St. Peters. Located west of St. Charles, St. Peters was founded by French Traders in the late 1700s. St. Peters has grown from a small farming area of 486 people in 1970 to a large suburban community, home to more than 60,000 people and 2,500 businesses. This growing city has been recognized nationally, such as on Money magazine's "Best Places to Live: Money's list of America's best small cities."
Glen Carbon. Residents of Glen Carbon can enjoy the Glen Carbon Heritage Trails complete with restored prairie areas and access to the nearby communities of Troy, Edwardsville, Maryville and the SIUE campus. The Village of Glen Carbon also offers sports leagues, several parks, a conservation area and more than 10 churches, and it is part of the Edwardsville School District.
Wentzville. Founded in 1855, Wentzville was named for Erasmus Livingston Wentz, the chief engineer of St. Louis, Kansas City and the Northern Railway. Contemporary, rustic ranch homes and farm sites are all available at affordable prices, along with newer two-story homes. Conveniently located on I-70 west of St. Louis, Wentzville combines a rural lifestyle with convenient living, as it offers easy access to the commercial, educational and recreational amenities of St. Louis.
Godfrey. As one of Illinois’ newest municipalities, the Village of Godfrey is expecting continued residential and commercial growth. Although much of Godfrey has been primarily residential and remains devoted to agriculture, this large community offers a golf course, movie theatre, the Alton Symphony and Youth Symphony, and several schools and churches.
WingHaven. Located just west of the Missouri
Columbia. Located on the Mississippi River bluffs,
River off of I-64/40, residents of WingHaven enjoy quick access to Chesterfield and just a 30-minute drive to downtown, but they have the advantage of enjoying all that WingHaven has to offer: jogging trails, a movie theatre, swimming, golf, spa, library, shops and fine dining.
MADISON COUNTY, IL Alton. Residents of and visitors to Alton enjoy
breathtaking scenery along the Mississippi River by traveling down the Great River Road by car, bicycle or on foot. With 15 parks and several attractions – such as the Clark Bridge, Alton Marina and Fast Eddie's Bon Air – Alton is a wonderful place to raise a family, work and enjoy life. Bethalto. Surrounded
by rolling hills and picturesque farms, Bethalto is one of the fastest-growing communities in Madison County. Home to the St. Louis Regional Airport, an extensive public library, a senior citizens center and several parks, this village offers a relaxed lifestyle perfect for families. Its close proximity to downtown allows residents to enjoy the cultural and entertainment opportunities of the nearby city.
Edwardsville. The third oldest city in Illinois,
charming Edwardsville boasts a picturesque Main Street, thriving commercial district, Children’s Museum and golf courses. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a vibrant, growing university and an excellent option for higher education.
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MONROE COUNTY, IL Columbia’s beautiful scenery adds to its small-town charm, but its residents have the advantage of easy accessibility to St. Louis just 12 miles away. Columbia residents also enjoy a wide variety of restaurants, three golf courses and a rich German heritage. Columbia is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Greater St. Louis area.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL Belleville. Situated near several major highways,
such as I-255 and I-64, Belleville is a convenient and comfortable city for business. It is also a wonderful community in which to raise a family with its commitment to excellent education – elementary to higher education – in addition to attractive, safe neighborhoods. Belleville’s wide array of shops, cultural opportunities – including historical and philharmonic societies – and local shopping add to the charm of this growing city. O’Fallon. Known as one of the fastest-growing communities in the St. Louis Metropolitan area, O’Fallon, Illinois, has a rich history of trade and industry, which has laid the foundation for its continued growth and prosperity. Hardworking residents, including personnel from nearby Scott Air Force Base, make up the diverse community of this charming small town just across the Mississippi River from downtown.
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