Franklin Grove Area Business
association
2007 - 2008 Directory
About the FranklinGrove Area Business Association
The Franklin Grove Area Business Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all who work and/or live in Franklin Grove. In addition to serving the professionals and industry in Franklin Grove and outlying areas, the Association supports all businesses regardless of size or type.
For information on joining, please contact one of our officers.
Ed Floto ........................................ (815) 456-2177
Lynn Asp ....................................... (815) 456-2305
Cindy Sondegroth .......................... (815) 456-25142008 Meeting Dates
March 18th
April 15th (Banquet)
July 16th
August 12th
October 21st
Emergency
Emergency
..................................... 911
Fire
& Ambulance ........................ 911
Franklin Grove Township Supervisor
................................ 815-456-3400
Franklin Grove Township Road Commissioner
................ 815-535-1688
Franklin Grove Village Hall
................................................... 815-456-2131
Lee County Sheriff
................................................................ 815-284-6631
Community Resources and Contacts
American Legion Post #497
(815) 456-2446
Chaplin Creek Muzzle Loaders
(815)453-2322
(815) 498-2969
Franklin Grove Area Business
Association
(815) 456-3030
Franklin Grove Area
Historical Society
(815)990-5090
Franklin Creek State Park
(Preservation Committee & Shelter Reservations)
(815) 456-2718
Franklin Grove Summer Harvest
Festival Committee
(815) 456-2584 or (815) 456-3030
Franklin Grove Township Office
(815) 456-3400
Franklin Grove Woman's Club
(815) 456-3400
Illinois Atlatl -Association
(815) 456-2305
Kreider Services Group Home
(815) 456-2708
Lee County 4-H Club
(815) 456-2531
Lee County Homemakers
Education Association China Unit
(815) 456-2477
Lee County Tourism Council
(815) 288-1840
(Toll Free: 877-833-8687)
Scouts
(815) 456-2335
T.O.P.S
(815) 456-2519
SPECIAL EVENTS
29th Annual
Summer Harvest Festival
August 1 - 3, 2008
Franklin Grove Summer Harvest
Festival Committee
3rd Annual
Autumn in the Grove
September 2008
Franklin Grove Autumn in the Grove
Committee
Annual Christmas
in the Grove
December 14, 2007
Annual Christmas
in the Grove
December 12, 2008
Franklin Grove Area
Business Association
Blues & Bluegrass at
the Lincoln Building
Open Stage Acoustical Music
3rd Friday - year round
7 PM Free Admission
Area Businesses
A.I.P. - All Interior Painters
112 S State St
(815) 456-3285
gcmason1963@yahoo.com
Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM
Free EstimatesAffordable Memories
"Antiques and Used Furniture"
119 Elm Street
(815) 677-0598Bernies Repair
"Engine Repair & Welding"
123 E Lincoln Hwy - Rt 38
(815) 456-2533Bradford Victor-Adams Mutual
Insurance Co.
"A Local Company Servicing the
Community Since 1869"
120 W. South Street
(815)456-2334 or 1-800-482-5081
bev@bradfordmutual.com
bradfordmutual.comCasey's General Sore
303 E. Lincoln Highway
(815)-456-2688Coach House Garages
"More than just a garage ... it's a
Coach House"
1582 Deerpath Lane
Office & fax ...........(815) 456-2059Consolidated Grain & Barge Co.
Whitney St.
(815) 456 2118 or 1-800-447-4335
www.cgbonline.comDrew's Plumbing, Heating & Electricity
"A Family Business for Over 30 Years Experience"
341 W. Lahman St
(815-456-2430
Floto TV & Appliance
"Satellite & TV Antenna Sales & Service
Major Home Appliance Repairs"
(815) 456-2177 FAX: (815) 456-3177
Franklin Grove Bank
"Complete Banking Services"
108 N. Elm Street, P.O. Box 248
(815) 456-2311 Fax: (815) 456-2055
Franklin Grove Fresh Market
"Grocery, Fresh Meats and Breads"
127 N Elm Street
(815) 456-2055
Open daily 10AM to 7PMFrom: Me to: You
"Florist Designs for All Occasions - Gifts
& Greenhouse - Balloon Bouquets Also
Available"
217 E. Lincoln Hwy
(815) 456-3600 or (815) 761-0910Hall's Auto Repair
Corner of Elm & Route 38
(815) 456-2429Head to Toe -
"Hair, Tanning Salon & Massage Therapy"
111 Whitney Plazas, Suite 107
(815) 456-2113Heartland Realty
Call Diane Roop "Your Hometown
Realtor" for All Your Real Estate Needs
(815) 440-1915
heartlandrealtyonline.com
roopdiane@yahoo.comH.I. Lincoln Store
136 N. Elm St
(815) 456-3030
lnchwhyq@essex1.com
Mon - Sat Hours 10AM - 4 PM
Sun Hours: 12 - 4PM
Kirchhofer Agency
"Complete Insurance & Real Estate Services"
102 North Elm St.
(815) 456-2319 Fax: (815) 456-2310Lincolnway Cafe
"Great Food & Friendly Atmosphere"
Hours:
Sun - Thurs: 6AM - 3PM
Fri & Sat: 6AM - 8PM
Lincolnway Services
"Mini-Storage, Car & Truck wash,
Laundromat, Video Rental, Ice Cream"
225 E. Lincoln Hwy
(815) -456-2500Mary Kay
"Full Line of Products for Men & Women"
Marilyn Greenwood
1265 Whitney Rd
(815) 973-0253
marykay.com/mgreenwood
mgreenwood@maryKay.com
Northern Illinois Inspection Service (NIIS)
111 S. Elm Street
(815) 456-2621
niis@essex1.com
Pfoutz Plumbing & Heating
"Heating, Electrical, Plumbing, &
Emergency Service"
116 West South Street
(815) 456-2421Pitzer & Sons Excavating
"Excavating and Trucking"
1583 Whitney Road
(815) 456-2904Roberson & Roberson Builders Inc.
"Quality Custom Homes"
Elm St
(815) 456-3900 fax: (815) 456-3902
robersonblds@wildblue.net
Schafer's Shop
"Tractors & Farm Implements Sales & Services"
1741 Franklin Road
Phone: (815) 456-2114
Cell: (815) 871-4970
Fax: (815) 456-3114The Meadows of Franklin Grove
"Independent Senior Residence"
(815) 456-3000
Fax: (815) 456-2800
Click here for website
Tidy Bug Containers, Inc.
"Roll Off Boxes 5 & 6 ft. Containers for
Home Clean Up"
501 Anchor Rd
(815) 456-3001
frankfaivre@wildblue.netUnique Embroidery
"Embroidery & Heat Press for Sports,
Business, Organizations, All Occasions
Special/custom Orders - UPS Service"
123 Lincoln Highway
(815) 456-3023 Fax: (815) 456-2093
uniqueem@essex1.comWellness & Counseling Center
"Counseling, Hypnosis, Reiki Energy
Classes, Attunements, Chakra
Balancing, Dream Journaling Group &
Myofascial Release"
Carole Montefusce BSN, RM
(815) 456-3312Wolber's Belgiums
"Wagon & Carriage Rides for All Occasions"
1557 Old Mill Rd
(815) 456-3312
cell: (815) 973-5176"Friends of the Franklin Grove Business People"
Rolling Thunder Prairie
Tony's Old Ladies
AREA CHURCHES
Church of the Brethren
121 West North Street
815-456-2422
jsales@mtco.com
Worship: 9:30 am
Sunday School Following
First Congregational UCC of Lee Center
(815) 456-8804
Worship: 10:30 AM
First Presbyterian Church, USA
106 S. Walnut Street
(815) 456-2462
Worship: 9;00 am
Sunday School: 9:15 - 1-:00 am
Franklin Center Council of Churches
Karl Sokol, Leader
(815) 456-2456
revlar;@gmail.com
St. Paul's Lutheran Church (ELCA)
107 W. Lahman
(815) 456-2457 or (815) 732-1405
Worship: 8:30 AM
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
United Methodist Church
223 Middle Street
(815) 456-2379
Sunday School: 9:00 AM
Worship: 10:15 AM & Wed: 7 PM
1st Wednesday Worship
At Various Locations
Franklin CenterCouncil of Churches
Supper: 6PM
Service: 7PM
Historic Sites
Chaplin Creek Village Sponsored
by the Franklin Grove Area
Historical Society
1715 Whitney Rd
PO Box 20
(815) 456- 2382
www.chaplincreek.com
Open to the public from Memorial Day weekent through
Labor Day weekend from 12 - 4PM on Sat & Sun.
The site can be open by appointment at other times
& is
available for special events.
Franklin Creek State Natural Area & Grist Mill
1893 Twist Rd.
(815) 456-2718
essex.com/people/fcpac
The Grist Mill is open for tours April through Oct:
Sat & Sun: 12 - 4 PM
Other time by appointment.
Lincoln Highway Association
National Tourism Headquarters
136 N Elm St
(815) 456-3030
lnchwyhq@essex1.com
Open Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sun: 12 - 4 PM
Living History Antique Machine Association
815-284-3030
8772 S. Lowden Road
Nachusa Grasslands
Phone: 815-456-2340 ...... Fax: 815-456-2342
Nature Conservancy Open Year Round
Schools
Ashton - Franklin - Center
Elementary ..................... (815)456-2325
Middle ............................ (815) 456-2323
High ............................... (815) 453-7461
AFC Boosters ................ (815) 456-2846
PTO................................ (815) 456 4278
Village Services
Franklin Grove
Cemetery Association ................. (815) 456-2400
Fire Department ..........................(815) 456-2350
Park Board ................................. (815) 456-2850
Public Library ..............................(815)
456-2823
fax: (815) 456-2823
Hours:
Mon. - Thrus. 1 - 7 PM
Fri. 10 AM - 5 PM
Sat. 10 AM - 2 PM
Public Library Board ................ (815) 456-2546
meets the 1st Tues of each month
Road Commissioner ...................(815) 456-2854
Township Supervisor ................. (815) 456-2348
Village Board ............................. (815) 456-2516
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month
Village Hall ................................ (815) 456-2131
Lee County Sheriff ..................... (815) 284-6631