Lacon Community Profile

Lacon, Illinois, in Marshall county, is 24 miles N of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 108 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 1,979 is situated along the Illinois River which provides the city with a multitude of recreational opportunities such as a marina, boating, water skiing, fishing, and panoramic views. Lacon offers the advantages of a small community such as low tax rates, low crime rates, and an excellent school district, yet it also boasts a prosperous economy and is experiencing commercial and residential growth. Lacon also serves as a bedroom community for the neighboring cities of Peoria, LaSalle Peru and Historic Princeton.