Population (2010) Unincorporated History Two Indiana natives, identified in one book as “Mr. Klump and old Coleman,” platted Illinois City in 1837. The village spans two township boundaries (Drury and Buffalo Prairie), divided along today’s Mississippi Street. The early village had a sordid reputation; it was reputedly a safe
Population (2010) 1,178 Introduction Andalusia is a quiet rivertown with a long history. Visitor Information Direct your questions to Visit Quad Cities (563.322.3911). History What we call Andalusia today was once a favorite hunting area for Sauk and Meskwaki Indians. After they were
Population (2010) 1,704 Introduction East Dubuque has long had a reputation as a wild place, but city leaders have recently taken steps to clean things up—again—by closing the bars a bit earlier. While you probably don’t need to spend a full day here, there are a couple of sights
Population (2010) 3,429 Introduction The oldest city in northern Illinois, Galena was more populous than Chicago at one time and has the infrastructure for a city three times its current population. It has a compact center of well-preserved 19th-century commercial buildings tucked into a narrow river valley; terraces race
Population (2010) 844 Introduction Hanover, the Mallard Capital of the World, is in a picturesque location along the Apple River. The town has a couple of sights worth a stop. Visitor Information Direct your questions to Galena Country Tourism (101 Bouthillier St.; 815.776.9200). History
Population (2010) 3,062 Introduction Popular with bikers, not just the manually-propelled type but also of the Harley variety, Savanna is a little rough around the edges after a couple decades of job losses. Don’t let the peeling paint deter you from getting to know what some locals call the
