median Rent: $1,019

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Wayne: Population 2,100. Zip Code 60184

Location: 34 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northwestern DuPage County. Local roads: Army Trail Rd., Rt. 59/Ingallton Rd., Dunham Rd.

Government: Village Hall, 630-584-3090.

Schools: Grades 9-12: Elgin District U-46. Grades K-8: Elgin District U-46. No private schools are located in Wayne.

Child Care: No child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Wayne.

Public Library: St. Charles Public Library: One South 6th. Ave., 630-584-0076

Park District: St. Charles Park District, 8 North Ave., 630-584-1055

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 97/3.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $442,500. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,615. Median Rent: $625

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West Chicago: Population 23,500. Zip Code 60185

Location: 32 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Western DuPage County. Local roads: Rt. 59, Geneva Rd., Roosevelt Rd.

Government: Village Hall, 630-293-2200 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Community District 94, Grades K-8: Benjamin District 25, West Chicago District 33. Two private schools are located in West Chicago.

Child Care: Five child-care centers and/or preschools are located in West Chicago.

Public Library: West Chicago Public Library: 332 E. Washington, 630-231-1552.

Park District: West Chicago Park District, 157 W. Washington St., 630-231-9474

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $160,000. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,516. Median Rent: $785

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Westmont: Population 25,000. Zip Code 60559

Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southeastern DuPage County. Local roads: Ogden Ave. (Rte. 34), Rte 83, 55th St., Fairview Ave.

Government: Village Hall, 630-829-4400      Community Web Sites: Town Click, Village Profile

Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86, Community District 99, Westmont C. U. District 201. Grades K-8: Downers Grove District 58, Westmont C. U. District 201, Maercker School District 60. One private school is located in Westmont.

Child Care: Seven child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Westmont.

Public Library: Westmont Public Library: 428 N. Cass Ave., 630-969-5625.

Park District: Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond, 630-963-5252

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 54/46.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $180,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,413. Median Rent: $759

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Wheaton: Population 55,000. Zip Code 60187

Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Western DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 38 - Roosevelt Rd., Geneva Rd., Butterfield Rd.- Rt. 56, Main St.

Government: Village Hall, 630-260-2000 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Wheaton/Warrenville District 200, Grades K-8: Wheaton/Warrenville District 200. Four private schools are located in Wheaton.

Child Care: Eleven child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Wheaton.

Public Library: Wheaton Public Library: 225 N. Cross, 630-668-1374

Park District: Wheaton Park District, 666 S. Main St., 630-665-4710

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $222,100. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,632. Median Rent: $892

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Willowbrook: Population 9,000. Zip Code 60527

Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 83, Cass Ave., 75th. St.

Government: Village Hall, 630-323-8215 Community Web Sites: Indian Prairie Community, Village Profile

Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86, Grades K-8: Gower District 62, Maercker School District 60, Hinsdale District 181. No private schools are located in Willowbrook.

Child Care: No child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Willowbrook.

Public Library: Indian Prairie Public Library: 401 Plainfield Rd., Darien, 630-887-8760

Park District: Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond, 630-963-5252

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 77/23.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $245,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,664. Median Rent: $930

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Winfield: Population 8,700. Zip Code 60190

Location: 28 miles from Downtown Chicago in Western DuPage County. Local roads: Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38), Winfield Rd.

Government: Village Hall, 630-933-7100

Schools: Grades 9-12: Community District 94, Grades K-8: Winfield District 34, Wheaton/Warrenville District 200. One private school is located in Winfield.

Child Care: One child-care centers and/or preschool is located in Winfield.

Public Library: Winfield Public Library: OS291 Winfield Rd., 630-653-7599

Park District: Winfield Park District, 0N020 County Farm Rd., 630-653-3811

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 96/4.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $210,400. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,688. Median Rent: $971

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Wood Dale: Population 13,500. Zip Code 60191

Location: 22 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northeastern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 19 - Irving Park Rd., Route 83

Government: Village Hall, 630-766-4900 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: DuPage District 88, Fenton District 100. Grades K-8: Wood Dale School District 7, Bensenville District 2, Itasca District 10, Addison District 4. One private school is located in Wood Dale.

Child Care: One child-care centers and/or preschool is located in Wood Dale.

Public Library: Wood Dale Public Library: 520 N. Wood Dale Rd., 630-766-6762

Park District: Wood Dale Park District, 533 N. Wood Dale Rd., 630-595-9333

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 85/15.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $171,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,397. Median Rent: $905

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Woodridge: Population 30,000. Zip Code 60517

Location: 23 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Southern DuPage County. Local roads: Rte. 53, 75th. St.

Government: Village Hall, 630-719-4705 Community Web Site

Schools: Grades 9-12: Community District 99, Grades K-8: Downers Grove District 58, Naperville C.U. District 203, Center Cass District 66, Woodridge District 68. One private school is located in Woodridge.

Child Care: Nine child-care centers and/or preschools are located in Woodridge.

Public Library: Woodridge Public Library: 3 Plaza Dr., 630-964-7899

Park District: Woodridge Park District, 2909 Forest Glen Pkwy., 630-985-0300

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 67/33.

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $168,400. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,440. Median Rent: $756

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