Village Population:
30,314 (*2005) *U.S. Dept.Commerce-Census Bureau
Township Population:
100,000 (*2005)
Median Age:
33.2
Land Area:
7.5 square miles in Will County
Average Household Income:
$80,799
Per Capita Income:
$23,000
Median Property Value:
$204,000
Average Annual Property Tax On Median-Priced Home:
$4,729
Distances:
35 miles to Chicago's Loop
40 miles to O'Hare Int'l. Airport
30 miles to Midway Airport
2 miles to Interstate 55
7 miles to Interstate 80
12 miles to Interstate 88
Counties:
Will County
Climate:
Average Winter Temp.: 21F
Average Summer Temp.: 73F
Average Annual Rain: 32.3 in. Average Annual Snow 40.3 in.
Health Care:
There are four hospitals in the Plainfield Area
Houses Of Worship:
Plainfield has 2 non-denominational and 22 denominational churches
Plainfield Public Library District:
Plainfield Public Library has 70,185 volumes
Library Web Site
Newspapers:
The Enterprise (Weekly)
Herald News, Plainfield/Shorewood Edition (Daily)
The Plainfield Sun (Weekly)
The Chicago Tribune (Daily)
The Daily Southtown (Daily)
The Star (Sunday & Thursday)
Village Of Plainfield:
Village President, 6-member Board of Trustees, full-time Administrator and staff with a budget for police, planning, streets, water and sewer, and administrative services.
Village Web Site
Police Protection:
46 full-time officers;
13 full-time, 11 part-time civilian employees
Water Supplier:
Municipal
Water Source:
4 Wells
Fire Protection District:
A 5-7/person daytime firecrew in stations from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 days/week and volunteer firefighters.
Full-time paramedics and paid on-call emergency medical technicians work around-the-clock.
Ambulance Protection District:
Full-time paramedics and paid-on-call emergency medical technicians work around the clock
Fire Insurance Rating:
Class 5
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202:
3 high schools, 5 middle schools , 14 elementary schools, and 1 Early Learning Center.
District 202 Web Site
Plainfield Township Park District:
78 parks totaling 1,300 acres that include a Recreation/Administration Center, nature areas, picnic sites, athletic fields, an outdoor swimming pool, fishing ponds, canoe launches, outdoor ice skating areas, playgrounds, and much more.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Census, Equifax National Decision Systems (ENDC), Village of Plainfield, Plainfield Township, Plainfield Fire Protection District, Plainfield park District, Plainfield Public Library.
» Assembly Of God
First Assembly of God
1741 Essington Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-8200 or 436-5008
Southwest Community Church
(at Meadow View Elementary)
5707 Brosam Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-577-5252
» Baptist
Friendship Baptist Church
15801 South Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-2380
First Baptist Church of Plainfield
400 W. Lockport St.
Plainfield, IL 60544
8150436-2381
» Catholic
St. Mary Immaculate Church
129 S. Division Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-2651
Holy Family Catholic Church
600 Brookforest Ave.
Shorewood, IL 60431
815-725-6880
» Christian Reformed
Christ Community Church
12410 Van Dyke Road
Plainfield, IL. 60544
815-254-3800
» Community
LifeSpring Community Church
604 1/2 DesPlaines Street
Plainfield, IL. 60544
815-436-7633
Grace Pointe Church
1320 E. Chicago Avenue
Naperville, IL. 60540
Tel. 630-355-4126
Fax. 630-355-4123.
Harvest Church Plainfield
(Non Denominational)
P.O. Box 472
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-439-9696
NorthStar Christian Church
(Sundays at Plainfield South High School - 10am)
18600 Illinois Route 59 Shorewood, IL. 60431
Phone: 815-436-1988
Fax: 815-609-5411
» Congregational
Plainfield Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
24020 W. Fraser Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-9441
Plymouth Congregational Church
409 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-3409
» Evangelical
Church of The Good Shepherd
Evangelical Covenant
2437 Plainfield Road
Joliet, IL 60435
815-436-5945
Three Rivers Church
17940 Bronk Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-439-8787
» Greek Orthodox
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
102 N. Broadway
Joliet, IL 60435
815-722-1727
» Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses
157 Frederick Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-7949
» Jewish
Joliet Jewish Congregation
250 N. Midland Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
815-741-4600
» Lutheran
Abundant Life Lutheran Church
23145 W. Lincoln Hwy. Lily Cache Plaza
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-254-0250
Followers of Christ Lutheran Church
12357 S. 248th Avenue
Plainfield, IL. 60544
815-439-0700
Peace Lutheran Church
415 W. Main Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-9847
St. John Evangelical Lutheran
2950 Plainfield Road
Joliet, IL 60435
815-439-2320 or 815-436-7221
Zion Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
1007 S. Book Road
Naperville, IL 60564
708-904-1124
» Methodist
Jesse Walker United Methodist Church
2506 W. Caton Farm Road
Joliet, IL 60435
815-436-2209
Plainfield United Methodist Church
600 N. Illinois Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-9651
Sharon United Methodist Church
216 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-9512 www.sharonplainfield.com
Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church
Route 59 and 95th Street
Naperville, IL 60564
630-904-1035
» Nazarene
Crystal Lawns Church of The Nazarene
2424 W. Caton Farm Road
Joliet, IL 60435
815-436-3380
» Pentecostal
Free Pentecostal Church of God
2399 Gaylord Road
Joliet, IL 60435
815-436-7788
»Presbyterian
New Community Presbyterian Church
13300 N. Hwy 59, Bldg B, Ste. 1
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-439-8156
Wheatland Presbyterian Church (P.C.U.S.A.)
11839 S. Heggs Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
630-904-1140
Edward Hospital & Health Services
801 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
630-527-3000
185 Beds
700 Physicians
3,000 Employees
Edward Hospital's 50-acre campus today supports a state-of-the-art, all private room inpatient facility, as well as the Edward Hospital & Fitness Center; the Edward Hospital Cancer Center; the Edward Cardiovascular Institute; two medical office buildings; and Linden Oaks Hospital, a private psychiatric facility. Located off campus are the Edward Health Care Centers in Naperville and Bolingbrook, the Edward Hospital Women's Center for Health, and the Edward Hospital Breast Cancer Center.
Joliet Area Community Hospice
335 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60435
815-740-4104
This hospice provides the greater Will County community with professional and loving care to those with life limiting diseases. Support services to their care givers and loved ones within the home environment are provided by a skilled team of Nurses, CNA, Counselors, Social Workers, Chaplin and volunteers, under the direction of your physician.
Lakewood Center
1112 N. Eastern Avenue
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-3400
93 beds
50 employees
A part of the Plainfield community for over 20 years, Lakewood Center provides high quality skilled and intermediate nursing care as well as physical, occupational and speech therapy. Specialties available include Alzheimer's Care, Respite Care and Hospice Care. A new 43 bed addition opened in Dec. 1999.
Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
333 N. Madison Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-7133
2,400 Employees
409 Physicians
542 Beds
St. Joseph Hospital includes sleep disorder, retina, physical rehabilitation and sports injury centers. It has a 24 hours physician referral and information service. There is also a College of Nursing at this location. Located off campus is the St. Joseph Medical Center in Plainfield.
Rush-Copley Medical Center
2000 Ogden Ave.
Aurora, IL 60504
630-978-6200
1200 Employees
400 Physicians
142 Beds
Rush-Copley Medical Center is a community destination point for health, education and wellness services. Located on a 98 acre campus, Rush-Copley Medical Center is a 142, all private room hospital offering inpatient and out patient care, and progressive technology. Rush-Copley has a medical staff of more than 400 doctors and is affiliated with one of the world's top medical institutions-Chicago's rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's. The medical center also has an affiliated Healthplex fitness center and home health agency, as well as physician offices throughout the Fox Valley, including on the hospital campus, and in Naperville and Plainfield. For information about campus programs and services, call Rush-Copley Physician referral and Information service toll free at 1-877-694-7262 or visit our website at www.rushcopley.com
Silver Cross Hospital
1200 Maple Road
Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-1100
1,600 Employees
370 Physicians
294 Beds
Silver Cross Health Medical Center-West Joliet is an affiliation of Silver Cross Hospital located at 1051 Essington Rd., Joliet. This facility provides physician offices, physical therapy, occupational health, X-ray, mammography, ultrasound, EKG and lab facilities.
Education
Aurora University
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, Il 60506
(630) 892-6431
Aurora University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1893 by the Advent Christian Church. The university offers bachelor degrees in business, education, English, fine and performing arts, health sciences, languages, mathematics, sciences, philosophy, pre-professional, and the social sciences. Master degree programs are offered in business management and education. Commuting time to Aurora University from Plainfield is approximately 35 minutes.
Joliet Junior College
1216 Houbolt Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 744-5521
Joliet Junior College was established in 1901 and is the nation's oldest public community college. JJC serves an area of 1,422 square miles in portions of seven counties. Satellite centers are in most high schools as well as in civic centers, libraries, churches, and businesses. A variety of college credit and adult education classes are offered in keeping with the college's philosophy of encouraging lifelong learning and an "open door" admissions policy to provide comprehensive community education. Commuting time to the college's main campus is less than 20 minutes from the Plainfield area.
Lewis University
Route 53
Romeoville, IL 60441-2298
(815) 838-0500
Lewis University is composed of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Nursing, and the College of Business. Organized in 1930 by the Roman Catholic Church and located on a 250-acre campus, the university offers programs in education, English, fine and performing arts, health sciences, mathematics, sciences, philosophy, pre-professional, and the social sciences. Lewis University is within 15 minutes drive from the Plainfield area.
North Central College
30 N. Brainard
Naperville, IL 60566
(630) 420-3400
North Central College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1861, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers bachelor degree programs in area studies, business, education, English, fine and performing arts, health sciences, languages, mathematics, sciences, pre-professional, and the social sciences. The college is located within 20 minutes commuting distance of Plainfield.
St. Joseph College of Nursing
290 N. Springfield Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7382
Affiliated with the University of St. Francis, the St. Joseph College of Nursing is a private, commuter, upper-division college of nursing. The college offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Commuting time from the Plainfield area is within 20 minutes.
University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3360
The University of St. Francis is a Catholic, Franciscan institution, offering comprehensive programming. The university serves undergraduate and graduate students, and offers programs in 20 states. The university's Joliet campuses population numbers 1,300 with another 3,000 students served at locations throughout the nation. The university offers 27 undergraduate programs, including accelerated programs designed for adult learners, as well as six graduate programs, each designed for working professionals. Classes are offered at locations throughout the Chicagoland area. The university's Joliet campus is within 20-minute drive from the Plainfield area.
| American Cancer Society | Plainfield Area | 708-633-7770 |
| American Legion, Marne Post No. 13 | John York (home) | 815-372-3152 |
| American Legion, Marne Post No. 13 | John York (post) | 815-436-9231 |
| American Legion Auxiliary | Carolyn Dement | 815-436-3783 |
| Boy Scouts of America (Rainbow Council) | Tim McMahan | 815-838-1243 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters | Sara Pekar | 815-725-4324 |
| Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. (Trailways Council) | Peggy Brothers | 815-723-3449 |
| Friends of the Park District | Greg Bott |
815-436-8812 |
| Junior Cats | Frank Severino | 815-439-0070 |
| Kiwanis Club | Tim Stetenfeld |
815-254-1170 |
| Knights of Columbus | Mike Svach | 815-577-0073 |
| La Leche League of Plainfield | Kim Truesdale | 815-577-6622 |
| Loyal Order of Moose-Plainfield | Lodge | 815-254-1403 |
| MainStreet Plainfield, Inc. | Anna Denys |
815-436-5510 |
| Masonic Lodge No. 536 AF & AM | Tom Powers | 815-436-6769 |
| Midwest Railroad Modelers | Dennis Foulke | 815-439-2502 |
| Moms Club of Plainfield | St. Mary's | 815-436-2651 |
| Newcomer's Club | Sherrie Higgins |
815-729-3516 |
| Order of Eastern Star | Helen Raue | 815-838-2728 |
| Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce | Liz Collins | 815-436-4431 |
| Plainfield Athletic Club | Wayne Baker | 815-436-3105 |
| Plainfield Historical Society | Mary Williams | 815-436-4073 |
| Plainfield Jaycees | Zachary Kraus | 630-768-2832 |
| Plainfield Lions Club |
Steve Fry |
815-436-3656 |
| Plainfield Rotary International | Rich Fredrickson | 815-254-3340 |
| Plainfield Senior Citizens Group | Ruth Kinley | 815-436-9631 |
| Plainfield Soccer Association | Dave Castillo | 815-436-8126 |
| Plainfield Volunteer Firefighters Women's Assoc. | Karen Obman | 815-436-5335 |
| Pride of the Prairie Quilters Guild | Cathy Lucas | 815-577-6552 |
| Rainbow Girls | Carol Becker | 815-725-4358 |
| St. Mary's Mothers Club | Ann Sexton | 815-254-5104 |
| Walker's Talkers Toastmasters Club | Bob Stone | 815-254-2084 |
| Will County 4-H Program | John Zalanka | 815-727-9296 |
| Garden Club | Mary Domanus | 815-436-5715 |
