The Prairie State is full of some of the country's finest cities. Quaint little villages that mix the values and atmosphere of an older American era with the modern day conveniences dot Illinois' landscape. Of course, all of this is obscured from people who have never been to Illinois, as the largest city in the state, Chicago, pretty much dominates all of the national attention.

This is understandable, as the Windy City is one of the country's largest and most historic cities. Additionally, Chicago is a city renowned internationally and the city easily has the most world-class attractions within Illinois.

However, villages like Bensenville that surround Illinois are arguably better places to live. Located just twenty miles away within Chicago and part of the Chicago metropolitan area known as Chicagoland, Bensenville is able to combine the comfort and safety of a small town with the close proximity to a major urban center. Having the best of both worlds like Jay-Z and R. Kelly(an Illinois native), Bensenville is a diverse community that prides itself on its high quality of life.

Located in historic DuPage County, Bensenville is home to over 20,000 residents. Its safe neighborhoods and friendly atmosphere makes it an enjoyable place to live. Its excellent school system and beautiful scenery makes it an excellent place to raise a family. It's easy to see why Bensenville is widely considered one of the best places to live in Illinois.