Minonk Today
In the last 30 years Minonk has gradually become more of
a small industrial base with machine shops and a cheese factory providing much
of the local employment. Because of its close proximity to Bloomington and
Peoria and because it is located on Interstate 39, Minonk has become a bedroom
community for people who work out of town. It also has become a good place for
retirees to live. The area is blessed with a low cost of living, low congestion
and pollution, low crime rate and an excellent school system.
To get more statistics on Minonk,
click here
to view the community profile prepared by City-Data.com.
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Downtown Minonk has many quaint buildings and ample parking for shoppers. To
learn more about downtown Minonk, click here.
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Schools
The Fieldcrest school district serves the communities of Minonk, Toluca,
Wenona, Dana and Rutland. The Fieldcrest high school is located in Minonk at
the end of East Fifth street and Maple Avenue. Middle schools and grade schools
are located in the individual communities. To learn more about the Fieldcrest
school district, click here.
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Filger Library
The Filger Library is located at
the corner of 5th and Locust streets. Its hours are:
Monday - Thursday 9 - 5
Friday - Saturday 9 - 12
Telephone: 309/432-2929
Web site: http://www.minonk.lib.il.us/
Email: library@fieldcrest.k12.il.us
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Minonk has a wonderful
residential area of stately older homes mixed with newer homes. With its
tree-lined brick streets, Minonk's residential area exudes character and
quaintness not found in today's newer communities. Click
here to view some of Minonk's homes.
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Medical
Minonk has excellent medical
facilities. A new medical office was built by the OSF medical group in 1992. A
paid and volunteer ambulance squad is on call 24 hours a day. Seven hospitals
are located within a 25 minute drive.
Dr. Dawn Lemmert
120 East Seventh Street
OSF Medical Group
Dr. John Podzamsky
200 East Sixth Street
Family Practice
Dr. Paul Niak
128 West Fifth Street
Dentist
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Minonk Ambulance Service
670 North Chestnut Street
Heritage Manor nursing home
201 Locust Street
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