Erie, IL

united states

Erie sits in northwestern Illinois along the Rock River, about 25 miles from the Quad Cities. Take I-88 west to Route 40 north, or use US 67 north from the Quad Cities to Route 40. The town of 1,600 serves as a quiet farming community with easy access to Sterling and Rock Falls. The massive grain elevator dominates the skyline and serves as a landmark visible for miles across the prairie.