Willow Springs is a village of about 4,500 20 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities for residents include the facilities of the 20,000 acres of Cook County Forest Preserves, which border the town on two sides, and the programs of the Pleasantdale and Justice Park Districts.Grade school-aged children attend schools in district 107 and 108, while secondary students go to Argo High School, district 217, or Lyons Township High, district 204. *See below for details on schools.

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294, Tri-State Tollway; I-55, Stevenson Expwy.), and major local roads (U.S. 45, I-171). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra's Heritage Corridor Line (HC). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 35 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 708-839-2701 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163

NICOR: 708-597-0110 Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661

Fire Dept.: For Emergencies - 708-839-2721. Otherwise, 708-839-5666

Police Dept.: For Emergencies - 708-839-2731. Otherwise, 708-839-2734

Palos Community Hospital: 708-361-4500 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000

Little Company of Mary Hospital: 708-422-6200

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

100 S. Brainard Ave.

LaGrange, IL 60525

708-579-6300

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Summer School, Counseling, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Special Education, Tutoring, Foreign Language, Computer Literacy.

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

Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.

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

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

Curriculum: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Everyday Math, Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, American & World History, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Italian, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, Literature (English, World, American), Radio/T.V. Arts, Newspaper, Yearbook, WLTL: Radio Management, Theatre Arts, Improvisation/Mime, Repertory Theater, Stagecraft, Speech, Stage Design & Lighting, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Global Relations, Current Events, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Welding, Aviation Technology, Fashion Merchandising, Food & Nutrition, Child Development, Clothing & Textiles, Homes & Interiors, Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Photography, Film Art, Commercial Design, Contemporary Fabric Design, Exploring the Visual Arts, Jewelry, Computer Science.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, History, Foreign Language, Art History, Music Theory, Social Science.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Mildly/Moderately Retarded students. Counseling, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Speech Therapy provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

Lyons Township North. 100 S. Brainard Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.

Lyons Township South. 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.

7329 W. 63rd. St.

Summit, IL 60501

708-458-3500

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Hot Lunch Program, Foreign Language, Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, 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, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

8345 Archer Ave.

Willow Springs, IL 60480

708-839-6828

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Sports (Grades 6-8), P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Tutoring (Remedial Reading, Learning Resource), Special Education services through A.E.R.O. Coop.

Extracurricular: Sports (Grades 6-8).

7425 S. Wolf Rd.

Burr Ridge, IL 60525

708-246-6220

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Tennis Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Sports Fields, Computer(s), Golf Course.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Computers, Science/Nature, Gymnastics, Soccer, Ballet, Dance, Karate, Hockey, Softball, Basketball, Baseball, Ice Skating, Tennis, Horseback Riding, Golf.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Horseback Riding, Golf, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Fashion/Appearance, Open Gym, Fitness, Tennis, Softball.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Bridge, Crafts, Pinochle, Bunco, Trips, Newsletter.

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

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment. Member of Gateway Special Recreation Association (Gateway SRA), 708-325-3857. Gateway Special Recreation Programs meet at the Anna Emery Hanson Center, 59th. St. & Garfield in Burr Ridge.

Other Services: Child Care (Before- and After-School Care), Preschool, Summer Day Camp (See Child Care & Summer Camp sections above for details on these programs).

7747 S. Oak Grove Ave.

Justice, IL 60458

708-458-1370

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Softball, Tae Kwon Do, Drama/Acting, Dance, Ballet, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Game Room (Teens).

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Fitness.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Movies, Workshops, Special Events.

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

Special Services: Programs offered through the South West Special Recreation Association (SWRSA), 12521 S. Kostner Ave. in Alsip, 708-389-9423. Adapted Materials, Adapted Equipment provided.

Other Services: Summer Day Camp (Ages 6-12).