Jacksonville, Illinois

==Attractions==
Jacksonville Speedway is a dirt racetrack<ref name=":0" /> on the Morgan County Fairgrounds that was first established in 1912. The track was originally a flat 1/2 mile track but was later replaced by the current banked 1/4 mile configuration. Though the racetrack was close to closing its doors in the early 2010s, it attracted the [[World of Outlaws]] racing series which attracted lots of fans and increased business.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dawson |first=Dave |date=June 23, 2023 |title=How Jacksonville Speedway took advantage of its 'last chance' |url=https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/jacksonville-speedway-moves-far-beyond-last-18165530.php |url-status=live |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=Journal-Courier}}</ref> It has a grandstand that can seat 2,000 people.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/jacksonville-speedway|title=Jacksonville Speedway|first=110 North Westgate Avenue Jacksonville|last=IL 62650|website=Enjoy Illinois}}</ref> 

Nichols Park is a park on the south side of Jacksonville. It has a playground, golf course, lake, and community pool.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NICHOLS PARK |url=https://www.jacksonvilleil.gov/departments/parks_and_lakes/nichols_park.php |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=www.jacksonvilleil.gov}}</ref>

During the month of December, The Farmers State Bank and Trust building in downtown Jacksonville can be seen displaying the "World's Tallest Advent Calendar" by displaying the 24 days leading up to Christmas in the windows of the East side of the building.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-22 |title='World's Tallest' Advent calendar returns to downtown Jacksonville |url=https://www.wandtv.com/community/worlds-tallest-advent-calendar-returns-to-downtown-jacksonville/article_daa22628-8979-11ee-92a6-030b1b6e6398.html |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=WAND-TV |language=en}}</ref>