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Well maintained Park located on North side of Saunemin at corner of Lafayette and Tile Streets.

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The Windmill was built in 1896 as part of the estate of John R. Oughton, one of the founders of the Kelley Institute. Originally called the pumping tower, it was built by the US Wind, Engine & Pump Company of Batavia, Illinois.

The well is 840’ deep and contains an 88-barrel cypress tank at the top of the structure. The windmill pumped water for the entire estate. The Windmill has stood above the skyline of Dwight for over 110 years. It was placed on the “National Register of Historic Places” on September 23, 1980.

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The oldest station on old Rt 66, the Standard Oil Gas Station in Odell, IL is part of the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. It is located at 400 S. West St. in Odell, IL.

Owned by the Village of Odell, the station is open daily during tourist season from 11:00am to 3:00pm for tours and as a visitor center. Contact Odell Tourism and Community Development for information at 815-998-2133.

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The Lake of the Woods Nature Preserve is a beautiful nature site in Mahomet, Illinois. It is home to hiking trails, multiple bodies of water, a highly ranked golf course and much more.

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Strawn Park is a great place to have family gatherings or to just go hang out for the day. There’s a basketball court, a playground, a screened-in outdoor pavilion, as well as an indoor community room that has a full kitchen that is perfect for hosting events of all kinds.

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Built in 1951 by Clarence Gall, this gymnasium is up for Historic Preservation in Kankakee County Illinois due to its rare engineering and architectural design. Since its construction, the gym has undergone very little change. The barrel-vaulted roof, with ribs of glue-laminated wood is in great condition, as is the original wooden floating floor.

For 37 years it was home to the Reddick High School Bulldogs sports teams in the R.U.C.E. (Reddick, Union Hill, Campus and Essex) Community School District and later for the Reddick Grade School as part of the Herscher School District.

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The Cullom Historical Society is now housed in a historical building located at 123 W Hack St. The building was the site of Leiser’s Dept. Store, which began in 1898 by Samuel Leiserwitz. After his death in 1913, his sons, Joe and Eke, took over the business and ran the store until the early l950’s.

Dale and Fran Herstein then bought the building and opened “Fran’s Tru-Value”. The society is renting the building from Daryl Holt, the present owner. We are extremely grateful to all those who have donated the funds that allowed us to have our own building.

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Over the years Salem’s “signature” program has been their horses. Each of the students on the Ranch have the opportunity to work with and care for the horses. Currently we have approximately 18 lesson horses living here on campus.

Winston Churchill once said “The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” We have found that to be true here on our campus.

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Lost in Time

The Small-Town Eatery with Homemade Baked Goods!

We Welcome Locals and Friends from Afar!

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Eagle's Nest Restaurant

Family Restaurant. Dine In or Take Out. Wonderful Breakfast Options (served during All Hours) as well as Daily Specials

China Kitchen - Fairbury

Enjoy our Family Owned Chinese Restaurant!

Carry-Out and Enjoy after receiving Kind Service!

Dos Fuentes

Wonderful Mexican Dining!

Experience a Premier Family Owned and Operated Establishment. Try it once to become a regular customer!

Rick & Anita's

Dine in or Carry-Out Available

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Dairy Queen

Happy Tastes Good

Old Log Cabin

American Dining along Historic Rt 66!

Come to Enjoy Breakfast and Lunch!

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This Campus Rocks sign can be found in the open air pavilion behind the community building.

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The Ronald Reagan Museum is sure to intrigue any fan of our 40th president. The Museum features Reagan’s days at Eureka College as a student, as well as his acting career. The museum also includes a section of the Berlin Wall. The Museum is on Eureka College’s Campus in the Donald B. Cerf Center.

Grand Prairie Station

Look at the Facebook Page for Specials, Hours, and more of what is happening On The Prairie! Come in and enjoy!

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The swing sets were a tribute to three children who tragically passed away in December 16, 2011.

Diner 24

Enjoy dine-in or carry-out at our local family restaurant along Route 24!

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The dream of long time Cornell resident and museum Curator Gale Donze was to have a museum to allow the older residents to reminisce about their past endeavors and lifestyles, but to also teach and educate the newest generation as to how their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents made do with those earlier methods, tools, and life styles.

This museum also contains an endless amount of Cornell historical items.

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Located at N 1st St in Fairbury, North Park features playgrounds, a basketball court, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a public swimming pool, sand volleyball courts, a walking trail, and pavilions for events. The pool opens the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and remains open until Fair weekend. Hours are 12pm to 7pm daily.

There is a large open green space that allows visitors to play any game they please or to just enjoy nature around them. To reserve a pavilion or outdoor shelter, please call Larry Ray at (815) 674-3660.

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Located just off of US Route 24 south of Chatsworth, IL (across from Dollar General) in an old airplane hangar… Huge museum of pre-1950 tractors, farm equipment and ag-related memorabilia! Open by appointment or on scheduled days in the summer time. Call Farmer Redeye (815) 848-3286 or Farmer Snooky (815) 848-3030 for more details!

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Washington Square is the heartbeat of town, thriving on the backs of local businesses who are committed to the area. This square includes a seasonal water fountain which is a majestic sight during the warm seasons. Come visit the Square in Washington, Illinois.