Crete, IL

united states

Crete is a Will County city about 40 miles south of Chicago, accessible via Interstate 394 and State Route 1. The town of 8,400 sits on flat prairie land with typical Midwest weather. Long-distance visitors use I-394 from Chicago's expressway system, while locals travel daily to nearby suburbs. The city sits along the historic Sauk Trail, an ancient Native American trading route marked by historical plaques throughout town.