De Soto, IL is a small rural town in the Metro East area of Illinois. It has a population of roughly 1,400 people and offers its residents a quiet and relaxed way of life. The nearby city of St. Louis offers all the amenities one could want while still being close enough to De Soto for easy access to city attractions. De Soto is known for its close-knit community, friendly neighbors, and abundance of outdoor activities. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, canoeing and kayaking are just some of the outdoor activities that can be found here. Residents also enjoy spending time at local parks like Horseshoe Lake State Park or Grant’s Woods Nature Preserve.
The reviews of De Soto, IL are overwhelmingly positive with many people praising the town’s charm and peaceful lifestyle they experience when visiting or living in the town. People comment on how much they appreciate having access to both a rural and urban lifestyle being so close to St. Louis but also having all the outdoor activities that come with living in such a rural area. Additionally, people often mention how wonderful it is to be part of such an active and vibrant community that truly cares about its members.
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Not political, just my opinion. - 1/14/2007
Talk about a bad economy. This town and Carbondale can top the list in my book. I've a B.S. Degree from SIU-C and have yet to use it in this area. I do own my own business, and still can't make ends meet. We are loosing businesses right and left. New owners take over and then close them out, or there is not enough disposable income to support them. Failing or already failed businesses include: Michael's, Kay's Merchandise, K-Mart,Maytag plant (Herrin), and just about every other store in the vicinity of the University Mall. The only jobs are in health care and the University, if you can't get on there, don't come here, unless you like working for minimum wage. The only people who can make it here are those in health care, work for the University, or are people who don't need money to live. The saving grace of this area...the people who live
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