2022 Resource & Relocation Guide
LaSalle
County - Illinois
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CONTENTS
5 Welcome
Published By: 6-7 Newcomer Information
8 Health & Hospitals
9 Help Hotlines
In association with
11 Local Education
12-13 Entertainment & Fun
14-15 LaSalle County Map
16-17 Ottawa City Map
18-19 Home Buyer Information
Sales Coordinator:
Dustin Doerr 21 Buyers Mistakes
Ad Designer: 23 How Much Can You Afford?
Jeremy Newell Tips to Selling Your Home
Book Designer: 24-25
Asha Bohannon 26 Packing Tips
www.skylinepub.net 27 Moving Checklist
28 Homefinder Notepad
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CONTENTS
5 Welcome
Published By: 6-7 Newcomer Information
8 Health & Hospitals
9 Help Hotlines
In association with
11 Local Education
12-13 Entertainment & Fun
14-15 LaSalle County Map
16-17 Ottawa City Map
18-19 Home Buyer Information
Sales Coordinator:
Dustin Doerr 21 Buyers Mistakes
Ad Designer: 23 How Much Can You Afford?
Jeremy Newell Tips to Selling Your Home
Book Designer: 24-25
Asha Bohannon 26 Packing Tips
www.skylinepub.net 27 Moving Checklist
28 Homefinder Notepad
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Welcome
Welcome Neighborhood
to the
LaSalle County is located in the North Central region of the state of Illinois.
The county seat and largest city is Ottawa. Even though LaSalle County is in the
area for the Chicago media market, it retains a unique identity with a mix of
pleasant river towns, and vast expanses of farmland. The county is part of the
far southwestern reaches of the Chicago metropolitan area, and it is also part of
the Fox Valley subregion and the larger Northern Illinois region. LaSalle County
is also part of the Ottawa-Peru, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is
included in the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Combined Statistical Area.
There is plenty to see and do here in the LaSalle County Area. Find some
family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come
explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or
attend an outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy
a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No
matter what kind of adventure you’re looking for, you’re sure to find something
here in beautiful LaSalle County!
Online Resources: www.lasallecounty.org | www.cityofottawa.org
www.enjoylasallecounty.com | www.pickusottawail.com
How to Use This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an
This Guide easy to follow format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone
numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or
business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending
a listed event or business is recommended.
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Welcome
Welcome Neighborhood
to the
LaSalle County is located in the North Central region of the state of Illinois.
The county seat and largest city is Ottawa. Even though LaSalle County is in the
area for the Chicago media market, it retains a unique identity with a mix of
pleasant river towns, and vast expanses of farmland. The county is part of the
far southwestern reaches of the Chicago metropolitan area, and it is also part of
the Fox Valley subregion and the larger Northern Illinois region. LaSalle County
is also part of the Ottawa-Peru, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is
included in the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Combined Statistical Area.
There is plenty to see and do here in the LaSalle County Area. Find some
family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come
explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or
attend an outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy
a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No
matter what kind of adventure you’re looking for, you’re sure to find something
here in beautiful LaSalle County!
Online Resources: www.lasallecounty.org | www.cityofottawa.org
www.enjoylasallecounty.com | www.pickusottawail.com
How to Use This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an
This Guide easy to follow format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone
numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or
business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending
a listed event or business is recommended.
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Newcomer Info Newcomer Info
Newcomer Information Police Departments
LaSalle County Sheriff Marseilles Police Ottawa Police
707 E. Etna Rd. 209 Lincoln St. #1 301 W. Lafayette St.
Ottawa, IL Marseilles, IL Ottawa, IL
(815) 433-2161 (815) 795-2131 (815) 433-2131
Earlville Police Mendota Police Peru Police
210 W. Railroad St. # 2 607 8th Ave. #1 1503 4th St.
Earlville, IL Mendota, IL Peru, IL
(815) 538-4200 (815) 539-9331 (815) 223-2151
LaSalle Police Oglesby Police Utica Police
745 2nd St. 128 W. Walnut St. 801 S. Clark St.
LaSalle, IL Oglesby, IL North Utica, IL
(815) 223-2131 (815) 883-8404 (815) 667-4613
Fire Departments
Cedar Point Fire Mendota Fire Seneca Fire
LaSalle County Courthouse 201 Oak St. 610 Main St. 121 Armour St.
707 E. Etna Rd. Cedar Point, IL Mendota, IL Seneca, IL
Ottawa, IL (815) 446-5007 (815) 539-3434 (815) 357-1600
(815) 434-8271 Earlville Fire Oglesby Fire Utica Fire
99 East St. 500 S. Columbia Ave. 2945 IL-178
Area Post Offices Earlville, IL Oglesby, IL North Utica, IL
(815) 246-7095 (815) 883-3151 (815) 667-4113
US Post Office US Post Office US Post Office
427 1st St. 818 Washington St. 405 W. Main St. LaSalle Police Ottawa Fire
LaSalle, IL Mendota, IL Ottawa, IL 745 2nd St. 301 W. Lafayette St.
(800) 275-8777 (800) 275-8777 (800) 275-8777 Lasalle, IL Ottawa, IL
(815) 223-2131 (815) 434-3785
US Post Office US Post Office US Post Office
2950 Chartres St. 750 E. Etna Rd. 1500 4th St. Marseilles Fire Peru Fire
LaSalle, IL Ottawa, IL Peru, IL 205 Lincoln St. 816 West St.
(800) 275-8777 (800) 275-8777 (800) 275-8777 Marseilles, IL Peru, IL
(815) 795-5535 (815) 224-2141
Area Utilities
Illinois American Water Ameren Illinois AT&T
(815) 672-2243 (815) 664-2015 (800) 288-2020
LaSalle Water Department Hennepin Power & Energy Mediacom Communications
(815) 223-6978 (815) 339-9246 (855) 633-4226
Peru Water Department Peru Municipal Electric Verizon
(815) 223-8615 (815) 223-0044 (800) 922-0204
DIAL 911
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Newcomer Info Newcomer Info
Newcomer Information Police Departments
LaSalle County Sheriff Marseilles Police Ottawa Police
707 E. Etna Rd. 209 Lincoln St. #1 301 W. Lafayette St.
Ottawa, IL Marseilles, IL Ottawa, IL
(815) 433-2161 (815) 795-2131 (815) 433-2131
Earlville Police Mendota Police Peru Police
210 W. Railroad St. # 2 607 8th Ave. #1 1503 4th St.
Earlville, IL Mendota, IL Peru, IL
(815) 538-4200 (815) 539-9331 (815) 223-2151
LaSalle Police Oglesby Police Utica Police
745 2nd St. 128 W. Walnut St. 801 S. Clark St.
LaSalle, IL Oglesby, IL North Utica, IL
(815) 223-2131 (815) 883-8404 (815) 667-4613
Fire Departments
Cedar Point Fire Mendota Fire Seneca Fire
LaSalle County Courthouse 201 Oak St. 610 Main St. 121 Armour St.
707 E. Etna Rd. Cedar Point, IL Mendota, IL Seneca, IL
Ottawa, IL (815) 446-5007 (815) 539-3434 (815) 357-1600
(815) 434-8271 Earlville Fire Oglesby Fire Utica Fire
99 East St. 500 S. Columbia Ave. 2945 IL-178
Area Post Offices Earlville, IL Oglesby, IL North Utica, IL
(815) 246-7095 (815) 883-3151 (815) 667-4113
US Post Office US Post Office US Post Office
427 1st St. 818 Washington St. 405 W. Main St. LaSalle Police Ottawa Fire
LaSalle, IL Mendota, IL Ottawa, IL 745 2nd St. 301 W. Lafayette St.
(800) 275-8777 (800) 275-8777 (800) 275-8777 Lasalle, IL Ottawa, IL
(815) 223-2131 (815) 434-3785
US Post Office US Post Office US Post Office
2950 Chartres St. 750 E. Etna Rd. 1500 4th St. Marseilles Fire Peru Fire
LaSalle, IL Ottawa, IL Peru, IL 205 Lincoln St. 816 West St.
(800) 275-8777 (800) 275-8777 (800) 275-8777 Marseilles, IL Peru, IL
(815) 795-5535 (815) 224-2141
Area Utilities
Illinois American Water Ameren Illinois AT&T
(815) 672-2243 (815) 664-2015 (800) 288-2020
LaSalle Water Department Hennepin Power & Energy Mediacom Communications
(815) 223-6978 (815) 339-9246 (855) 633-4226
Peru Water Department Peru Municipal Electric Verizon
(815) 223-8615 (815) 223-0044 (800) 922-0204
DIAL 911
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Health Health
Excellent health care…
Close to home.
Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to
take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine
check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to
tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health
disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care
specialist for any other questions or information.
Area Health & Hospitals
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
1100 E. Norris Dr.
Ottawa, IL
(815) 433-3100
OSF St. Paul Medical Center
1401 E.12th St.
Mendota, IL
(815) 539-1400
St. Margaret's Health - Peru
925 West St.
LaSalle County Health Department Peru, IL
717 E. Etma Rd. (815) 223-3300
Ottawa, IL
(815) 433-3366 St. Margaret's Hospital - Spring Valley
600 E. 1st St.
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital: LaSalle Clinic Spring Valley, IL
4461 Progress Blvd. (815) 664-5311
Peru, IL
(815) 223-9678
Morris Hospital: Ottawa Campus
1306 Gemini Circle, Ste. 1
Ottawa, IL
(815) 433-9200
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Health Health
Excellent health care…
Close to home.
Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to
take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine
check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to
tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health
disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care
specialist for any other questions or information.
Area Health & Hospitals
OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center
1100 E. Norris Dr.
Ottawa, IL
(815) 433-3100
OSF St. Paul Medical Center
1401 E.12th St.
Mendota, IL
(815) 539-1400
St. Margaret's Health - Peru
925 West St.
LaSalle County Health Department Peru, IL
717 E. Etma Rd. (815) 223-3300
Ottawa, IL
(815) 433-3366 St. Margaret's Hospital - Spring Valley
600 E. 1st St.
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital: LaSalle Clinic Spring Valley, IL
4461 Progress Blvd. (815) 664-5311
Peru, IL
(815) 223-9678
Morris Hospital: Ottawa Campus
1306 Gemini Circle, Ste. 1
Ottawa, IL
(815) 433-9200
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Education Education
Where Learning Begins
Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is
important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The
knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities
for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you
succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential.
Local School Districts
Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65 Marseilles ESD 150 Seneca CCSD 170
(815) 586-4611 (815) 795-2162 (815) 357-8744
Deer Park CCSD 82 Mendota CCSD 289 Seneca Twp. HSD 160
(815) 434-6930 (815) 539-7631 (815) 357-5000
Dimmick CCSD 175 Mendota Twp. HSD 280 Serena CUSD 2
(815) 223-2933 (815) 539-7446 (815) 496-2850
Earlville CUSD 9 Miller Twp. CCSD 210 Streator ESD 44
(815) 246-8361 (815) 357-8151 (815) 672-2926
Grand Ridge CCSD 95 Oglesby ESD 125 Streator Twp. HSD 40
(815) 249-6225 (815) 883-9297 (815) 672-0545
La Salle ESD 122 Ottawa ESD 141 Tonica CCSD 79
(815) 223-0786 (815) 433-1133 (815) 442-3420
La Salle-Peru Twp. HSD 120 Ottawa Twp. HSD 140 Wallace CCSD 195
(815) 223-1721 (815) 433-1323 (815) 433-2986
Leland CUSD 1 Peru ESD 124 Waltham CCSD 185
(815) 495-3821 (815) 223-0486 (815) 667-4417
Lostant CUSD 425 Rutland CCSD 230
(815) 368-3392 (815) 433-2949
Area Colleges & Universities
Illinois Valley Community Illinois Valley Community
College College: Ottawa Center
815 N. Orlando Smith St. 321 W. Main St.
Oglesby, IL Ottawa, IL
(815) 224-2720 (815) 431-8058
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Education Education
Where Learning Begins
Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is
important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The
knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities
for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you
succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential.
Local School Districts
Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65 Marseilles ESD 150 Seneca CCSD 170
(815) 586-4611 (815) 795-2162 (815) 357-8744
Deer Park CCSD 82 Mendota CCSD 289 Seneca Twp. HSD 160
(815) 434-6930 (815) 539-7631 (815) 357-5000
Dimmick CCSD 175 Mendota Twp. HSD 280 Serena CUSD 2
(815) 223-2933 (815) 539-7446 (815) 496-2850
Earlville CUSD 9 Miller Twp. CCSD 210 Streator ESD 44
(815) 246-8361 (815) 357-8151 (815) 672-2926
Grand Ridge CCSD 95 Oglesby ESD 125 Streator Twp. HSD 40
(815) 249-6225 (815) 883-9297 (815) 672-0545
La Salle ESD 122 Ottawa ESD 141 Tonica CCSD 79
(815) 223-0786 (815) 433-1133 (815) 442-3420
La Salle-Peru Twp. HSD 120 Ottawa Twp. HSD 140 Wallace CCSD 195
(815) 223-1721 (815) 433-1323 (815) 433-2986
Leland CUSD 1 Peru ESD 124 Waltham CCSD 185
(815) 495-3821 (815) 223-0486 (815) 667-4417
Lostant CUSD 425 Rutland CCSD 230
(815) 368-3392 (815) 433-2949
Area Colleges & Universities
Illinois Valley Community Illinois Valley Community
College College: Ottawa Center
815 N. Orlando Smith St. 321 W. Main St.
Oglesby, IL Ottawa, IL
(815) 224-2720 (815) 431-8058
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Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun
Wander. Explore. Discover. Lock 16 Visitor Center South Bluff Golf Course The Westclox Museum
From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always some- 754 1st St. 229 N. 2550th Rd. 350 5th St., Suite 265
thing to entertain just about anyone in the LaSalle County and Ottawa Area. The area LaSalle, IL Peru, IL Peru, IL
offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other (815) 223-1851 (815) 223-0603 (815) 250-0617
endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities
you favor, you're sure to find it here! Marilla Park Stage 212 Union Depot Railroad
1669 Marilla Park Rd. 700 First St. Museum
Streator, IL LaSalle, IL 683 Main St.
(815) 672-2517 (815) 224-3025 Mendota, IL
(815) 538-3800
Matthiessen State Park Starved Rock Entertainment
Route 178 201 Donaldson St. Vermillion River Rafting
Utica, IL North Utica, IL 779 N. 2249th Rd.
(815) 667-4868 (815) 349-6000 Oglesby, IL
(815) 667-5242
Mendota Museum & Starved Rock Marina
Historical Society 1130 N. 27th Rd. VIP Roxy Cinemas
901 Washington St. Ottawa, IL 807 LaSalle St.
Mendota, IL (815) 433-4218 Ottawa, IL
(815) 539-3373 (815) 433-1816
Starved Rock State Park
Buffalo Rock State Park Fox River Resort Hume-Carnegie Museum Norsk Scandinavian Museum 2668 E. 875th Rd. Weber House & Gardens
1300 N. 27th Rd. 2558 N. 3653rd Rd. 901 Washington St. 3656 E. 2631st St. Oglesby, IL 1503 Baker St.
Ottawa, IL Sheridan, IL Mendota, IL Sheridan, IL (815) 667-4726 Streator, IL
(815) 433-2220 (815) 496-2369 (815) 539-3373 (815) 343-5070 (815) 672-8327
Starved Rock Trolley Tours
Cedar Creek Ranch Fox Valley Off Roading Illini State Park Ottawa Scouting Museum 2668 E. 875th Rd. Zip Chicago
249 E. IL Route 71 1952 N. 35th Rd. 2660 E. 2450 Rd. 1100 Canal St. Oglesby, IL 2681 E. US Route 6
Cedar Point, IL Ottawa, IL Marseilles, IL Ottawa, IL (815) 667-4211 Marseilles, IL
(815) 481-3337 (815) 431-9913 (815) 795-2448 (815) 431-9353 (815) 795-5001
Streatorland Historical
Concept Haulers Motor Grand Bear Resort Illinois Waterway Pirate’s Cay Indoor Museum For more information and
Speedway IL Route 178 Visitor Center Water Park 306 S. Vermillion St. additional listings and
3674 East 2603 Utica, IL 950 N. 27th Rd. 2558 N. 3653rd Rd. Streator, IL attractions please visit:
Sheridan, IL (815) 667-3866 Ottawa, IL Sheridan, IL (815) 672-2443 www.enjoylasallecounty.com
(815) 496-9196 (815) 667-4054 (815) 496-3292 www.pickusottawail.com
Hegeler Carus Mansion Tangled Roots Brewing Co.
Dayton Ridge Golf Course 1307 7th St. LaSalle County Museum Reddick Mansion 812 Lasalle St.
3076 E. 18th Rd. LaSalle, IL 101 E. Canal St. 100 W. Lafayette St. Ottawa, IL
Ottawa, IL (815) 224-6543 LaSalle, IL Ottawa, IL (815) 324-9549
(815) 434-0145 (815) 667-4861 (815) 433-6100
Heritage Harbor Marina The Cliffs Insane Terrain
Engle Lane Theatre 100 Heritage Harbor Dr. LaSalle Speedway Skydive Chicago 2400 E. Bluff St.
1012 Columbus Rd. Ottawa, IL 578 US Highway 6 3215 E. 1969th Rd. Marseilles, IL
Streator, IL (815) 433-5000 LaSalle, IL Ottawa, IL (815) 795-5200
(815) 672-3584 (815) 223-6900 (815) 433-0000
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Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun
Wander. Explore. Discover. Lock 16 Visitor Center South Bluff Golf Course The Westclox Museum
From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always some- 754 1st St. 229 N. 2550th Rd. 350 5th St., Suite 265
thing to entertain just about anyone in the LaSalle County and Ottawa Area. The area LaSalle, IL Peru, IL Peru, IL
offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other (815) 223-1851 (815) 223-0603 (815) 250-0617
endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities
you favor, you're sure to find it here! Marilla Park Stage 212 Union Depot Railroad
1669 Marilla Park Rd. 700 First St. Museum
Streator, IL LaSalle, IL 683 Main St.
(815) 672-2517 (815) 224-3025 Mendota, IL
(815) 538-3800
Matthiessen State Park Starved Rock Entertainment
Route 178 201 Donaldson St. Vermillion River Rafting
Utica, IL North Utica, IL 779 N. 2249th Rd.
(815) 667-4868 (815) 349-6000 Oglesby, IL
(815) 667-5242
Mendota Museum & Starved Rock Marina
Historical Society 1130 N. 27th Rd. VIP Roxy Cinemas
901 Washington St. Ottawa, IL 807 LaSalle St.
Mendota, IL (815) 433-4218 Ottawa, IL
(815) 539-3373 (815) 433-1816
Starved Rock State Park
Buffalo Rock State Park Fox River Resort Hume-Carnegie Museum Norsk Scandinavian Museum 2668 E. 875th Rd. Weber House & Gardens
1300 N. 27th Rd. 2558 N. 3653rd Rd. 901 Washington St. 3656 E. 2631st St. Oglesby, IL 1503 Baker St.
Ottawa, IL Sheridan, IL Mendota, IL Sheridan, IL (815) 667-4726 Streator, IL
(815) 433-2220 (815) 496-2369 (815) 539-3373 (815) 343-5070 (815) 672-8327
Starved Rock Trolley Tours
Cedar Creek Ranch Fox Valley Off Roading Illini State Park Ottawa Scouting Museum 2668 E. 875th Rd. Zip Chicago
249 E. IL Route 71 1952 N. 35th Rd. 2660 E. 2450 Rd. 1100 Canal St. Oglesby, IL 2681 E. US Route 6
Cedar Point, IL Ottawa, IL Marseilles, IL Ottawa, IL (815) 667-4211 Marseilles, IL
(815) 481-3337 (815) 431-9913 (815) 795-2448 (815) 431-9353 (815) 795-5001
Streatorland Historical
Concept Haulers Motor Grand Bear Resort Illinois Waterway Pirate’s Cay Indoor Museum For more information and
Speedway IL Route 178 Visitor Center Water Park 306 S. Vermillion St. additional listings and
3674 East 2603 Utica, IL 950 N. 27th Rd. 2558 N. 3653rd Rd. Streator, IL attractions please visit:
Sheridan, IL (815) 667-3866 Ottawa, IL Sheridan, IL (815) 672-2443 www.enjoylasallecounty.com
(815) 496-9196 (815) 667-4054 (815) 496-3292 www.pickusottawail.com
Hegeler Carus Mansion Tangled Roots Brewing Co.
Dayton Ridge Golf Course 1307 7th St. LaSalle County Museum Reddick Mansion 812 Lasalle St.
3076 E. 18th Rd. LaSalle, IL 101 E. Canal St. 100 W. Lafayette St. Ottawa, IL
Ottawa, IL (815) 224-6543 LaSalle, IL Ottawa, IL (815) 324-9549
(815) 434-0145 (815) 667-4861 (815) 433-6100
Heritage Harbor Marina The Cliffs Insane Terrain
Engle Lane Theatre 100 Heritage Harbor Dr. LaSalle Speedway Skydive Chicago 2400 E. Bluff St.
1012 Columbus Rd. Ottawa, IL 578 US Highway 6 3215 E. 1969th Rd. Marseilles, IL
Streator, IL (815) 433-5000 LaSalle, IL Ottawa, IL (815) 795-5200
(815) 672-3584 (815) 223-6900 (815) 433-0000
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2022 Resource & Relocation Guide
LaSalle
County - Illinois