Paradise, Illinois facts for kids
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Paradise, Illinois
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 Paradise, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Paradise, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 415368 |
Paradise is a small, quiet place in Coles County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of any official city or town. People who live there still have neighbors and a sense of community. However, they rely on the county for services like roads, police, and fire protection.
Location and Geography
Paradise is located in the state of Illinois. You can find it in Coles County. It sits close to the southern edge of Lake Paradise. This lake is a notable feature of the area. Paradise is about 6 miles (or 10 kilometers) south-southwest of a larger town called Mattoon. This makes it a quiet spot, but still close enough to bigger places for supplies and services.
