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To Great Family Living!

Saint Charles - Geneva - Batavia

Feel Right At Home
Pride of the Fox River Valley
Kane County, Northern Illinois




GateWay to Great Family Living is for everyone living in or moving to Kane County, Illinois.
All about you and your family feeling right at home along the Fox River.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS




The Federal Government


One Stop U.S Govt.Information

National Mail Voter Registration
Straight Ahead Informed Politics
Capitol Watch

ZIP Code Lookup



The State and Region



Federal, State, Kane County Officials
Illinois Driver's and Auto Licenses
Illinois Counties
Illinois Cities
18- "Enjoy Illinois-Getaway Weekends"
 No. Illinois & So. Wisconsin
SideWalk Chicago--OnLine
DuPage County
DeKalb County


Maps, Directions, Traffic Congestion, Weather


Maps and Directions
Real Time Traffic Congestion
Illinois Highways
Illinois Tollway Information
Interstate 90 Tollway
Interstate 88 Tollway
Illinois Weather


Kane County - Pride of the Fox River Valley


Saint
General Information
Road Construction
Kane County Flea Market


Kane County - Fox River Communities


Aurora City Profile
Batavia City Profile
Geneva City Profile
Saint Charles City Profile
Saint Charles City Government


Transportation


Comprehensive World Wide Travel Information
Dupage Airport
Chicago Transit Authority
Metra Commuter Rail System
Pace Suburban Bus Service
Illinios Limousines OnLine


Colleges



Illinois Colleges
National-Louis University
(Adult Learners)
North Central College
Aurora University
Waubonsee Community College
Elgin Community College
Judson College
L.S.U. Independent University Study
B.Y.U. Independent University Study
Online Distance Learning Courses
Grants, Loans, Scholarships
Internet's Largest Free Scholarship Search
Jones International University
First Accredited Cyber University


Schools



USA School Directory Web Connections
Kane County School Scores/Class Sizes
Free Kane School Report /Statistics
Illinois Math and Science Academy
Saint Charles School Information
Saint Charles School District 303
Concerned Parents of District 303
Batavia Public Schools
Reading and Study Skills Program
OnLine Homework Help

Interactive Visualize Science
Discovery Channel School
Alternative Education
Starting Place For Homeschool
Daily Home Schooling
Scout Theme Home School
Internet Resource For Home Educators
Educational Resources Clearinghouse




Performing Arts



Performing Arts Online
Music To Heal the Soul Audio
Christian Music Audio
Interactive Music Online
Music is...
The Golden Age of Rock and Roll
Culture Finder U.S. Cities
Folk Dance Council
Fox River Dance Company
Fox Valley Folklore Society
Paramount Arts Centre (Aurora)
Riverfront Playhouse (Aurora)
The Hemmens Theater (Elgin)
Elgin Community Theatre
Norris Cultural Arts Center (St. Charles)
No Center Aisle Theatre (St. Charles)
The Summer Place Theatre (Naperville)


Galleries, Museums, Exhibits



International Contemporary Art Exhibit
Index of Area Museums
Scitech Science Center (Aurora)
Batavia Trolley/River Walk
FermiLab Cultural Events (Batavia)
Fox River Trolley Museum (Elgin)
1st Division Museum (Wheaton)
Coldstream Guards Living Museum
Garfield Farm and Inn Museum
Campbell House Art Gallery
Saint Charles Theaters
Screen-It Film Reviews
International Museums Online
WorldWide Live WebCAM Links
Virtual On Line Museum Tours
Virtual On Line Exhibit Tour
Special Interest Tours On Line
Virtual Real Time On Line Journeys
JFK Health World Children's Center
The Franklin Science Museum Online
Smithsonian Institute


Recreation



Largest Web Outdoor Recreation Guide
Great Lakes/Midwest National Forests
Illinois State Parks
Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources
Illinois Association of Park Districts
Illinois Prairie Path
Fox River Hiking and Biking Trails
Bike Trails of Northern Illinois
Great Western Trail
Virgil L. Gillman Trail
Pheasant Run Resort
DuPage County Forest Preserve District
Water Paddling Sports
Saint Charles Sportsmen's Club
Sail-Kayak-Canoe-Row-Fish
Kane County Winter Activities
Kane County Campsites
Tekakwitha Woods Nature Center
Bird Watching at Fermi Lab
Saint Charles Golf Courses
Fox Valley Swimming Pools
Master Gardener Certification
Horticulture
Comprehensive Craft Links
for all crafts
Comprehensive Hobby Links
for all hobbies.


Sports



Comprehensive Sports Links
for all sports!
ESPN All Sports Coverage
Sporting News Online
Chicago Freeze Hockey
Figure Skating
Aurora Land Archery Club
Wolves Amateur Hockey Assoc.
Kane County Cougars Baseball
Saint Charles High School Sports


Consumer Information



Sales At your Favorite Stores!"
OnLine Comparison Shopping!
Charlestowne Mall
Jewel Foods-Osco Pharmacy
Dominick's Food Store
Peapod Internet Grocery Shopping
Extensive Home And Garden Tips
Real People Home Decorating
Edmund's New Auto Prices
Kelley Blue Book
Great Way To Buy A Used Car
Illinois Auto Services
Highest Rated Online Broker
Track Your favorite Stocks
 Consumer Resource Guide
U.S. Consumer Information Center
Frugal Living Resource
Valupage OnLine Coupons
Web Kooponz Coupons
DirectCoupons
H.O.T. Coupons
Loan Rate Monitor
Free Credit Report
Interest/Principal Calculator
Interactive Personal Financial Site
Complete Income Tax Help
More Tax help
Wills, Trusts,Partnerships
MasterCard/Cirrus ATM Locator
Visa ATM Locator
CheckList For Moving


Home Management, Utilities & Emergencies


Homemaker's Handbook
Free Book - Just a click away!
Ameritech Telephone
Nicor Natural Gas
ComEd Electric
Illinois City Utility Rates
Self Protection Tips Audio
Women's Assault Prevention Network
Personal Safety For Children
Guide To Child Safety At Home
Kids Korner
Fun Health/Safety Classes
Disaster, Hazard, Emergency Publications
Free Books - Just a click away!
Complete Home Repair Instructions
More Home Maintenance How To's
Disaster Management - Kane County
Family Emergency Preparedness
Troubleshooting and Car Repair Guide
Beyond Basics-Automotive Encyclopedia


Churches


Batavia United Methodist
Batavia Holy Cross Catholic
Batavia Fox Valley Unity
Batavia Congregational
Batavia New Life Assembly
Lamb of God Video
Free Video - Just a click away!
Elgin First United Methodist
Elgin New Covenant Fellowship
Elgin Progressive Missionary Baptist
Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Elgin
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Saint Charles Episcopal
Church of God of Prophecy
Geneva Road Baptist (Wheaton)
Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox
True and Living God Video
Free Video - Just a click away!
Wheaton St. Matthew Church of Christ
Aurora Synagogue Temple B'nai Israel

Quotes of The Day
Motivational and Inspirational



Libraries, Reference, "How-To"



International WWW Library Servers
Links to Libraries by Subject
Us Public Libraries with websites
Library Of Congress
Chicago Public Library
Illinois State Library Web
Saint Charles Library
Internet Public Reference Library
One Stop Reference Desk
Virtual Reference Desk
StudyWeb Encyclopedia.com On Line
World Atlas
World Factbook
Weights, Measure, Distance
 Conversion Calculator
Links to Almanacs by Subject
Childrens Literature On The Web
On Line Books
Hundreds of Free Books - Just a click away!
"Great Books" On Line
Hundreds of Free Books - Just a click away!
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
Research Paper Help
Great Research Paper Topics and Sources
Prose Style and Writing
Illinois Commercial Directory
Give A Number-Find A Person Directory
Small Business Information
Woman Owned Workplaces
Kane Co. Public Law Reference Library
Voices of Vision Talking Book Center
How To Do "Just About Anything"
How "Stuff" Works
Learn A Language On Line
Free Lessons and Translators - Just A Click Away!"


Community Service


Adopt-A-Highway
Bethlehem Center Food Bank
Pottowatomie Habitat Partnership
Recycling
4-H Youth Program
Boy Scouters Resource Page
More Scouting Resources On Line
Fox Valley Girl Scout Council of Illinois
Box Tops For Cash
 $10,000 Per School Fund Raiser
75 Fund Raising Companies
Clean-Green-Beautiful Communities
Free Book - Just a click away!
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Make A Difference Day
National Youth Service Day
National Safe Kids Campaign
Missing Children From Illinois
Children Are Worth Saving Network


Cultural Celebrations


Martin Luther King Day
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year (Music)
Women's History Week
Saint Patrick's Day
Easter
Law Day
The Battle of the Battlefields
American Independence Day
Columbus Day (A)
Columbus Day (B)
Polish Heritage Month
Halloween (A)
Halloween (B)
Thanksgiving
National Family Week
Hanukkah

Employment and Job Search


Cost Of Living Comparisons
City To City
Job Track
Career Path
Career Mosaic
Illinois Job Lists
Chicago Trib Job Search
The Monster Board
More Employment Sites


Professional Referral


Dentists
Chicago Area Dentists
Lawyers
Pharmaceutical Information Network
Physicians
 Chiropratic Referral
Illinois State Disability Resource Directory
National Caregiver Resource Directory
Caregiver Support Services
The Elder Care Locator
Kane County Nursing Home Care


Health and Well-Being



Words of Wisdom
Attitudes Toward Daily Living
That Make Us Healthy and Happy!
The GoodSport Health Gang For Kids!
Comprehensive Health Link List
Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Medicine Center Drug Information
Whole Family Free Counseling


Disabilities, Disorders, Dysfunctions and Addictions



ADD/ADHD Resources
Disorders and Treatments
Healing The Heartache of Infidelity
Recovering From Abusive Relationships
Disability Related Internet Library Network
More Disability Related Internet Resources
Deaf And Sign Language Resources
Comprehensive Deaf Links
Alcohol Addiction
Tobacco Addiction
Stop Smoking Program
Free Book - Just a click away!
Caffeine Addiction 1
Caffeine Addiction 2
Caffeine Addiction 3

Saint Fox


Family Living


Family Fun In No. Illinois & So. Wis.
Fairs & Festivals in No. Illinois
DuPage-Cook-Lake-Kane Co. Events
Fox Valley Calendar of Events 1
Fox Valley Calendar of Events 2
Geneva Festival Calendar
Saint Charles Calendar of Events

The Family: A Proclamation
To The World"
American Family Builder
Families First
Affirmative Parenting
Family Fun
Family Fun And Special Events
Family Teachings
Family Home Night
Family Home Evening
Free Video - One click away!
Bedtime Stories
 For Children of all ages!
Grimm's Fairy Tales On Line
Wacky World of Words
700+ Great Websites for Kids and Adults
FatherWork
Dads at a Distance
Stay At Home Moms
Mothers At Home
Single Parent Support Group
Senior Citizens
More Senior Citizen Resources
Adoption
Pet Page
Family's Meeting Place In Cyberspace
Free-Just A Click Away

Family History and Genealogy



Illinois Genealogical Resources
Illinois Family History Centers
Genealogy Instruction Packet
Free Book - Just a click away!
Beginning Genealogy Instruction
 for Teenagers, Kids
"Cyndi's" List of Genealogy Sites
Fox Valley Genealogy Society
Kane County Genealogical Society
Family History
Families-Together Forever video
Free Video - Just a click away!


Media



Rating Reviews
on TV, Movies, Video Games
Media-Wise Family Site
PBS TV Network
CBS TV Network
MSNBC Interactive News">
CNN Interactive News
Discovery Channel
World Wide Live Radio
National Public Radio
8000+ Newspaper & Magazine Links Worldwide
US Newspaper Online Directory
New York Times Online
Every Illinois Newspaper
Another Illinois Newspaper List
Kane County Daily Herald
Kane County Chronicle

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