LaSalle, IL

Set along the Illinois River in north-central Illinois, LaSalle offers quiet small-town living with incredible outdoor access right in your backyard. Home to just under 10,000 residents, the city sits about ninety minutes southwest of Chicago and directly borders its twin city, Peru. Everyday life moves at an easygoing pace, centered around a historic downtown where you will find local coffee spots, casual eateries, and family-owned shops in classic brick storefronts.

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For outdoor enthusiasts, LaSalle is only minutes away from the canyons, waterfalls, and bluffs of Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks, as well as miles of scenic paths along the historic I&M Canal. Local families send their kids through neighborhood grade schools and the shared LaSalle-Peru High School, which ties the two neighboring communities together. With an affordable housing market and quick access to both Interstate 80 and Interstate 39, LaSalle is a practical, welcoming spot to settle down in the river valley.