Homes for Rent in Kewanee, IL

Kewanee is rich with historical tidbits. The word “kewanee” comes from the Winnebago word for “prairie chicken,” referring to the birds that inhabited the land in the mid-eighteenth century. The town is home to Louis Thomas Reynolds, a local baseball legend, and for many years, the USDA dubbed Kewanee “The Hog Capital of the World.” From its historic downtown area to its vibrant local events, Kewanee is an epicenter of activity and character. Mark Mikenas, executive director of the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce and local resident for 63 years, sp ...