Crete is a village of about 6,700 32 miles south of downtown Chicago. The village maintains its country-like atmosphere, with new residential developments designed to conform to the village's original character. Monee is a village of about 1,050 25 miles south of downtown Chicago. The village is primarily residential, with a small town atmosphere. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park Districts, and hundreds of acres of forest preserves, much of which is used for horseback riding. School-aged children attend unit district 201. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-57, I-80, I-94/Calumet Expwy.), and major local roads (Rt. 1, Crete-Monee Rd, Western Ave., Cicero Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall (Crete): 708-672-5431 Village Hall (Monee): 708-534-8301

NICOR: 708-756-0450 Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661

Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-244-4444

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911 Otherwise, 708-672-7221 (Crete) or 708-534-8772 (Monee).

Police Dept. For emergencies, 911 Otherwise, 708-672-7241 (Crete) or 708-534-8321 (Monee).

Public Library (Crete): 534 First Street. 708-672-8017

South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000

Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300

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

1742 Dixie Hwy.

Crete, IL 60417

708-672-2670

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Gifted Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Band, Orchestra, Learning Centers, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, Foreign Language, Counseling, Summer School, Tutoring (Remedial, Chapter 1), Early Childhood, PTA, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features: Library, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-4).

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

Curriculum/Courses (High School): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education.

Curriculum (Elementary): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted students. Some services provided through the Special Education Cooperative of South Cook County (SPEED).

Extracurricular (Middle/High School): Sports, Orchestra, Band, School Clubs.

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

District Schools (Crete & Monee only):

Crete-Monee High. 760 W. Exchange St., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2600.

Crete-Monee Middle. 1500 Sangamon St., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2700.

Balmoral Elementary. 1124 W. Crete-Monee Rd., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2643.

Crete Elementary. 435 North St., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2647.

Monee Elementary. 450 Main St., Monee, IL 60449, 708-672-2655.

Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.

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.

515 First St.

Crete, IL 60417

708-672-6969

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Gymnastics, Cooking, Ballet, Dance, Bowling, Fitness, Science/Nature, Babysitting, Piano, Golf, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Football.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Yoga, Financial Planning, Photography, Creative Writing, Gardening Workshops, Pet Obedience Training, Karate, Piano, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Bowling.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Driving.

Special Needs: Crete Park District complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Other Services: Preschool, Summer Day Camp, Child Care (for children of those attending morning fitness classes).