Welcome to Our Community!

Located in north central Ilinois within the Rock River Valley Region. Belvidere and Boone County are
rich in history and agriculture. There is a farm or field around almost every bend the peaceful pastures
remind you of years gone by but on the new horizon you will see the smart growth for future
development needs. Boone County is well known for one of the largest fairs in the State of Illinois
held in the early part of Augusteach year. Belvidere and Boone County supports it's parks and nature
areas as well as it's industry. Please stop and check us out we welcome your visit.

BOONE COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Belvidere/Boone County Building Department
401 Whitney Blvd
Belvidere, IL 61008
Ph: 815-544-6176
http://www.boonecountyil.org/

Please be sure to schedule an appointment with the appropriate office for your permit.
Boone County Building Department - Ph: 815-544-6176
City & County Planning Dept - Ph: 815-544-5271 (located at 401 N Whitney, Belvidere, IL)
** If you are located in one of the following municipalities please contact the local office /number also.

• Candlewick Lake: Construction projects must be approved by Candlewick Lake Association before the County can issue a permit. (Roofing permits excluded.) Please be sure to bring your Candlewick approved site plan and Candlewick hard card (blue card) with you to your Boone County Permit appointment.
  Candlewick Lake Association Phone #815-765-2827
  
• Capron: All permits within the village limits are now issued by Independent Inspections. Please contact the village hall for more information or for information on zoning.
  Capron Village Hall ..................................815-569-2351
  Located at: 115 South 4th Street - Capron
  MAILING ADDRESS:  PO Box 314, Capron, IL 61012
  
• Caledonia: All permits within the village are issued by the Village Clerk.
   Rodney Fritz ..........................................815-670-7788

      *  Garden Prairie:
          Sarah Myers............................................815-597-3311

• Poplar Grove: All permits within the village limits are issued by the Village President or Clerk
  Village Hall of Poplar Grove - 200 Hill Street - Poplar Grove, IL 61065
  Mailing Address is PO Box 1 - Poplar Grove, IL 61065 - Phone: 815-765-3201
  Bradley Rightnowar  .................................815-547-7000
  Martha Suhr...............................................815-765-2367
  
• Timberlane (Village of) : Zoning is conducted by Boone County Building & Zoning Dept.
  Boone County Building Department   815-544-6176
  www.villageoftimberlane.org
  
               

Boone County Utilities Information

The following utility companies serve the Belvidere or Boone County area.
Please contact Village Clerks in varies communities for all services provided locally.

ELECTRIC UTILITY - ComEd
123 Energy Avenue
Rockford, IL 61109
TOLL FREE: 1-800-334-7661

NATURAL GAS SERVICE - NICOR Gas
300 West Terra Cotta Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
TOLL FREE: 1-888-642-6748

PROPANE GAS SUPPLIER - HICKSGAS
6418 LOGAN AVE
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 1-815547-6309

TELEPHONE Local/Landline SERVICE - Verizon
PHONE: 1-800-483-4000

CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE 
Comcast (Confirm with Comcast if cable is provided in your location.)
227 North Wyman Street
Rockford, IL
PHONE: 815-262-9730

Northern Boone County May be covered by Mediacom
New Service Ph: 877-254-2225

PUBLIC WATER & SEWER SERVICE
Belvidere Water & Sewer Department
401 Whitney Blvd., Ste 200
Belvidere, IL 61008
PHONE: 815-544-6622

PRIVATE WELLS/POTABLE WATER - Boone County Health Department
1204 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008
PHONE: 815-544-2951, Ask for Environmental

PRIVATE SEWAGE/SEPTIC REQUIREMENTS - Boone County Health Department
1204 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008
PHONE: 815-544-2951 Ask for Environmental

GARBAGE COLLECTION MDC Environmental Services
1050 Greenlee Street
Marengo, IL 60152
Phone: 815-547-7088

RECYCLING CENTER -  Belvidere, IL
CALL for hours of operations and recyclables accepted. 
Off of Whitney Blvd in Belvidere, IL
PHONE: 815-544-9221

BOONE COUNTY PLAT BOOKS / MAPS

BOONE COUNTY PLAT BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE AT
THE FOLLOWING LOCAL CHAMBER MEMBER LOCATIONS:

The BOONE COUNTY JOURNAL - MAP STUDIO
419 South State Street
Belvidere, IL  61008
815-544-4430

ROCKFORD MAP PUBLISHERS
6581 Revlon Drive
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-544-7440

BOONE COUNTY 4-Her's
c/o University of IL Extension Ofc.
915 Alexandra Drive
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-544-3710

Were Breathing Easy in Boone County

The State of Illinois is now SMOKE FREE
Indoors or Outside within 15-feet of Entrance
Pursuant to the Smoke-Free Illinois Act 95-0017
www.smoke-free.illinois.gov

The Benefits of Chamber Membership!

Business Referral Services

The Chamber receives a large volume of calls each day from individuals and companies requesting goods and services. We respond by referring only Chamber members.

Business Contacts

Opportunities abound when you attend Chamber events, meetings, and activities. Plan to meet potential customers and vendors. Bring plenty of Business cards.

Monthly Networking Events

Our monthly Breakfast before Business breakfasts, After Hours and Blenders are not just for food and refreshments! Many social and business contacts are made at each and the contacts will also benefit your staff and employees.

Monthly Newsletter

Each month you will receive the Chamber's Newsletter, which keeps you informed with items on resources, concerns, and issues affecting our business community.

Membership Directory

As a member, your company will receive a Chamber Membership Directory. The directory contains alphabetized business listings to help you find Chamber members to satisfy all of your product and service needs.

Government Relations

Government issues such as education, employment, health care benefits, and local government issues directly related to the growth and prosperity of your business. The Chamber is a driving force in current legislative affairs and you benefit through our efforts.

Committees

Members are always welcome and encouraged to get involved in the vast array of Chamber committees and activities. The benefits to you are great when you become an active part of the Chamber and help shape the future.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

Let the Chamber help you celebrate your new office, product, or renovation! We will provide you with mailing labels of our membership and press announcements.

Yearly Events

You can highlight your business services to prospective clients at the BoCo Expo (Boone County Business Exposition), Annual Dinner, Hometown Christmas, plus the many Networking meetings and events put on by the Chamber or hosted by Chamber Members.

Advertising

The Chamber website provides Chamber members with links to their web page and advertises employment needs for your company, FREE OF CHARGE. The membership directory is also posted on the Wesite for anyone looking for the goods and services that you provide. As options to use our web site increase, so will your opportunities.

Relocation/Greeter Service

The Chamber provides newcomers to Boone County with a County Profile Magazine in which you can advertise your organization.We do not mail Phone Books. But do have them available for pickup. 

Membership Certificate

A Membership Certificate is given to you for display in your business to indicate to your clients that you support the community through Chamber membership.

Notary Service

As a member, the Chamber provides you with free Notary service.

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