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This guide will walk you throughservices the Village offers to thebusiness community includingEconomic Development, Planningand Zoning, Public Worksprograms, and safety services. TheVillage Community Developmentoffices are located at the VillageHall, 6900 North Lincoln AvenueLincolnwood, IL 60712. The mainVillage phone number is (847) 673-1540.

The Village's website containsmany resources as you start abusiness or continue to grow yourexisting business, includingdevelopment codes, demographicreports, available property listings,permit and application forms,Village agendas and minutes ofpublic meetings, GIS Maps anddescriptions of the services andprograms offered by each of theVillage's departments.

Table of Contents

Mayor’s Letter ...................................................... 3Choosing Your Business Location ........................ 4Development Process ..................................... 4 - 5Building Permits ................................................... 5Fire Suppression Permit ...................................... 6Building Inspections & Contractor Information ..... 6Appeals & Certificates of Occupancy .................. 7Other Village Requirements ................................. 7Improvement Programs ........................................ 8Licenses & Registration ........................................ 8Village Services ................................................... 9Local Regulations ............................................... 10State/Federal Regulations and Assistance ........ 11Federal/State Requirements .............................. 12Education, Training and Retention ..................... 13Local Assistance and Regulations ..................... 13Demographics and Area Information ................. 14Area Information ................................................ 15

Welcome to Lincolnwood

Thank you for your interest in Lincolnwood. Our Village works tomaintain a positive business climate so that existing businesseswill choose to expand and new businesses will invest in thecommunity.

The Village is a vibrant community located 14 miles northwest ofthe Chicago loop. You'll find a full range of available businesslocations from the Touhy/Crawford business corridor and businesspark properties in the Lincolnwood Business Park.

Over 280,617 people live and work within a 3-mile radius of theVillage. Lincolnwood is home to over 956 corporate and locally-owned businesses. Theresidents within a 3-mile radius have an average household income of over $79,613.Touhy Avenue has an average daily traffic count of over 44,000 and 34,000 vehicles travelalong Lincoln Avenue per day. For a full Community Profile and Demographics package,contact the Community and Development Department at (847) 673-7402.

A variety of Village services are available to help you establish your business inLincolnwood and listed below you will find some of the reasons for contacting the Village.In addition you will find the components of the Village Code of Ordinances you shouldreview. Don't hesitate to ask, our staff for help. They will make it easier for you to enjoybecoming part of Lincolnwood. Lastly, don't hesitate to contact me in the mayor's office at(847) 745-4717.

Very truly yours,

Gerald C. TurryVillage President

Village of LincolnwoodWebsite: www.lincolnwoodil.orgGeneral: (847) 673-1540Village Administrator’s Office: (847) 745-4717Community Development Department: (847) 673-7402Finance Department: (847) 673-1540Fire Department (non-emergency): (847) ) 673-1545Police Department (non-emergency): (847) 745-4822Public Works Department: (847) 675-0888Parks and Recreation Department: (847) 677-9740

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Zoning InformationWhen considering commercial properties in Lincolnwood,you must verify (or obtain) proper zoning. The Village'szoning map is found online at www.lincolnwoodil.org. Thezoning classification dictates the allowable uses on that landas well as the size and placement of the building. Consultthe Village's Zoning Ordinance for additional informationincluding specific information on the zoning anddevelopment approval process.

Available Business SpaceThe Village maintains a listing of available business space.For this listing contact the Community DevelopmentDepartment at (847) 673-7402 or visit their website atwww.lincolnwoodil.org/availablecommercialspace.cfm.

Special Use, Variation, or Zoning ChangeInformation on the application process for a special usepermit, zoning variation, and/or rezoning can be obtained bycontacting the Community Development Department at(847) 673-7402, via email at acook@lwd.org or on theVillage's website www.lincolnwoodil.org. If you need avariation or zoning change for a particular property, you willwork with the Community Development Department. Youwill be assisted in bringing the project before theappropriate Commissions and ultimately the Village Boardfor applicable review and approval actions.

Community Development Department6900 North Lincoln AvenueLincolnwood, IL 60712Telephone: (847) 673-7402

Timothy M. Clarke, AICP, Community Development Directortclarke@lwd.orgAaron Cook, AICP, Development Manager acook@lwd.org

Pre-Development ConferenceTo best understand the requirements of Village ordinancesand avoid any misunderstandings, it is important to schedulea meeting with Community Development staff to discussitems related to building, zoning and site improvementrequirements. Department staff are available to work withbusiness owners in identifying and understanding applicablecode requirements, utility connections, and zoning standardsand to assist with any other questions. Staff will provideapplications and supporting documents for necessarypermits. Opening lines of communication with thedepartment early in the development process will save timeand money. Community Development, Public Works,Economic Development and Fire Safety representatives areincluded as necessary in pre-development meetings. Toschedule a meeting, contact Community Development.

Pre-Construction MeetingsFor large projects that include new utility connections,extensive site work, new construction or significantremodeling, a pre-construction meeting may be required.You and your contractor will meet with representatives fromthe Community Development Department, Fire Departmentand Public Works Department to address any issues specificto your project. To schedule a pre-construction meeting,contact the Community Development Department at (847)673-7402 or via email at acook@lwd.org.

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Pre-Construction MeetingsFor large projects that include new utility connections,extensive site work, new construction or significantremodeling, a pre-construction meeting may be required.You and your contractor will meet with representatives fromthe Community Development Department, Fire Departmentand Public Works Department to address any issues specificto your project. To schedule a pre-construction meeting,contact the Community Development Department at (847)673-7402 or via email at acook@lwd.org.

Plan ReviewCommercial, industrial, institutional, and residentialprojects are subject to the Zoning Code and adoptedBuilding Codes. Permit applications are available at theCommunity Development Department and online atwww.lincolnwoodil.org. Plan review is performed by T.P.I.Building Code Consultants in accordance with adoptedcodes and high customer service standards. Initial planreview for large projects takes approximately fifteenbusiness days from completed application submittal.Subsequent submittals may take less time based oncompleteness of the plans.

Environmental Health RequirementsBusinesses that include food preparation must meet therequirements of Cook County's health code. This includesapproval of the location and type of equipment, such asstoves or sinks. The Cook County Health Department can bereached at (708) 492-2045.

Building PermitsA permit is required for all new construction within theVillage, for any alteration or modification to an existingbuilding, any modification to existing electrical, plumbing,or HVAC components or for other physical changes to thestructure. A permit is also required for the demolition of anybuilding or interior demolition within an existing structure.A permit is required for any change or improvement to aproperty or site including the installation of fences,driveways, sidewalks, or other pavement surfaces, lawnsprinkler systems, or any change in site elevation ordrainage. The permit review and inspection proceduresprotect the business' investment by ensuring that theconstruction is sound and that the area will be safe for thepublic. The Village also requires an Illinois state plumbinglicense and an electrical license anytime plumbing orelectrical work is performed. For more information or toobtain a building permit application, go online atwww.lincolnwood.org, or call the CommunityDevelopment Department at (847) 673-7402.

The Village has adopted the following codes:* 2006 International Building Code* 2006 international Residential Code* 2006 International Fire Code* 2005 National Electrical Code* 2006 International Mechanical Code* 2006 International Fuel Gas Code* 2006 International Property Maintenance Code* 2003 International Energy Conservation Code* 2004 International Energy Conservation Code

Supplement* 2006 National Fire Protection Association Life

Safety Code* 2004 Illinois Plumbing Code

Development Process Building Permits

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Building InspectionsTo schedule a building inspection, call a minimum oftwenty-four (24) hours in advance of the inspection.Inspections are scheduled on a first come first serve basis.Please call the Community Development Department toschedule an inspection, (847) 673-7402.

Contractor LicensesGeneral contractors and subcontractors working within theVillage are required to obtain a Village contractor license.Plumbers, roofers, and Sprinkler Contractors must provide acopy of State Licenses. Plumbers must also provide acurrent Plumbers License and a Public Health License (055Number and 058 Number). Electricians must provide alicense issued by an Illinois municipality that tests forlicensing. This protects the property owner by assuring workis done properly. For more information, contact theCommunity Development Department at (847) 673-7402.

Construction Site Hours & MaintenanceConstruction hours in the Village are: 7:00 A.M. to 6:00P.M. on weekdays, Saturdays from 7:00 A.M. to Noon, andno work is allowed on Sundays or Holidays. The VillageCode requires that every effort be made to protect thesurrounding public and private areas. For completeinformation, please visit www.lincolnwoodil.org or contactthe Community Development Department at (847) 673-7402.

Fire Sprinkler and Alarm ReviewTPI Building Code Consultants (TPI) will review thesubmittal in accordance with the fire protection systemrequirements of International Building Code, InternationalFire Code, applicable NFPA Standards, municipalrequirement, and good fire protection practices. FireSuppression/Alarm review takes approximately tenbusiness days to complete. In order to help TPI perform acomplete and prompt review, please provide the followinginformation.

Sprinkler System Submittals:* A minimum of four sets of plans and calculations must

be submitted for review * Hydraulic calculations must clearly show the friction

loss for the backflow and include a graph curve sheet* Plans must be to scale, and clearly show work to be

done, including a detailed scope of work * Plan must show the job name and address * The specific type and quantity of sprinklers must be

provided on every page * Catalog cut sheets for all fire protection equipment

must be included and highlighted * Fire hydrant flow test information must be dated and

less than 6 months old * All hydraulic node points must be clearly shown on

the drawings* All ceiling information, including soffits, heights,

construction type, slope, etc., must be shown and notedwith cross section detailed on the plans

* Specific code sections and storage information must beprovided for all design densities over an Ordinary Group II

* All plans must have the contractor’s name, address, and phone number

* A scaled site plan clearly showing the building’s firedepartment connection location and fire hydrant locations must be provided

* Battery stand-by calculations (60-hr) shall be providedfor fire alarm system

* Notification circuit calculations shall be provided forthe fire alarm system

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Appeals - OrdinanceIf you should have a difference of opinion regarding the wayan ordinance or requirement is interpreted by a member ofVillage staff, you may first appeal the decision directly tothe department director having jurisdiction. If you are stillunable to resolve your grievance with the departmentdirector, you may file an appeal in writing to the VillageAdministrator's Office for a final ruling. The appeal processis outlined in the Village Code and can be viewed by visitingthe Village website at www.lincolnwoodil.org.

Appeals - ZoningIf you should have a difference of opinion regarding the waythe Zoning Code or similar requirements are interpreted bya member of the Village staff, you should first appeal thedecision directly to the department director havingjurisdiction. If you are still unable to resolve your grievancewith the department directly, you may file an appeal inwriting to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The ZBAwill consider the appeal at an available public hearinglocated in the Village's Council Chambers.

Certificate of OccupancyA Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued for anystructure or building until a final inspection is performedand successfully completed. Certificates of Occupancy areissued by the Community Development Department.Businesses are not allowed to place products or stockshelves until the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.For minimum occupancy requirements, contact theCommunity Development Department at (847) 673-7402.

SignageSigns have an impact on the overall character of thecommunity; therefore, the Village regulates the size, height,number, illumination, location and design of signs. Please beadvised that the Village has some unique sign regulationswhich include limitation on the hours of illumination forsignage and requirements for harmony and consistencywithin Unified Business Centers. Please do not contract foryour sign until you and/or your sign company have receiveda sign permit. Sign permit applications are available fromthe Community Development Department. Please refer tothe Zoning Code Article 11 for permissible and prohibitedsigns.

Temporary Sign InformationSpecial event signs/banners require a Village Permit. Thepermit is valid for 15 days and can only be obtained twiceper year.

LandscapingThe purpose of the Village's landscaping requirements is topromote, protect and preserve the general health and safetyof the people of the community and, as part of the generalwelfare, ensure pedestrian safety and aesthetic compatibilityamong land uses. These regulations are intended tominimize the harmful or nuisance effects resulting fromnoise, dust, debris, vehicle headlight glare, the use ofimpervious ground material, artificial light intrusion,objectionable sights or activities, or similar incompatibleimpacts conducted or created by adjoining or nearby landuse. These requirements are outlined in Article Six Part D ofthe Zoning Code.

Property MaintenanceAll businesses in the Village are responsible for maintainingtheir property in accordance with the International PropertyMaintenance Code. Contact the Community DevelopmentDepartment for additional information at (847) 673-7402.

Appeals & Certificate ofOccupancy

Other Village Requirements

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Property Enhancement ProgramThe Village of Lincolnwood has established a PropertyEnhancement Program (PEP) to help owners withimproving and beautifying their business property. Allbusiness properties in the Village are eligible to beconsidered for this program. By participating in PEP,owners can receive from the Village, up to 50% of thecost of making eligible exterior improvements to theirproperty, up to a maximum grant of $50,000 from theVillage. All work and participation in the program mustbe pre-approved by the Village. The Village may requirechanges to the design or scope of work proposed. Formore information on this program please contact theCommunity Development Department at (847) 673-7402.

Green Improvements for Tomorrow ProgramThe Village of Lincolnwood has established the GreenImprovements for Tomorrow (GIFT) grant program tohelp business owners implement green initiatives that willbenefit the environment. All business properties in theVillage are eligible to be considered for this program. Byparticipating in GIFT, owners can receive from theVillage, up to 50% of the cost of making eligible greenimprovements to their property, up to a maximum of$10,000 from the Village. All work and participation inthe program must be pre-approved by the Village. As acondition of approval, the Village may require changes tothe design or scope of work proposed. Village funds maybe used in conjunction with other funding opportunities.For more information on this program please contact theCommunity Development Department at (847) 673-7402.

Village Hall6900 North Lincoln Avenue Lincolnwood, IL 60712Telephone: (847) 673-1540

Business LicenseThe Village requires a business license for all businesseswithin the municipality. To obtain a business license, contactthe Finance Department at (847) 673-1540.

Alarm LicensesThe Village requires alarm licenses. Please visit the PoliceDepartment to purchase or renew your license. For moreinformation you can go to the Police Department section of theVillage's website at www.lincolnwoodil.org.

Liquor LicensesTo seek a liquor license the first step is to put your request inwriting to the Village President. The Village President willreview your request and respond in writing. If the VillagePresident sends a letter stating your request is permissible thenthe business can obtain a liquor license application from theVillage Administrator’s office. After completing theapplication, the business is required to provide proof of draminsurance, a check for the license and their lease agreement.The check is for the cost of the liquor license and to cover thecost of a background check. For more information on thisprocess please contact the Executive Secretary at (847) 745-4717.

Vehicle StickersThe Village requires municipal vehicle licenses. Stickers arevalid from July 1 through June 30 and are required for eachregistered vehicle in the Village.

Water Billing RegistrationThe new business owner must register with the FinanceDepartment. You will be required to provide the name andaddress of the person responsible for the payment of the waterbill and the address where the bill is to be sent.

Sales Tax RegistrationSales tax in the Village is 10% on purchases, and 11% atrestaurants. For more information on sales tax please visit theFinance Department section of the Village's website atwww.lincolnwoodil.org.

Improvement Programs Village Licenses & Registration

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Public Works Department7001 North Lawndale AvenueLincolnwood, IL 60712(847) 675-0888www.lincolnwoodil.org

Fire Flow DataIf your insurance carrier needs fire flow data, it may contactthe Public Works Department. The use of fire hydrants isprohibited unless authorized by the Director of PublicWorks.

Public Right-of-WayYou must contact the Public Works Department beforemaking any changes to the public right-of-way. Thisincludes sidewalk/driveway approach repair, sprinklingsystem installation, etc.

All property owners or persons in control of private propertyadjoining, adjacent and contiguous to a section of Villageparkway shall be responsible for ongoing routine care,maintenance and upkeep of adjoining parkway landscaping,including periodic watering and fertilization of trees, grassand ground cover and the periodic seasonal removal ofweeds and mowing of turf.

In the event the property owners have been authorized bythe Village to landscape the parkway, they shall maintainstreet corners with a clear unimpeded line of sight over anadjoining parkway, pursuant to the height and depthregulations of the Village Code.

No person shall erect or place any structure or obstruction inVillage parkways except as authorized in writing by theVillage.

Police Department 6900 North Lincoln AvenueLincolnwood, IL 60712(847) 745-4822www.lincolnwoodil.org

The Police Department investigates all Part I and Part IIOffenses. The Detective Division is supervised byLieutenant Mark Brines and comprised of Detectives JamesChartier, Schenita Stewart, and Jeffrey Gordon. TheDetective Division investigated 771 criminal cases in 2008.This Division works closely with local businesses to keepthe Village safe and crime free.

Fire Department 6900 North Lincoln AvenueLincolnwood, IL 60712(847) 673-1545

The Fire Department provides quality fire prevention,investigation, inspection and training programs consistentwith progressive fire protection standards and appropriatelocal codes. The Department works closely with the businesscommunity to ensure life safety requirements a re met. TheFire Department also provides emergency medical servicesto provide basic life support, advanced life support andextrication/rescue for critically injured persons.

Village Services Village Services

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Snow RemovalThe Village has 75 lane miles of roads. The snow removalplan divides the community into 10 plow routes. The goal ofthe Village's snow removal plan is to have all of the streetscleared in eight hours, in the event of a four to six-inchsnowfall.

Plowing generally begins when snow becomes more thantwo-inches deep and when freezing temperatures indicatethat no melting will occur. The Village does not maintainany roads that fall under the jurisdiction of another agency.Lincoln Avenue, Cicero Avenue, Touhy Avenue, DevonAvenue, and McCormick Avenue are maintained by theIllinois Department of Transportation. Crawford Avenuefrom Lincoln to Jarvis is maintained by Cook County.

Snow Parking RestrictionsWhenever there is an accumulation of two inches (2") ormore of snow between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.Monday-Friday, the following alternate side street parkingrestrictions shall apply on all roadways within the Village:

(1) On even-numbered days of the month, between thehours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Monday-Friday, motorvehicles shall only be parked on the side of the street bearingeven-numbered addresses.

(2) On odd-numbered days of the month, between thehours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Monday-Friday, motorvehicles shall only be parked on the side of the street bearingodd-numbered addresses.

Parking is prohibited along Pratt Avenue when two (2)inches or more of snow accumulates. Cars parked on PrattAvenue will be ticketed and towed.

Landscape Watering RestrictionsIt is unlawful for any person to use water between the hoursof noon and 6:00 P.M. from May 15 to September 15 ofeach year, for the sprinkling, watering or irrigation ofshrubbery, trees, grass, plants, or any other vegetation.Newly installed lawns are exempt provided that a wateringpermit has been issued by the department of public works.There is no fee for the permit and the permit shall bedisplayed and visible from the street.

Tree Preservation OrdinanceIn order to remove private property trees you must firstapply for a tree removal permit through the CommunityDevelopment Department. The Village's tree removalOrdinance is intended to protect, manage, preserve, andenhance the Village's urban forest.

The policy of the Village is to balance the private propertyrights of landowners with the public health, safety, andwelfare that is promoted by the existence and maintenanceof trees in the Village. For questions regarding the TreeManagement Ordinance or to obtain a tree removal permit,contact the Community Development Department at (847)673-7402.

Local Regulations Local Regulations

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STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OFCOMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYJames R. Thompson Center100 West RandolphChicago, IL 60601Phone: (312) 814-7179www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo

State of Illinois AssistanceThe State of Illinois has extensive websites dedicated to eachof its departments. Start with the Illinois Department ofCommerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) website at:www.business.illinois.gov. An excellent resource for generalbusiness information is DCEO handbook, Starting a BusinessIn Illinois. This publication also includes a feasibilitychecklist and a business plan outline. For informationregarding state licenses, permits, registrations and assistanceprograms, contact the First Stop Business Information Centerby calling (800) 252-2923, or on-line at www.illinoisbiz.biz.For assistance in determining Federal licenses, permits,registrations and assistance programs, contact the FederalInformation Center at (800) 688-9889.

Business RegistrationIf the name of a business is different from the owner(s) exact,full, legal name(s), the Illinois Assumed Name Act requiresSole Proprietorships and Partnerships to register with theoffice of the county clerk where the business is located.Under the Illinois Revised Uniform Limited partnership Actof 1986, limited partnership filings became centralized withthe Secretary of State. The Secretary of State has a Chicagooffice, which should only be used for filing purposes.

Contact the Business Services Department at: 69 WestWashington, Suite 1240, Chicago, IL 60602, Phone: (312)793-3380. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the non-corporate form of doing business that provides its ownerswith limited liability, flow-through tax treatment andoperating flexibility through participation in management ofthe business. For a packet containing organizationinformation, write or call the Business Services Department.Corporations and S Corporations must register with theSecretary of State's Office. Booklets are available uponrequest that address organizing domestic corporations(headquartered in Illinois) or foreign corporations(headquartered out of state or out of country). Contact theSecretary of State, Business Services.

Federal TaxesGeneral Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, LimitedLiability Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies,Corporations and S Corporations all must have a FederalEmployer Identification Number (FEIN). Sole Proprietorsthat DO NOT pay wages to one or more employee(s) or fileexcise tax returns (including returns for alcohol, tobacco orfirearms sales) may use his or her social security number.Otherwise, Sole Proprietorships must have a FEIN. TheInternal Revenue Service has criteria for determiningwhether a worker is an employee or an independentcontractor as well as a Tax Guide for Small Business andvarious registration forms. For free tax information, call orwrite:

Internal Revenue Service230 South Dearborn Street.Chicago, IL 60604(312) 566-4912www.irs.gov

State TaxesIf you plan to hire employees, buy or sell productswholesale or retail, or manufacture goods, you mustregister with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). Aregistration kit can be obtained by contacting the IllinoisDepartment of Revenue at (800) 732-8866, Phone: (800)544-5304 or by writing or visiting the Illinois Departmentof Revenue at:

100 West Randolph, Suite C-300Chicago, IL 60601(312) 814-5232 www.revenue.state.il.us

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State/Federal Regulations andAssistance

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Workers' CompensationAll employers must provide workers' compensation to coveremployees' accidental death, injury or occupational diseasesarising out of the course of employment. Workers'compensation coverage is most commonly arranged throughprivate firms or agents. Annual premiums are based oncompany payroll, loss experience and type of business.Temporary workers who receive no other company benefitsmust be covered under workers' compensation. For furtherinformation contact:

Illinois Industrial Commission100 West Randolph, 8-200Chicago, IL 60601Phone: (312) 814-6611www.state.il.us/agency/iic/ www.iwcc.il.gov

Unemployment InsuranceIf your business hires employees, you may be required tomake unemployment insurance contributions to the IllinoisDepartment of Employment Security (IDES). To determineliability, complete a "Report to Determine Liability" formand submit it to:

Illinois Department of Employment SecurityUnemployment Insurance Division527 South WellsChicago, IL 60607Phone: (312) 814-3143www.ides.state.il.us

Poster Display RequirementsFederal and state laws require certain posters be displayedon business premises to inform employees of their workers'compensation rights and benefits. Businesses with 15 ormore employees must display the "Equal Opportunity IsTHE LAW" poster, available from the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission, (800) 669-4000. Businesses withone or more employees must display the "OccupationalSafety & Health Administration's Safety" poster, "FamilyMedical Leave Act," "Fair Labor Standards Act" and the"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" posters. These postersare available by contacting the US Department of Labor at(312) 353-2628. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)requires employers to display the "Notice to Employers andEmployees" poster which describes all IDOL and most stateposting requirements for Illinois businesses.

Labor LawsBusinesses also must comply with the Illinois WagePayment and Collection Act, Minimum Wage Law, Six DayWork Week Law, Child Labor Law and the Toxic SubstanceDisclosure Law. For information on these laws, contact theIDOL at (312) 793-2800. www.state.il.us/agency/idol.

Federal/State Requirements Federal/State Requirements

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Illinois SBDC at North Business & IndustrialCouncil (NORBIC) NORBIC works with entrepreneurs and existing businessesto help them develop and expand their businesses andimprove their bottom line. Assistance is provided in the areasof business planning, debt and equity financing, industrialretention, expansion and relocation, workforce developmentplanning and business and financial management. NORBICalso assists companies in accessing a broad range of grantand incentive programs. For more information contact:

Illinois SBDC at North Business & Industrial Council (NORBIC) 5353 West Armstrong Avenue 2nd FloorChicago, IL 60646Phone: (773) 594-9292Email: sbdc@norbic.orgwww.norbic.org/services/busDev/main.html

Illinois Department of Commerce andEconomic Opportunity (DCEO)The state offers programs to augment conventional sources offinancing to help with relocations and expansions. Theseprograms encourage investment in distressed areas, smallbusiness start up, minority ownership, high tech seed money,and many other opportunities to strengthen and diversify theIllinois workforce. For more information call (312) 814-7179. All of the agency's programs can be viewed atwww.commerce.state.il.us/dceo.

Illinois Department of Employment Security(IDES)This agency provides local and statewide labor marketinformation. Labor force statistics, employment projections,wages, industry employment estimates, and workforceavailability can be used to make an informed decisionregarding retention or relocation. For more informationcontact the local labor market economist, Richard Kaye at(312) 793-6288 or via email at Richard.Kaye@illinois.gov.You can also visit their website at www.ides.state.il.us.

Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce andIndustry7001 N. Lawndale Ave.Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Phone: (847) 679-5760Fax: (847) 679-5790http://www.lincolnwoodchamber.org

The Chamber is the primary business liaison to the Village.The Chamber staff is available to answer many business-related questions. The mission of the Chamber is to promotethe welfare of all area citizens so that all facets of theLincolnwood community shall prosper. The LincolnwoodChamber of Commerce and Industry provides programs andservices to ensure a favorable business climate and acts asthe vehicle to promote the area's economic and socialprogress.

Office of Minority and Women's BusinessDevelopmentAlso available to new or expanding entrepreneurs are theOffices of Minority and Women's Business Developmentwhich respond to individual, local and regional advocacyneeds of those business populations. Information on anynetwork participant or the Offices of Minority and Women'sBusiness Development is available by contacting DCEO'sbusiness assistance line at (312) 814-8841.

Small Business AdministrationThe federal government's Small Business Administration(SBA) provides several programs and services, includingtraining and educational programs, advisory services,publications, financial programs and contract assistance.The SBA also offers specialized programs for womenbusiness owners, minorities, veterans, international tradeand rural development. For more information call the SBAat (312) 353-4528. The Service Corps of Retired Executives(SCORE) and the SBA conduct seminars at variouslocations in Illinois on starting and operating a business andprovide individual counseling. For more information onSCORE, phone (312) 353-7724.

Education and Training Local Assistance and Resources

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Demographic and Area Information

Incorporated: 1911

Population: 12,359

Fire Department: 29 full time 0 part time

State Highways: US 50, US 14, and US 41

PACE Bus Routes: 4

Area Hospitals: 11

Schools: 3

Water & Source: City of Chicago / Lake Michigan

Electricity: ComEd

Distance to Downtown Chicago: 14 miles

Land Area: 2.7 miles

Police Department: 34 Officers

Federal Highways: I-90, I-94, I-290 and I-294

Banking Facilities: 7

Airport: O 'Hare International Airport, Midway Airport, Mitchell Field Milwaukee, WI and Gary/Chicago Gary, IN

Water Storage Capacity: 5.25 million gallons

Average Amount of Water Pumped: 1.651 million gallons daily

COOK COUNTY ILLINOISGeneral Phone: (312) 443-5500

Website: www.co.cook.il.us Clerk: (312) 603-5656

Website: www.cookctyclerk.comAssessor: (312) 443-7550

Website: www.cookcountyassessor.comWorld Business Chicago: (312) 553-0500

Website: www.worldbusinesschicago.com

Fire Insurance: Rating Class 4 in Town Fire Insurance Rating

Natural Gas: NiCor

Population HouseholdAverage

Household IncomeBoundaries 12,000 4,343 $128,4373 Mile Radius 286,298 100,959 $61,9825 Mile Radius 863,359 334,639 $59,89015 Mile Radius 3,435,765 1,278,669 $85,71110 Minute Drive Time 784,828 297,439 $77,99115 Minute Drive Time 1,800,746 721,887 $91,12130 Minute Drive Time 4,626,925 1,696,634 $45,374

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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICENorthtown Station3401 W Devon AvenueChicago, IL 60645Phone: (800) ASK-USPSwww.usps.com

PUBLIC SCHOOLSLincolnwood School District #746950 North East Prairie RoadLincolnwood, IL 60712Phone: (847) 675-8234 http://www.sd74.k12.il.us

Niles Township High Schools District #2197700 Gross Point RoadSkokie, IL 60077Phone: (847) 626-3000www.niles-hs.k12.il.us

Oakton Community CollegeSkokie Campus7701 North Lincoln Avenue Skokie, IL 60077

Des Plaines Campus 1600 East Golf RoadDes Plaines, IL 60016Phone: (847) 635-1600http://www.oakton.edu/

LIBRARYLincolnwood Public Library4000 West Pratt Ave.Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Phone: (847) 677-5277http://www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org/

TOWNSHIPNiles Township5255 Main StreetSkokie, IL 60077-2160Phone: (847) 673-9300 Fax: (847) 673-2981E-mail: nilestwpgov@ameritech.net

UTILITIESCommonwealth Edison - Electric UtilityWebsite: www.comed.comPhone: (877) 4-ComEd-1

NICOR Gas - Natural GasWebsite: www.nicor.com/en_us/commercial/index.htmEconomic Development: (630) 983-8676, ext. 2689Emergency Contact Information: (888) 642-6748New Gas Service: (800) 427-6228

J.U.L.I.E.(Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators)Website: www.illinois1call.comPhone: (800) 892-0123 or 811

GROOT - solid waste managementPhone: (800) 244-1977http://www.groot.com

Comcast Cable TV ProviderWebsite: www.comcast.comPhone: 800.COMCAST

AT&T U-VERSE TV ProviderWebsite: www.att.comPhone: (800) 288-2020

Area Information Area Information

Village of LincolnwoodCommunity Development Department

Lincolnwood Village Hall6900 North Lincoln Avenue

Lincolnwood, IL 60712(847) 673-1540

www.lincolnwoodil.org