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The city of Havana, Illinois, established in 1853, offers you and your family endless resources, a great place to raise a family, enjoy retirement, operate a business, a place to work, or just to enjoy the natural history and beauty of the great Illinois river city.

Nestled in the heart of Illinois, we warmly invite you to come and visit the friendly atmosphere and people of Havana.

Community Links

Click here to take a look at the Havana City Map: Havana City Map

News and Events

Everyones Christmas
The twinkle in their eyes starts here with a fantasy-filled Christmas Parade. Lead off the holiday season in Havana at 10 am, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. <read more>

Pay your chamber dues online!
Forget hunting for an envelope, looking up an address or paying for postage! You can become a member of the Havana Chamber of Commerce just by clicking below! <read more>

Have you seen the NEW Scenic Havana Video?
The City of Havana is pleased to announce the completion of its Scenic Havana Video. <read more>

"Hey,Baby, they're playing our song!"
Don't miss your chance to see The Buckinghams <read more>

All-Town Open House, November 6, 7 & 8
Havana businesses showcase their newest goods and services for the holiday season. <read more>

Welcome to our Website!
We'd like to welcome you to our community, too! How may we help you today? If you don't see what you are looking for here, please give us a call at 309 543-3528. If we aren't there to answer your call, we will get back to you as soon as possible. Or email us at havana@scenichavana.com<read more>

Shop Havana with CHAMBER BUCKS!
Shop Havana and support your home community! Local purchases benefit Havana by keeping sales tax receipts at home, building a stronger community. CHAMBER BUCKS are Havana-only gift certificates that are accepted by Havana businesses just like any other check. <read more>

Project Thanksgiving
Come enjoy a FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Chester Center, 200 S. McKinley on Thursday, November 26 from 11A.M. - 2 P.M. Open to all Havana residents that need or want a place to feel Welcome! <read more>

Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway
Havana is featured on the Illinos River Road National Scenic Byway website! <read more>

The Buckinghams
"Hey Baby, they're playing our song! The Havana Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce The Buckinghams, the hit band from the 1960's, will ... <more info>

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