Central Illinois

Central Illinois [1] is a region of Illinois extending south from Chicagoland along the border with Indiana. It includes Champaign, DeWitt, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, LaSalle, Livingston, McLean, and Shelby counties. Regions Champaign-Urbana metro area- the regions largest metro area Cities Springfield - state capital, historical attractions, and home US President Abraham Lincoln Champaign-Urbana - home of the University of Illinois, attractions, nightlife and the region's 'cosmopolitan' center Bloomington-Normal - small transportation hub Danville - little prairie city, lots of outdoor activity Decatur - home of beautiful Lake Decatur Pontiac - home to two small museums Rantoul - home to the Rantoul Aviation Center and Museum Vandalia - State capital, 1820-1839. Chenoa McLean Litchfield Arcola Paxton Piper City Other destinations Understand This is farm country, but with much to do other than see the corn grow, especially around Champaign-Urbana, home of the world-famous University of Illinois. Talk Get in Get around See Do Eat Drink Stay safe Watch out for tornados... Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!