Wherever you live in Illinois or Wisconsin, chances are really good that your city or town has not received even half the amount of recognition that a small, northwest Illinois town has gotten over the years.

Here's a small sample of some of the recognition this northwest Illinois town has gotten and could display in the city's trophy case:

Travel + Leisure: Most Beautiful Small Town (ranked #18 nationally)

Impulcity.com: Ranked #15 for Most Beautiful Cities

World Atlas: Illinois' Most Beautiful Small Town

Thrillist: #1 Must-Visit Illinois Town

Mixbook.com: Most Christmassy Town in Illinois

Afar.com: Most Charming Small Town/Destination in Illinois

TripAdvisor: Travelers' Choice/Local Inns In Top 1%

You may have already figured out which Illinois town we're talking about, and like

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