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McLean County

McLean county is located in central Illinois northeast of Springfield, the state's capital. With an area of 1,173 square miles, it is the largest county in Illinois.

Bloomington serves as the county seat and the county population on July 1, 1999, was 145,477, an increase of 16,297 over the 1990 census. The town is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University is located in Normal, its sister city. Historic Route 66 passes through the county on its way south and west to Santa Monica, CA.

Bloomington also holds the distinction of being the only place in the world that manufactures "Beer Nuts", a popular snack food. Originating in the 1930's, they were known as "Virginia Redskins" peanuts.

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

Additional information is available at these pages:

Location:Bloomington Illinois

Other Illinois Counties nearby:
(Urbana)
Champaign County
(Clinton)
De Witt County
(Paxton)
Ford County
(Pontiac)
Livingston County
(Lincoln)
Logan County
(Bloomington)
McLean County

02/18 Coming to The Bloomington area
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.
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.
Mayfest Chicago IL May17-19 Chicago Mayfest brings in three days of celebration - featuring; Chicago's BEST Bands, Festival Cuisine, pretzels, beer, and a broad spectrum of super cool entertainment...
Riverside Arts Weekend Riverside IL May18-19 The Riverside Arts Weekend is sure to please artists and patrons alike. Join us to celebrate two days of fabulous art in downtown Riverside, Illinois.


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