Albany rests on the Illinois shore of the Mississippi River. It is home to approximately 895 residents and is part of Whiteside County, IL. The county was named as one of the top 20 places to live in the Midwest in a 2005 survey conducted by The Progressive Farmer.

The town's close proximity to major highways, railway, and the Mississippi River make it not just a great place to live in the Midwest, but a great opportunity for business. Albany is the southeast corner of the Greater Clinton Region and rests only 135 miles west of the Chicago metro area. For detailed demographic information about Albany, IL click here.