Erie, Illinois

About Erie

Erie, IL is a small town located in northwestern Illinois, home to 1,491 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Erie is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,080 residents per square mile.

📰 Erie News Today

• Scott Allen Ferguson Obituary | Gibson-Bode Funeral Home | Erie, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Erie and Albany could partner on police services under new agreement WQAD · Aug 7
• Erie Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
• Paul Huizenga Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Prophetstown, IL - Sauk Valley News Legacy obituary · Aug 4
• Monthly Weather Forecast for Erie, Illinois 61250 The Weather Channel · Dec 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Erie Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Erie — 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 10 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Erie

• Big Bend State Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Heritage Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Erie

• Erie Elem School
• Erie High School
• Erie Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Erie

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