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Cook County, Illinois ______________
Driving Directions
From Quincy, take I-172 south for 15 miles and continue on I-72 east for
98 miles. Follow I-55 north for 194 miles to Chicago. Total distance is
307 miles.
Calendar of Events
Check out the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau Calendar
of Events to see what’s happening. You might also try the Calendar
of Events from the Chicago
Convention and Tourism Bureau for additional events.
Did you know that with a population of 5.4
million residents, Cook County is the second largest county in the United
States? Because of its size, we’ve split Cook County into two categories:
Chicago and Cook County which does not include Chicago attractions.
There’s plenty to do in Cook County . . . family fun activities, recreational opportunities, cultural institutions, shopping, and fine dining await you. Before you go, visit the official Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau website or call (877) 244-2246 for more information. For additional information about Cook County, visit the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau or call them at (888) 895-6006.
Links/Related Websites
Chicago Convention
and Tourism Bureau
Chicago Southland Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Cook County Website
Climate/Weather Conditions
Average Temperatures
January 25°F
February 28°F
March 37°F
April 48°F
May 59°F
June 69°F
July 74°F
August 73°F
September 66°F
October 55°F
November 41°F
December 30°F
Average precipitation = 34 inches/year