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Get to Know the Jacksonville Region
14 Sep 2020
Get to know the Jacksonville region and see why people love living here! The Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) works together with the chamber of commerce, and other organizations to inform people about Jacksonville and the many perks to living and working here.
Located in the heart of Illinois, Jacksonville has a population of approximately 20,000 people. Jacksonville has two liberal arts colleges, one community college, and great K-12 school districts. Jacksonville has national retail stores, fortune 500 businesses, small businesses, and a strong manufacturing base that adds to our economic vitality. We have many affordable housing options and a lower cost of living here compared to bigger cities. Click here to learn more about the Jacksonville region.
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Jacksonville’s entertainment sector has something for everyone! If you are into arts and entertainment this is the place for you. We are home to the Jacksonville Symphony, the Illinois College TheatreWorks, and Lovejoy Hall. We also have several bars and restaurants that offer happy hours along with live music. If...
Enjoy Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation!
Aug 31 2020Jacksonville has a variety of parks and other recreational activities for its residents and others to enjoy! Jacksonville has several local parks to choose from including Godfrey Park which is a fully accessible park for everyone to enjoy.
Jacksonville has a wildlife sanctuary, several nature and hiking trails, several...
Shopping in Jacksonville
Aug 24 2020 Shopping in Jacksonville is easy with all of the different eclectic shops and stores located here! Morton Avenue is a major hub in Jacksonville for retail and commercial stores. Morton Avenue is home to such stores as Wal-Mart, Maurice’s, Home Depot, Walgreens, CVS, and more! The Lincoln Square Shopping Center...
