Illinois 8 runs from near Maquon to the Peoria area. It parallels I-74 to the south from its western end to Peoria, then sneaks northeasterly to US24.
Intersections from west to east:
IL8 begins in the west at IL97 by Maquon
IL78 joins from the south through Elmwood
IL78 departs to the north
IL116 joins IL8 from the west
IL8 and IL116 together cross US24 as IL29 joins the two routes from the north to form a "tripleplex," at Peoria
US150 joins from the north as IL29 and IL116 depart from IL8 in E. Peoria
IL8 joins Business US24 northbound
IL8 ends at US24 near Washington.
It passes through these towns: Maquon, Yates City, Elmwood, Peoria, East Peoria.
Notable places: A prairie wildlife refuge is just south of IL8 south of Kickapoo.
The drive from just outside Peoria to Elmwood is a nice one, which may be surprising since this stretch is so close to the city.
