Walk Across Illinois motivates people of all ages and abilities to embrace physical activity. Walk Across Illinois envisions neighborhoods filled with people walking for exercise, leisure and transportation. The program strives to fill sidewalks with pedestrians of all ages commuting to work, making their ways to the store, and strolling around the block for an enjoyable evening outdoors.
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No matter your goal, there is a Walk Across Illinois route for you. Each route includes historical information related to the route's theme, as well as fun facts and other features. These routes are designed for individuals who walk, or exercise, on their own or with others for leisure and health.
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Learn about the history and geography of Illinois. The 375-mile trip from Rock Island to Springfield (via Chicago) includes information on transportation choices, healthy eating and 19th and 20th century historical events.
Lincoln, Illinois, is the only town that was named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president. As a young man, Lincoln was known to walk miles to borrow a book and walk miles to return it.
