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Livingston county was created in 1837 and was originally inhabited by about 450 farmers and small merchants. It is located in central Illinois northeast of Bloomington.

A lush agricultural area, nearly 85% of the county is devoted to cropland. Irrigation is provided, in part, by the Vermilion River which flows through the county on its way to the Illinois River.

For outdoor lovers, Humiston Woods Nature Preserve on Route 23 provides six trails that meander through prairies and woods and along side rivers, creeks and ponds. A dazzling in-season wildflower show awaits the hiker.

The county seat is Pontiac and the county population on July 1, 1999, was 39,639, an increase of 338 over the 1990 census.

For information on county government, contact the National Association of Counties Web site.

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Location: Pontiac Illinois

Other Illinois Counties nearby:
(Princeton) Bureau County
(Paxton) Ford County
(Morris) Grundy County
(Watseka) Iroquois County
(Kankakee) Kankakee County
(Ottawa) La Salle County

03/28 Coming to The Pontiac area
North Shore Unitarian Church Art Fair Deerfield IL April27-28 NSUC's annual ART FAIR is a juried show featuring the original works of 65+ talented artists and artisans. The fine art and fine crafts exhibited include photography, painting, ceramics, glass, paper, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, clothing and mixed media. Exhibiting artists come from Illinois as well as from several surrounding states.
Dutch Days Festival Fulton IL May3-4 Arts and Crafts Vendors; Food and Concession Stands; Windmill Tours; Dutch Dancing and Costumes; Antique Tractor Display; Dutch Treasures Display; Heritage Canyon w/Early American Crafters; Hindeloopen Painting Demo and Sales; Stippling Display and Parade.
Chocolate Fest Long Grove IL May3-5 Dive into three days of nothing but CHOCOLATE! Mmm, chocolate strawberries, donuts, and much more! Every spring, the Village of Long Grove celebrates the existence of the world's best tasting antioxidant.
Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair Lombard IL May5 The Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair is held annually on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth in downtown Lombard. All of the proceeds received from the craft booth rentals are donated to local charities. Features 140 craft exhibitors and 4000 attendees throughout the day.
Peoria Heights Art Fair Peoria Heights IL May11 A great weekend is planned; the show coincides with the Race for the Cure and the Illinois Art League members show at the Village Hall. A hospitality tent will be open throughout the Art Fair with coffee and donuts in the morning and water and fruit during the day .
West Chicago Blooming Fest West Chicago IL May18 The City of West Chicago presents another colorful Blooming Fest, an annual downtown garden festival. It combines the West Chicago Garden Club's popular plant sale, with a craft show, children's activities, music, food and fun. Downtown merchants and restaurants get into the act with special promotions, in-store specials and sidewalk sales.