Union, IL

Union, Illinois is a small town located in the far south-west corner of the state. The population was 2,811 at the 2010 census. Union is home to several businesses and industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and retail sales. Union also has a strong real estate market due to its location and access to major highways.

Union was founded in 1836 as a trading post on the Sangamon River by James Gentry and John McClure. The town was named for the United States Constitution's 1787 ratification by Illinois' first state legislature. Union became an incorporated city in 1872. The city's economy is based on agriculture, manufacturing, retail sales, and services. Union is also home to several businesses that provide support to these sectors of the economy such as banks and insurance companies.

The real estate market in Union is driven by its location and access to major highways. The city is located just north of Interstate 55 and just south of Interstate 80 which makes it easy for residents to commute into Chicago or other larger cities nearby. Additionally, Union has several large industrial parks that provide jobs for residents in related industries such as automotive manufacturing or distribution centers for retailers such as Walmart or Target Corporation