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There are 4 lookouts registered in Illinois. The most recently registered lookout is Buzzville (Chautauqua) Lookout (US 1843, IL 4), added on August 8, 2026.

Lookout Name NHLR Registry Number Available for Rental Visit Reports
Big River Lookout US 80, IL 1
Buzzville (Chautauqua) Lookout US 1843, IL 4
Trigg Tower US 1236, IL 3
Union (Trail of Tears) Lookout US 81, IL 2 1 report

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