Breese, IL

united states

Breese is a farming community 45 miles east of St. Louis, accessible via I-64 Exit 34. US Route 50 runs through downtown as Main Street, connecting to nearby towns, while Route 161 heads north to Centralia. The area's continental climate supports extensive corn and soybean agriculture. Mater Dei Catholic High School's championship sports teams are a major source of local pride.