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Here are some facts about Sheridan, Illinois:
- Sheridan is a village located in LaSalle County in the state of Illinois, United States.
- As of the 2010 census, the population of Sheridan was 2,137.
- Sheridan is situated on U.S. Route 52 in the northern part of the state, approximately 65 miles southwest of Chicago.
- The village was incorporated in 1872 and named after General Philip Henry Sheridan, a Union general in the American Civil War.
- Sheridan is home to the largest prison in Illinois, Sheridan Correctional Center, which has a capacity of around 1,000 inmates.
- Agriculture is a major industry in Sheridan, with many local farms producing corn, soybeans, and other crops.
- The village has a number of parks and recreational facilities, including the Sheridan Village Park and the Lake Holiday Marina.
- The nearby Lake Holiday is a popular spot for boating, fishing, and swimming.
- Sheridan has a public library, the Robert W. Rowe Public Library, which offers a variety of resources and services to the community.
- The village is served by Sheridan Community School District 2, which operates schools for students in grades pre-K through 12.