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About Lee, IL

Lee is a tiny farming town in north-central Illinois, serving as Lee County's seat despite having just 320 residents. Located along State Route 38 about 100 miles west of Chicago, it's reached via Interstate 39 and a short drive through cornfields. The 1896 limestone courthouse with its prominent clock tower anchors the small downtown square.

Where is Lee, IL on the map?

Lee, IL is in United States, at 41.795, -88.942 - about 39 km west of Big Rock, IL.

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The closest airport to Lee, IL is Chicago Rockford International Airport, 65 km (about 56 min by car).

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