Village of Yates City Small Town Roots, Big Heart Community

Yates City is in southeastern Knox County. Illinois Route 8 passes through the center of the village, leading east 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to Elmwood and west 7 miles to Illinois Route 97 near Maquon. Galesburg is 25 miles northwest of Yates City.

Small town values, guided growth, and preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that makes the Village of Yates City a wonderful place to call home.