I like stumbling across (still) prosperous small towns. 30 miles east of Rockford, IL, and 40 miles west of Chicago’s O’Hare airport, you’ll find the burg of Marengo, established in the mid 1800s as a regional commerce center for the surrounding farmers. Original industries included a flour mill, carriage factory, and a quarry. A lot… Continue reading The Spot Review, Marengo, IL