Minooka is a charming community in Grundy, Kendall, and Will Counties, Illinois, which enjoys a consistent and well deserved residential, industrial and commercial growth. This beautiful town is centered on the idea of local people and organizations 'Making a difference'. The inspiring way in which this community chooses to live and organize itself makes Minooka a truly great place to call home. Located just outside the Chicago Metropolitan area, this fabulous location ensures a peaceful and convenient lifestyle upgraded by the short commute times through the hassle free traffic. With access ramps to Interstate 80, this town has easy and fast access to Chicago and all its' attractions a fact that will definitely be a something that all your family members will enjoy.
With a total of 4 schools and 2 high schools in its district (one of the campuses being for juniors and seniors while the newer one having been designed for freshmen and sophomores), this town is a great place to educate your children. And because we all believe in the importance of higher education, and what benefits this can bring to our lives, the only challenge you'll face in this aspect is finding the right program for you. The Joliet Junior College, Lewis University, Aurora University, North Central College, Benedictine University, Moraine Valley Community College and Waubonsee Community College are all higher education institutions rivaling to offer you the best programs and campus experience. And the best part is that they are all located in a 25 mile radius of Minooka.
As for past time activities, this town has everything from biking, paintball to pumpkin picking! The Wine tasting and Corn Maze activities are something special you will most likely love. Other refreshing activities like the Summer Fest, the Community picnics, Christmas on Mondamin or the House Decorating Contests which populate the Event Scrapbook of this town will give you the opportunity to have a wonderful time no matter the season.
Life here is tasty too! There are local organization where you can pick the things you need while making a real connection with the people living here. The farms in the area like the Creekside Natural Farm can provide you with organic, healthy food that will make life taste better than ever! Creekside Natural Farm even shares appetizing recipes, as well as tips and tricks on their blog! Food here is not just a necessity but an art full of taste and passion, a thing you and your family can fully enjoy.
You also have to consider the fact that the estimated median household income here is well above that registered for Illinois as a whole, making the local neighborhoods not only livable but an enjoyable, comfortable and exciting place. Finding the best neighborhood suitable to your taste and life style will be fun! And let's not forget, Minooka has one of the lowest crime rates in the US, making it a safe, pleasant city to raise your young. All this as well as all the other positive aspects of this community, makes this town a place where you and your family definitely want to live. And what better closing argument to that, than the opinion of the number of people who have been moving to this town over the past year, bringing about a 179.5% increase in its population since 2000.
With a safe pleasant environment, fresh air, tasty food, exciting events and a great community, Minooka does not fall short of its motto: "A Nice Place To Call Home." And because we know that you are looking not only for a great town to settle, but for the perfect place to live, New Home Source puts at your disposal quite a variety of homes designed to satisfy even the most exigent person. Come take a look! We are planning on making your search an exciting experience in its self. And if you don't find that special thing you're looking for, we'll put you in touch with prestigious builders who will take pleasure in making your dream for a dream home come true.
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