Central Illinois






Central Illinois


Central Illinois is a region of the U.S. state of Illinois that consists of the entire central third of the state, divided from north to south. It is an area of mostly flat prairie. The western section (west of the Illinois River) was originally part of the Military Tract of 1812 and forms the distinctive western bulge of the state. Also known as the Heart of Illinois, it is characterized by small towns and mid-sized cities. Agriculture, particularly corn and soybeans, as well as educational institutions and manufacturing centers, figure prominently. Major cities include Peoria, Springfield (the state capital), Decatur, Quincy, Champaign–Urbana, Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg, and Danville.[1]




Contents






  • 1 Geography


    • 1.1 Protected areas




  • 2 Climate


  • 3 Economy


  • 4 Transportation


    • 4.1 Interstates




  • 5 Education


    • 5.1 Colleges


    • 5.2 Universities


    • 5.3 Trade and Specialty Schools




  • 6 See also


  • 7 References


  • 8 External links





Geography




Central Illinois within Illinois


Geographically, Central Illinois is generally flat prairie and farmland, and includes Douglas County, the state's flattest.[2][3] The region also hosts a variety of man-made lakes, including Lake Shelbyville, Lake Springfield, Clinton Lake and Lake Decatur.[4] Major rivers in the region include the Illinois, Middle Fork of the Vermilion, Kaskaskia, Sangamon and Mississippi rivers.[5]



Protected areas


Central Illinois is home to many protected areas, a number of which have to do with Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site showcases the town where Lincoln started his life as a politician.[6] The Lincoln Home National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service is a national park featuring Lincoln's Springfield home.[7]Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area where thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds live. There are many other state parks and National Wildlife Refuges in the region.[8]



Climate




A tornado impacting the town of Roanoke, Illinois.


The climate of Central Illinois is humid continental and the area experiences all four seasons. Snow is common in the winter months and while the counties vary in snowfall rate, most receive about twenty inches of snow annually.[9] With all precipitation combined, most counties receive about 38 inches of rain and snow annually.[9]Severe weather, including tornadoes, is common during the spring and summer months.[10] Rare blizzards can happen in parts of Central Illinois in winter. The weather of Central Illinois affects the crop season as well; droughts can sometimes happen in the summer and fall causing harm to the soybean and corn crops.



Economy




Corn fields in Central Illinois.


Central Illinois has a diverse economy consisting of a variety of industries. Agriculture is the most significant industry in the region and ranges in scope from family farms to mass-production farms. Most counties in Central Illinois have an agriculture-based economy. The most common crops are soybeans and corn.[11][12][13]County fairs and the Illinois State Fair help to promote agriculture in the region and also offer entertainment. The manufacturing and service industries are also significant. Caterpillar Inc. employs more than 15,000 workers in the region and was formerly headquartered in Peoria.[14] Major insurance provider State Farm Insurance is headquartered in Bloomington. The Illinois government in Springfield is also a major employer of people in the region. Popular tourist sites include the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Old State Capitol, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.[15] Military makes up a smaller part of the economy, but was much larger until the closing Chanute Air Force Base in 1993.




Transportation


Transportation in Central Illinois is provided by an assortment of airports, railroads, interstate highways, bus networks and the rivers. Airports with commercial service in the region include Central Illinois Regional Airport (serving Bloomington-Normal), General Wayne Downing Peoria International Airport (serving the Peoria area), Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, University of Illinois Willard Airport at Urbana–Champaign, Decatur Airport, and Baldwin Field in Quincy. Multiple Amtrak lines run through the region with stops in major regional cities.[16] The most common mode of travel is on the many expressways, that cross the region. There are nine interstate highways located in Central Illinois, six of which are primary.[17][18][19]



Interstates





  • I-39.svg Interstate 39


  • I-55.svg Interstate 55


  • I-57.svg Interstate 57


  • I-70.svg Interstate 70


  • I-72.svg Interstate 72


  • I-74.svg Interstate 74


  • I-155.svg Interstate 155


  • I-172.svg Interstate 172


  • I-474.svg Interstate 474




Education



Colleges




  • Blackburn College

  • Danville Area Community College

  • Eureka College

  • Heartland Community College

  • Illinois Baptist College

  • Illinois Central College

  • Illinois College

  • John Wood Community College

  • Knox College

  • Lake Land College

  • Lincoln College

  • Lincoln Land Community College

  • MacMurray College

  • Methodist College

  • Midstate College

  • Monmouth College

  • Parkland College

  • Richland Community College

  • Spoon River College

  • Springfield College




Universities




  • Benedictine University

  • Bradley University

  • Eastern Illinois University

  • Illinois State University

  • Illinois Wesleyan University

  • Lincoln Christian University

  • Millikin University

  • Quincy University

  • Robert Morris University

  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

  • University of Illinois at Springfield

  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign

  • Western Illinois University




Trade and Specialty Schools




  • Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing

  • Lakeview College of Nursing


  • Midwest Technical Institute (East Peoria)


  • Midwest Technical Institute (Springfield)

  • Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

  • Saint John’s College

  • Urbana Theological Seminary


  • Vatterott College (Quincy)

  • Walther Theological Seminary




See also




  • Northern Illinois

  • Southern Illinois

  • National Weather Service Lincoln, Illinois



References





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  2. ^ "Domestic Geographic Information". U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  3. ^ Mink, Randy (2004). "Douglas County". Travel America. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
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  4. ^ "Map of Lakes in Central Illinois". Google Maps. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  5. ^ "Map of Rivers in Central Illinois". Google Maps. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  6. ^ "Lincoln's New Salem". Lincoln's New Salem. Archived from the original on 2008-10-22. Retrieved 2008-11-12.


  7. ^ "Lincoln Home National Historic Site". National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-11-12.


  8. ^ "NWR Information". US Fish & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 2008-11-12.


  9. ^ ab "Climate information". Midwest Regional Climate Center (MRCC). Archived from the original on 2010-06-13. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  10. ^ Angel, Jim. "Illinois Tornado Data". Illinois State Climatologist Office. Archived from the original on 2008-12-09. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  11. ^ "Illinois Soybean". Illinois Soybean Association Web Site. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  12. ^ "Illinois Watermelon". Illiana Watermellon Association. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  13. ^ "Agriculture in Illinois". Illinois Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  14. ^ "Central Illinois Top Employers" (PDF). Economic Development Council for Central Illinois. Retrieved 2014-05-10.
    [permanent dead link]


  15. ^ "Central Illinois Tourism". illinois Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  16. ^ "Amtrak Train Service". Amtrak. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  17. ^ "Map of Interstates in Central Illinois". Google Maps. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  18. ^ "Illinois Road Map". Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Archived from the original on 2011-05-27. Retrieved 2008-11-11.


  19. ^ "Interstates located in Illinois". Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Archived from the original on 2013-10-27. Retrieved 2008-11-13.




External links


  • Commercial website focusing on Central Illinois



Coordinates: 40°06′N 89°18′W / 40.1°N 89.3°W / 40.1; -89.3







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