Durand, a small country village , population 1,100, nestled in picturesque Northern Illinois. Durand offers all the services of a big city but on a first name basis. Banks, heli-port, hair-salons, hardware store, restaurants, florist, massage therapy, spa's, gift shops, newspapers, nursing home, retirement apartments, Realtors, ambulance service, churches, schools, civic organizations, sports leagues, gas stations, car dealership, car repair, bowling, etc. Durand has it all when it comes down to it, but if your looking for more, LISTEN UP!

Located just minutes away from the Wisconsin border, Durand is centrally located between Monroe Wisconsin, Freeport Illinois, Rockford Illinois and Beloit Wisconsin with easy accessibility to Chicago for those who enjoy a little more variety. Zoos, parks, lakes, theaters, malls, all close by, but you still return to the quiet serenity of Durand at the end of your trip.

Durand's 4th of July is always fun filled and caters to all ages. Monroe Wisconsin, hosts its "Cheese days", Freeport hosts "Tuttie Baker" Days, Rockford, hosts "On the Waterfront" and the Metro Center is always hopping with different activities that have a wide variety of interesting events for all people. Beloit Wisconsin, hosts "Riverfest." These are just a few of the exciting and interesting activities that you can choose to participate in, and still return to the quiet countryside of Durand.

A golf course is in the works, with ground breaking held in May of 1997. Other golf courses located close by include, Windy Acres, Monroe Wisconsin, Red Barn and Macktown located in Rockton Illinois and Sugar River Greens located in Shirland Illinois. Rockford Illinois offers many golf courses to choose from.