Albany, Illinois
Village · Population 851 · #694 in Illinois
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About Albany
Albany, IL is a tiny community located in northwestern Illinois, home to 851 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Albany is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 795 residents per square mile.
📰 Albany News Today
- Albany Rescue Mission removes man who shared petition for improvements timesunion.com · Jul 30
- Albany seeks funding for new wastewater treatment plant WQAD · Jun 15
- Chicago shooting: CPD police officer shot, 3 others hurt in Albany Park on Springfield Avenue, CFD and video shows abc7chicago.com · Jul 20
- State moves to revoke Albany Care's license after resident's death, citing failure to treat worsening condition Evanston RoundTable · Jun 4
- Melissa D. Brown's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information - Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes · Jul 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Albany Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Albany — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Albany
- Subs2Go
- Mississppi Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)851
Rank in state#694 of 1,294
Land area1.07 sq mi
Density795/sq mi
Coordinates41.7861, -90.2164