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City in Illinois, United States
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Jacksonville is in western Illinois. It's a small town but packed with history, exuding an inexplicable charm captured in the eponymous song "Jacksonville" by Sufjan Stevens.
Jacksonville is about 40 miles west of Springfield and is best accessed by car from Highway 72.
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