A look at Pheasant Chase

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"I'd been living in Chicago and I used to come out to visit friends that lived close by. It'll be four years next October that I've been living here. The thing I liked the most was the area. It's so quiet and looks so nice. Everyone takes care of their homes and yards. You don't hear complaints about people not doing what they should. There is pride in this neighborhood about the way the homes and the yards look. You can just see it when you walk down the street." John Fino

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"I've been here since 2001. I was living in Elgin and commuting here because I worked in Bolingbrook. I'm happy with the house and the neighborhood. I have real good neighbors that keep an eye out."

John Heney

Neighborhood history:

Jack Zausa Development Corporation moved in like a tornado in 1999, aggressively marketing the Pheasant Chase subdivision to prospective buyers with the slogan: "You too can be a part of the blueprint for the future." Zausa capitalized on the explosive growth that was being experienced on the west end of town. However, Zausa's first priority was to equip the three model homes available in Phase 1 with standard, quality features. The early models included the 1,845-square-foot Empress, the 1,932-square-foot Essex and the 2,092-square-foot Berkshire.

Places of interest:

Indian Chase Meadows Park

The park is spread over more than 34 acres and offers a picnic shelter with tables, baseball/softball backstops, a roller hockey area, tennis courts, a basketball court, a cricket field and a small parking lot. It also has a playground for children 2 to 12 years old, a pond for fishing, biking and hiking trails and is one of the most popular parks in Bolingbrook.

Address: 525 Pheasant Chase Drive

Pioneer Elementary School

Home of the kindergarten through fifth-grade Timberwolves. This month, visitors to the school are being treated to a display of American flags, created by students as part of the school's Patriots Day celebration, in memory of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

1470 Raven Drive

Clow International Airport

A public general aviation airport that is home to A&M Aviation, the Illinois Aviation Museum and Charlie's Restaurant. In June of each year it hosts the Cavalcade of Planes which attracts thousands of aviation enthusiasts.

130 Clow International Parkway

How to get there:

From I-55: Exit on Weber Road north and continue to Lily Cache Lane. Make a left turn to find homes in the Pheasant Chase subdivision.

From I-355: Exit at Boughton Road and go west. Drive across the village to Weber Road, where you will make a left. Continue to Lily Cache Lane and make a right turn in to find homes in the Pheasant Chase subdivision.

What makes the neighborhood unique:

Pheasant Chase might well hold the record as the fastest selling development in Bolingbrook due to its highly-coveted location. The neighborhood was developed in four phases beginning in 1999 and ending in 2003. It began with 55 homes being constructed in Phase 1, then another 54 homeowners committed in quick succession forf Phase 2, which swiftly led to the largest chunk of 60 single-family homes being built during Phase 3. Popular for its affordability, the final 19 homes in Phase 4 were completed quickly.

Resident perk:

Having one of the best schools in the state right in the neighborhood is a huge draw for parents of elementary-age kids. Pioneer Elementary School, which is within walking distance of every home in the Pheasant Chase subdivision, maintains a history of consistently exceeding annual statewide standardized testing score.