Richmond, Illinois

Richmond is about 20 minutes south of Lake
Geneva, Wisconsin, and 20 minutes north of McHenry, Illinois. It takes about 1.5
hours to drive to downtown Chicago. The population is around 2,000.

There are scenic trails for bikes and
walkers that transverse around the village and into Wisconsin. The famous
Nippersink Creek that runs through the town is a great place to relax and enjoy.

Richmond is the home to the Doyle's Pub Creekside Blues Festival held at the end of August. 2007 will celebrate the third year of the festival that highlights
Chicago Blues entertainers and is a fundraiser for local charities. Doyle's
Pub, owned by longtime resident Jeanne Doyle, hosts the event in downtown
Richmond. You can find out more about the festival by calling Jeanne Doyle at (815)
678-3623 or by EMAIL.
Visit Doyle's Pub website: http://www.doylespubrocks.com 

Richmond is also the home of the world
famous Anderson's Candy Shop.
Anderson's candy creations have
been voted among the best in the nation by The New York Times, Los Angeles
Times, and Consumers' Digest. Place your order after visiting the website.
You can order online or call toll-free  at 1-888-214-7614

Come and enjoy the 2007 version of Rockin Richmond Days August 24, 25, 26 in downtown Richmond on Broadway Street. The event will begin with the popular Classic Car Cruise Night and continue with food and music until midnight. Come on Saturday to enjoy the annual parade
starting at 10am with plenty of food and drinks from 11am to midnight. Sunday's events include the cool music from the Richmond High School Jazz Band. There will be activities for the kids as well. For more details visit The Official Site of Richmond, Illinois




Richmond is known as the "Village of Yesteryear".

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