Trying to settle a difference on your own can be frustrating, and taking that person to court can be costly. Mediation is designed to resolve problems quickly, preserve individual interest and strengthen relationships. The mediator's role is to remain neutral and ensure that all parties involved are treated respectfully. As part of the process, participants are equipped with the tools to resolve future conflicts on their own. More than 50 trained volunteer mediators are available at the West Suburban Mediation Center, funded in part by Bloomington's Human Services Division.
Most services are free, with the exception of co-parenting and visitation cases.
Penn Avenue South your one-stop holiday shop. Open year-round, the Boutique sells handmade items by local residents at reasonable prices. Merchandise includes hand-crocheted and knitted items, baby quilts and afghans, dolls, doll clothes, doll furniture, holiday decorations and ornaments. Creekside Buyers' Club carries a variety of items used by holiday bakers, including nuts, dried fruits, coconut, granola, oatmeal, bran, wild rice, honey and pure maple syrup.