FAQ for the Illinois State Historical Marker Unveiling Event at the Chapel on the Green, Yorkville, IL. ~ 10/24/25
Q: Where is the Chapel on the Green located?
A: The historical 1855 Chapel on the Green is located at 107 W. Center Street in Yorkville. Center Street is located 3 blocks north of the Fox River and the Chapel is 1 block west of IL Rt. 47 (NorthSouth) at the corner of Center and Church Streets. (IL Rt. 47 intersects with US Route 34 on the north side of Yorkville, and with IL Rt. 126 and IL Rt. 71 on the south side of town).
Q: What time is the event scheduled to take place?
A: The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. - with a dedication program indoors, followed by the marker unveiling outdoors at the front of the building. Guests will return indoors to enjoy the public reception/open house.
Q: When will the event end?
A: We expect the event to conclude between 2:30 and 3:00. Those guests wishing to avoid school pickup traffic at the nearby schools should plan to depart by 2:30 p.m. or wait until traffic has cleared.
Q: Will the event take place outdoors?
A: The marker dedication will take place indoors in the Chapel on the Green’s sanctuary, with a seating capacity of 200. The unveiling of the marker - along with photo opportunities - will also take place indoors, and the marker will be installed outdoors at a later time. The public reception/open house to follow will take place in the Chapel’s Heritage Hall annex.
Q: Where is parking available?
A: While the Chapel on the Green does not have dedicated parking, neighborhood street parking is available nearby, including 2 small lots on Church Street - one along the west side of the Chapel, and one just to the south along Church Street, west of Town Square. Carpooling and ride-sharing is recommended! Please DO NOT PARK on the west side of Church Street along Parkview Christian School or on the north side of Center Street in front of Parkview Christian School, as these areas are used for their after-school bus and pick up line. We appreciate your cooperation!
Q: Is the Chapel on the Green handicap accessible?
A: Yes, the facility is accessible to those with special needs; however, our restroom facilities are not fully wheelchair accessible at this time.
Q: Will refreshments be served at the Public Reception/Open House?
A: The public reception will offer guests an opportunity to socialize with several event speakers and others in attendance, tour the historical Chapel facility, and enjoy refreshments. A selection of light appetizers and desserts, along with hot and cold beverages, will be served.
A: The historical 1855 Chapel on the Green is located at 107 W. Center Street in Yorkville. Center Street is located 3 blocks north of the Fox River and the Chapel is 1 block west of IL Rt. 47 (NorthSouth) at the corner of Center and Church Streets. (IL Rt. 47 intersects with US Route 34 on the north side of Yorkville, and with IL Rt. 126 and IL Rt. 71 on the south side of town).
Q: What time is the event scheduled to take place?
A: The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. - with a dedication program indoors, followed by the marker unveiling outdoors at the front of the building. Guests will return indoors to enjoy the public reception/open house.
Q: When will the event end?
A: We expect the event to conclude between 2:30 and 3:00. Those guests wishing to avoid school pickup traffic at the nearby schools should plan to depart by 2:30 p.m. or wait until traffic has cleared.
Q: Will the event take place outdoors?
A: The marker dedication will take place indoors in the Chapel on the Green’s sanctuary, with a seating capacity of 200. The unveiling of the marker - along with photo opportunities - will also take place indoors, and the marker will be installed outdoors at a later time. The public reception/open house to follow will take place in the Chapel’s Heritage Hall annex.
Q: Where is parking available?
A: While the Chapel on the Green does not have dedicated parking, neighborhood street parking is available nearby, including 2 small lots on Church Street - one along the west side of the Chapel, and one just to the south along Church Street, west of Town Square. Carpooling and ride-sharing is recommended! Please DO NOT PARK on the west side of Church Street along Parkview Christian School or on the north side of Center Street in front of Parkview Christian School, as these areas are used for their after-school bus and pick up line. We appreciate your cooperation!
Q: Is the Chapel on the Green handicap accessible?
A: Yes, the facility is accessible to those with special needs; however, our restroom facilities are not fully wheelchair accessible at this time.
Q: Will refreshments be served at the Public Reception/Open House?
A: The public reception will offer guests an opportunity to socialize with several event speakers and others in attendance, tour the historical Chapel facility, and enjoy refreshments. A selection of light appetizers and desserts, along with hot and cold beverages, will be served.