Forrest, Illinois

About Forrest

Forrest is a small town in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 1,019.

Officially, Forrest is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,568 residents per square mile.

📰 Forrest News Today

• Forrest Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Damage reported after tornado rips through Long Creek, Illinois, amid severe storms FOX Weather · Dec 29
• Janet Klossing Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Forrest, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Apr 27
• Duckworth, Illinois Democrats blast Vice President JD Vance for likening senator to 'Forrest Gump' - Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28
• Frederick Gerber Obituary - Davenport, IA Dignity Memorial · Jan 19

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Forrest Unique

• The only place in America named Forrest — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern 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

• 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 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Forrest

• Eagles Nest

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Forrest

• Prairie Central Jr High School
• Prairie Central Upper Elementary

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Forrest

🏘️ Nearby Communities