• A City of Choice

Choose Kewanee, Illinois

Kewanee is an attractive business location within the West Central Illinois regional economy and provides individuals with the key ingredients for business success. Explore the KEDC website and find out why Kewanee is the right choice for business.

Why Choose Us?

Kewanee offers an affordable, high-quality rural lifestyle with quick access to the Quad Cities and Peoria, making it an ideal place to start a business or settle down. The community combines excellent services, healthcare, education, and recreation in a quintessential Midwestern setting focused on the future.

Kewanee’s entrepreneurial spirit, rooted in its pioneering history, continues to drive growth and opportunity today. Residents enjoy convenient shopping and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to build a fulfilling life and career.

Vibrant Downtown

A vibrant, old fashioned downtown

Parks and Recreation

Abundant parks and recreational opportunities

Regional Attractions

Short drive to cultural, entertainment, recreation, and shopping venues.

Historic Downtown Kewanee Mural

Highways

Kewanee offers excellent highway access with I-80 just 10 miles north and I-74 20 miles west, connecting the area to major U.S. markets. I-88, 38 miles away, links to the Chicago metro, while US 34, IL 78, and IL 81 converge downtown for efficient local transportation.

More Transporation

Kewanee’s transportation options include BNSF rail freight, Amtrak passenger service, and barge terminals on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The local airport handles corporate flights, while Quad Cities and Peoria airports offer major passenger and cargo services with customs and long runways.

Kewanee, IL

Community Resources

Kewanee offers more than just workforce and sites, providing excellent healthcare, education, and quality of life. Its location also gives easy access to resources from nearby metro areas, supporting both businesses and residents.