Welcome to Cambridge, Illinois!
We value unity, resilience, and neighborly charm—fostering a sense of belonging. Our incredible residents define our community by their commitment to each other. Whether staying or passing through, we invite you to make memories, form friendships, and enjoy your time in Cambridge!
What is Community Heart & Soul?
Community Heart & Soul is a resident-driven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it.
Learn more about the program here and see Cambridge’s Heart & Soul values below.
Historic Downtown
We value our beautiful historic downtown. It is the home to unique local businesses and village landmarks and creates a welcoming place that encourages growth and vitality.
Local Business & Agriculture
We support our local businesses that provide a diverse selection of agricultural, retail, restaurants, healthcare, automotive, event spaces, non-profit, and faith-based organizations. These services exhibit a unique small-town character while providing jobs and encouraging tourism.
Local Parks
We cherish our local parks because we recognize the sense of small-town community they cultivate. The parks are embraced as a safe place for community events that allow family and friends to come together for a wide variety of activities like sports, concerts, and community celebrations.
Schools
We appreciate our local public school system that takes pride in providing a quality education to our children through innovative ideas er a focus on public service. We admire the teachers and school leaders and understand the sacrifices they make to improve the lives of our children.
Small Town Feel
We value the character an friendliness of our small town that allows all members of the community to connect with one another. The support we share for one another and continuous sense of belonging binds our community together.
