Union Hill, IL

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Union Hill is a tiny farming community in Kankakee County, about an hour south of Chicago via I-57. Take Exit 312 to Route 17 west, then follow county roads to reach this settlement of 73 people. The area sits on typical Illinois prairie with rolling farmland. Route 45 offers an alternative north-south route, while Route 17 connects east-west travelers. Plan fuel stops in nearby Kankakee since services are limited. The community's 1876 post office still operates from a small building that serves as the local social hub.