Quality of Life

The Livingston County area possesses quintessential small–town charm while eloquently providing its residents’ award-winning educational opportunities, first-class healthcare, midwest family values, and unique amenities given our close proximity to Chicago.

For Livingston County, living in America’s Heartland means farm to fork dining opportunities with meals prepared by acclaimed Michelin rated chefs who regularly visit our local farmsteads which supply their fare.

Historic Route 66 comes alive in the Livingston County area towns of Chenoa, Dwight, Odell, and Pontiac with over 50,000 visitors flocking to experience one of our five museums flanking Pontiac’s historic town square. Livingston County area residents warmly welcome and encourage you to experience the best of the midwest with us! To visit our interactive website detailing Livingston County amenities click here.

• Attractions: Livingston County is home to six museums including the Catherine Yost Museum, the Fairbury Echoes Museum, the Livingston County War Museum, the Museum of Gilding Arts, the Pontiac Oakland Museum, the Route 66 Museum and a number of other exhibits and displays.
• Public Parks: Throughout Livingston County, 25 city parks can be found. Indoor swimming facilities include the Flanagan Memorial Pool, Pontiac Golf Course, and the Pontiac Recreation Center. Outdoor pool facilities are located in Chatsworth, Chenoa, Dwight, Fairbury, and Odell. Pontiac Recreation Center also offers two outdoor splash-pads.
• Special Events: Livingston County is home to a number of annual events throughout the year including Harvest Days, Dwight; Heritage Days, Chatsworth & Pontiac; The Illinois Basset Waddle, Dwight; The Red Carpet Corridor Festivals, Dwight, Odell, & Pontiac; and the Thresherman’s Reunion, a bluegrass festival, Pontiac; to name just a few.
• Vibrant Art Community: Livingston County enjoys an active arts scene with local artists and performing arts groups, many of which perform at the Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center. The Vermillion Players has been entertaining audiences for nearly 55 years. There are also several art museums and galleries including The International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum, and the Pontiac Community Art Center.

Pontiac has been publicized on PBS and in Wing World Magazine.

To read more about the quality of life in Livingston County, visit the website www.LiveLivingston.org.