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About Illinois

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Illinois became a state in 1818. The capital, Springfield is located in the central part of the state, and the entire area covering close to 58,000 square miles. With close to 400 miles between the northern and southern tips, Illinois’ climate is extremely variable. Generally, Illinois has a humid weather but in the winter the northern region can be bitterly cold.

The majority of the state’s population is in the northern part of Illinois where Chicago is located. The port of Chicago, and O’Hare International airport make Illinois one of the country’s major transportation hubs. The rest of the state bodes a plethora of economical resources which leads Illinois to sometimes referred to as a microcosm of the entire country. Natural resources such as coal, timber and petroleum in the south, and small industrial cities and agricultural production in central and northern Illinois are just part of the broad economic base of Illinois.

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Illinois is primarily divided into four different regions. With a variety of different activities to do in each, Illinois has something for everyone.

West Illinois

With the Mississippi and Illinois rivers flowing throughout this region, the west region has plenty of outdoor activities. From downhill skiing to the Heartland Rivers Wine Trail, western Illinois has something to satisfy every outdoor enthusiast.

Heartland Rivers Wine Trail
Illinois Wines
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6305

Chestnut Mountain Resort Downhill Skiing/Snowboard
8700 W. Chestnut Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-1320

Northeast Illinois

City life at its finest. Theatre, sports, shopping, and dining, you can experience all the perks of city life! Outside Chicago, the beauty of the Starved Rock State Park and theme parks. The northeast area has something for all the city lovers.

Chicago Cubs
1060 W. Addison St.
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 404-2827

Starved Rock State Park
Rte. 178 and Rte. 71
Utica, IL 61373
(800) 868-7625

Central Illinois

History in the heart of Illinois. Where President Abraham Lincoln called home, you can visit a plethora of historical museums and landmarks while traveling this region. While in this region, you can travel the historic route 66!

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
212 North 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 558-8844

Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum
110 W. Howard St.
Pontiac, IL 61754
(815) 844-4566

Southern Illinois

Full of trails and activities, southern Illinois is not to be missed. An area where there is two state parks, and beautiful lakes, southern Illinois has a variety of activities for all to enjoy.

Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Along Hwy. 127 and Hwy. 51
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-9928

Giant City State Park
235 Giant City Rd.
Makanda, IL 62958
(618) 457-4836

Illinois Counties

DC Builders Serves The Following Illinois Counties:

Adams, Alexander, Bond, Boone, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Cook, Crawford, Cumberland, DeKalb, DeWitt, Douglas, DuPage, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Gallatin, Green, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Iroquois, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Johnson, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, Lake, LaSalle, Lawrence, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Massac, McDonough, McHenry, McLean, Menard, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Ogle, Peoria, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Pope, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Richland, Rock Island, Saline, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, St. Clair, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, Union, Vermillion, Wabash, Warren, Washington, Wayne, White, Whiteside, Will, Williamson, Winnebago, Woodford