The Preferred Lifestyle

East Central Illinois offers the comfort and quality of a traditional Midwestern lifestyle yet is convenient to the special resources offered by major metropolitan areas. A wide range of affordable housing is available with low crime, excellent local shopping and extensive health care facilities. While located in the heart of some of the richest farmland in the world, recreational opportunities abound including ten lakes and nine state parks. It is an area of the country enjoyed by families and people of all ages.