Broadlands, IL

Broadlands is a quiet, close-knit village of about 300 residents in southeastern Champaign County. Surrounded by miles of open farmland along the Embarras River, the town offers a simple, peaceful rural lifestyle. It is the kind of place where traffic is nonexistent, neighbors know each other by name, and you can enjoy wide-open skies while staying about a 30-minute drive from Champaign-Urbana for work, dining, and healthcare.

Even as one of the smallest communities in the county, Broadlands serves as a local gathering point because it hosts Heritage High School. The school district is shared among Broadlands, Homer, Allerton, and Longview, with the high school located right in town while younger grades attend classes in Homer. Friday night games and school activities bring plenty of neighborhood spirit to the village throughout the year, making it a great fit for anyone seeking affordable country living with a strong sense of community.