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to a Getaway Like is Used to Be.

Just a 2-3 hour drive from Chicago puts you deep in the heart North West Illinois. 2700 square miles of unique experiences that await your personal discovery. Quaint cabins & B&Bs, significant Illinois history & heritage, outstanding outdoor recreation, 125 miles of pristine rivers for fishing & boating, charming shopping & antique treasures.

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  • Conover Square Mall | A one-of-a-kind shopping experience

    April 10, 2023
    From an old piano factory to a one-of-a-kind shopping experience While visiting the Blackhawk Waterways region of northwest Illinois (Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties), a shopping mecca straight out of the 70s must be put on your itinerary. Conover Square Mall is a historic shopping center in Oregon, Illinois,…
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