Our purpose is to improve the quality of life in DeWitt County by providing responsive, efficient and high quality public services that promote the self-sufficiency, well-being and prosperity of individuals, families, businesses and communities within our County. Our Web site serves as your on-line resource for a variety of on-line services and information that can be accessed by using the navigation buttons on the left of the screen.

DeWitt County, Illinois, has a total area of 405 square miles and is home to one of the largest lakes in the state of Illinois! Clinton Lake is a wonderful place to go camping, fishing, boating, swimming and enjoy many other water sporting activities within it's 5,000 acre boundaries. Clinton Lake is a rustic, full facility center for aquatic recreation and camping (217-935-8722). It is a haven for sailing enthusiasts and a "hot spot" for fishermen as well as swimmers and beach bathers.

DeWitt County is located 25 miles from Bloomington-Normal and Decatur, 50 miles from Springfield and Champaign-Urbana, and 150 miles from Chicago and St. Louis! DeWitt County is easily accessible from two major interstates (I-72 & I-74), two major U.S. Routes (U.S.-51 & U.S.-150), and three major State Routes (IL-10, IL-48, & IL-54)!