Stark County, Illinois is located 30 minutes north of Peoria on Rt. 40 (formerly Rt. 88); Southeast of the Quad Cities on Rt. 78; Southwest of Chicago just south of Interstate 80; Northeast of Galesburg along Rt. 78; South of Kewanee on Rt. 93. Our county is centrally located for easy access from any direction.

Bradford is located just off Route 40 from the north and south and Route 93 from the west.

Elsie Hodges Park is located in the middle of the village at the corner of Route 40 and E. Main Street.