"Proud of our past...focused on the future" is the chosen slogan of the progressive village of Bradley. Located approximately 60 miles south of Chicago via Interstate 57, the village has emerged as a retail hub for Kankakee County' A number of large developments are anchored by the Northfield Square Mall, combining department stores with specialty shops, national retailers, restaurants, eateries, and entertainment centers. Water Tower Plaza, Bradley Square, and the Village Square Shopping Center add scores of additional shops and services. Throughout the older business districts of the village, residents and visitors delight in one-of-a-kind boutiques and hidden treasures. This growing community provides a balanced mix of industrial, commercial, and residential developments. Planners are committed to controlled growth that preserves the high quality of life.