Marion sits like a well-kept secret in Williamson County, where the flatlands of central Illinois begin their gentle roll ...

Located along Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 13, the town is easily reached from Chicago (about 5 hours), St. Louis (about 2 hours), or Indianapolis (about 3 hours). This proximity makes Marion ...

Developers want to put the waterfront views to modern use with a 5-story hotel/condo building with restaurants, a marina and rooftop pool.