Carlock, Illinois

About Carlock

Carlock, IL is a tiny community located in central Illinois with an estimated population of 569.

Officially, Carlock is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,423 residents per square mile.

📰 Carlock News Today

• Carol Owles Obituary (1944 - 2026) - Carlock, IL - The Pantagraph Legacy obituary · Aug 10
• Overturned semi shuts down eastbound I-74 near Carlock WEEK | 25 News Now · Mar 6
• Carlock families press campaign against potential grade school closure WGLT · Feb 12
• One person hospitalized after rain, wind causes semi to overturn in Carlock CIProud.com · Mar 8
• Obituary information for Henrietta Davis - Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home · Apr 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Carlock Unique

• The only place in America named Carlock — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carlock

• Chinquapin Bluffs Land and Water Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Carlock

• Carlock Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Carlock

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