The City of Byron, IL USA (population 3,865) welcomes you to the community on the "Gateway to the Rock River Valley". Byron is a modern urban community with a friendly rural character. Byron is attractive to new businesses and residents because of its proximity to all that big cities have to offer, but maintains its small town feel. We are known for our award winning golf course, beautiful river front, and excellent schools. We are located in Northern Illinois along the Rock River, 88 miles west of Chicago and 12 miles south

The City of Byron extends its sympathy to and unity with the Northern Illinois University community

of Rockford. With its surrounding beauty and friendly people, Byron is a wonderful place to live and work.