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Haley, dreaming of being a hobo. Chana, Illinois. October, 2025. © Clayton Hauck

There’s so much beauty in these small Illinois towns we’ve been exploring. I’m still not certain if it’s mostly due to my lack of exposure to these sort of places, thus making them (ironically) new and exciting. I don’t think that’s it, though. The textures, the visible history, the grit and lack of attention. These are the things that keep me coming back.

-Clayton