Cortland, IL Reviews


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Cortland Town, IL is a small town located in the DeKalb County of Illinois. The town has a population of just over three thousand people and is known for its quaint atmosphere and peaceful surroundings. It's situated close to Sycamore, a larger nearby city, and offers plenty of recreational activities and opportunities for shopping. Visitors to Cortland Town will enjoy wandering through the downtown district with its unique shops, restaurants, and galleries. There are also plenty of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, boating, as well as an array of parks for picnics or leisurely walks.
The reviews of Cortland Town by locals and visitors alike have been overwhelmingly positive. People praise the town's quiet charm and friendly atmosphere. There are also numerous reviews about the variety of activities that can be enjoyed in Cortland Town such as exploring local landmarks or attending festivals held throughout the year. Additionally, many reviewers highly recommend taking advantage of all the outdoor activities available such as fishing at one of the many lakes or visiting one of the nearby parks. With so much to do in such a small space, it's no wonder why Cortland Town has become so popular among tourists and residents alike!

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Its okay - 9/9/2007
Cortland isn't a bad little town, it's just VERY SMALL. As in doesn't have it's own grocery store and its in the middle of corn fields. But if you like your solitude it's nice, although homes are somewhat expensive for an area that doesn't offer much in recreation or entertainment. Most I've seen start in the Read More

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Where is Cortland? - 7/13/2007
Cortland is a small town that most people "drive through" on their way to Sycamore or DeKalb. However, that will most likely change within the next 5 years.

The "downtown" area has re-zoned many of the residential areas into commercial, bringing a projected 62% job increase. As a new resident myself, this is great news because I typically have to travel to other cities for...well...everything.

More established residents are upset with the new zoning. This is a small town, and small town residents often feel threatened by the kind of rapid growth that this town is currently experiencing.

Even if all of the land in Cortland is developed it will still be a "small town". So if you're looking to move out to this area do it now while prices are still reasonable.  Read More

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