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100 miles due west of Chicago lie the rolling hills, old growth forests and the pristine rivers of the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois. With its quaint cabins and darling bed & breakfasts, it's the perfect weekend getaway in Illinois. Every mile is steeped in history, surrounded by outdoor beauty and dotted with charming villages. The Blackhawk Waterways is what your vacation getaway looks like...
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Welcome to the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois

Welcome to the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois

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  • The House that Deere Built

    March 26, 2007
    The House that Deere Built
    John Deere built the world's first successful self-scouring steel plow 170 years ago. He built a company to manufacture plows that became wildly successful. Deere & Company survived its founder and went on to design and produce a variety of agricultural equipment over the years. Today's products range from state-of-the-art…
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