Equality, Illinois
Village · Population 506 · #856 in Illinois
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About Equality
Equality, IL is a tiny community located in southeastern Illinois counting 506 people who proudly call it home.
Equality holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 575 residents per square mile.
📰 Equality News Today
- Equality Illinois CEO warns against complacency on LGBTQ+ protections Windy City Times · May 19
- Rita Joyce Ewell Obituary (2026) - Equality, IL - Cox & Son Funeral Homes - Ridgway Legacy obituary · Jul 29
- Lawmakers Chung, Koehler look to keep Illinois a beacon of LGBTQ+ support WGLT · Apr 21
- Equality Illinois celebrates Pride Month at annual Kick-Off Brunch Windy City Times · Jun 9
- ACLU: Supreme Court’s transgender ruling doesn’t apply to Illinois (Updated) Capitol Fax.com · Jun 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Equality Unique
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Equality
- The Red Onion
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Old Slave House - Closed to the Public · Museum
- Olde Towne Hall Village History · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)506
Rank in state#856 of 1,294
Land area0.88 sq mi
Density575/sq mi
Coordinates37.7369, -88.3422