Clinton, Illinois

About Clinton

Clinton, IL is a close-knit town located in central Illinois, home to 6,881 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Clinton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,927 residents per square mile.

📰 Clinton News Today

• Deloris Strohkirch Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Clinton, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Obituary information for Virgie Wertz Converse - Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home · Jul 13
• Clinton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Teen injured in Clinton shooting Capitol City Now · May 25
• Clinton Community Unit School District #15 superintendent to exit from his role wandtv.com · Jul 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Clinton Unique

• One of 28 places in the US named Clinton — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,881.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Clinton

• Monical's Pizza — pizza
• El Rey Mexican Restaurant
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Snappers Bar & Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• DeWitt County Museum · Museum
• Town Hall · Museum
• Union School · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clinton

• Weldon Springs State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• C.H. Moore Homestead reviews ★
• Clinton Square Park reviews ★
• Downey Park reviews ★
• Kiwanis Park reviews ★
• Massey Park reviews ★
• Moore Park reviews ★
• Rotary Park reviews ★
• Woodlawn Rest Park reviews ★
• Woodward Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Clinton

• Clinton Elem School
• Clinton High School
• Clinton Jr High School
• Douglas Elem School
• Lincoln Elem School

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Warner Hospital And Health Services · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Clinton

🏘️ Nearby Communities