Ludlow, Illinois

About Ludlow

Ludlow is a tiny community in eastern Illinois, home to 301 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Ludlow 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 753 residents per square mile.

📰 Ludlow News Today

• Woman dies after overnight I-57 crash near Ludlow WCIA.com · Aug 14
• Chicago woman killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-57 near Ludlow wandtv.com · Aug 14
• Allan Thomas Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Ludlow, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary · Apr 2
• At least 11 tornadoes blew through Illinois, Indiana on Thursday, NWS says NBC Chicago · Jun 13
• Chicago weather: NWS confirms up to 17 tornadoes hit Illinois, Indiana last Thursday abc7chicago.com · Jun 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Ludlow Unique

• 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 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ludlow

• Perdueville Pheasant Habitat Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Ludlow

• Ludlow Elementary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ludlow

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