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HISTORIC HAVANA ILLINOIS
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We're in the news!

The recent revitalization efforts, new businesses, restored buildings and fun events have boosted Havana's profile in the media.  We have been featured on television shows, online and print news articles and even radio talk shows!  Check out the media below for more fun facts on Historic Havana Illinois!

Havana's redevelopment would not have been possible without the consulting expertise of 353 Court LLC of Pekin, Illinois.  Todd Thompson and his team and been an outstanding resource to lead us through this amazing process: 353court.com

Check out this article from Vacant to Vibrant stories: ​vacant2vibrant.com/new-blog
and the original article by Nick Vlahos in the Peoria Journal Star: After Lean Years, Downtown Havana's Time Appears to be Now

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​Small-town Havana embraces innovation, tourism, arts and culture on path to reinvention

WCBU | By Joe Deacon

www.wcbu.org/local-news/2024-01-19/small-town-havana-embraces-innovation-tourism-arts-and-culture-on-path-to-reinvention

Peoria Magazine's Article: Success In Small Town USA Development
Watch a short video and  learn more about Havana, the Southernmost Gateway Community on the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway

​"Hit the Road to Historic Havana for a Spring Getaway"

Check out this great article featured in the Illinois Farm Bureau Partners Magazine for fun tips and ideas as you plan your visit to Havana!

​https://ilfbpartners.com/family/travel/hit-the-road-to-historic-havana-for-a-spring-getaway/

Mayor Stadsholt and Mark McDonaldMayor Stadsholt & Mark McDonald "Main Street Havana" a recent episode of Illinois Stories


​Watch the full episode of Mark McDonald's Illinois Stories: Main Street Havana

Watch the full episode of Mark McDonald's Illinois Stories: Havana Lawford Theater


Read the Pantagraph's article: Emiquon Preserve, near Havana, attracts migrating waterfowl

Read about a local favorite restaurant Babe's on Plum in this article in Illinois Country Living: Babe's On Plum

Read a recent article from late 2020 by the Peoria Journal Star on Havana's outstanding revitalization efforts and thriving business!
As Revitalization Project Nears Completion "Streets are full now" in Downtown Havana


​Read Tim Shelley's recent 2021 article resulting from a radio interview with folks from Havana entitled: Havana Looks to Reinvent Itself as an Outdoor Tourism Destination

On the cover of Illinois Country Living magazine, in August 2021, Havana was the full feature article!  Mayor Stadsholt, Economic Development Coordinator Brenda Davenport-Fornoff and Chamber of Commerce President April Burgett give a tour and information on the newly awakened Havana and the process it took to get to this point.  Check out this amazing coverage here! Havana Reawakened
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Nick Vlahos dives into history in this October 1, 2022 Peoria Magazine feature on one of Havana's most unique downtown features, its landmark ancient water tower: Havanans are Looking Up!

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  • Historic Havana Home
    • About
    • Media
    • Map
    • Contact
    • Havana Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Events & Activities
    • 2025 First Fridays
    • Explore Natural Resources
    • Parks and Recreation >
      • Tall Timbers Marina
    • Regional Attractions
  • Shopping, Dining, Drinks & Lodging
    • Shopping
    • Dining & Drinks
    • Lodging
    • Service with a Smile
  • Public Art & Downtown Murals
    • David Alan Badger
  • Riverfront Summer Concerts
  • Mason County Arts Council
    • Arts Council Events