OUR REGION
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Northwest Illinois offers a scenic backdrop of rocky bluffs, rolling hills, roadside prairies, lush green spaces and four distinct seasons. Residents and tourists enjoy recreation, the pace of rural life and small, tight-knit communities. Geologically, the rich soil and water resources sustain agricultural communities and family farms, and the region’s diverse ecosystems support critical habitat for plants and animals.

• Northwest Illinois

• Six Counties

• More than 2 million acres, 8.9% of which is Protected Land

• Seven USDA HUC 8 Watersheds