'''Central Illinois''' [http://www.visitcentralillinois.com/] is a region of Illinois extending south from Chicagoland along the border with Indiana. It includes Champaign, DeWitt, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, LaSalle, Livingston, McLean, and Shelby counties.
Regions
Champaign-Urbana metro area- the regions largest metro area
Cities
Springfield-state capital, historical attractions, and home US President Abraham Lincoln
Champaign-Urbana-home of the University of Illinois, attractions, nightlife and the region's 'cosmopolitan' center
Bloomington-Normal-small transportation hub, not very exciting
Danville-little prairie city, lots of outdoor activity
Decatur-home of beautiful Lake Decatur
Pontiac-home to two small museums
Rantoul-home to the Rantoul Aviation Center and Museum
Chenoa
McLean
Litchfield
Arcola
Piper City
Other destinations
Understand
This is farm country, but with much to do other than see the corn grow, especially around Champaign-Urbana, home of the world-famous University of Illinois.
Talk
Get in
Get around
See
Do
Eat
Drink
Stay safe
Watch out for tornados...
Get out