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Through the years, Crete has remained a friendly, caring community. It is a charming village of delightful shops small businesses, and relaxed dining much as it has been for more that 150 years. Today, Crete is holding fast to its traditions while looking confidently to the future.

Map to Williamsburg of Crete Local Attractions
CRETE is noted for its numerous antique shops and local artisan boutiques.

Balmoral Race Track (historic Lincoln Fields) features live harness racing and group dining year round. It hosts the Crete Art Fair (now in its 28th year) and the annual Antique Expo

The Warrior Dome at Crete-Monee High School is the site of many regional athletic events.

Governors State University, just six miles away in University Park, presents theatrical and musical productions, seminars and community enrichment programs. Some other cultural offers within close proximity are the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the Illinois Theatre Center, in addition to numerous other groups that provide quality leisure time activities for residents and visitors.

Hotels/Convention Facilities
Many hotels and conference centers are within 10-15 minutes of Crete via modern interstate highways.

Balmoral Race Track- For fairs, exhibitions, trade shows and banquets.
Village Woods Retirement/Conference Center- For banquets and conferences.

Public Library
The Crete Public Library is located at 534 First Street, near Crete Park. It is open 64 hours per week. Land has recently been acquired for a new library facility on North Main Street.

Recreation
Crete now boasts six 18-hole golf courses which are open to the public. Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve encompasses 660 acres including Plum Creek Nature Center open year round with a naturalist on staff. Also on the grounds are a sledding hill, camping facilities, cross country skiing and hiking trails. Crete Park District offers year round hobby and athletic programs. Other recreational opportunities include horseback riding at numerous private stables, campling, bowling, fishing and more.

Healthcare
Medical/Dental 3 Physicians & 5 Dentists have their offices in Crete or Crete Township. 3 full-time hospitals are nearby, with 2 of these just 5 minutes from Crete.

Nursing/Retirement Facilities: St. James Manor, affiliated with St. James Hospital Rest Haven/Village Woods, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

Social Services: Various Agencies serve the needs of Crete residents, including Aunt Martha's Youth Services, Family Counseling Agency, The Crete Pantry, Eastern Will County Senior services and Crete Township General Assistance.

Churches
Eight denominations have churches in Crete Township, with all major Christian denominations and synagogues represented within ten miles.

Education
Public Schools

Crete Elementary School Crete 708-672-2647
Crete Monee H.S. Crete 708-672-2800
Crete Monee Junior High 708-672-2700
Balmoral Elementary School 708-672-2643
Hickory Elementary School 708-672-2651
Talala Elementary School 708-672-2659
Monee Elementary School 708-672-2655

Private Schools

St. Mary's K-8 Park Forest, IL 708-748-6686
Illinois Lutheran 9-12 Crete, IL 708-672-3262
Marian Catholic 9-12 Chicago Heights, IL 708-755-7565

Transportation
Driving: Crete is located just 40 minutes south of Chicago, near the Illinois-Indiana border, offering easy access to all Midwestern markets.

Illinois Route 1(runs North-South directly through the downtown business district)
Route 394(Calumet expressway to Chicago-borders Village of Crete on the Eastern side)
US Route 30(East-West)& I-57 (Southwest)
I-80(East-West to Indiana & Iowa)
I-94(North to Chicago)
I-294(Northwest Chicago Bypass)

Railroads: Illinois Central-Commuter Line to Chicago (station just 6 minutes from Crete) Amtrak - Full service station( just15 minutes from Crete) Missouri Pacific-Services entire area with freight service

Major Airports: O'Hare International, Chicago- 50 miles North Midway, Chicago- 25 miles North Round-trip bus service to both airports is available from several Suburban Hotels. Chicago Southland International, Peotone/Monee- 12 miles Southwest (proposed to open 2001)

Local Reliever Airports: (for charter, rental, single/multi-engine and private business jets)

Frankfort Airport- 12 miles
Sanger Airport, Will Township - 6 miles
Lansing Airport- 10 miles
Howell Airport, New Lenox- 16 miles

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