Genoa, IL

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Genoa lies about 60 miles northwest of Chicago along Interstate 90, accessible via Exit 42. The small DeKalb County city sits on rolling prairie farmland near the Kishwaukee River. Most visitors take I-90 from Chicago or the suburbs, while Route 72 runs east-west through downtown toward Sycamore and Rockford. The annual Genoa Days festival, running since 1976, transforms the quiet Main Street into a lively summer celebration with parades and live music.