City of Lanark, IL - A great place to live


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City of Lanark, Illinois
A "TREE CITY U.S.A." Community

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The City of Lanark was established in 1861

Lanark is a beautiful, peaceful rural community located in Northwest Illinois.
It is 20 Minutes East of the Mississippi River, 55 minutes Southwest of Rockford, IL, and 2 hours West of Chicago.

The city is known as one of the most beautiful communities in the region. It has stately trees, an historic, picturesque business district and magnificent old and new homes.

Lanark takes great pride in the academic and extracurricular achievements of its students in the Eastland School District.


Area News & Highlights

LANARK DEPOT DAY & Great Route 64/84 Shop Hop

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Saturday November 5, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Eastland High School.

1st Annual Lanark Depot Day ~ Model railroad display, railroad memorabilia show. Plus, arts, crafts, Lanark Sesquicentennial memorabilia, and cottage industry vendors.

"Hobo Stew", cornbread muffins, and cookies. Railroad games for kids. Live music including your favorite railroad songs.

Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win one of two complete 7 car cast iron train banks.



November 4 & 5 and again November 11 & 12
 Great Route 64/84 Shop Hop ~ Over 30 stops along the way featuring Art, Crafts, Food, Wine, and Much More
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND MAP OF ALL THE STOPS

Great Route 64/84 Shop Hop

Official Notifications by E-Mail and Text Message
The Lanark Police Department will begin utilizing a new service to access important, valuable community information when you need it, using the latest technology.

Our agency will create and publish messages through the Nixle Community Information Service. Nixle will then deliver this information to you instantly via text, email and/or web message. Notifications can also be accessed online at Nixle's web site at www.nixle.com.
VISIT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PAGE
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LANARK CELEBRATES 150 YEARS IN 2011

See all the details of events, commemorative items, and more

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

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LANARK LIBRARY BROCHURE

Beyond Books - the new Lanark Public Library brochure in available online.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BROCHURE
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FARMERS MARKET ENDS OCTOBER 18


Fresh fruits & vegetables; meats, eggs and cheeses; arts & crafts; plants and more.
VFW/American Legion "Mess Hall" lunchwagon serving meals
Live local entertainment.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS 

Follow What's Happening on Facebook

Lanark has a Facebook page.
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Pay your Water/Sewer/Garbage Bill Online!

You can now pay your water, sewer, garbage bill with a credit card via the internet. Please visit the following link to Illinois E-Pay sight:   Click here then follow the instructions on that page.

A SNAPSHOT OF LIFE IN LANARK:

Clubs & Organizations

  • Lions Club

  • Lanark Community Club

  • Lanark Women’s Club

  • Six Churches

  • Friends of the Lanark Public Library

  • Entrepreneur & Inventors Club

  • Lanark Chamber of Commerce

Recreation

  • City Park

  • Summer League Baseball/Softball

  • Mississippi
    Palisades State Park
    15 minutes

  • Golf Courses Two within 10 minutes
    Ten within 30 minutes

  • Playhouse Theater10 minutes

  • County Cycling Trails

  • Old Settlers Days

  • Hometown Days

  • Parades

  • Lake Carroll—Five Miles

Health, Safety and Well-being

  • Medical Clinic in Town

  • Two Hospitals within 30 miles

  • Very Low Crime Rate

  • Crime Stoppers

  • Neighborhood Watch

  • Fitness Center

  • No Traffic Congestion

  • Quiet

  • City Safe Route to School Plan

Education

  • Eastland School District 308 Test Scores 16% Above State Average

  • Low Student-to-Teacher Ratio

  • Excellent Extracurricular and Sports
    Programs

  • Caring and Supportive Teachers and
    Administration

  • Two Community Colleges within 30
    minutes

 

 

Economy

  • Low Cost of Living

  • 7.66% Property Taxes

  • Many Job Opportunities within a 30 minute commute

  • TIF (Tax Increment Financing)
    District

 Much More...

  • Beautiful Historic Architecture of Downtown Businesses and
    Residences

  • Magnificent Tree Lined Streets

  • Cable and DSL Broadband Internet
    Access

  • Outstanding Public Library

  • Golden Meals Senior Citizen Lunch
    Delivery

  • Award winning Water and Sewer Systems

  • Friendly Citizens and Businesses

  • Bed & Breakfast—One in City, five within 20 minutes


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About Lanark

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Buildings & Sites Available

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Demographics sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
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