Kewanee, Illinois (visited 11/02)

The Kewanee water tower

Kewanee is a typical midwest farming community that still retains some of its original wholesome small town vibe. I remember having a Sunday morning off here, and while wandering around the downtown area I found a really nice little restaurant that was serving a Mexican brunch which was fantastic.

It's good to see a community movie theatre that has survived.
Our performance was at the local high school.

The Hog Capitol

Kewanee has the distinction of being known as "hog capitol" of the world - although one local woman told me with a slight air of resignation "We ain't the hog capital no more - maybe back in the good ole days we was."

(somewhere in) Wisconsin (visited 10/02 ?)

A confluence of tall highway signage somewhere in the land of Cheeseheads.